Posted on 10/02/2006 11:07:43 AM PDT by commish
candle light vigil in memory of slain Montgomery Police Officer Keith Houts will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. It will take place near the memorial to fallen officers outside the Montgomery Police Department. Mayor Bobby Bright and Police Chief Art Baylor will be among the speakers.
A public funeral service for Officer Houts is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church.
A private funeral also will be held for the family in the Birmingham area.
Keith was shot in the neck Thursday afternoon during a routine traffic stop. The bullet Severed Keith's spine just below the base of the skull. The Perp then shot Keith 4 more times in the chest as he laid on the ground next to the perps car. All 4 shots were stopped by his vest.
Keith died Saturday after suffering a stroke Friday night.
Prayer bump.
MY Wife and I are heading out to the Candle Light Vigil for Police Officer Keith Houts.
I humbly ask all Freepers to take a moment at 7:30 PM CT and say a prayer for Keith, his wife and family, and honor the memory of all who have FALLEN in the Line of Duty.
Prsyer bump.
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