Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Wilburn A. Kelly

Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, March 23, 1974

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Reflections for Trooper Wilburn A. Kelly

Dear Uncle Buddy: What I cherished most about you was your deep love for children. You always rushed to meet each new addition to our family, eager to welcome them with open arms. I remember you driving the school bus to away games, always ensuring everyone was safe and cared for. Being with you made me feel so loved and protected. I’ll never forget how handsome you looked in your FHP uniform, standing tall and proud. My love for you only grew stronger over the years. The highway renaming in your honor fills our hearts with pride, a testament to the incredible person you were. Rest in peace, my beloved Uncle.

Sharon Castellano
Pround Niece

August 24, 2024

Trooper Kelly,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Florida. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 23, 2024

Daddy in a few days it will be 48 years since your passing. It doesn’t seem possible, you are greatly missed every day. Cindi

Cynthia J Schuster
Daughter

March 16, 2022

Daddy, another birthday has come and gone. I posted a picture of your great grands you would have been over joyed with them. Two of the boys are avid hunters and two are avid fishermen. An your little girl is a beauty like her mom. To say I miss you is an understatement, everyday I spend with my grands I think of you and all you have missed. Love you always, your little girl.

Cynthia J Kelly Schuster
Daughter

November 9, 2021

Rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

March 23, 2020

Happy Birthday, daddy

Cynthia J Kelly Schuster
Daughter

March 23, 2020

Daddy, in a few days they will be honoring you with a Highway Memorial. Your family will be there to celebrate a great honor, but all in all I would really would like to be celebrating you being here. I miss you and love you always....Cindi

Cynthia J Kelly Schuster
Daughter

January 16, 2020

Rest in peace Trooper Kelly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 9, 2019

Happy Birthday daddy...love and miss you always

Mrs Cynthia JKelly Schuster
Daughter

October 30, 2017

Today would have been your 86th birthday, which in this day and age is young. I have missed you all these days and wish with all my heart you were here to celebrate this birthday with your family and friends......

Cynthia J Kelly Schuster
Daughter

October 30, 2016

Dearest daddy,
In a few days your oldest great grandson will be graduating from high school. It seems like yesterday that I told you of his birth. You are always in my thoughts, esp times like these. I miss you and love you, always your daughter cindi

Cynthia J Kelly Schuster
Daughter

May 12, 2016

I remember you as both a fine person, loving Father and honest officer. You were always fair and kind to me and my deep respect for you has not been diminished in the least by time (oh so many years).

Your love for your family and your devotion to your community is a great and beautiful legacy that I will admire until my days are done.

Thank you, Buddy, I think of you quite often and may God bless your soul and keep you close to him, always.

Citizen - Bruce M. Cohoon
Personal Friend and Admirer

December 31, 2015

Uncle Buddy you were and are an inspiration to me in my career as a LEO in Florida. I miss you and wish you were here so I could ask you how you did the job and the adventures you had.
You are and will always be my hero.
Rest in Peace

Ofc. Charles L. Kelly Jr.
Port Orange PD

July 29, 2013

I love you always!

Jody Gambill Hudspeth

July 16, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th anniversary 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 California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 23, 2012

Rest in Peace, Trooper Kelly. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 9, 2012

As I await the birth of what would have been your fourth great grand child, I reflect on how excited you would have been. Our three daughters missed out on a grandfather and our grandchildren a wonderful great grandpa. There isn't a day that doesn't go by that I don't think of you, I miss you with all my heart daddy.....

Cynthia J Kelly Schuster
daughter

August 16, 2011

As I await the birth of what would have been your fourth great grand child, I reflect on how excited you would have been. Our three daughters missed out on a grandfather and our grandchildren a wonderful great grandpa. There isn't a day that doesn't go by that I don't think of you, I miss you with all my heart daddy.....

Cynthia J Kelly Schuster
daughter

August 16, 2011

Forever remembered for your service. God bless this Trooper

Lt TDW
ADOC SRP

April 2, 2011

Trooper Kelly,
On today, the 37th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Florida. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

March 23, 2011

HEROES do live forever, and you sir are one. May you continue to rest in peace and we will never forget.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

March 23, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 23, 2010

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

You are not forgotten, especially on the anniversery of your death.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 23, 2009

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been a long time since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Trooper Kelly!

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL

December 16, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 27, 2008

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