Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Billy, five months to the day, the Sheriff of Pulaski County assasinated, what is going on???It was a rough saturday for everybody...time goes on, is this what getting older brings, friends dying? I am not ready...watch over us...

WOW,I GUESS YOU'VE MET SHERIFF CATRON. WHAT ANOTHER TERRIBLE TRAGEDY TO CAUSE SO MANY PEOPLE PAIN, AND I GUESS ALSO BRING THEM CLOSER.
THIS HAS JUST BROUGHT ALL THE MEMORIES OF THE DAY YOU WERE TAKEN AWAY BACK TO MY MIND. WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT YOU WERE OUT ON RIVER RD THAT DAY (I DIDN'T KNOW YOU WERE OUT THERE AT FIRST) BUT, WE KNEW SOMEONE WAS IN VERY BAD SHAPE, I GUESS IT HIT ME, IF YOU WERE OK YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN TELLING US ON THE RADIO, EXACTLY WHAT WAS GOING ON, OR ATLEAST CALLING FOR HELP--BUT WE DIDN'T HEAR ANOTHER WORD FROM YOU. /I DIDN'T WORK THAT DAY, BUT I CAME IN HERE, KNOWING THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO, BUT I, LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, WANTED TO BE HERE FIRST TO HEAR THAT EVERYONE WAS OK.
IT DIDN'T HAPPEN-//YOU ARE MISSED SOOO MUCH BY EVERYONE. PAIN IS IN MY HEART FOR YOUR WIFE AND DAUGHTER, AND FOR THE WAY YOU WERE TAKEN. I KNOW I'M BABBLING, BUT I JUST WANTED TO TALK TO YOU. I'M SURE I DON'T MAKE MUCH SENSE, OR MAYBE EVEN SAY THINGS REPEATEDLY,FROM OTHER REFLECTIONS I'VE LEFT, BUT YOU KNOW WHAT I'M TRYING TO SAY.
MAN, HOW I WISH YOU WERE SITTING RIGHT HERE IN DISPATCH, EATING YOUR SUBWAY FOOD.....BUT, I GUESS YOU KNOW THAT NOW YOU HAVE TO SIGN IN,AND OUT W/THE TIMES AND REASON FOR BEING HERE..WHAT A CROCK.....THEY DON'T WANT ANYONE TO LIKE US HERE IN DISPATCH....I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT YOU'D HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS NEW POLICY...I GUESS YOU'RE AWARE THAT 756 HAS LEFT US---S.O. LOST ANOTHER GOOD DEPUTY...
WELL I KNOW YOU'RE HAPPY THERE....SO, PLEASE HELP US TO ALL HAVE A LITTLE BIT OF HAPPINESS--MAYBE WITH INSTILLING A MEMORY INTO OUR MINDS--THAT WE HAVEN'T THOUGHT OF IN A WHILE....
YOU'LL ALWAYS BE SADLY MISSED.

Dear Mr. Walls (Prissy) 4/15/2002

Even though we have never met we are family, my husband was killed ll/6/86 he was 27 years old and I was left with two little ones, is been 15 1/2 yrs and my little ones are all grown up and I am very proud of them and the job I did (with the help of God and my husband Emilio, up in Heaven). I know that is very hard specially the first few months, but everything is going to be ok. I hope to see you in Washington DC, for Police Memorial week, you know we are all here for you, if you need anything do not hesitate and get in contact with any of us COPS is here for you.

Take care of yourself and your daugther.

God Bless you always.

Terry Miyares
surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeh PD< FL
1959-1986

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept, (SOUTH FLORIDA COPS)

Hey baby
It's been 5 months since you were taken from me. The pain is still unbearable. I don't know if reality is setting in, the numbness is wearing off or what. But it seems to be harder. I miss you so much and long for you.

So much has happened in the last month. The house sold in less than two weeks to a young couple with a two-year old. The new house is getting under way now. YEAH! Closer and closer to Kaley's first birthday. Time is flying by it is like yesterday it was Derby Day and we ran for the roses (early).... She starting to talk alittle more, very active, and getting more teeth. She is too cute and so SMART, I just wish you were here to help me with all I'm...we are doing.

You will never believe that your wife (the one that don't like bourbon) went to Maker's Mark today. Got to be an Ambassador and dip my own bottle.......You would have loved it.

Baby I miss you more then I can even express. With a smile I try to face each day and make it a happy one, keep giving me the strength to make it. I still have trouble thinking that I can. I love you with all my broken heart.

Prissy



Mom want's to say hi.......She misses you so much and still is unable to deal with all that has happened.

