Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS SINCE YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US. NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK OF YOU. YOU'RE A HERO IN MY EYES. YOUR DAUGHTER IS BEAUTIFUL...SPITTING IMAGE OF YOU, SHE DOES LOOK LIKE MOMMY TOO. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, AND ANYONE WHO COMES IN, NEW, WILL ALWAYS HEAR STORIES OF YOU. MISSING YOU...TELL DARBY HELLO-HE'S ALSO SADLY MISSED.

Hey baby-It's been three months. Strange. It feels like it has been years since I heard, felt, touched, smelled and saw you. Then it's seems like that "day" happened yesterday. I miss you more and more every minute, every hour of everyday. Things are not getting easier, actually things seems to be harder at time. Think that it's becoming more of a reality not just a bad dream.
It's V-Day another holiday that I have to go through without you. Not liking it. Got Kaley a Crawling Minnie, she is scared of it.
Saw David Buntain today, he seems to be doing good. I miss seeing all your friends. Hopefully in time we all can get together and talk.
I have started on our plans. Very hard without you, I have way to many feeling going through me at one time. Happy, sad, glad, excited, scared and MAD!! With you by my side I Knew that everything was okay. But now I'm scared.
Talk to you later. Love you and miss you much.

Prissy

Daddy

Her hair up in a pony tail,
her favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school,
and she couldn't wait to go.

But her mommy tried to tell her,
that she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand,
if she went to school alone.

But she was not afraid;
she knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates,
on this Daddy's Day.
But still her mother worried,
for her to face this day alone.
And that was why once again,
she tried to keep her daughter
home.
But the little girl went to school,
eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees,
a dad who never calls.
There were daddies along the wall
in back,
for everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
anxious in their seats.
One by one the teacher called,
a student from the class.
To introduce their daddy,
as seconds slowly passed.

At last the teacher called her name,
every child turned to stare.
Each of them were searching,
for a man who wasn't there.
"Where's her daddy at?"
she heard a boy call out.
"She probably doesn't have one,"
another student dared to shout.
And from somewhere near the back,
she heard a daddy say,
"Looks like another deadbeat dad,
too busy to waste his day."

The words did not offend her,
as she smiled at her friends.
And looked back at her teacher,
who told her to begin.
And with hands behind her back,
slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
came words incredibly unique.
"My Daddy couldn't be here,
because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could,
be with me on this day.
And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy,
and how much he loves me so.
He loved to tell me stories,
he taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses,
and taught me to fly a kite.
We used to share fudge sundaes,
and ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him,
I'm not standing all alone.
'Cause my daddy's always with me,
even though we are apart
I know because he told me,
he'll forever be here in my heart"
With that her little hand reached up,
and lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat,
beneath her favorite dress.
And from somewhere in the crowd of dads,
her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter,
who was wise beyond her years.
For she stood up for the love,
of a man not in her life. Doing what was best for her,
doing what was right.
And when she dropped her hand back
down,
staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft,
but its message clear and loud.

"I love my daddy very much,
he's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
but heaven's just too far.
But sometimes when I close my eyes,
it's like he never went away."
And then she closed her eyes,
and saw him there that day.

And to her mother's amazement,
she witnessed with surprise.
A room full of daddies and children,
all starting to close their eyes.
Who knows what they saw before them,
who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
they saw him at her side.
"I know you're with me Daddy,"
to the silence she called out.
And what happened next made
believers,
of those once filled with doubt.
Not one in that room could explain it,
for each of their eyes had been
closed.
But there placed on her desktop,
was a beautiful fragrant pink rose.
And a child was blessed, if only a
moment, by the
love of her shining bright star.
And given the gift of believing,
that heaven is never too far.

