Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lord Jesus, as we watch America’s Peace Officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, Shot and Killed in the Line-of-Duty, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension. In light of the peace officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies. Carry us through this time of strife, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy name, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scriptures on Law Enforcement’s Mission:

“For the policeman [peace officer] does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman [peace officer] is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he [the peace officer] will have you punished. He [the peace officer] is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should.” [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

[Jesus Said,] “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” [Luke 23:43 ESV]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Ordained Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

January 12, 2024

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Bellar.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 5, 2022

Well over a decade now. I still remember like it was yesterday seeing the news of your EOW on the TV back in high school. Seeing your picture at TLETA when I began my law enforcement career. Over the years running into LEOs and family friends that knew you personally. Sure wish I could’ve had that honor knowing you here on earth, but one day I’ll see you on Heaven’s streets.

FTO Robin Bellar
Smith County Sheriffs Office

March 20, 2022

Deputy Sheriff Bellar,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dickson County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 7, 2021

Jacob and I are always thinking of you. You would be so proud of him! He’s an amazing boy with an incredible spirit. He’s starting middle school this fall, has his braces off and is thinking of universities and what he wants to do when he grows up. How has time passed by so quickly? He and I are doing ok. I’m doing my best to raise him well.

Brandi Michelle
Wife

May 15, 2021

Rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

June 7, 2020

Keith I still think that you will walk back through the door.As another Christmas draws near we miss your beautiful smile and being here with us.We love you so much and miss you so much.No one understands how we feel unless they have lost a child too.Rest in peace my beautiful son Mom and Dad

Mom and Dad
Mom and Dad

December 11, 2019

Monday 06/06/2011. Can’t believe it’s been nearly 8 years since I heard the words Car 507 over the radio. You are deeply missed.
-Your lunch buddy

Deputy Lovelace
Dickson County Sheriff’s Office

June 4, 2019

Keith, we think of you everyday and miss you everyday. Rest in peace my sweet baby boy.

DEBRA S BELLAR
mother

June 3, 2019

Another year gone by; always thinking of you. I’m going to give Jacob your old guitar for your upcoming birthday. I think he will be so happy to have it.

Michelle.

Brandi Michelle

May 14, 2019

Keith is still missed so very much. He was a kind and caring young man. My heart aches for his family, I can't imagine their sorrow. God bless and keep all who serve as Keith did. God bless their families with courage and peace.

Rene Smith
friend

January 9, 2019

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 20, 2018

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

June 7, 2018

His life was taken way to soon! God be with his family! He will never be forgotten!

Benita Ball Retired Administrations
Dickson County Sheriff's Office

June 6, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 30, 2018

Remembering you this week during Police Week seems a little weird. We remember you every day. Jacob and I made you a wreath. He put all of his favorite pictures of you on it and we put it on the wall. I wish you were here to see him grow; it's going by so fast.

Michelle
Wife

May 14, 2018

May you continue to rest in peace my brother. May God continue to bless and watch over your loving family, and give them continued strength for your loss.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
N.Y.P.D. (retired)

June 7, 2017

Jacob is about to graduate kindergarten and finish playing soccer. We regret that you aren't there to see him and be proud of him. He went through a few of your things the other day. For some reason, I packed away your deodorant and cologne. He found them and has decided he wants to wear them so he can smell like you smelled. The pictures I've taken of you two before your murder he recalls as memories. After all these years, I still can't understand what happened and why.

Michelle
Wife

May 8, 2017

There's not a day that goes by that I don't stop and think of our times together, hanging out with Jared or our weddings ill never forget seeing you light up the day you saw her come down the isle I don't see everyone like I use to life got different after you were gone for sure I miss the heck out you. We had some awesome times. One day we will meet again.