Hey Billy, 5 months today since things in our lives seemed "normal". We still miss you and think of you many times every day. Since the last time I wrote, Doodle's dad has joined you guys so I know he is in good company.

My friend Greg Jones joined you all last month and his wife, Karen, has now met Prissy at the grief support group and I'm hoping they can bring some comfort to each other. They are the same age and they both had to give up their husbands way too soon and their hearts are hurting but maybe they can lend each other a hand. I hope so.

Mickey seems to be doing well but Ryan and Sammy could use some help. They have both been through so much and still have more to go through. I know you already know....

Well, Billy, guess I better go. Just wanted you to know we still miss you and think of you many many times a day. Things just aren't the same here.

Melody Houston

April 13, 2002

Dear Billy,

Five months since 'that day.' Seems impossible. Your absence is felt acutely, every day. The months are passing, and we seem to be sort of blindly tumbling through time, still raw and hurting, trying to make some sense of the events of November 13, 2001. We go on with our lives, but nothing is the same, nor will it ever be again. The sight of a flag still brings tears; the passing of a Sheriff's cruiser elicits physical pain; the sight of Kaley's little face stops us in our tracks, causing such an overwhelming combination of joy and sorrow as to be almost unbearable. You were a good and honorable man, Billy, and you can be proud of the legacy you have left. We all miss you so much. God must be thrilled to have you patrolling His streets!

Several sweet souls dear to us will be joining you soon, and we'd appreciate your being at the Gates to greet them and show them around, and to remind them often how much they are loved and missed. Beulah and Bob should be there momentarily, and please give Aunt Nettie some of the same special attention that she gave me all my life. It's very difficult being an adult; I don't like it a bit.

Trees and flowers are beginning to bloom here, which is a welcome change from the starkness of winter. Whatever the season, you and your family are always in our thoughts and prayers. We know you are well and happy, and for that we are grateful. We miss you.

With love,

Susan & Louis Prater
Friends

Billy,
It has taken a while to write you. So many things are going on here. Both with life and with the job. The one thing that I can count on is that I know, no matter what is going on I can always count on you to help me make the right decisions. I truly looked forward to working with you on the street. We talked fairly often when you came to the jail. We talked of tales we had both been through since the last time we saw each other. I learned alot from you there and was ready and anxious to learn from you on the street. I still am learning from you,its just not the same without seeing your face. I guess all I can ask of you now is to continue to guide me while I try to fill the shoes you left. A job I am sure I will never be able to do as well as you, but with you guiding me I know that I am at least up to the challenge. One final thing, I found a poem that I wanted to leave for you. It says alot and I hope it means as much to you as it does to me. Again, thanks for the FTO over the past few months and I hope you continue to help me as well as all the Department.


THE FINAL AMEN

Three flags stood tall today,
and then there was one by the grave.

The final flag laid on my friend's coffin,
as we said goodbye to a comrade fallen.

The bagpipes played "Amazing Grace,"
not one dry eye on not one face.

The bugler played Taps for our friend,
his moment in glory, coming to an end.

Shots rang out as we said goodbye,
lights flashing on patrol cars seem to be asking, Why?

The six at the coffin fold that final flag,
they present it to the family, in memory of their dad.

Standing at attention, the Honor Guard gives the final salute,
the crowd starts to drift off, rather askew.

We've said our final goodbye to our good friend in the saddest way possible, A final Amen...

Dep. Todd Sponcil
Jessamine Co. Sheriff

Hey Billy, I know you were watching Sunday,the kids on the planter was funny! We had a good time, Brad, JP and I were in "Witt territory", your name is never far from our thoughts and hearts, Billy, you will never be fogotten. Ryan is struggling, Joe is hanging in there, it is so hard to watch. We went to the hospital last week, they had a scare...I am doing all we can,,,praying...It seems surreal to leave Billy Walls a message on a computer,,,Watch over us...you are still the hero with us everyday...

Isaiah 40:31

Hi Billy. It's been a few days since I've written. Tracy and I were talking the other day about the summer of '97, and how you and Jerry would come over, we would cook-out, drink a few brews and discuss the state of the world. Some of the happiest times of my life, I can't look back on it without smiling. I quote you all the time in regard to the bar-b-que sauce,"You could put this on asphalt and I would eat it." Especially now that summer is here I think about that back yard on Goodrich, about the stories we would tell from week to week. We still miss you very much. Talk to you later Billy.

