Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Harold A. Kegler was married to my maternal grandmother, Judith A. (Johnson) Kegler. When he died, she was pregnant with his son, Harold W. Kegler. My mother was born to a subsequent marriage. Uncle Harold followed in his father's footsteps and was an officer with the Carpentersville, IL police force. I believe he rose in rank and retired in 1972 or 1973. He and his wife, Isabella (Betty) moved to Iron Mountain, MI. They had two daughters, Linda and Judith.
Harold W. Kegler died in October 2019 at age 93.

Deb Wolf, civilian
granddaughter

November 4, 2020

Harold A. Kegler was married to my maternal grandmother, Judith A. (Johnson) Kegler. When he died, she was pregnant with his son, Harold W. Kegler. My mother was born to a subsequent marriage. Uncle Harold followed in his father's footsteps and was an officer with the Carpentersville, IL police force. I believe he rose in rank and retired in 1972 or 1973. He and his wife, Isabella (Betty) moved to Iron Mountain, MI. They had two daughters, Linda and Judith.

Deb Wolf
granddaughter

November 4, 2020

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 8, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 87th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

June 23, 2012

Rest in Peace, Policeman Kegler. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

May 1, 2012

Thank you for your service. Thanks to a webpage like this your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

June 8, 2011

Always Remembered for your service....Officer Kegler, added to the Illinois Police Officer's Memorial May 5, 2011...Rest In Peace

D/S #4455
Cook County Sheriff's Office

May 12, 2011

Rest in peace motorman.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

August 13, 2010

Officer Kegler,
It has taken over 85 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cook County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

July 14, 2010

ITS SOUNDS LIKE THUNDER FAR AWAY...

It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.

Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.

They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.

Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.

So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.

By

Author Unknown

Rest in Peace, Motorman…

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

July 13, 2010

Rest in peace, brother...we won't let you be forgotten again.

POMFCC

June 28, 2010