Yuba City Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, March 31, 1962
Reflections for Police Officer Glenn Harvey Williams
I was there the night Officer Williams was shot to death. We lived at the corner of Alemar way, and Live oak Blvd. It was evening about 9pm or so. I heard about 5 or so gun shots, and went out doors to see what the commotion was. Across the street at the old Signal gas station on the corner, I saw what it was and walked over to it. Officer Williams was laying on the ground unconscious, and so was the assailant. Immediately the ambulance came, and the rest is history.
Mr. Wolf
civilian
April 13, 2023
Officer Williams,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R. I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 31, 2022
Officer Williams,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R. I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 31, 2022
Glenn: Thanks for your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Yuba City. I also commend your service to this great nation during WWII. As a former paratrooper myself, I applaud your dedicated and loyal service to both law enforcement and to the Army Airborne.
Jim Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (ret)
Washoe Sheriff (Reno, Nv.) and NVDPS
March 31, 2021
Rest in peace Officer Williams.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 18, 2019
Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA
March 31, 2018
Officer Glenn Harvey Williams will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in peace in Heaven.
First Sergeant Tom Webb, Retired
New York State Police
February 21, 2018
I am reaching out to David Williams who wrote on this memorial in June of 2015. We would love to connect with you about your grandfather. If possible please call me at 530-821-1010, or email at the address below, I would welcome the opportunity to talk with you. Every year in May we honor your grandfathers service.
[email protected]
Chief of Police Rob Landon
Yuba City Police
January 12, 2017
Thank You! to the people above who remember my grandfather. Through family i have learned about the man and officer he was in life. It is great to see how is still honored today and see friends and fellow law officers pay their respects.
David Williams
Grandson
June 23, 2015
Glenn
I carried the S&w revolver you hand tooled to perfection and made the custom grips for for all my 20+years in law enforcement. It was never needed but I knew I could depend on the workmanship. I think of you often and tell your story of service to all the rookies I met. I miss you, friend.
Chief Jim Palmer (Ret)
Brier (WA) Police Dept.
August 24, 2013
Rest in peace Officer Williams. You have been an inspiration to me during my career at YCPD. I humbly attempt to honor your name by providing the same service to the citizens of this community you did so many years ago. You will never be forgotten.
Officer Bill Williams
Yuba City Police Department
May 17, 2013
Rest in Peace Officer Williams your Honor was alwas a standard for us at YCPD. I was hired on YCPD in 67 along with another Officer. I had first choice for Badge number and there was 12, 13, & 14 in the Chief's drawer. I liked the idea of 13 and picked it up and was immediatedly told thad that Badge was Reserved! I was then educated on your history and reverance. I learned to honor #13! I picked #14 and gave 12 to the 2nd place man. In 1970 I Was hired by Lakewood Department of Public Safety in Lakewood, CO. but I always remembered my start and Honor of working where you had been.
USMC/ Retired BCSO Art Anderson
Retired Butte Co. Calif DeputySheriff
July 17, 2012
Rest in Peace, Officer Williams. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
January 23, 2012
Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.
James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 31, 2010
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 47th 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 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.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 31, 2009
When doing research, I still receive conflicting data regarding whether it was March 31st or April 21st.
Regardless, no fellow California law enforcement personnel killed in the line-of-duty, should be forgotten.
Officer Williams, may Your Soul Rest-In-Peace.
Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
March 31, 2008
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 28, 2008
Officer Williams, you were lost before I was even born, but I patrol some of the same streets now. You would never believe how Yuba City is growing now. I have heard of your incident, and I will ask that someone from Yuba City PD will update your information. You deserve to be memorialized!
Glen Mercer
Sutter County S.O. CA
February 3, 2005
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