Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hi, Billy ~

Haven't written for a long time, but we think of you every day and speak of you so often. That six years have passed since you left us is mind-boggling. Seems completely impossible. We know you just celebrated another magnificent Heavenly Christmas! Can't even imagine the beauty and the glory of it all but look forward to the day we can all be there and experience it together. We spent several hours with Marcy on Christmas Eve; it's always both a jolt and a comfort to see your blue light in the window. The beautiful silver snowflakes from your 2001 Christmas tree made the memories come flooding back. You are certainly living on through your daughter . . . . she still looks exactly like you! She's a beautiful, happy child, and we know you're so proud of her. We all miss you, Billy. Despite the holes in our hearts, we know you're in a far better place. We'll see you again soon, Friend. Happy New Year!

Our love,
Susan & Louis

Susan & Louis Prater
Friends

December 26, 2007

Hey Billy
I hope you have a great holiday season. Things are getting worse, I think Christmas is always the hardest time of the year, but maybe, being happy doesn't mean having everything in your life be perfect, maybe it's about putting all the small things together, and making those count for more then the bad things in life. Maybe we just get threw it, and that's all we can ask for.

Please watch over us. We just need to know that it will all be ok. We miss you & love you.

December 22, 2007

Life has changed so much in 6yrs. I remember the first holiday season without you....didn't think that I could live another day. Everything about you is living on with Kaley, she is my little angel. She like you is a great older sibling. Miss and love you more everyday.

December 19, 2007

Hey Billy;
I have spent almost all night reading every reflection on your page. I'm so sorry Billy. I just should of tried harder, we should of come to see you. My mom tells me all these stories of you on Christmas. I guess I was to young to remember, I wish I could though.

We need help Billy. Things are just SO bad. Mom's trying so hard to get everything in line, but it seems that once everything is getting back to normal, something bad has to happen agian. I wish you were here so I could ask you some questions about it. I feel like nothing is EVER going to get better, and I know everything happens for a reason, and God has a plan for us all, it's just so hard for me to see right now. I'm trying Billy, I really am. For my moms sake, I hate seeing her so upset. I'm trying my hardest to be strong for her, but it seems almost impossibile. I don't understand anything that's going on. Just please help us Billy!

I love you. Rest in Peace!

December 9, 2007

It's cold, rainy, depressing. Could use one of your signature stories/jokes! I hope Mom and Gran are doing well, please hug them for me. I couldn't go with Allen and Tracey, too much emotion right now, I know you understand. I hope you know how much you are missed,
What Glory, to share Christmas with our Heavenly Father and Jesus! Take care Billy

KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31

December 2, 2007

you are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

November 28, 2007

Billy:

You're on my mind today - another Thanksgiving and Christmas in Heaven with the King of Kings....Although you are missed by everyone here we KNOW you are in a better place. You are always on our mind.

Melody

November 27, 2007

Billy,

Hello again my friend. It has taken me six years to write my first 'reflection' and I apologize for my delay. There isn’t another officer who knew you better than I did; we knew when each other so well... Police academy, worked together, lived together, etc...
I miss you more than words can describe. I could go on forever about ‘Remember the time we…’ but I usually do that everyday in my head!

I have moved on to better things and life in Florida is great! I talk about you a lot and my wife just doesn't understand just how much fun we had together. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about you and the good times we had.

Please look over our friends in Versailles & Woodford County, Fayette County & Lexington, Jefferson County PD, Jessamine County SO, Nicholasville PD, etc...

Please help us become the person we want to be!!

John Wilcher

November 25, 2007

Micah Chapter 7:
8 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.

9 I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.

I miss you.

November 24, 2007

Billy,
please help me understand everything that is going on. I know you went through it too. I know everything happens for a reason, it's just not making sense to me right now. Why does everything have to be so hard? I love you Billy. Please watch over us.

November 16, 2007

Hey Billy.
I miss you. Please watch over us Billy, things are just so bad right now, and they just seem to be getting worse. Watch over my mom, she's espically having a hard time with it.

we love you and miss you!

November 16, 2007

Just a little note to let you know that you're not forgotten, and never will be. I guess you can see that those who work to keep the peace aren't at peace amongst themselves anymore. It's really tough to see. Anyway, I thought of you on the 13th,can't believe it's been 6yrs,seems like just yesterday. Still praying for your family and for you to be resting in peace. you're still sadly missed.

KIMBERLY
friend

November 16, 2007

Billy,
You died just a little over a month after my first husband died - also in the line of duty. My prayers continue to go out to your family & friends. I hope that your wife has found peace enough to feel ok about loving someone else. You will never be replaced in her heart (trust me, I know) but she can still love someone else and be loved back. Life is too short sometimes but at the same time can be too long to spend it alone. I pray that the rest of your family has supported her in her decisions about her personal life as only she can decide what is right for her & your little girl. God Bless You Deputy!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

November 15, 2007

hey billy

just wanted to say i miss you,going to indy next week will be a hard one to get threw. T-hanks day are always

special at your moms house,would give anything for you to be there. god bless you and i love you
Uncle Jeff

Jeff Parido
Uncle Jeff

November 13, 2007

Sad day,my mind reverts back to that tragic day. Miss you more than ever. Were still hurting. Keep watching over us. Love always, Karen

Karen Parido
Billy's Aunt

November 13, 2007

We lost you six years ago today. So much has changed but, one thing will never change is how much we miss you!!!!

Casey

November 13, 2007

6 Years...Damn. Godspeed Brother! Please watch over us.

November 13, 2007

Billy,

It is hard to believe it has been six years already. Your passing is never far from my mind. Keep watching over us in our daily lives and help keep us safe. You will always be remembered.

Allen Wilford

November 13, 2007

Another year. We still remember and miss you.

Tracy

Officer Tracy Day
FCPS Law Enforcement

November 13, 2007

Life is rough man! Nothing is working out like I thought it would. I was with you when you worked with UK PD and I remember the night you got run over and had your leg broken out on clays mill road. I can’t even start to tell you how I felt when the news hit that you had died. Brother, I think about you often and I’m not doing too well right now and I don’t know what to do.

November 6, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 29, 2007

Billy,

As always we miss you, and your humor. Seems like we could use a little more of it around here right now. You and Chuck will never be forgotten. Every new guy will be told about you, and we will never let them forget.

October 15, 2007

Thinking of you today with all the chaos at School, and all the safety officers I have come in contact with, still wishing that some day you would be coming through that door, wishing...then when I see a brown uniformed JSO my mind reverts back to...I wonder if he worked with Billy? Some things still remain the same, some things change. Went to Hero's a while back and saw memorabilia on the wall. Miss you, more than you know.
<3 Aunt Karen

Karen Parido
Billy's Aunt

October 5, 2007

Psalm 108
O God, my heart is ready to praise you! I will sing and rejoice before you. Wake up, O harp and lyre! We will
meet the dawn with song. I will praise you everywhere
around the world, in every nation. For your loving
kindness is great beyond measure, high as the heavens. It towers above the earth. Hear the cry of your beloved child-come with mighty power and rescue me.

July 27, 2007

I think about you everyday. Its' been along time since have read your page. Keep watching over us all Billy!!! I MISS YOU!!!

Officer Casey Wilson
Louisville Metro Police Dept.

July 23, 2007