Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Keith,
It's been a decade my brother, can't believe how time has passed by.

We coached Amanda & Jeffrey together and later you helped her with flying lessons...

Not a week goes by that I don't think of you and all the good you did. Your smile, your quiet confidence, all missed.

God bless you and your family, your memory will live on forever.

Your sacrifice helped keep our city safe.

Gordon Hurley
FBI Special Agent (Retired)
Columbus GA

FBI Special Agent (retd)Gordon Hurley
FBI COLUMBUS GA

July 31, 2023

Rest in peace Corporal Slay.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 3, 2021

A truly great man and officer. I worked several cases with him while at Fort Benning, GA. Rest in peace my friend.

SA Coffey
Fort Benning CID

March 15, 2021

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

July 30, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 30, 2020

You are not forgotten.

Reserve Officer Will Basset
Columbus Police Department

July 29, 2020

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 13, 2018

Hey Bro-
Today has been a tough one. It’s still not real that you’re gone. What is real is that you’re in the hands of our Father. You gifted my family a wonderful Yellow Lab from the first litter of Hunter and Hannah. Emmie is doing fine. She’s a sweet girl! I will forever be grateful that you did that...Most importantly is that we were friends! I miss you bro!
-K Herring

Detective K Herring
Columbus Police Dept...MNTF4LIFE

July 30, 2018

As I reflect during the upcoming Law Enforcement Memorial Week, I can not help but think of Keith. Keith and I knew each other for well over twenty years. Though we spent most of our time in different assignments, we remained friends. Keith's last assignment was in a narcotics unit that I was also assigned. Keith died responding to help me and another officer. Keith was a dedicated officer and a good friend. However, the most important thing anyone should know about Keith was his love of Christ. He was a dedicated Christian whose faith was a shining example to all who knew him. Rest well brother,

Retired - detective Jonathan Memmo
Columbus, Ga Police Department

May 14, 2017

Keith was my Field Training Officer (FTO) in 1989, after completing the Columbus, Georgia Police Academy. He was a great officer and a good friend. He loved aviation and he loved being a police officer. He remained my friend through the years. Rest in peace my friend. Keep the blue side up.

SA Darrion L. Eshmon
Friend

July 25, 2014

You were one of our families dearest friends. For me, however, I lost my very best friend in the world and I miss you every day.

Erin Davis
Friend

April 21, 2014

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

Rest in peace, brother... truly, your watch has just begun.

Currahee!

Fidelity | Bravery | Integrity

Daniel O'Donnell
Intelligence Analyst
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fidelity | Bravery | Integrity

January 21, 2014

Rest in peace. You are greatly missed.

Eric Stinson
friend

December 11, 2013

God Bless you Sir. May the good Lord above cradle you in his arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department

October 25, 2013

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Keith died.

To Keith's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Corporal Keith Slay gave to his community and the citizens of Georgia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 30, 2013.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

September 23, 2013

S/A Keith Slay was an officer who was very respected by all. His sense of humor, attitude, and personality made him a friend first and officer second. He was so very proud of his assignment as the helicopter pilot for the Columbus Police Department and the Metro Narcotics Task Force. Still so hard to comprehend his loss.

Bill Plock, Retired
Columbus, GA Police Department

September 19, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

September 18, 2013

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Corporal Thomas Keith Slay and the Columbus Police Department during this time. Thank you, Corporal Slay, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

September 5, 2013

Godspeed Brother, you died fighting the good fight and for that we are eternally grateful. May you be at peace as you walk the Golden Beat of Heaven.

POI K. Jarrell
HPPD

August 29, 2013

They say when it rains it pours, and that day, it was heavy on my heart trying to put the bad news together without falling apart. My Brother was always in good spirits and never letting anyone down. Brother Keith was fearless, dependable, selfless and strong. I know he is with my Father, Jesus Christ in Heaven, where He shall remain. May Brother Keith rest in Paradise. May God continue to bless his Family.

Bernard Spicer (Retired)
Columbus Police Department

August 21, 2013

Cpl. Slay,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Columbus. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 16, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

August 15, 2013

RIP. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Becky Privett Jones
Surviving daughter of Gene Privett, Fulton Co. Sheriff's Department

August 15, 2013

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.

You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret) Washoe County S
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

August 15, 2013

A PEACE OFFICER'S ACTION IN GOOD FAITH IS NEVER FORGOTTEN AND WILL BE REMEMBERED BY ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.

OFFICER PARHAM
G.D.C.

August 13, 2013