Tulare County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Monday, December 17, 2007
Reflections for Detective Kent Haws
On behalf of our Academy class, thank you for your unselfish service and for the sacrifice you made. God speed, Sir.
Recruit Evans
Arlington, TX. PD - Class 35
December 18, 2007
He was a warrior. 1*
Corporal
Greenville Police Dept, NC
December 18, 2007
Rest easy, my brother...we have the watch now.
Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police, NC
December 18, 2007
Rest in peace Detective Haws,you and your family are in my thhoughts and prayers.
Shelly
Citizen
December 18, 2007
Detective Haws,
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. REST EASY BROTHER!
Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept.,La
December 18, 2007
We recently lost one of our own here. We will keep your family in our prayers. Thank you for your service.
citizen
Huntsville, AL
December 18, 2007
"It is not how these officers died that made them heroes...it is how they lived". Godspeed Detective Haws...you ARE a hero.
Patrolman Robert Stober
Branchburg Police Department (NJ)
December 18, 2007
Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...
SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.
December 18, 2007
In Honor, There Is Valor
SWAT Officer
Visalia Police Department
December 18, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Detective Haws. God Bless him for his service to the Tulare County Sheriff's Office. He will not be forgotten.
Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept. Charlotte,NC
December 18, 2007
For Deputy Haws: Thanks for working with me on the belay line at May Days Mock SAR and searching with SMR for B.L. and hanging out at C.P. lots of times. Best wishes to your family and friends during this tragic time.
Matthew Steward
Sequoia Moutain Rescue
December 18, 2007
Someone killed a Policeman today, As part
of America died,
Another day passes and the Flags are lower
to half staff for, Detective Kent Haws,
Who paid the ultimate price, His Life,
May the love and the comfort of God be
with your, wife, children,family,freinds,
and your fellow officers with the Tulare
County Sheriff Office, California,
My prayers are with each of you though this
difficult time of your grief, I know and feel
your pain.
Rest in peace Det Haws, God has another Blue
Angel there in heaven with him,
Mother of a Deputy Sheriff,
Maryland.
December 18, 2007
Well, Good bye friend you have been called home. You are in a much better place and it's time for you to rest. May God Bless you and your family. You shall be truly missed by all (TCSO), but not forgotten.
Detective F. Cotton
Tulare County Sheriffs Department
December 18, 2007
"IT IS NOT HOW HE DIED, BUT HOW HE LIVED, THAT MAKES HIM A HERO" May God Bless your family and friends. THANK YOU, Detective Haws, for keeping US safe. GODSPEED.
Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN
December 18, 2007
Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Detective Kent Haws,
We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We wish we could be there in person to offer support. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. During the holidays remember those special moments you have shared together and the love you shared. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Detective Kent Haws is a hero. He will live on through all of you forever.
Respectfully,
Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02
Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04
Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
December 18, 2007
I was so touched by this story, and was saddened to hear that another officer was killed in the line of duty. I pray that the family will be surrounded by loved ones who will help them through this hard time so close to Christmas. Thank you Officer Haws for your diligence, and hopefully those responsible will be held accountable very soon. I also pray for the coworkers who are left to carry on and may God lighten their load very soon. od bless you all.
Officer from North Texas
December 18, 2007
You served your duty well, rest now my brother. God bless your family and comfort them during this time of sorrow.
Edward Bennett, Retired
Fairfax County Police, Virginia
December 18, 2007
It is with heartfelt sadness, that I would like to extend my sympathy to the family of Det. Kent Haws, Tulare Country Sheriff's Office California. Thank you for your service and may you abide in the house of the Lord. And may God send the comforter to be with your family and friends at this time. For He is Able to do that which is exceedingly beyond
our understanding with lovingkindness. Thank you Sir, and a job well done.
Margaret S. Hood
Citizens Watch
December 18, 2007
Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.
OFFICER BOB SWOPE#5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO
December 18, 2007
Detective Haws, May you rest in peace and may God be with your family left behind.
Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police
December 18, 2007
Im saddened to hear of another hero being lost. May god watch over your family and friends during this horrible time. Rest in peace BROTHER HAWS
POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
December 18, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with Det. Haws and his family
Cleveland Police Department
December 18, 2007
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this time. Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you, Yes I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. I lost my father, ISP Trooper Robert C. Gillespie when I was 10 weeks old. Mom talked of him often to us six children. Dad was always my hero, and his memory has directed my life. You and your children will be in our prayers.
J. Scott Gillespie
December 18, 2007
To Mrs. Haws, Detective Haws children, family, friends and coworkers you are all in my heart and prayers tongith as you face these troubled times. May God be with you and guide you. To the children of Detective Haws, know always that your dad is a HERO who will never be forgotten. God bless you all.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
December 18, 2007
RIP BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.
Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office
December 18, 2007
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