Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Chief

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

September 15, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the friends and family of this fallen hero. Thank you for your service. May God rest your soul. You will never be forgotten.

Officer Edwin Lara / External Operations
Cook County Sheriffs Office, IL- Honor Guard

September 15, 2015

Eternal Rest

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

September 15, 2015

A true hero has passed, he will be honored

Lieutenant Ken Vanduser
Pottawatomie county Sheriff office OK.

September 15, 2015

Thank you for your service and God Bless!

Ron Baumann
former Special Deputy Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Cincinnati, Oh

September 15, 2015

To the Family and Friends of Deputy Chief McKee. We are humbled by his relentless service for others. May God give his family comfort in these days ahead.

My brother, RIP
Chaplain S.C. Schearer

Chaplain S.C. Schearer
Cascade County Sheriff's Office, Great Falls, MT

September 15, 2015

Rest in peace brother, your time in hell is over. Thank you for your many years of service and your selfless sacrifice on 9/11, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Chief McKee during this time of grief and loss.

Sr. Ptlmn Donnie Meaders(RET)
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

September 15, 2015

While we are deeply saddened by your passing, the Law Enforcement Community was enriched by your professionalism, your service, and your sacrifice. Our thoughts are with your family, department, and friends. May you Rest In Peace.

Zone 5 Academy Session 59
New York State Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

September 15, 2015

RIP Chief. Thank you for your service.

Sincere condolences to family and friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.

September 15, 2015

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 BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

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

September 15, 2015

RIP Deputy McKee. Thank you for serving during a time of most difficulty for our country. Prayers to the family.

Mr Greg Call
Conway, Ark, retired USAF

September 15, 2015

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

September 15, 2015

Deputy Chief McKee GOD will bless you for your service to all during your career. Especially to those who suffered and died during the Sep. 11th attack. Ours prayers to your family, friends and all of the Brothers in Blue those of use retired and those still serving. GOD is always there for us.

Retired Sergeant Charles Carty
Benton Arkansas Police Dept.

September 15, 2015

My family and I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and follow co-workers of Deputy Chief John McKee during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May God help heal your aching hearts. Thank you for your service, Sir and may you rest in peace Deputy Chief McKee.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer T. Fettig eow 2/16/04

September 15, 2015

Sad. Rest in Peace Brother.

Corporal B.P. SULLIVAN, (RET)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

September 15, 2015

You have served your city and your country well, and with honor, Chief McKee. My prayers go out to your family, your friends, and your co-workers. Your illness is gone and there will be no more suffering in Heaven. May you rest in peace knowing you fought the good fight.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Family Member of Law Enforcement Officers

September 15, 2015

To the family of Deputy Chief McKee please accept my sincere condolences at his passing. He's in the arms of the Lord now. May he rest in peace...

Jack Mrozinski (Retired Deputy Sheriff)
Portage County Sheriff's Dept., Wisconsin

September 15, 2015

Thoughts, prayers, and positive thoughts to the family, friends, and fellow LEO of Deputy Chief John McKee.
Our fallen heroes are NOT gone, their memory continues to live on as long as brave men and women put on their uniforms and badges, and strap on their gear so they can answer cries for help. These brave heroes go where angels fear to tred. Deputy Chief McKee lights our paths through the darkest of nights and is residing in Heaven waiting for the time when we too have stood our final Watch. Rest well weary warrior, your trials and tribulations are done with here. We have the Watch.

M Joiner
Disabled EMT-II

September 15, 2015

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

September 15, 2015

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Chief John P. McKee. May the healing presence of God himself surround you all as you celebrate his life and the impact that will continue on in this world.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County Michigan Sheriff's Office

September 15, 2015

R.I.P. Brother.

Inv. Bowman
Dare Co. Sheriff's Office, NC

September 15, 2015

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

ASAC, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 15, 2015

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

September 15, 2015

Final Salute Deputy Chief McKee, thank you for your service. You are a Hero. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

September 15, 2015

Thank you for your service, RIP Chief and God bless you and your family.

Police Officer (retired)
New York Police Department

September 15, 2015