Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I think about you EVERY single day. I love you very much! Keep a watch over us, things are going to be tough the next couple weeks!

Anonymous

October 19, 2009

thinking about you brother

fellow officer

October 18, 2009

Been thinking about you alot today, and thoughts of Phillip are racing through my mind as well. Miss you. Send warm, comforting thoughts our way, especially for your Mom. Love always,

Karen Parido
Billy's Aunt

August 31, 2009

Thinking about you and the family today. Thinking much about your Mom. God please watch over us, and give us strength. Love and miss you.

Karen Parido
Billy's Aunt

August 9, 2009

Antoher night in Louiville answering calls for service.You just ran across my mind and I came to your page to say hello.Fall is getting closer and it is were Class 253 began down in Richmond,Ky.You still ride with me in my car and in my memory everyday.Policing changed for me the day you passed,it got real.It wasn't the movies or COPS that we see on the big screen or T.V..It is were real people with real lives and families go to work and place it all on the line everyday.We will never forget you!!!

casey
lmpd

July 26, 2009

Prissy,
I met someone on one of the buses at Police Week who knows you - I hope she passed on my care & concern about you. I can't remember her name but I believe her father was killed quite a long time ago while working with Railroad Police but I'm not sure if that is correct. Anyway, I hate I didn't get to meet you also - Billy was killed one month after my first husband so I've kept up with you through this site. I pray our Lord will continue to pick you up & carry you as only he can do. He tells us in his Word that we will face hardships in this world but he has prepared a wonderful place in Heaven for all who believe in him! Take care & keep your head up!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

June 8, 2009

Watch over these kids... they are answering the same calling as we all do. Service before self!

Anonymous

June 7, 2009

8 years old....wow...Kaley is so wonderful, and such a blessing. By far the best thing we ever did!!! Happy Birthday to our little girl!!!!!

Anonymous

May 5, 2009

You are often thought of, remembered out loud and still missed!

Melody

Anonymous

April 25, 2009

I am sure you already know about aunt BJ. It all happened so fast. I was just with her a few months ago, and now she is gone. It's crazy. The last thing we said to her was that we loved her, and that we would see her agian soon, and she said she might not be around that long. I guess she was right. It really breaks my heart. I guess we can all have comfort in knowing that God has a plan for us all, and it never does seem to make sense, but it all happens for a reason, even if we can't see it now. It seems that God is really testing our family right now. As soon as things seem to be ok, they get bad again. I take comfort in knowing God sees the WHOLE picture, where we just see the before and after. Maybe it will all make sense to me one day.

Thinking of you.

Anonymous

February 17, 2009

You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
Cause I'm still here so far away from home

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

In Christ, there are no goodbyes
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again

And I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow

I've never been more homesick than now

Anonymous

January 5, 2009

Hey Billy,

Just thought I would come say hey. I thought things were maybe getting better, and I guess in some ways they are, but in so many other ways they aren't. I am so lost right now. We started going back to church, stopped going for a while, we were so angry at everything that has been going on, but I am so glad to be going back. It's pretty crazy how church can make you feel so much better. Honestly, God is the only person I feel like I can talk to right now. I have no where else to turn to, but him. I am just trying to listen to good music, read his word, and make good choices, and maybe just maybe things will eventually all work out. We are thinking of you.

Anonymous

January 4, 2009

Hey, Its been a while. I can remember alot of holidays we were together. Working like every other night. We had so much fun and found justice for several victims. We had our own way of talking. "Out with the "WT"! Just for one. Tonight we will remember like we always do. But, I am going to remember the good times tonight! I owe you that. Never going to forget!

Anonymous

December 31, 2008

Dear Billy ~

It's been a while since we've written, but you're never out of our hearts and minds. For the past 7 years, the month of November has loomed darkly over us; guess we'll never shake that awful dread and terrible sadness. SO hard to believe you've been gone that long! You would be 35 now. As I'm sure you know, many of us are struggling down here in this "vale of tears" called Earth. So many challenges; so many heartaches; so many frustrations; so much confusion; so much turmoil; so much need; so much fear. It seems to be a hard time for just about everybody; we could all use a dedicated Guardian Angel like you about now. We think about you, talk about you, and miss you endlessly. You have just celebrated another brilliantly glorious Heavenly Christmas, and we can't help but envy you . . . . what indescribable sights and sounds there must be! We're praying that 2009 is going to be a better year for us all; we KNOW it will be a perfect year for you, Praise God! We'll never forget, Billy; never.

Our love,

Susan and Louis Prater
Friends

December 30, 2008

Merry Christmas Billy. Holidays are always the toughest part of the year for us, ready for them to pass but trying to charish them also. Kelly came home for a few days, it was good to have her around. We are thinking about you!

Anonymous

December 25, 2008

Can you lay your life down, so a stranger can live?
Can you take what you need, but take less than you give?
Could you close every day, without the glory and fame?
Could you hold your head high, when no one knows your name?
That's how legends are made, at least that's what they say.

