Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A HERO may be gone....A HERO will never be forgotten....R.I.P. May your killer rot in hell

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

December 19, 2007

To the family, friends, and department of the fallen officer, please accept my profound sympathies.

From Tom and family.

retired

December 19, 2007

May your spirit have a joyous homecoming. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends during this holiday season and throughout the year. Rest high on the mountain!

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
Michigan Dept of Environmental Quality Office of Criminal Invest.

December 19, 2007

My humblest condolences to the Tulare County Sheriff's Dept. You never get used to losing friends on this job, and to lose someone during this time of year is horrible. God bless the soul of Det Haws as he enters the gates of St Michael, may he watch over all of the friends he left behind. Stay safe.

Detective C.A. Carlstrom
NYPD

December 19, 2007

My sincere condolences to the family, friends, and department of Detective Kent Haws. May he rest in eternal peace, and may God bless and keep you all.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

December 19, 2007

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 19, 2007

It takes a certain type of person to wear the uniform and go out there every day to fight the bad guys, I can tell by the look in your eyes you are one of them, Thank you for your service, you and your family WILL NOT be forgotten, Rest In Peace Detective, watch over all Law Enforcement, we got the bad guys from here.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex- New Jersey Cop

December 19, 2007

Rest in peace brother

Sergeant Scott Roush
Sinton, Texas Police Dept

December 19, 2007

God Bless the men and women of the Tulare County Sheriff's Office. Detective Haws is a hero and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service Detective Haws and God Speed.

Grand Rapids Police Department, Michigan

December 19, 2007

Your sacrifice will not be in vain, brother. Rest easy knowing we carry on in your name.

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me, and I"m not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me,

I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me to;

But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand,

And said my place was ready, in heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
For all life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.

I had to much to live for, so much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you.

So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart

PC Sherman (Pandolfi)
York Regional Police, Ontario

December 19, 2007

SADDENED TO LEARN OF THIS TRAGIC LOSS OF OFFICER HAWS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY, FELLOW DEPUTYS AND FRIENDS. IT IS A SAD TRUTH THAT SUCH GOOD PEOPLE MUST BE SACRIFICED THAT OUR FELLOW CITIZENS MAY LIVE IN RELATIVE PEACE AND SAFETY. I RENDER A FINAL SALUTE TO BROTHER KENT HE WILL REST IN PEACE FOR A DUTY FULFILLED.

SGT ROBERT KRAUSS US DOD FEDERAL OFFICER PHILADELPHIA, PA.
FORMER DEPUTY SHERIFF ID 3578 PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, FLORIDA (10 YEARS)

SGT ROBERT KRAUSS 217
US DOD PHILADELPHIA, PA

December 19, 2007

God Bless you and your Family. I will remember you in my prayers and also your family and co workers. I know you will be watching over the rest of us in blue up there in heaven. We will finsh out your watch down here.

Go Rest high on that mountain!



Fellow Officer in blue, Deputy Angie Mackley

Deputy Angie Mackley
Ste. Genevieve Sheriff Department, Ste. Gen, MO

December 19, 2007

May you rest in peace This country is blessed to have the men and women in law enforcement. Watch over your fellow brothers in blue........

In valor there is hope

Greg
Michigan

December 19, 2007

rest is peace my brother

asst chief retired m.w. readnour
grandview heights police ohio

December 18, 2007

I never dreamed it would be me
My name for all eternity
Recorded here at this hollowed place
Alas, my name, no more my face

"In the line of duty" I hear them say
My family now the price will pay
My folded flag stained with their tears
We only had those few short years

The badge no longer on my chest
I sleep now in eternal rest
My sword I pass to those behind
And pray they keep this thought in mind

I never dreamed it would be me
And with heavy heart and bended knee
I ask for all here from the past
Dear God, let my name be the last

R.I.P Kent Haws

Visalia Citizen
Niece of CHP Officer

December 18, 2007

Peace be with you...

Natalie Jensen
CSPD Det. Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

December 18, 2007

Our hearts and prayers are with you and your children. May the Lord give you peace and strenght to carry on.

Norma Mireles
Weslaco, Texas

Norma Mireles
Cousin of wife, Francis

December 18, 2007

To the Haws family, my family's sympathies and prayers go out to you. I'm the son of a retired officer and the father of a young active officer. I understand the struggle and worry that family members endure each and every minute that our loved ones are on duty, always in great danger. Without meeting him, I know that Detective Haws was the very best this blessed country is capable of producing and that losing him is a travesty that will be difficult to absorb; he gave everything he could offer for all of us. It will be a struggle, but remember the tremendous gain this world experienced from what Kent brought to everyone's lives. God will be with you in this difficult time.

Stacy Wright

December 18, 2007

As a Native of Tulare County Formly of Strathmore Calif. it Saddens me to Know of this senles act. My Agency sends our depest remorse to The Family of Dective Kent Haws and to his Brothers and Sisters of The TCSO God Bless you all and he will be watching over you all now.
Major Ben Snyder

Major Ben Snyder
Bulldog Protective Security Services

December 18, 2007

Our hearts and prayers are with your family in their time of need. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl.II David A. Murphy
TX DPS

December 18, 2007

Rest in peace, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Officer P.V.
Ca Department of Corrections

December 18, 2007

Your memory and dedication will live on everytime a man or woman puts on a uniform and goes about their duty of safety and service! We are a brave band of brothers and sisters and we feel your death in our hearts, may God bless your family and department during this most difficult time. Rest in Peace My Brother!

Officer Falkowski
California Highway patrol

December 18, 2007

Duty done. The utmost sacrifice made in service to his community. He looks like the HERO he was in his daily service. Now others will honor his memory by their attention to detail and hold the blue line protecting civil society.
Thank You!

Line Doggie Retired
Richland County S. C.

December 18, 2007

Thank you for your dedicated service. May your family be watched over and blessed, you are a true hero.

Trooper J. Cloward
Utah Highway Patrol

December 18, 2007

Dear Detective Haws,
I am so saddened to hear about your death. You were only doing your job when an evil man took your life. I thank God for people like you who give your all while serving others. My father was shot & killed when I was a child. I hope you will meet him in Heaven. You are both Heroes. God bless your family, co-workers, wife and especially your children.

Kristi
Family Survivor

December 18, 2007