Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Keeney,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Fairmont. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 4, 2024

Rest in peace Officer Keeney.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 3, 2021

Thank you for your service and for serving your community to the utmost. You will always be remembered and your memory revered. We shall never forget you or your ultimate sacrifice.

Lt. G. P. Cave II
Memphis Police Department, Memphis, TN

March 8, 2018

Officer Keeney's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 12-07-16 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

December 7, 2016

I still miss you dad.

Kelly Keeney 2nd of three sons
son

September 17, 2016

Rest in Peace, Officer Keeney. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

May 19, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

November 4, 2011

A family member never forgotten! Cuz'n Diane

Diane Keeney Luna
Cousin

May 19, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 2, 2007

"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

October 18, 2007

Rest in peace brother. I hope your killer will face judgement one day.

NC Game Warden

April 15, 2007

Sleep safe with Our Lord.G-d Bless.

November 4, 2006

Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Daughter of an officer

November 4, 2006

Officer Keeney thank you for your service.

Pecos Police Department
Pecos, Texas

July 5, 2006

Your sacrifice is not forgotten

June 22, 2004