Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brother it's been 15 years today and yes it still feels like yesterday. I think about you almost every day, and make sure that every Dispatch class at DOCJT hears your story. Miss the days of sitting at Asbury drinking coffee and sharing stories.

Assistant Chief (Retired) Chad Powell
Harrodsburg Police

November 13, 2016

Still think of you everyday. Continue to protect those who followed in your footsteps. You and Chuck will never be forgotten.

Mickey Houston
Jessamine County E-911

November 12, 2016

Every single time an officer loses his life, I think of you. Of that day. Of how it affected everyone. RIP Billy.

Jennie Broady

March 21, 2016

14 years......seems like yesterday. We will never forget. God continue to bless your family and just know that not a day goes by that you and Chuck aren't on our minds.

Mickey Houston
Jessamine County E-911

November 14, 2015

Miss you Billy!!!!

K-9 officer Casey Wilson
Louisville Metro Police Department

November 13, 2015

Wow 14 years miss you buddy.

B. Bentley S.O.S.

November 13, 2015

You were on my mind last night and first thing this morning. Very strange thing happened while I was leaving this your wedding song Amazed by Lonestar just came on the radio!

K-9 Officer C.Wilson
Louisville Metro Police Dept.

November 13, 2014

Thinking of you today.......and always.

Mickey

November 13, 2014

Thinking of you today Brother.

John Ballard
Jessamine Sheriff/Lancaster Police-Retired

November 13, 2014

I WORK WITH BILLY AT WILMORE POLICE BILLY HAD NO FEAR TO THE POINT I THOUGHT HE WAS CRAZY AT FIRST BUT THEN I LEARNED HE DAMN SURE HAD YOUR BACK.

kenny hall PATROLMAN
WILMORE POLICE

October 25, 2014

I can't tell you how long it has been since I last visited this site. However I can honestly say that not many days go by that I dont think of you. I think of the short time he had with us and the huge impact you made while here. You left a wonderful legacy that will last a long time. To Carolyn, Prissy and Kaley I hope that the passing of time has allowed your hearts to heal. Love you and miss you Billy.

Highest respect,
Uncle Doug

Doug Walls
uncle

February 7, 2014

I miss you Bill. Not a day goes by when I don't see your smile. What I wouldn't give to pick up the phone and hear your voice on the other end. How many times have I wished I could've used some advice for life's challenges. How I regret not spending more time with you when I had the chance. Bill taught me what loyalty really meant. Bill was my best friend growing up and the best friend I ever had or will ever had. Too early pal. Way too early.

I have a picture in my office of Auxier Ridge in the Red River Gorge. How many time had we crossed through that area??? Best times of my life. Everyday I can see your smile and it gives me strength. When confronted with a challenging decision I ask myself what would Bill have done??? His character was above reproach and his love filled all of us with joy.

Miss you brother. See you someday in heaven brother.

Jason Hammonds
Asst Professor Pediatrics; Emory School of Medicine

January 17, 2014

Miss you man!!!! Miss the jokes too!!!

K9 Officer Casey Wilson
Louisville Metro Police

November 13, 2013

Hi, Billy ~

Twelve years today. Seemingly impossible. Sometimes that day seems a lifetime ago, but more often it seems just a blink. Life gets sadder and sadder here, but it's comforting to know that all is well and wonderful for you and so many others we have loved and lost in these 12 years.

We remember every detail, Billy; it will never leave us. Have a glorious Thanksgiving! We miss you. Our love,

Susan & Louis Prater
Friends

November 13, 2013

762,
It is so hard to believe you have been gone from this earth 12 years. It seems like yesterday we were answering calls and having fun together. I think about you nearly everyday. Your legacy continues to grow. Take care buddy. Love 775

John Ballard
Lancaster Police Dept- RETIRED

November 13, 2013

It's hard to believe that it will be 12 years tomorrow. There isn't a day goes by that I don't think about you and Chuck. You both were fine officers that left us too soon.

Tammy Durham, Deputy Director
Jessamine County E911

November 12, 2013

Hi, Billy ~

May 4th would have been your 40th birthday . . . . how impossible is that??!? Yet you'll always be 28 to all of us who continue to remember because we're unable to forget. Hope your birthday party was magnificent! Miss you.

Our love,

Susan & Louis

May 7, 2013

Every Time I think of you.... And I think of you often... I laugh and I cry. And the fact that you can still make me laugh, says so much about your life.

Lt. Col, ret
WILMORE

March 8, 2013

I sat on the interview board. I don't think I ever knew a more enthusiastic cop !

Lt. Col, ret
WILMORE

March 8, 2013

Hi, Billy ~

It's Christmastime again, but things don't feel very "merry." I have to wonder if Heaven was a very sad place on Friday, December 14th. The events of that day in Newtown, CT, have rocked all of us to our cores and, once again, made us all feel that we've lost our equilibrium. It's a frightening and heartbreaking place we live.

You're always in our thoughts, Billy, and we know your Christmas will be glorious beyond anything we can imagine. Please tell Daddy how much I miss him; the pain of his absence is relentless. Rest peacefully, Friend, and enjoy the Heavenly celebration!

Our love,

Susan and Louis Prater

December 17, 2012

Thinking of you today. Can't believe it's been 11 years.

Deputy Bo Morgan
Woodford County Sheriff's Office

November 13, 2012

Billy,
You cross my mind nearly every day. You are not forgotten my brother. I know all the gang misses you greatly. Rest easy 762!!

John Ballard
Retired- Lancaster Police

November 13, 2012

Remember you on this day and everyone in between!!

Casey Wilson K9 Officer
LMPD

November 13, 2012

Hi, Billy ~

November 13, 2001, was a bright, sunny day, just like this one 11 years later. I'll never forget, as long as I live, the horror and the heartbreak of that day; it's never far from my consciousness. But time does march on, whether we like it or not, and we continue to tumble and stumble our way through each day. We think and speak of you so often, and you are greatly missed. We'll never forget, Billy. Rest peacefully in God's mighty arms.

Our love,

Susan and Louis Prater

November 13, 2012

Billy its been 11 years today but it seems like yesterday. You were a great deputy and a good friend. As long as I'm involved with Dispatch, you and Chuck will never be forgotten.

Tammy Durham Deputy Director
Jessamine County E911

November 13, 2012