Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The tragic loss of Kent struck us all to our very core, I don't know that we will never be the way we were. Francis,I know Kent loved you and your boys with all his heart! You four were his life.

Michele
Wife of a fellow Detective

December 31, 2007

rest in piece my brother

December 31, 2007

To the family of Det. Kent Haws,
Please know that Kent is with God now. I know it seems impossible to understand how and why this happened. Take shelter in knowing he passed in honor, doing the job he swore to do, protecting the citizens of Tulare County. I pray for you and his children, that you receive the love and support needed during these trying times.

D. T. MacNeill
Maryland

December 31, 2007

On behalf of the Goldenwest Police Academy class 134, our condolences go out to Detective Haws' family, friends and partners. Our class will honor Detective Haws' brave service every morning during the presentation of colors and we will do an additional push-up in Detective Haws' honor for the next twelve weeks. Matthew 5:5 "blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." You are in the Lords protection and love now.. God bless

Recruit D.Short
Goldenwest Police Academy

December 30, 2007

God Bless and watch over your family. Know that all your brothers and sisters in law enforcement will have them in their thoughts.

(Reserve) SGT Michael Barnhart
Wamego Police Dept. Kansas

December 29, 2007

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

December 29, 2007

God Bless the Haws family and the Tulare Co Sheriff Dept. May you find peace and comfort in time.
Remember you will always have a angel w/wings.

R.I.P Detective.....

PSDII Sandy - A12207
California Highway Patrol

December 28, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Detective Haws my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

ERin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

December 27, 2007

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Mike Ice
USNPS

December 26, 2007

Brother,

All of my thoughts and prayer are with you, your department, and your family.

Ofc. Eric Staats
LaVergne Police Dept
LaVergne TN

Officer Eric Staats
LaVergne Police Dept.

December 26, 2007

Thank you for your brave service. All of Boston will miss you!

PO MICHAEL CONNOLLY
Boston Police Department

December 26, 2007

"IT IS NOT HOW HE DIED, BUT HOW HE LIVED, THAT MAKES HIM A HERO"  May God Bless your family and friends in their time of grief. I can only hope that this scum is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. THANK YOU, Det. Haws, for keeping US safe. GODSPEED.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

December 25, 2007

Kent, My heart and prays goes out to your family and fellow cops.I hope we all meet one day.

Rm Taylor
DOJ

December 25, 2007

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Detective Haws -- The sacrifice you made for your community will never be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Detective Haws -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs Police Protective Association

December 24, 2007

God be with you Kent and our prayers will be with your family. I haven't seen Kent since we got out of the Army in 1996, but it is still a shoke and it is hard to hear that you are gone. You will be missed bt all that love you.

Scott Schneider
Friend from th Army

December 24, 2007

I served with Kent Haws in the U.S. Army and am saddened to hear of his loss. My heart goes out to his family.

Rob Reynolds
Former Army Platoon Member

December 24, 2007

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Detective Haws and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Detective Haws has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Detective Haws, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Detective Haws is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.

TPD/Special Agent
FBI New York City

December 23, 2007

I didn't know him but I am sorry to hear of his death. God bless you and your family.

Michelle
Cullman City PD, Alabama

December 23, 2007

I can't believe you're gone. I am lucky to have known you for the past 10 years. I am honored and privileged to have worked the beat with you. You were always there help anyone who needed your assistance. I am convinced, your tragic death, saved many citizens lives!! You are a true HERO!! The community and your fellow law enforcement family, is outraged and saddened of your death! Francis, you and your precious family are in my prayers!! To Kents S.T.E.P. team brothers, my heart and prayers go out to you and all of the Tulare County Sheriffs Department.

Rest in Peace brother, you will be missed!!!

Officer Alison Bushey
California Highway Patrol

December 23, 2007

Rest in peace brother. Your duty is done. We walk your beat with easy steps and heavy hearts.

Huntsville Police Department

December 23, 2007

I will never forget the day that we lost you, but you are in a better place now. The moment that the calls began I said a prayer, before putting the information out over the radio that no operator ever wants to say. I know that you were not alone along that desolate road, but surrounded by the angels of God and the prayers of many. My sympathy and prayers go out to your loved ones.

Rest In Peace, 149...

Jessica, Emergency Dispatcher
Tulare County Sheriff

December 23, 2007

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

DEPUTY ROWE

December 23, 2007

RIP Brother... Your service and dedication makes you a Hero.. Thank you !!

VIP
Ventura Calif. police dept.

December 22, 2007

Dear Haws Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. For Kents kids i know your daddy always wanted to be there for you. For Kent's wife i know that you are taking this loss hard and i feel bad for you and your kids.

Mellissa Willet
Citizen

December 22, 2007

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

December 22, 2007