Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends. God Bless.

Stephanie Harris, LEOW - Spouse of Sgt, LAPD

October 30, 2015

God bless you and your family

Trooper
Maine State Police

October 30, 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

October 30, 2015

Sgt.Keesee you knew my father and he knew you as well. I also wanted to thank you for your service! I'm sorry for the loss with the DPS and it hits me personally when one of our Troopers is lost in the Line of Duty!

Future Texas State Trooper Chase Boulter
Civilian Supporter

October 30, 2015

RIP Sgt. Keesee. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your department. GOD SPEED.

Senior Deputy Sheriff Dave Zajac
Walton County Sheriff Office GA

October 30, 2015

Sgt-Rest in Peace-you have done your job.
God be with you and with your loved ones.
The Peacemakers will be in Heaven forever.

Officer Greg Stewart
Retired

October 30, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE. REST IN PEACE

Ret. TFC Theresa Medcalf
Ga State Patrol

October 30, 2015

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

October 30, 2015

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer
Martin County Sheriff's Office

October 30, 2015

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck ,Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS

October 30, 2015

RIP Sarge

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

October 30, 2015

Thank you for your long life of service and sacrifice. Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to your family and friends as they begin to grieve.

Darlene Newton
Friend of Story County Sheriff's Office

October 30, 2015

Thank you for your service. Praying for your family & department

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

October 30, 2015

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Keesee. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Texas Highway Patrol.

U.S. Postal Inspector
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

October 30, 2015

RIP MY BROTHER.

Police Officer Mark Erickson
Detroit Police department

October 30, 2015

On behalf of the Tennessee Highway Patrol our thoughts ,prayers and respect Sir.

K-9 Trooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

October 30, 2015

Thank you for all the guidance you gave to each of us. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother. We have the watch. Your days of patrolling the streets down here are done. Heaven has called on of our best to come home. You will be missed.

Sergeant Andrew Smith
Texas Department of Public Safety

October 30, 2015

Rest in Peace Sgt. You were one of the chosen to wear TEXAS TAN. May you rest in the hands of our LORD

Trp. David L. Thompson ret.
Tx DPS THP

October 30, 2015

Very sorry to hear the news... Rest in peace. My thoughts are extended to family, friends and fellow officers.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

October 30, 2015

R.I.P. Brother.

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

October 30, 2015

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Sergeant Keesee and the Texas Department of Public Safety during this time. Thank you, Sergeant Keesee, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

October 30, 2015

Rest in Peace SGT Keesee, condolences to his family, friends and the entire law enforcement community in Mills and Brown County.

Special Agent Rob Carothers
US Army Counterintelligence

October 30, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers.
Thank you Sgt. Keesee for your service.
Rest in peace brother.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police

October 30, 2015

RIP brother Karl.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Inv. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept.

October 30, 2015

Sgt. Keesee,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

October 30, 2015