A Daddy

DEAR BILLY,
IT HAS BEEN ABOUT A WEEK OR SO SINCE I HAVE TALKED TO PRISSY. AS I WAS STANDING OUTSIDE ON BREAK SHE AND KALEY WALKED UP THE DRIVE AT THE PSC. KALEY AS YOU KNOW IS BEGINING TO LOOK MORE AND MORE LIKE YOU EVERY DAY. PRISSY AND I TALKED ABOUT YOU FOR A GOOD 30 MIN. I SHARED WITH HER MY DREAM...THANK YOU FOR THE PEACE THAT YOU LEFT WITH ME. PRISSY SHARED WITH ME SOME OF HER THOUGHTS AND COPING TECHS.AND WE TALKED ABOUT "GIRL THINGS." MARY KAY PARTY,BABIES, AND STUFF. THE OTHER DAY WHEN I CAME TO SEE YOU,DID YOU SEE THE WAY THAT OLD LADY LOOKED AT ME? HOW RUDE! PRISSY SAID KALEY TOOK FIRST STEP(S).I HOPE YOU HAVE THINGS UNDER CONTROL UP THERE,AFTER ALL MY TWO BEST CARD PLAYERS HAVE LEFT ME.(HAHAHA) I AM GOING TO GET WITH PRISSY SOON SO BRIANNA AND KALEY CAN PLAY TOGETHER. WELL I HAVE TO GO BACK TO DISPATCHING NOW.(THOUGHT I WAS GONE DID YA WRONG!!) THEY CAN'T KEEP ME OUT OF HERE. YOU WERE RIGHT I MISSED IT. NO ACTUALLY I AM IN HERE CAUSE OF MY KNEE. BORING LIGHT DUTY. WELL LATER.

AMANDA

amanda plowman
dispatch/ems

Hi Billy, just wanted to tell you how strong and beautiful Prissy is, as if you didn't already know. She has been so supportive while Mickey has been in the hospital this week and she brought your bouncing baby princess to visit several times which just made our days. They don't even realize how much those visits meant.

EVERYONE has been wonderful, we couldn't have made it through the week without them, and take it from me, you were still in everyone's thoughts. We miss you bunches.

Melody

Your absence is felt every second of every day. Your laughter, your sense of humor and ability to make those around you laugh is deeply missed. What I would give right now to hear one of your impersonations, one of your jokes, or simply your laugh. You were the funniest person I have ever known and this world sure does miss and need your humor and your comical view on life. When facing day to day challenges, I try to remember or imagine what you would say....and then I smile and often, I laugh. Thank you for sharing your funny side. Thank you for sharing yourself! I look forward to meeting again so that I can belly laugh like never before!

Anonymous

Well, 762, the horror continues....Put in a good word with the Man upstairs about Mickey. He needs a little extra help right now. We miss you Billy.

Friend

To My Brother:

I have so many thoughts of you running through my head. How good it felt when you asked me to be the best man at your wedding. How much I missed you when I moved to Mississippi and you stayed in Kentucky. And how you always stuck up for your little brother. Brothers love is a funny thing Bill. They fight with each other like cats and dogs, but when one is in trouble, the other one comes a runnin'. Buddy, I couldn't get there fast enough to help you on November 13th, but I tried. I wish I would've been there with you. I want you to know that I Love You. And I am so proud of you that it hurts. Don't worry about Kaley, uncle Chris will remind her with stories of what it was like to grow up with the best big brother anybody ever had. Good bye for now Bill, but not forever. Look over all of us from upstairs. 762, you are always going to be 10-8 in my heart. I Love You and I'm very proud of you.
your little brother
Christopher S. Walls

Christopher Scott Walls

Hi Billy, Just wanted you to know that we are going to put a video together for Kaley, she will get to see just how special you are to everybody. Plant seeds in the hearts of the people you would like her to see on the video. I am hoping to talk to Sheriff Walker about doing something at the SO, Billy your wife is amazing, strong, and incredibly resiliant. You must be really proud, I spoke to her the other night, I put pictures on your resting place, and she wanted copies, I will put together an album for Kaley, Billy she is going to miss your hugs, but she will know you through all your family, friends, and brothers and sisters in law enforcement.....take care, keep watch over us...

J.V. Jackson
FCPS / Division of Law Enforcement

Hey Sweetie
Just wanted to let you know that your little one is now saying dada. Last night that is all she would say. You would love it. She is so much like you, looks and actions. Pretty scary. I love you and will talk to you soon.

