Police Officer William Harris Williams Miami Police Department Florida Monday, July 3, 2000  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 32 of 33 of 3

Just over a week away from that July 03 mark. I often think of what you would be doing if you had not been killed. Retired, and most likely sitting on the beach or at the pool at the Key Biscayne condo with family around. Missed much by all!

Retired Terry Russell
City of Miami PD Fla.
2009-06-24

It's hard to believe that it has been 8 years since Our Lord called you to come home. There is not a day that goes by that I dont remember my partner my friend.Rest in Peace "Bill Bill". You were and continue to be the best. I will never forget you.

Retired Sgt. Mike Narganes
City of Miami Police Department
2008-12-09

RIP.You will always be remembered by the ones who love and knew you.

Anonymous

2008-10-13

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice, you are not forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
2008-03-14

Bill, i'll never forget the saturday you went down for as long as i live. I was 15 yrs. old at the time & it was a sunny july 1st, i was outside washing my dads patrol car and for some reason, decided to monitor the radio, i did that all the time to try to learn it. I'll never forget the screams that went out over the air that day. It was the first "officer down" call i ever heard over the radio and i'm sorry it had to be yours. I didn't know you as well as i knew everyone else but i went to high school with your daughter michelle. You & my dad were good friends and he misses you. After it happened he said it was a shame... you were one of the good ones. God bless you and may you continue to patrol the streets of Miami in silence. Watch over those still fighting out on the road & watch over my dad, who's still going at it after 28 years. Maybe one day i can officially introduce myself. Send my love to michelle, i know she's up there with you. She was a brave officer too, like her father. Her watch ended too soon. Take care bill.

Elio Tamayo
Friend
2008-02-01

To Officer Williams family. Bill will not be forgoten. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I can tell by what I read, that he was a great person and Officer. God Bless you all. (Jim May MPD 1970-1973.)

Sgt Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC
2007-12-27

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-12-14

Today marks the 7th year anniversary of your death. Your gone but not forgotton. Thank you Sir.

Police Officer L. Garcia
Los Angeles Police Dept
2007-07-03

Bill,
Although I never rode with you, or even knew you all that well,you backed me up on several 15's. You would just cruise up,on your motor and wait till I cleared,then wave, and ride off.
God bless you mate.
Dave Collis.

Retired Lt. Dave Collis MPD: 1973-1995
City of Miami P.D.
2007-01-30

You are a true hero. Although we may not understand why tragedies like this occur, we will some day, when God explains it to us. He apparently needed another angel in heaven. Based on the reflections left by Bill's family and friends, our loss is certainly heaven's gain. And now we all have another guardian angel watching over us. How wonderful!

Wisconsin LEO

2006-08-16

Officer Williams, Thank you for your service and for paying the ultimate sacrifice.

Wife and mother in law of LEO's

2006-07-03

Hard to believe it's been 6 yrs. I will never forget the years we spent on motors together, you and Patty and kids, the vacation we took with the families. Missed dearly. We will never forget!

Ret. PO Terry Russell
City of Miami
2006-07-03

May Our Lord continue to comfort and strengthen your family as they start another year without your physical presence.May they know that you are with them in spirit 24/7 watching over them.

2006-07-03

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.r
2006-07-02

Officer Williams your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now. May you rest in peace brother....God Bless !!

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
2006-03-22

Brother Williams,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

2005-12-22

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOU LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

MELISSA: IN RESPONSE TO SOMETHING YOU ASKED OF EVERYONE IN ONE OF YOUR REFLECTIONS, EACH TIME I ENCOUNTER A POLICE OFFICER FOR ANY REASON, WHETHER I'VE BEEN STOPPED OR I SEE HIM IN A STORE, DONUT SHOP, WHATEVER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, I FIRST THANK HIM FOR THE JOB HE DOES AND I THEN TELL HIM TO "BE SAFE". JUST IMAGINE IF 25% OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. DID THIS. DO YOU THINK IT WOULD "MAKE HIS DAY"? I THINK SO.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS
2005-09-02

Rest In Peace. Just looking over the ODMP and saw your memorial. It's always humbling to learn how fragile human life is. Romans 13:4

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI
2005-07-03

Today, on the fifth anniversary of your passing, we pause to remember a dedicated servent.
While your watch may be over, your memory lives on.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police
2005-07-03

You have been gone 5 years today
and we fondly remember the great
person you are. May God's peace
and comfort be on all those missing
you still. Tell Jesus hi for me. We
will be joining you shortly. It will be
wonderful to worship and be in the
presence of the Lord forever. With
love from one coast of America to
the other.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

2005-07-03

Bill me and my mom were talking about how great you were, I wish you were here to hear this but i want you to know that if all goes well i will be starting the police academy for MDPD in September 2004 wish you and debo (melissa) where here to share this joyfull moment with me. You will always be in mine and my families Hearts
Thank You for all the Great times and God Bless
Gery Sarmiento & Family

gery sarmiento

2004-07-14

Dear dear Bill Bill:
Reading your memorial sends a stabbing pain thru my heart. I can't
imagine the pain of the person who ran into you causing your death.
After all those years of dedicated service and you never got to enjoy
your retirement or your family or doing all the things you had looked
forward to. How tragic! According to
the reflections posted here, you are with Jesus Christ, our Lord and
Savior. There is none greater than He. We don't get to Heaven based
on what we do,but what He did for us!! AMEN! Thank you for your fine
example to those that worked with you and knew you. There is now a
huge void that cannot be filled, but as you are remembered, thoughts will
turn to your exemplary life and we will be filled with pride and respect
and love for the man you became. You were a wonderful testimony to
the Lord you served. God be with all those who mourn and may His
promises lift all those with heavy hearts for many years to come. I'm
looking forward to meeting you some day. Thank you for your supreme
sacrifice. From one coast of America to the other,

Lynn Kole
Washington State

2004-03-30

For the family of Bill Williams, I only came across this memorial today, or I would have written sooner. I was so very sorry to hear of this tragic loss. I knew Bill when I was a child. My father, Jim Hayden, worked with him on motors. I'll never forget the day that Bill "made my day". I was with my parents at a Policeman's ball and he came over to ask me to dance. He was also there for my Stepmother when my Dad was shot in 1988. He was a very special person.

God bless Bill and his family as well.

Jane Hayden Colvin
Daughter of Jim Hayden, retired MPD

2004-02-07

May your life, name, and legacy live on forever Officer.

Ryan Collins
Los Angeles,Ca
2003-12-29

Bill, it's hard to believe that three years have passed. Today, July 3, 2003 you are still very much loved and remembered by your family and friends. May peace be with you and your daughter Melissa. You are both now in the Kingdom of Heaven with, God, Jesus Christ, The Holy Spirit and with all of the Angels. May God bless all who have died and all who are living. Amen

Ana Monnar