Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Sergeant, Richard "Sam" Howard, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow sergeant makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery to protect and to serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

August 21, 2017

Saludo Formal Sargento Howard, Mis Condolencias a la Familia Howard y además compañeros en azul, descansa en Paz Hermano , DIOS te bendiga.

Agte. Armando Maldonado
Policia de Puerto Rico

August 21, 2017

Rest in Peace Sergeant Howard. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice

Parole Supervisor Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

August 21, 2017

"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."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department

August 21, 2017

My deepest condolences to his family both Blood and Blue

Hannah Penn
Friend of Ofc. Eric Mumaw EOW 2/2/17

August 21, 2017

To the family of Sergeant Sam Howard, friends, Chief of Police Jeff O'Dell and the Kissimmee Police Department.
You are lifted up in thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding now and always. Thank you for your service. John 15:13 / Matthew 5:9
"In the Sweet By and By We Shall Meet on That Beautiful Shore"

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Police Department, NC

August 21, 2017

RIP sir. "No greater a man than he who will lay down his life for another"

Sgt. Andy Hynek
La Porte County, Indiana Sheriff's Department

August 21, 2017

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.

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

August 21, 2017

It is with great sadness that I write this reflection. Even though I didn't know you personally, just being a fellow "Blue" I'm sure you were a fine person and officer. RIP Sir! We'll try to carry on!

Captain Teresa Pilcher
Haralson County Sheriff's Office, Bremen, Ga

August 21, 2017

Sam.........this is tough to swallow. Your smile was infectious and you brightened everyone around you with it. I enjoyed our time together and find comfort in knowing you can look down upon us, smile and protect us from above. Rest in Peace my friend!!

Deputy J. Teems
Osceola County Sheriff's Office

August 21, 2017

R.I.P. BROTHER Howard!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

August 21, 2017

With Deepest Sympathy!

Court Security Deputy Sheriff
Orange County Sheriffs Office

August 21, 2017

Rest in Peace Sergeant Howard. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and fellow Officers of the Kissimmee Police Department.

Susan Ball
Judicial Process Server, Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Brevard County, FL

August 21, 2017

Rest in peace Sgt Howard. God bless you and your family.

Judy A Creveling-Siwko
Bonds & Dockets, Osceola Co Corrections

August 21, 2017

Rest in Peace my fellow brother in blue. May God receive you with open arms as we continue to fight the evil in this world.

Sgt. John A. Negron
BradentonPolice Department, FL

August 20, 2017

Rest In Peace. We mourn for you, your family and all your brothers and sisters.

Sergeant Andrew Jones
Vernon Hills Police Department

August 20, 2017

Sam, you were a great man and an amazing officer. I will always remember your bright smile and eagerness when we worked the streets together. I will never forget our DUI nightly challenges and racing up and down vine street hoping to find that first DUI of the night.
You will be missed by so many people brother. Rest easy in the arms of the Lord my friend. We have the watch. Godspeed my brother in blue.

Deputy P. Brothers
Previously KPD 566 / Currently NCSO U21

August 20, 2017

We love you brother. Thank you for your service to our country and community. It was an honor to work with you. Rest easy my friend.

Det. G. Johndro
Kissimmee Pd

August 20, 2017

There was no reason for this to happen. Rest easy in the arms of the Lord, may he bring peace to your family.

Nicolle Deyton
Daughter of fallen officer Sgt. Jeff Greene of Union County (NC)

August 20, 2017

Rest in heaven, brother in blue! God has you now. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Lee M Robinson
Jackson Police Department

August 20, 2017

RIP brother, you will always be remembered.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.

August 20, 2017

God Speed, Brother.

Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 20, 2017

REST-IN-PEACE My Brother in Arms.

Anrae Godley-Cooper
US Army Military Police

August 20, 2017

Rest in Peace Sergeant Howard and thank you for your service to your community and to a grateful nation.

CPT. (former) Ahmed Danso-Faried
United States Army

August 20, 2017

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

Retired Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho

August 20, 2017