Prissy

Hey! Just wanted to drop you a quick note. Things keep moving but it is amazing the little things that remind me of you. I finally spoke with Prissy. She tells me that your baby is just that: a spittin' image of you. I know you are proud. I can see you smiling as you read this...
Miss you bro..
D

Patterson

Billy, there's not a lot to say that hasn't already been said but we think of you every day and relive 11/13/01 every day wishing things could have ended differently for you and Chuck that day. We are very thankful that Sammy survived and he has truly been an inspiration to us all! Watch over him as he goes through this tough time. This sure hasn't been easy on him either. Tell Mr. Darby we miss him,too. It's just not the same here without you guys.

Anonymous

Billy,
Sorry I didn't get to holler at you yesterday. I had telecommunications in-service in Richmond at their emergency operations center. The course title was "Ethics". I have no idea why my agency signed me up for that same class 4 times, do you??!!?? (Actually I am scheduling the departments training which means only one thing--PAYBACKS!) Anyway when I got home yesterday my fabulous internet provider would not let me connect. It seems like I can only connect in the morning. I think I will read the fine print on my contract and see if there is something about not being able to connect after noon.

It was two months yesterday that you called 10-97 for the last time. I sure do miss you. It has been a couple of weeks since I have seen Prissy and Kaley. Bobbye and I have both been sick and didn't want to go spreading germs to them! Kaley was crawling so fast I thought I was going to have to write her for "too fast for conditions". I think I could have articulated to the judge about the furniture and television hazards and all... She was also pulling herself up and holding on to things. She will walk if you hold her hand and help her balance. It won't be any time at all that me and Darby and the guys will be over there running the boys off!!

Don't worry about anything. Prissy and Marcy know to call us if they need anything. You rest easy and I will holler at you later.

Miss you 762.
775

Trp. John Ballard
Kentucky Horse Park Police

Hey baby-
It seems longer than two months. I have been learning a bunch here lately. I have everything up to-date. You would be proud. I've looked at a lot to build our house. Backs up to UK farm, has a tree line in the back yard(could play some mean crocket games back there). Kaley is trying to walk. I mean really trying. She is getting her balance down pretty good and has tryed to take a few steps. You would laugh at her(with your temper and my attitude)she is now having fits with me at night when she should be going to sleep. Baby, looking at her is looking at you. I'm so glad of that. It's not getting any easier, and it's very lonely. I've really tryed to keep up-beat for the most part, don't want people to feel sorry for me. Just want them to be my friend, like it was before. I love you and will continue to......

Prissy

January 13, 2002

Two months today, Billy, and it gets no easier. We drove by your house last night for the first time since you left us, and it was heart-wrenching. You are certainly missed by a lot of people! We'd all appreciate it if you'd keep an eye on us, and we hope you're resting peacefully.

Love,

Susan & Louis

Susan & Louis Prater
Friends

January 13, 2002

Billy,

Well today it has been two months since you were taken away from us and I must tell you that it still does not seem real. I can't even express to you how much we all miss you. Each day there is something I see or hear that brings your memories flooding back to me and I either laugh or I cry. I have really tried so hard to be strong for Prissy and Little Bit but there are times that I just can't help myself (it is usually when I am by myself though). Your death has really hit me hard and really brought back feelings that I should have grieved over 8 years ago when my father passed away, but I had to be the strong one for my family. I want to help Prissy through this hard time because I do not want her to always carry the pain as I have. I spend all of my extra time with Prissy, Kaley and Marcy we are helping each other to heal. Mostly I just listen to Prissy to let her get things off her chest. We laugh alot and we cry alot and sometimes we don't even say a word we just hug each other. Prissy knows that she can call on me any time and I will be there for her. Billy I know, you know how much Prissy loved you and I have said it before that you completed her. You gave her the true love that she had always longed for and you will forever be in her heart. God blessed you two with such a beautiful baby girl so that she will always have a part of you. Billy I have never lost a friend before but please just know how much you meant to me and Keith. You and Prissy were there with me when I went through one of the toughest times in my life when I found out about Keith's cancer. You have also been though all my other trials and tribulations as well. I think the four of us have been through some rough times but we were always there for each other. Billy I truly miss you even though you are in a much better place now but please know that you will always be in my heart. Please tell my dad hello and that I love and miss him very much. Thank you for being such a wonderful person and friend. We love you. Deb