Suggs
Old friend

January 15, 2016

Just wanted to stop and say hello at the start of this new year...
It's crazy how the mind works. It still feels to this day that you will be going 10-8 and meet me for lunch at our favorite local hot spot. On the days I work patrol, I pull into the parking lot and still see your patrol unit pull in next to mine. I still recall giving you grief because your vehicles wheels had to be perfectly straight and the conversations we had in that diner. I guess it's memories like these that refuse for us to except the truth. Then the truth can slap you in the face when you don't see any recent photos and you witness the permanent grief still written all over your parents faces. That the hardest thing to swallow when you see all those you cared for you having to move on without you. You touched a lot of lives during the short time you were here with us. You were a great friend, father and officer of the law...You are Missed. -507

Deputy Joseph Lovelace
Dickson County Sheriff's Office

January 3, 2016

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

Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Jacob asks so many questions about you now and I always answer them as honestly as I can. He has trouble understanding, but I guess that's normal. He's growing up so fast and he looks just like you.
I had a dream about you the other day: you were sitting on the porch in a rocking chair of our soon to be new home looking over the balcony and enjoying the view. I often wonder if that was truly you invading my dream or just me. After almost four years it is still hard for me to breathe when your favorite songs come on the radio.
Things are so different now; I'm definitely not the person you used to know. So many different things have happened that change a person and the way they look at people. I don't think I will ever be able to look at the world the way I did before June 2011.
Anyway, Jake and Damion still keep up with us; still there for us. It's amazing the people that aren't actually there for you after they say they will be. God has given us a wonderful support system since then, though.
Mike is really good to me and Jacob. He spoils us both rotten and is supportive of our grief and continued love for you. Ricky and Debbie are healing slowly but surely. I don't think that anyone could ever truly heal but broken pieces are being mended. Of course, they'll never be the same, but mended.
We are all getting together to remember you this June. Maybe help us out by giving us a pretty day to celebrate you? Jacob and I love and miss you.

Michelle

Michelle

April 28, 2015

I'm honored to be a part of several hundred motor units from across the United States that are currently at Ronald Reagan Metro Airport in Washington, D.C. preparing for National Police Memorial Week. Those motor units and I will be escorting family members and co-workers of law enforcement officers that were killed in the line-of-duty to and from several ceremonial events. Keith and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this humbling and truly spectacular event....

I love and miss you Keith. You were a true friend, great cop, and an excellent Christian example of what each of us involved in law enforcement should strive to be.

Deputy Paul Montgomery - Motor Unit 30
Dickson County Sheriff's Office
Dickson, Tennessee

Paul Montgomery - Motor Unit
Dickson County Sheriff's Office

May 11, 2014

I meet Officer Bellar parents at the Police Memorial in 2012. Their lost was still so fresh, they touched my heart. I think the parents often and pray they have started to heal.

Laurie Wiginton
Widow of Dallas, Officer Ronald D Baker

January 28, 2014

Keith,

I remember the first time we meet in Russell Springs Kentucky where I was a Police Officer, I saw you at Momma Pierce’s house where I found out thru marriage we are related. On that day I know we spoke and really did not want to meet someone new from the family. We however felt when we found out each other was law enforcement officers, it made it easy, because we understood what few people in this world know what we deal with and go threw as law enforcement officers.

Sabrina has been pushing me to move to Tennessee and she wants to move close to Charlotte like we spoke of sometime back. I know if I moved I would be in law enforcement down there, since thats my love as well. I think I will do it soon, speaking to my wife makes me think of you and the rest of the family down that way. I saw a new photo of your boy and I wish you could see what a great job your wife is doing with him and what good friends you have in town. I wish I had taken the time to know you even more then I did. It’s still hard for me to think what took place and because I know you on a personal level, that is what makes it hurt still today.

I will never forget your smile or the way you sat in the chair laughing with me, and your love for the job, and most of all the love for your wife and son. You are my hero and I thank God for what time I had with you. You’re an inspiration to those who do right and help others without regard for ones life. We are all proud of you and you will always be in our memories. May God bless your whole family.

James Fetty
Family

January 3, 2013