We say goodbye, but never let go.
We live, we die, cause you can't save every soul.
Gotta take every chance to, show that you're the kinda man who;
Will never look back, never look down,
and never let go.

Can you lose everything, you ever had planned?
Can you sit down again, and play another hand?
Could you risk everything, for the chance of being alone?
Under pressure find the grace, or would you come undone?
That's how legends are made, at least that's what they say.
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We say goodbye, but never let go.
We live, we die, cause you can't save every soul.
Gotta take every chance to, show that you're the kinda man who;
Will never look back, never look down,
and never let go.

Never let go, Never let go, Never let go

Gotta take every chance to, show that you're the kinda man who;
Will never look back, never look down,
and never let go.

We say goodbye, but never let go.
We live, we die, 'but you can't save every soul.
Gotta take every chance to, show that you're the kinda man who;
Will never look back, never look down,
and never let go.

Will never look back, never look down,
and never let go.

Anonymous

November 30, 2008

Billy Walls served proudly and was deeply loved and respected by those who
knew him. It is a tragedy to lose him. We never know when our lives on this
earth will end, but we can make a reservation in Heaven now and assure us a
place when God calls us to Himself. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life
(John 14:6) and He PAID the price for our sins on the Cross so we don't have to pay the penalty for our sins. Yipee! If we accept His payment by faith we can have salvation and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. It is not something we must earn, it is a gift. The most precious one we can ever receive. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith_and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God_not by good deeds, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 8,9. For without faith, it is impossible to please God. And our faith must be in God's only Son, Jesus Christ.
You were a credit to the uniform, Billy Walls. My heart goes out to your
loved ones left behind and may the Lord comfort them as only He can.
I'm so looking forward to meeting you one day. I didn't know you, but I have
never forgotten you.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

November 28, 2008

First of all, Happy Thanksgiving Billy. And secondly, to Billy's wife, I lost my husband 12 years ago in law enforcement, and I still miss him to this day, but something that helped me not dwell on him was helping people, and doing things he would of loved to do. Help someone smile, meet someone new, call someone just to see if they are doing ok, help someone make it through the tough times, becuase we of all people know that everthing will turn out somewhat alright. The outcome will truly be remarkable, and it's one of the greatest feelings to experince. You never know what your missing until you decide to get up and go for it.

We will never forget.

Casey

November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving my love.

Anonymous

November 27, 2008

Just thought I would come and say hello. Things are very diffucult right now. It seems to just be one thing after another, and once you think they can't get any worse, they do. I am almost at the point where I feel like I can't deal with it, but then I think that it could be so much more worse than how it is. At least we have a roof over our head, right? And at least some food to eat.

My mom has to work Thanksgiving. Looks like it will be just me here. I got a couple invites to go eat with my batting coach for softball who just had a baby, and a lady at my school who has helped me through a lot of things. And don't get me wrong, I am so greatful for those offers, it's just I want to eat with MY family, MY mom, MY sister, MY aunts and uncles, but I know that will never happen, and that's frustrating. To know Dad moved us down here and "promised" to keep a job, and took us away from everyone we loved, and broke that promise, I can hardly stand it. I might even have to quit basketball, which I just found out I made varisty..all that hard work has FINALLY paid off, and softball, which I want to play in college, and get a job. Sports help me though. They help me deal with all this stuff. It gets my mind off of everything. And for those few hours, it's so easy to just pretend that everythings ok. I am so lost Billy. I didn't think life could be this diffuclt. My mom was all we had left, and now, if feels like EVERYTHING has fallen completly apart. I'm just trying to make it through. But maybe, life is about looking at the small things that make us happy, and making those count for more then the bad stuff. Maybe we just make it through, and that's all we can really ask for. I am trying my best to understand, but it seems SO hard.

we are thinking of you always.

Anonymous

November 17, 2008

It always stinks this time of year, cold, rain, no leaves.
Now it just brings back sad memories of seven years ago.
Hope your heavenly Patrol keeps you entertained, watching all of us dealing with whatever! Keep our backs, Billy, you will never be forgotten.

KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:30

November 17, 2008

Seven years, seems like yesterday. Time marches on but it never gets easy. You remain here with us always whether it be in a picture, a memory, a song or most visibly in your daughter's eyes. Such a wonderful life cut so tragically short. I'm certain though you're watching over us from above and I'm sure you're smiling down today on your brother and baby Luke. We love you and miss you more than words could say, you will NEVER be forgotten!

Anonymous

November 13, 2008

Thinking of you on this day and everyday!!! We Miss You Billy

Casey Wilson

November 13, 2008

Seven years....It is amazing that it can still feel like yesterday but in the same breathe it is as if you were taken away a so long ago. I miss you so very much and hate that you have missed out on so much with Kaley. Love and miss you more everyday.

Anonymous

November 13, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this seventh anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

November 13, 2008