Ofc. David Day
Lexington PD

BILLY,

I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU TODAY AND THOUGHT YOU WOULD GET A KICK OUT OF THIS.VICKIE,BRAD AND MYSELF WERE IN THE SHERIFF'S NEIGHBORHOOD CAMPAIGNING FOR "FLYNN FOR SHERIFF".I KNOW HOW YOU WOULD HAVE NOT WANTED TO MISS THAT.AFTER ALL, IT WAS YOU THAT TOLD ME ABOUT THE PENTAGRAM IN THE BASEMENT.YOU KNOW AND ANYBODY ELSE THAT YOU TOLD THE STORE TO WILL KNOW WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT.THAT WAS ONE OF THE FUNNIST STORIES I HAVE EVER HEARD.I WILL NEVER FORGET IT.I REALLY WISH YOU COULD HAVE BEEN THERE.BRAD HAD A HARD DAY WALKING AND WE COULD HAVE USE THE FUNNY STORIES THAT I KNOW YOU WOULD HAVE COME UP WITH ABOUT THE NEIGHBOROOD.BRAD ALSO TOLD ME THAT HE WAS CAMPAIGNING DOWNTOWN THE OTHER DAY.THAT ALSO MADE ME THINK OF YOU.HE WAS TELLING ABOUT HOW HE WAS AT THE EAST END MARKET ON BRECKINRIDGE AND JACKSON.HE WAS TALKING TO THE OWNER.THE OWNER SAID THAT YOU AND ME WERE THE ONLY TWO FROM THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT THAT WOULD COME IN AND STAY FOR A WHILE.I THOUGHT THAT WAS GREAT.THIS GUY MAKING A STATEMENT LIKE THAT.THAT HE PUT ME IN THE SAME SENTENCE WITH YOU. THAT MADE ME FEEL GOOD.IT ALSO REMINDED ME OF HOW YOU LOVED TO WORK THE NORTHSIDE,EAST AND WEST ENDS.RUNNING THE STREETS.WELL,I GUESS I NEED TO GET OFF OF HERE.I JUST THOUGHT THAT YOU WOULD GET A KICK OUT OF US CAMPAIGNING IN THE SHERIFF'S NEIGHBORHOOD.PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR US.

P.S. PRISSY AND KALEY ARE FINE.I TRY TO GO BY ONCE A WEEK AND SEE THEM.I HAD KALEY(WITH A LITTLE HELP)WALKING AROUND THE DRIVEWAY AND UP AND DOWN THE STEPS AT YOUR HOUSE IN JESSAMINE COUNTY.SHE DID GREAT.IT WILL BE NO TIME THAT SHE WILL BE DOING IT HERSELF.

Ofc.James P Primm
Paris Police Dept.

Billy,
I think of you every time I hear this Vince Gill song:

I know your life on Earth was troubled
And only you could know the pain
You weren't afraid to face the Devil
You're no stranger to the rain.

Go rest high on that mountian
Son your work on Earth is done
Go to Heaven a shoutin
Love for the Father and the Son.

Oh how we cried the day you left us
We gathered round your grave to grieve
I wish I could see the angel's faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing.

Go rest high on that mountian
Son your work on Earth is done
Go to Heaven a shoutin
Love for the Father and the Son.

Anonymous

Rest in Peace our hero.

Shannon Yates

Happy Easter Billy. You are still very much missed.

As Always - A Friend

762

Just thinking of you today. Time keeps on ticking... Things havent been so good lately. Ryan is having alot of trouble and Buddy isn't doing so good. Could you lend us a hand?
I haven't seen your girls in a while so I hope they are doing ok. I feel confident you've got your eye on 'em. Just wanted to write and say hello old friend!

HAPPY EASTER BILLY.... A DAY DOESN'T GO BY THAT I DON'T THINK OF YOU IN SOME KIND OF WAY.

PUT IN A GOOD WORD FOR THE SPECIAL SOMEONE'S HERE THAT ARE IN DISTRESS...I KNOW YOU'RE KEEPING AN EYE ON WHAT'S GOING ON.

YOU'RE STILL SADLY MISSED, AND FOREVER WILL BE.

DISPATCHER K.GRIFFITH
JESSAMINE COUNTY CENTRAL

HAPPY EASTER in Heaven, Billy, Chuck and Mr. Darby. We're holding down the fort here.

Friend

Wow, where do I begin? I didn't know Billy very well, but as I have come to know Prissy, I am astounded and amazed at her strength.
I just had the privilege of spending the weekend with Prissy in Madisonville during the KY State FOP Spring Board. She is truly an amazing woman. Billy is sorely missed, but his legacy will live on through his daughter and his honor will shine through his wife.
Godspeed.

