Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rev Paris,
Although we never met your wife and daughter have become my family. They are loved and held in my heart forever. They taught me to be a better Christian. Please know you are loved and missed!

Paula Meinkr
Friend

August 14, 2022

God bless Bill's family. I will never forget.

Martin Fuhrmann P.O.
Responding officer DOD

March 3, 2022

Rev Paris I have grown to love your family. They are very special people. Your wife is precious. I visited you in DC when I saw my dads name too. You were a great man. A brave man and you were a wonderful family man. RIP
Paula Meinke
Daughter William Bell
EOW 8/14/1966

Paula Meinke
Survivor

March 1, 2019

Chaplain William Paris will never ever be forgotten. He lived his life as a true disciple of God and a true servant to the people of Detroit. May Chaplian Paris enter the Kingdom of God, and may his soul rest in Heaven.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

February 16, 2018

My memory of that day has me worried for you when you told us you were going to go in and talk to him. How very brave and selfless you were. I often think of your wife and children and am so very sad I could not do more to keep you with them. Through the years I have carried your memory with me. Thank You for caring so very much,

Police Officer Martin Fuhrmann
DPD Tactical Mobile Unit

March 3, 2017

Thank you for making a difference in those that you helped, and thank you for acting nobly in trying to negotiate this incident. RIP chaplain.

Sergeant Barton
Garden City PD

March 16, 2015

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

March 3, 2013

My dad had impact onmany people adn loved leading and influencing young people. He was a gifted singer, spirit led minister, who had a very good heart. His service to the Detroit Police department was out of his desire to help and share his knowledge with others.

Jackie Covington, (who wrote the previous post) I still miss him too.

Steve Paris
son

January 26, 2013

Rev. Paris was someone who really made me feel special even though I did not quite understand the plan of God, Rev. Paris always tried to help this young person...I am so gratwful that I knew Rev. Paris and he continues to impact my life today. Rev. Paris as the pastor of the AME church at the time,located on breechwood and Cobb streets, in Detroit, was a major influence to a 15 year old. At 20 years old, and not really in church, my pastor's death death hit me very, very hard. I still miss him so! You are key example of a wonderful, godly man Rev. Paris!

Jackie Covington
Someone who loved Rev. paris

August 8, 2012

Rev. Paris, was my pastor at the AME church located at beechwood & cobb streets in Detroit. At the time of his death, which hit me very, very hard, I was 17 years old, and I loved my pastor, who I felt really tried to help me understand the plan of God. I am now 57 years old and Rev. Paris is still a major part of who I am. I thank God for Rev. Paris, and still miss him so very much!

Jackie Covington
Rev. Paris's Sister-in-Christ

August 8, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th 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 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 10, 2012

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

March 3, 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
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

November 13, 2007

God Bless You
Pray for us in Heaven as you did here on Earth.

Monica Sise
Fiancee Scott Stewart EOW 8-11-02 Detroit

July 26, 2006

Chaplain Paris,
On today, the 29th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Detroit.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

March 3, 2005