Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I didn't know Doyle Holstein as a police officer. He was my high school football coach before he went into law enforcement. I did know him as a man of great integrity, great love for his community and great pride and leadership for the boys he led onto the field. I still often think of him and his leadership, enthusiasm and humor. I was not surprised to hear he went into law enforcement, as he always exemplified civic duty and personal sacrifice. Rest well Coach.

Ken Durbin
Student

April 27, 2008

I first met Chief Holstein when I first entered Law Enforcement in 1994. He was a fine Christian man. I worked in the town next to Ola and it was always enjoyable to get to visit with Chief Holstein.

Cpl. S. Shane Bewley
Arkansas State Police

January 5, 2008

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

August 8, 2007

Doyle and I were in the Academy together in 1993. He was one of the nicest and kindest gentleman I have ever known. Doyle, you will continue to be missed. Save me a spot to sit up there with you.

Lt. Scott Willeford
Cleburne County Sheriff's Dept.

July 10, 2006

I met Doyle at my first police job. Doyle was a kind and friendly man. I remember him asking me if I needed anything and sat down and wrote down some things I didn't have.

The next day he saw me again with some of the things he had extra and gave them to me. I still carry a hide a cuff key keeper he gave me.

We miss you Doyle.

Ptlm./T.O. Michael Huber
Greenland Arkansas

April 7, 2006

Doyle, I not only remember you as my Chief and Boss but as my partner and friend. I think of you everyday, still. When we went on that call that day I could never have imagined that this would happen. I wish I could have done something different to have you still here with us, me and you as the Ola Police Department. You were and still are my friend and I miss You terribly!

Sgt. Lora Beasley
Yell County Sheriff's Department

March 14, 2006

Keeping your family and loved ones in my prayers today. It has been 10 years since you were taken away from them. They still love you the same and want you to continue watching over them.

August 7, 2005

Doyle, I remember you as a man of integrity. The world got just a little smaller with your passing. Peace Brother. You are not forgotten.

Commander Steve Ceniceros
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Police Department

July 5, 2005

MY BROTHER, NO ONE SHOULD BE WITHOUT A REFLECTION. YOU HAVE GAVE ALL IN OUR FIGHT AGAINST CRIME. YOU DID NOT DIE IN VAIN. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.