Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tommy and I worked together for several years. I first met Tom while working Patrol in District 2 in 1980. I had the good fortune of working with Tommy on a couple of cases and found out what a dedicated person and policeman he was. Tom was awarded Detective of the Year in 1981 by the 100 Club of Houston and because of some great creative writing by Tommy Thomas, who was my Captain at the time, and because of the great work that Tommy did on the cases that we worked, I was given the award for Patrolman of the Year the same year. I have to say that being honored with someone of the calibre as Tommy Keen was something that I will always cherish. I later worked with Tom as a Detective and his dedication never waivered. Tom was a good, honest, quiet hardworking man and because he was so quiet and unassuming no one really knows what a hero he actually was. From his two combat tours in Viet Nam to his 35 year career in law enforcement, Tommy was a man among men and will always be revered by me as well as others that knew him. Rest in peace Tom, I look forward to seeing you again.

Detective J.R. Hill (Retired)

December 2, 2008

Tommy I miss the talks and laughs we had. i know you are watching down on us. my family and i will miss you.

Harris County S.O.

November 19, 2008

Detective Keen, the service you provided to the citizens of Harris county will never be forgotten. Your ability to treat all others fairly and without prejudice are rare these days. Thank you for always being one of the "good ones" and a role model for all law enforcement officers. God bless you and your family, rest in piece brother.

Captain
HCCO 4

November 3, 2008

Tommy was always helping someone somehow.He was an
excellent detective and police officer.Its been years
since I have seen or talked with him but he will
remembered and missed. Thanks Tommy for all you taught me
when we worked together. Prayers to the family !!
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

Rusty Eberhart
Friend

October 25, 2008

It has been just over a month now and we still feel your loss. I can not express in so many words what you and your actions have provided for this community. All I can say is that when you left, we all suffered a profound loss....and it echo's still.

Thank you for all you have done, my brother in blue.

Love,
Police Officer
From your community
M

Police Officer
Neighbor in Texas

October 23, 2008

May God lay his healing hand upon the family of Detective Keen and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Detective Keen for your dedicated service to the people of Texas and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

October 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, EOW 9-24-1976

October 15, 2008

May angels lead you in. God bless you and your service, sir. You will never be forgotten.

Miranda

October 11, 2008

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER.

F OFCR WINSLOW
FEDERAL POLICE

October 11, 2008

It was truly sad to see this happen to a man that would bend over backwards for anyone who needed help, on or off the job!! I is also very sad to see that not one employee at the Harris County Sheriff's Office wrote any type of reflection for Detective Tommy Keen. This is a man that gave his life to this Department without hesitation and in exchange they gave nothing. This is a great man that was destined for a great retirement and it was all cut short due to a unbelievable accident. I only hope and pray that his legacy will not be forgetton any time soon.

God bless you and your family.
Rest in peace brother, we will take it from here !!

HCSO DEPUTY
HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

October 6, 2008

Detective Tommy Keen, your life, service, and the sacrifice you made so that others could be safe are shining examples to those you leave behind.

Being so close to retirement, you could easily have stayed at home and let younger officers take the risks; but you did not pull back from doing your duty. Would that all men were as brave and selfless as you proved yourself to be.

Rest in peace - grateful citizens thank you for your service, and your brothers will take the watch from here. You will not be forgotten.

To the Keen family - There are no words that will make it right, or bring him back; but you should know that we stand beside you in grief, and lift you up in prayer, asking the God of all comfort to minister to you in this time of your great need.

Skip Stocks
Brother of a fallen NC State Trooper

October 4, 2008

I THINK YOU FOR YOUR 35 YEARS OF SERVICE. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!

POLICE OFFICER
HOUSTON PD

October 4, 2008

You made the ultimate sacrfice while helping your community during bad times. May you rest in peace and you will not be forgotten.

Cpl. Chris Black
Maryland State Police

October 3, 2008

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

October 3, 2008

God Bless Detective Keen and his family especially at this time. Thank You for your 35 years of service to law enforcement. You are the true hero........

Sincerely,
Jon Lowder, Cpl./ Deputy Sheriff
Union County Sheriff's Office
Monroe, North Carolina RIP BROTHER

Jon Lowder, Cpl./ Deputy Sheriff
Union County Sheriff's Office

October 2, 2008

Detective Keen,

You are a true "Hero" sent from above. May you rest in peace. We will take it from here. God Bless You and Your Family.

-C. Parlin
CCLEA

C. Parlin CCLEA

October 1, 2008

Im so very sorry for your loss. To the family, friends and Co-workers of Deputy Keen, may God ease your pain. And to the family, my thoughts and prayers go out to each and every one of you that knew Deputy Keen. His Loyal service to God and Country will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Mike Szempruch
Bossier City Police Department Bossier City Louisiana

October 1, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Detective Keen. God Bless him for his military service and long service to Harris County Sheriff's Department. Rest in Peace Sir.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

October 1, 2008

You died as you lived, helping others and risking your own safety in the process. How sad that this risk has become reality for you, Detective Keen. We are thankful for your many years of dedicated service and pray God's comfort for your wife and son.

Anonymous

September 30, 2008

DON'T GRIEVE FOR ME

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path god laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turn my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Task left undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Than fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things I, too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow,
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
I believe in God and believe I will see you again.
To all who knew Det. Keen we hope these few words will help you through the dark days ahead.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
KWLF internet radio

September 30, 2008

God bless your beloved husband and father. He was not only a hero in the Sheriff's department but also in Viet Nam. You have our deepest sympathy and we're grieving along with you on your loss.
Love,
Kim Weigand
Mother of Sgt. Michael C. Weigand
E.O.W. 9/14/2008

Kim Weigand
Mother of Sgt. Michael C. Weigand

September 30, 2008

Det. Keen,
35 years of service is two careers rolled into one. You are an admirable man and I'm sure God will promote you to Chief. You're family should know that Det. Keen was a great man.

Lt Sal Accardi
NYPD

September 30, 2008

Rest in peace detective Keen...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

September 30, 2008

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

September 29, 2008

Bless you sir, and may God watch over your family.

Rick F.
Ret co

September 29, 2008