Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am speechless - what a tragedy. Thank you, Officer Kelley for your service to the citizens of our great state. We will remember you always. Your family and other loved ones and your department are in my prayers.

Darla
Madison County AL

October 5, 2008

May you Officer Kelley and all those lost in this tragic accident rest in peace. Also, may God comfort all the family members.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

October 5, 2008

Thank you, Officer Kelley, for your service to the people of Alabama and the United States. Your dedication and service is appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Praying for the families of all those invovled in this horrible accident.

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

October 5, 2008

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Correctional Officer Rodney Kelley. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

October 5, 2008

Thank you Lord Jesus for this Officer's time and service here on earth and I pray for the peace to cover the families of all the victims. In Jesus name. Amen.

Lt. Gary Langsto
Chocatw Nation Tribal Police

October 5, 2008

REST IN PEACE OFFICER KELLEY, AND LORD HAVE MERCY ON YOU'R SOUL.

former hudson county correction officer

October 5, 2008

What a sad story this is. May God bless and comfort your friends and family in the days ahead. Thank you Kelley for your service on the line with your Corrections Officer brothers. God has already greeted you with open arms.

Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections

October 5, 2008

I just wish to offer my condolences to his family and to the department. May he guard the gates of heaven.

Ofc.Tim Edwards
Policelink

October 5, 2008

Very sad to hear of this loss... my prayers will be with all involved.

Officer Glenn McGloughlin
King County Jail

October 5, 2008

May you rest in peace and may The Lord comfort and strengthen your loved ones, friends and brother/sister Cos.

Mom of an Arizona C.O.

Anonymous

October 5, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Correctional Officer Kelley today and the difficult days ahead... Rest in Peace Sir..

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994 Henrico PD Virginia

October 5, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

October 5, 2008

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 5, 2008

The members at Arresting Hearts wish to offer their deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Correctional Officer Rodney Kelley. Because of Officer Kelley's ultimate sacrifice we live in a safer place. We thank you for your service and your dedication.


The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.” Mary Stevenson 1936



With love and respect,

The members of Arresting Hearts

Anonymous

October 5, 2008

This was such a tragedy for all the families involved. I will pray for all of you. God bless.

Police Officer L. Garcia
Los Angeles Police Department

October 5, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

October 5, 2008

God bless you and your family.

Officer

October 5, 2008

My prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Kelley, may God be with you and guide you through these troubled times. God bless you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

October 5, 2008

Off Kelley, you will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace, our brother.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

October 5, 2008

Rest in peace CO Kelley, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service.

Shelly
Citizen

October 5, 2008

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.

AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG J. TODESCHINI E/O/W/ 04/23/06

Anonymous

October 5, 2008

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.

October 5, 2008

My prayers are with your family, friend, and Agency. May you sleep easy with God, Rodney. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

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

October 5, 2008

My condolences to the family and friends of this fine Correctional Officer and to all those others who also passed away tragically.

Anonymous

October 5, 2008

MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMLIY AND FELLOW WORKERS RIP WE HAVE YOUR WATCH

chrisbolton

October 5, 2008