Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
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Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell PD, WY

April 20, 2014

RIP Deputy Kelley. Thank you for your service to LE. May God watch over your Family and all L.E.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

April 20, 2014

Thank you, sir. Rest in peace.

Citizen
World

April 20, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers to the Deputies family and to your department and officers.

Deputy Sheriff Paul T. Thompson
Dane County Sheriff's Office, Madison, WI

April 19, 2014

may peace find your family,friends, and co-workers. RIP Officer Kelley.

jennifer phillips
widow of Sgt Ron Phillips

April 19, 2014

Rest in Peace....

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

April 19, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff William Heath Kelley as well as to the Covington County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Kelley, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

April 19, 2014

Deputy Sheriff William Kelley rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved one,
and pray for you during the days to come. William (Bill) will be in
the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at attention
in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass,
They are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement.
All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others,they welcome you to this hallowed place.
As you march down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are
focused on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal
partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another member
of The Thin Blue Line has come home.



Your Brother in Law enforcement

Dr. stan phillips Usa Ret, Ms, Bs
Walnut Grove Ms Police, Lt. retired

April 19, 2014

Rest in peace Brother....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the CCSO during this most difficult and tragic time

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

April 19, 2014

So very sad to hear of the news. Prayers go out for your family and friends.

Jim and Alice Jackson

April 19, 2014

Rest in peace brother. Me and the rest of our academy class have been praying.

CPL L. D. Nichols
Alexander City Police Dept, AL

April 19, 2014

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

April 19, 2014

Rest easy brother. We'll take it from here.

Gregory Osborn
Retired officer

April 19, 2014

Thank you Deputy Kelly for your faithful service. You will be remembered. May God grant your family and agency peace and comfort.

Trooper Joe Dellwo #446
Minnesota State Patrol

April 19, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Supervisory FAM, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

April 19, 2014

May god be with Deputy Sheriff William Heath Kelley Family and all that knew him. Sorry for your loss. God bless you all.

Cpl. Mark Patterson (Retired)
Montgomery Police Department

April 19, 2014

RIP Deputy Kelley. Thank you for your service to LE. May God be with your Family and all LE.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

April 19, 2014

Dep Kelley, may you rest in peace our hero. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

April 19, 2014

Rest in Pace Deputy Kelley 10-42.

Det. JP McGrath(retired)
Schenectady, NY

April 19, 2014

Rest In Peace Deputy Kelley

Civilian supporter and future LEO
Lorain, Ohio

April 18, 2014

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

April 18, 2014

As this day comes to an end my heart is broken. I have had the privilege of serving beside Heath since he joined the Sheriffs Office. We truly lost a hero today! RIP 2319.

Deputy/SRO Michael Vigor
Covington Co Alabama Sheriffs Office

April 18, 2014

Thank you for your service and may God bless and keep your loved ones.

Tonya Gibbs
None

April 18, 2014

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim

April 18, 2014

This notification is especially sad. For I lived in Covington County some years ago. I knew the Sheriff at the time, Edgar Mitchell.
Please accept my message of condolence for Deputy Kelley. It is never a good time to hear of the loss of any law enforcement officer. I share your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Rest easy brother.

P.O. (Ret) Donald Current
New York PD # 2461

April 18, 2014