Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Haws and I worked for the same department. However, I had resigned shortly before he began working for TCSO. Ironically, I worked with his wife at the Tulare Co. Office of Education after leaving the Sheriff's department. I formally met Kent through fellow deputies and also through his wife Francis. Our kids went to school in Exeter and competed in the the swim team there. I last saw Kent on 12/7/07 at a Gang Summit here in Visalia. I didn't get a chance to talk to him at that time and I wish I would have. Officer Kent was a good man and good officer. He will not be forgotten and I wish I could have gotten to know him better.

Say A Prayer For All of His Family and All of His Friends. Be there for Frances and the boys in any capacity that you can. That is all we can do. He isn't the first and he won't be the last officer to die for us. They know what they signed up for and he died doing what he loved. He will be missed and he will never be forgotten.

It's times like these that I regret resigning from the Sheriff's department. I may be going back.

HERE IS QUOTE THAT I FEEL IS FITTING FOR OFFICER KENT

“This Country Will Not Be A Good Place For Any Of Us To Live In Unless We Make It A Good Place For All Of Us To Live In.”

~ Theodore Roosevelt (the twenty-sixth President of the United States)

SPARKPEOPLE TRANSLATION:

Strong citizens make a strong community. That’s a gimme. But have you ever thought of how strong communities create strong citizens? One possible shortcut to your own self-improvement may be to improve your surroundings first. When you improve something – anything – in your community, you’re building your resource base. It becomes a source of energy, talent and support that you can draw on for years to come. You and your neighbors can all learn more, improve more, achieve more when you work together to make it happen. You have the power right now to make the world just a little better for someone. You also have the ability to give them that same power.

David M Cole
Former TCSO 1993-1997

December 18, 2007

You and your family are in my heart and prayers. May you rest in peace as you now sit among the angels.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

December 18, 2007

Rest in Peace Detective Haws. You have faught the good fight and now it is time for you to rest, Your brothers in arms will continue in your stead. Our thoughs and prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers. Gods speed Detective.

Deputy Sheriff/ Mike Reuter
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (MO)

December 18, 2007

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

December 18, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace, Det. Haws, and know that your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

December 18, 2007

May God bless you and your family for your sacrifice. Rest in Peace brother.

Officer R. Villafana
Quartzsite Police Department

December 18, 2007

Rest in Peace Det Haws, watch over the rest of us on the job from heaven. To Mrs Haw and family, your family are in my prayers during this trying time and God Bless you and your children.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

December 18, 2007

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time? May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it. These are "American Heroes" who just yesterday were women and men just doing their job!

REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

December 18, 2007

My prayers and sympathies go out to Detective Haws' his wife and three young children and to all who knew and loved this man. My you be strengthened and comforted during these difficult days.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

December 18, 2007

My deepest condolences. I'm sorry for your sacrifice.

Annette Hastings, CSO
Rio Vista Police Department

December 18, 2007

Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

December 18, 2007

Det.Haws, thank you for your service sir.

Sgt. Robert Tabers
1175th MP Company St. Louis, St. Louis County DSN 2966

December 18, 2007

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

December 18, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

Officer Adam F. Laser
Westminster City Police Department

December 18, 2007

Detective Haws thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. You are a hero. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Tulare County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

December 18, 2007

God bless you and your family and your co workers Your a true hero. Fallen but not forgotten. The Rolniak Family (Eow Det William Rolniak jr 2-4-04)

December 18, 2007

REST IN PEACE FELLOW BROTHER, WE NOW HAVE THE WATCH.
GODSPEED.

RETIRED DEPUTY/SGT
IOWA

December 18, 2007

May you Rest in Peace with God, Kent. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Corporal Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehcle Enforcement--Rockwall

December 18, 2007

"A Part Of America Died,"
Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
Another senseless killing from someone who cared nothing about the value of life.
What a horrible loss to family friends and community.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson
cc-Pirate Internet Radio

December 18, 2007

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Detective Haws’ family as well as the members of the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

December 18, 2007

May the Lord bless you, your family, friends and fellow co-workers. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Brother.

Officer Bryan Losagio
Salisbury Township Police Department, Lehigh County, Pa

December 18, 2007

My condolences to Det. Haws' family and to the TCSO. As a resident of Tulare County I thank you, Det. Haws for putting your life in danger everyday to protect and serve the community of Tulare County. May you rest in peace and may the person who did this to you get the maximum penalty allowed by the laws you so unselfishly enforced.

Visalia Citizen

December 18, 2007

God bless you and your family at this time of pain and sorrow. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

December 18, 2007

You, your family, your department and the community that you served are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
CHP-Stockton

December 18, 2007

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 18, 2007