Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

S. I. Dake, Lt./IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

April 18, 2014

Our condolences and sympathy goes out to the friends and family of Deputy Sheriff William Kelley. May his soul rest in peace.

Zone Five Academy Session 56
New York State Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

April 18, 2014

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPT

April 18, 2014

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his law enforcement family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

April 18, 2014

Deputy Sheriff William Heath Kelley,

When you made your decision to enter law enforcement some eight years ago you became blessed:

For the Lord said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9 ESV

When you responded to the vehicular collision with injuries on Good Friday, April 18, 2014, you answered God's call to serve:

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

As a result, the patrol vehicle in which you were driving hydroplaned and struck another vehicle sacrificing your life so that others might live and be protected:

And the Lord said, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 ESV

I, along with your family, friends and comrades, will mourn your sacrifice and loss in the line of duty:

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4 ESV

Now go! Rise up! And do battle against evil as an angel for the Lord!

In God's merciful love,

Pastor Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua Police Department, Nashua, NH

April 18, 2014

My family will be keeping Officer Kelleys family and the members of your department in our thoughts and prayers. The entire community suffers greatly when an officer goes down in the line of duty. My son and son-in-law are officers in Evergreen and my daughter does E-911 dispatch in Evergreen. Our family sends our condolences and deepest sympathys.

Stanley W. Smelley
Father of one officer and a dispatcher and father-in law of another of

April 18, 2014

Thank You for your service, my thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends & coworkers.....RIP Deputy Sheriff Kelley

Val Naugle

April 18, 2014

Rest in peace Deputy Kelley. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. You service will not be forgotten.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICHIGAN

April 18, 2014

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

April 18, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother.

Corporal B.P. SULLIVAN
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

April 18, 2014

Your family is in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time...as are the members of the Covington Co. SO...Safe in the arms of God....Rest In Peace...

Marvin McILwain, 911 Coordinator
Coffee County 911

April 18, 2014

Prayers for Deputy Kelley's family, coworkers, & friends of peace and comfort. Thank you for dedicated service. You will be deeply missed. Rest in peace.

C.K. Chitwood, civilian
Surviving sister of Deputy Sheriff Allen Kay, EOW 10-19-2013

April 18, 2014

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, 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 wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Retired)
Jerome County, Idaho

April 18, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a Hero Deputy Kelley. Thank you for doing your job. Rest in peace Dear Brother. God bless. "HEROES LIVE FOREVER"

CATHERINE A. GARIBAY SANCHEZ
SURVIVING SISTER of DEPUTY SHERIFF
STEVEN GARIBAY EOW 2/10/1987

April 18, 2014

A sad, but sincere thank you, Deputy Kelley, for your dedicated law enforcement service. May God bless and be with you, your loving family and those who were touched by your life, and the Covington County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in heavenly peace, Sir!

Special Agent Charles McNichols [Ret]
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command [CID]

April 18, 2014

RIP Brother. Thoughts & Prayers for you. your family & your agency. Thank you & God Bless

Lt.Robert M.Petty (Retired)
North Bergen N.J.P.D.

April 18, 2014

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

April 18, 2014

May you rest in peace knowing you will never be forgotten.

Bonnie J. Ussery
Sister of Officer Robert C. Ussery
City of Montgomery Alabama Police Dept.
EOW 7/21/78

Bonnie J. Ussery
Sister of Officer Robert C. Ussery

April 18, 2014

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff, William Kelley-I am sorry to hear of this accident and that your loved one has passed away. Your loved one will be forever honored in our profession.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

April 18, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother

Retired Chief Deputy
Mahoning County Sheriffs Office

April 18, 2014

heath is with god now.rip

retired/aw spoon
covington county sheriff office

April 18, 2014

Rest in peace Brother, We have the watch.

Isaac Reyes Patrol Sgt.(Retired)
DOD Police

April 18, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy William Kelley. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Covington County, Alabama will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

April 18, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Kelley's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

April 18, 2014

Rest in peace Sheriff Kelley!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

April 18, 2014