Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Kelly, I remember your story quite well, though I only had been on the job 2 years when you passed. I just wanted you to know you are not forgotten. May your family be blessed and may you continue to rest in peace. Thank you for you service and sacrifice.

D3
LAPD

December 26, 2008

Although you have been gone 18 years, you are on my mind every day; the things that we could talk about! If I am half the man that you were I hope that you are proud of me. I am writing your biography so that others can understand the sacrifices you made and the selflessness you possessed. Though we are told that God does everything for a reason and to believe in Him, it doesn't stop me from missing you.

Brian K. Key
Son

December 27, 2007

Kelly:

I had 5 years on, when You finally lost that 19-year battle. Today, I shared Your story with a fellow supervisor. Tomorrow, I will be discussing You at Roll Call.

Your memory shall live on Bro.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

December 26, 2007

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 26, 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

September 17, 2007

Kelly Key, Norm Eckles, and "Blackie" Sawyer:

At least the likes of the great ones like Chief Daryl Gates and other "old-timers" did not allow Your Honor go unrepresented during DEA ceremonies held on 05/11/2007.

I will continue to share the sacrifices You made while proudly serving the LAPD.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC/LAPD

July 10, 2007

Det. Key rest in peace. The job we do is dangerous, but needed. Do did your duty with honor and for that you will always have my respect.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police Department

March 20, 2006

Remembering you along with all the others on 12-27 who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in Peace. You're not forgotten.

Anonymous

December 27, 2004

God bless you and your family. You are not forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 22, 2004

Det. Key, you are not forgotten. We are carrying on in your memory. Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are still with your family, friends and fellow officers.

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

July 15, 2004

DETECTIVE KEY,
TODAY MARKS THE 12TH YEAR SINCE YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US AND THE ENTIRE L.A.P.D FAMILY. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE ULTIMATE SCARIFICE YOU PAID FOR THE CITIZENS OF LOS ANGELES IS AND NEVER WILL BE FORGOTTEN. I PRAY EACH AND EVERY DAY THAT MY HUSBAND WILL COME HOME SAFELY. PLEASE CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER HIM AND YOUR ENTIRE L.A.P.D FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND EVERYONE WHO KNEW AND WORKED WITH YOU.

WIFE OF LAPD DETECTIVE
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPT.