Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

December 27, 2007

"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

December 14, 2007

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

July 3, 2007

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.

January 30, 2007

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

August 16, 2006

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

Wife and mother in law of LEO's

July 3, 2006

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

July 3, 2006

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.

July 3, 2006

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.r

July 2, 2006

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

March 22, 2006

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

December 22, 2005

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

September 2, 2005

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

July 3, 2005

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

July 3, 2005

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

July 3, 2005

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

July 14, 2004

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

March 30, 2004

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

February 7, 2004

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

Ryan Collins
Los Angeles,Ca

December 29, 2003

Bill, I never met you but I knew about you talking to Debbie, Bill Craig's widow,. When you were killed I went to your viewing and met your family, today 4/22/2001 I met with your parents, your brother James and your sister in law Vivian, I think they are great people who loves you very much. They will be going to Washington this year to honor you and see your name on the Wall, we are going to be with them to help them in whatever they need.

God Bless you and please, look after your family and all the other Officers who still doing your job.

Terry Miyares

Officer Emilio Miyares (widow)

Killed in line of duty 11/6/86

Hialeah Police Dept., Florida

Terry Miyares
Hialeah Police Dept.

We did not know you Officer Williams, but you are in our prayers, along with your family.

We lost our son, Master Deputy Steven W. Roberts, to a motorcycle accident on March 3, 1999.  We know our Steve is riding a decked out Harley in Heaven and we are sure you and Danny MacClary are too.

To your family, the pain doesn't go away but as time goes on it does ease.  We miss our son more now than we did the month it happened.

God be with you and make sure you watch out for the officers down here.  They need all the guardian angels they can get to protect them from harm on this earth.

Dave and Nancy Roberts
St. Lucie County Florida

Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to the Family and Friends of Officer William Williams. Thank-you from a greatful Nation for your dedication and professional service to make us a safe and free country. We are deeply saddened to hear of this terrible accident, and this significant loss. May we extend our thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not as a result of works, that no one should boast." Ephesians 2:8,9

Officer John D.Sainz,Chaplain
Tucson Police Department

Bill Bill its coming up on a year now that you have been gone from my life. I remember each day the things you taught me not only the professional lessons but the life lessons as well. Bill I never got the chance to thank you for being my partner, mentor but most of all my friend. And now more than ever I thank you for the family that has taken me in. If you can measure a man by the family that he has then you were an even greater man than I had ever know.
Bill Bill I miss you and I know that we will see each other again one day. Fly High and Strong my friend.

Officer Susan Radley
Miami Police Department

Bill Williams was my brother-in-law. He was married to my sister Patty. Bill was a loving, devoted and caring husband, father, family member and a friend to all. He was always wonderful to my three children. They miss their Uncle Bill. My husband and I, as well as all my family members will love him and will keep him in our hearts forever. May God bless him and keep him always.

Mrs. Ana Monnar, Title I Reading Leader
Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Through you, I have met my second family. Bill Bill, we miss you very much and will always remember all the good things you did. Fly high.

Detective Vicky Perez
Coral Gables Police Department