Jennifer Justice
Frontier Auxiliary #73

Mrs. Wall,
I would like to thank you for the words of comfort that you wrote. They were greatly appreciated. I to Pray for you and your daughter. My son was not married but he did have a special love and has a mother I know how special the person that loved our son is.So I know you are very special.Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you daily. May God bless you and your family and may Deputy Walls rest in peace.
D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

Hey sweetheart
This weekend I went on a FOP conference. Saturday I spoke in front of everybody.....Well you know you were with me.. Hope I did good and made you proud. It still hurts like hell, to talk about it, think about it and to know that it really happened. Baby PLEASE let me know that it's going to really be okay. I miss you more then words can begin to express. I will never understand.
They have started on the house. YEAH!! Keep watch make sure that everything is done correctly. Kaley is walking up a storm now. Too cute and pretty funny.....She looks like someone that has alittle to much Woodford and Coke. hahaha She is so smart. It's amazing how fast she picks up on things. I love you and miss you like crazy.

Happy Easter
Prissy

I thought about you alot last night Billy. A citizen stopped at I-75 at the 104, telling us how a drunk driver just ran him off the road, then headed north on I-75. We got a description of the truck and took off after him. A few miles up the road we found a truck matching the description sitting in the emergency lane. When we got out to investigate we found the driver was gone, ran off into a field we believed. Then we were informed by a passer-by that this was not the truck we were looking for. We headed north again, but could not locate the truck. After I cleared the call I thought of how you would not only have found the truck, but single handedly would have captured the drunk driver, after he ran over you with his truck and you tackled him off a balcony. Needless to say the thought made me laugh. We miss you SO much Billy. It's just not fair. But, then again, you were always the one reminding me life is not fair. Thanks for looking out for me on duty Billy.

Officer David K. Day
Lexington PD

B.W.
It's been a while since I have wrote you and told you that you are missed. I know that you are pushing me along. You would had loved it. You would have made a great one. There is so much there that reminds me of you. They talk about you in class. They teach about being brave and strong and they use your name. You will never be forgotten.

Happy St. Patricks Day, Billy...parade downtown Lexington, nobody I talk to can keep it together when your name comes up, look after us, your wife is amazingly strong, although I know it must be lonely at night....take care, Billy

762

It doesn't seem right to have to leave messages on this computer for you. It's not right to have to look at a picture of you on a screen and not be able to harass you in person!
It seems all like a real bad dream. Last night I dreamt of times gone past. Simple things like picnic table conversations out by SO. Pouring water on your face after your foot pursuit and unfavorable wind mixed with OC.
Man it sure seemed like you were a magnant for the heavy stuff.I know you wouldn't have it any other way. Take care old friend!

Anonymous

HEY BILLY.
I STILL THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY. THE SADNESS WILL NEVER GO AWAY. WISH YOU WERE HERE. MAYBE YOU COULD HAVE BEEN THE NEW DETECTIVE FOR S.O. I KNOW YOU WOULD HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB AT IT..
I HEARD THAT PRISSY WAS SELLING THE HOUSE. CAN'T SAY THAT I BLAME HER....I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE'S BEEN SO STRONG,
BUT I HAVE TO COMPLIMENT HER FOR HER INCREDIBLE STRENGTH.
I'VE BEEN GOING THROUGH MY OWN DRAMA, BUT I'M HOPING THINGS WILL START TO LOOK BETTER FOR ME. PLEASE PUT IN A GOOD WORD.
I MAY NOT WRITE AS MUCH AS I USE TO , BUT YOU'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. EVERY DAY, ESPECIALLY HERE @ THE EMERGENCY SERVICES BLDG. , SOMETHING REMINDS ME OF YOU, OR MAKES ME HAVE A MEMORY OF SOMETHING YOU ONCE SAID OR DID. MEMORIES WILL NEVER BE GONE...
I KNOW YOU'RE RESTING IN PEACE, AND LOOKING DOWN ON ALL OF US THAT YOU KNEW, I'LL SEE YOU WHEN IT'S MY TIME.
GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL..........

Billy, it's been four months today. In some ways it seems like forever, in some it seems like yesterday. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and that terrible day. I think of Prissy and Kaley and how their lives have been torn apart. Words can not describe how much she misses you, and that is what I can see on the surface. Don't think I could have handled it with as much grace and dignity as her. But somehow, sometimes I get this feeling, this echo in my head that tells me that life goes on, and when I stop to think about it, I feel it's you talking to me. Maybe someday we will move beyond this, but it has only been four months.

Officer David K. Day
Lexington PD