Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ken was a great man. I remember him since I was about 6 years old. He was great friends with my brothers and sister and was even their roommate for a few years. Ken would always visit at our home when he worked with my brothers at the theatre. He could always light up a room and make everyone laugh. I know he will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to this family and friends. May God bless you always.

Cathy Howieson
Friend

March 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. RIP brother

Deputy Sheriff
Logan County Sheriff DEpt. Arkansas

March 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Ken Collier. RIP Brother--we have it from here.

Officer Jimmy Bartley
Beaumont, TX. PD

March 1, 2010

Rest in peace Deputy Collier, may your family be comforted during this tragic time. Another hero lost.

retired police officer Bob Lester
Midland Police Department, Midland, Tx.

March 1, 2010

God bless you sir. My prayers are with you and your family.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

March 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ken. Your brothers and sisters will take it from here. God bless and God speed.

PO R. Miller
Durham PD New York

March 1, 2010

I only knew Ken through the online game World of Warcraft and while we chatted often over the past year or so, I will never have the privilege of meeting him in person. I will remember the sound of his voice, his easy going manner and dry sense of humor for the rest of my life. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ken's family, his fiancee, his friends and fellow officers.

Rest in peace Deputy Collier.

Brett Baker
Civilian

March 1, 2010

On behalf of the 6,148 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Deputy Collier’s family as well as the members of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. 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

March 1, 2010

Rest in peace bro', we'll take it from here

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

March 1, 2010

Rest In Peace

Lt B Cole
Lake Charles Police Dept (LOUISIANA)

March 1, 2010

Ken,

You were a true warrior and a protector of the weak. I pray you go in peace and rest assure you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Brother

Deputy North
San Diego Sheriff

March 1, 2010

Deputy Collier,

Rest in peace my brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

March 1, 2010

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

CPl David Murphy
TX DPS

March 1, 2010

Our sincerest Sympathy to the Family and friends of Deputy Ken Collier, as well as the San Degio County Sheriff'c Dept. May GOD Bless all of you and keep you safe

E.Wayne Blankinchip,Capt. P/R
jACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE,JAX FL

March 1, 2010

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Ken Collier, and the San Diego Sheriff's Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Deputy Collier, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

March 1, 2010

So sorry for your loss. May God bless his family and help them through this time.

Teri McPhail
Wife of Jackson Cty FL Deputy

March 1, 2010

How terribly sad! My thoughts and prayers are with the Collier family.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

March 1, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

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

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

March 1, 2010

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

March 1, 2010

Rest in peace, Deputy Collier. We'll take the watch from here.

Police Officer
New York

March 1, 2010

Rest in peace Sheriff Collier!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

March 1, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

March 1, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Ken Collier as well as to the of my Brothers and Sisters in the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. We will miss you but you will not be forgotten...

J. Senior
SDSO

March 1, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother....

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

March 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Collier. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

VIP Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

March 1, 2010