Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Kays,
on today, the 21st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dallas County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

January 4, 2010

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx.

January 22, 2009

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 5, 2008

Deputy Kays,
You have left a sound legacy. Your death has not been in vain.

A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER

Lord I ask for courage

Courage to face and
Conquer my own fears...

Courage to take me
Where others will not go...

I ask for strength

Strength of body to protect others
And strength of spirit to lead others...

I ask for dedication

Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe...

Give me Lord, concern
For others who trust me
And compassion for those who need me...

And please Lord

Through it all
Be at my side...

--Author Unknown

In the prayers of my family and I you will always be.
Rest sister, Rest.

Patrolman Alex J. Howard, I
Giddings Police Dept. Giddings,TX

January 18, 2008

Sue, I want you to know that you will never be forgoten, Im sure you and your dad our looking down on all of us now and keeping others safe. God bless you and rest now.

Lt.Col. Steve Seiter (retired)
wilder police ky. / cousin

January 10, 2008

Deputy Kays thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. May God continue to bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my sister.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

January 4, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU DEPUTY FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 31, 2007

Your name and picture came up today as the fallen hero.
Your sacrifice is not forgotten
Continue to rest in peace
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

September 3, 2007

God bless you and your family, friends and co-workers.

March 5, 2007

Our Lord must have needed a pretty angel.May you Rest in Peace.

January 4, 2007

sue kays, i think of you often and remember many good times. you was not only my training officer and partner but also my friend. david szafran

david szafran
dallas sheriff's department (friend)

June 21, 2006

Even though your time in Law Enforcement was short, your legacy will live on forever. God bless you and your family always.

DE
St. Louis City Police

January 4, 2006

DEPUTY KAYS,
IT IS SO TOUCHING TO SEE HOW FONDLY YOU ARE REMEMBERED. YOU ARE OBVIOUSLY NOT FORGOTTEN, AND PLEASE, CONTINUE TO KEEP WATCH OVER THOSE STILL HERE AND THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED. THANK-YOU.

DISPATCHER9520
SAUK COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

January 4, 2006

ITS BEEN ALMOST 16 YEARS AND I STILL REMEMBER IT LIKE YESTERDAY. I REMEMBER THE TELEPHONE RINGING AT 3AM TELLING ME THE NEWS THAT YOU HAD BEEN SHOT AND KILLED. I REMEMBER SITTING ON THE SIDE OF THE BED SHAKING NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DO. I REMEMBER THINKING THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME. WHEN WE GRADUATED FROM THE ACADEMY I WAS SUPPOSE TO BE ASSIGNED TO CENTRAL INTAKE DEEP NIGHTS BUT THEN THEY SWITCHED OUR ASSIGNMENTS BECAUSE INTAKE NEEDED A FEMALE OFFICER SO I WENT TO THE OLD JAIL. SUZANNE I STILL THINK ABOUT THAT TODAY. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME... SUE YOU WERE A TRUE FRIEND WHO WOULD DO ANYTHING IN THE WORLD FOR ANYONE. YOUR MEMORY LIVES ON. EVERYDAY I STRAP ON THE VEST AND TIGHTEN MY SAM BROWNE I KNOW YOU ARE THERE WITH ME. AFTER YOUR DEATH I WAS GIVEN THE SILVER BUCKLE OFF YOUR GUN BELT AND I STILL HAVE IT TODAY. HOPE YOUR SISTERS ARE DOING WELL. YOU ARE DEEPLY MISSED. YOUR OUR LITTLE SISTER... GO CLASS #88.

DEPUTY SHERIFF ROGER WARD
DALLAS SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

November 23, 2005

If folks are mentally competent to perpetrate a heinous crime of this magnitude, then they are mentally competent to be duly punished. What a slap in the face and a further tragedy to the loved ones of this brave heroine...

~~~~~The Broken Chain~~~~~

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.~~In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.~~It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.~~You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.~~Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.

January 25, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

May God rest your soul.

January 4, 2005

You were so young..............we will never forget. Rest in peace.

Sgt. Al Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ

June 29, 2004

Rest in Peace Sister .... Blue Angels live forever in the hearts and the minds of us all!

CPD