Debbie Stevens

I want to encourage you Priscilla, and to offer you God's
peace. For Billy's suffering is now over, and he is in a
better place, but for you, you must continue to fight the good fight.
I pray that you will find peace in your heart, and while I
know that there is no way to ease your pain, you should
draw comfort in the fact that you live in a nation that is
forever grateful to you and to Billy for the sacrifices you
gave. God bless the memory of Billy Walls.
Respectfully

Dan Nelsen
Great Falls Police Department
Great Falls Montana

Master Police Officer
Great Falls Police

Kaley,
I knew your father for 4 years. I never knew another officer that was so interested in police work than your father. I thought there was nothing more that would fit into Billy's life... until your mother! Billy was so in love with her. It really changed your dad. He knew what it took to make her happy and did not stop until he did it. I heard so many people say wow Billy sure is in love! That was just the start... baby makes 3. I remember the first day he brought you in the sheriffs office. You were so small and Billys head was so big, and full of pride and love for his little girl. Don't ever think that your dad is gone, or that he is not watching over you. He will be by your side for the rest of your life. I knew your dad and I know that he loves you and your mother. Where ever I go in life I will always be here for you, to answer questions about your dad, or just to talk to you. YOU AND YOUR MOTHER WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED!

Detective Shawn Darby
Jessamine County Sheriff

BILLY WALLS WAS ONE OF THE SWEETEST PEOPLE I HAD EVER MET.
HE WAS A WONDERFUL FATHER AND A LOVING HUSBAND AS WELL AS A
GREAT POLICE OFFICER. IF HIS BEAUTIFUL WIFE IS READING THIS
I WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH YOU AND THAT LITTLE GIRL ARE
LOVED. YOU HAVE MADE A PERMANANT HOME IN OUR HEARTS!!! LOVE
TO YOU ALWAYS...

January 9, 2002

Dear Kaley,

I've known your mommy since she was 7 years old! I'll have to tell you about some of the little adventures she, your Nana, and I had back then. Nana called to ask me to sing at your mommy and daddy's wedding on May 13, 2000, and I was so THRILLED for them!! They had a beautiful wedding and reception, thanks in large part to Nana, and it was truly one of the happiest events I've ever attended.
I sang "Ave Maria" and "The Lord's Prayer" and my good friend Gale Heard played the piano. Your mommy gave us beautiful flowers to wear on our dresses, and we loved being a part of your parents' special day.

Now, the reception was something else again!! I've never seen so many gorgeous flower arrangements, so much delicious food, or so many people crammed into one place! We all had a ball dancing and laughing and eating for hours. A disc jockey played all sorts of great dance music, and your mommy and daddy, in their beautiful wedding clothes, danced the first dance. I've never seen a happier couple on their wedding day.

Your Nana let me know that you were on the way by calling and asking me, "Do you sing lullabies?" HOORAY---Kaley on the way!!! Your mommy and daddy came by our house one night before you were born, and he was driving his cruiser; everybody in our neighborhood thought we were being arrested! We got a good laugh out of that. They were SO happy, making all sorts of plans for your arrival--buying furniture for your nursery, trying to decide on your name, etc. Nobody was more excited than your daddy! He was thrilled about your upcoming entrance into the world. Nana, your Aunt Debbie, and I had lots of fun getting things together for your mommy's baby shower at Aunt Debbie's, where Mommy got so many wonderful things for you! When she got home with all that "loot," she said your daddy went through every bit of it, playing with it, finding a spot for everything, helping Mommy put it away, and generally enjoying the whole experience thoroughly.

Louis and I visited you and your mommy and daddy when you were just a few days old. There you were in your bassinet, wearing a little cap to keep you warm, looking just like your daddy, who was jumping around the house like a jack-in-the-box! He was so PROUD of you!! Although you had so little time with him, and he with you, you need never have any doubts about how MUCH he will always love you. He was a very special person, a wonderful, loving husband to your mommy, and a proud and adoring father to YOU, the light of his life. As you learn more about him, you'll come to understand why so many people miss him so much, why so many of us are sad that you didn't have more time with him, and why so many hearts broke on November 13, 2001. We will always love him and miss him, and we will never forget him.

Much love to you, Mommy, and Nana -

Susan

Susan Prater
Friend

8 weeks today since you left us....we think the tears will never stop and then we are blessed with a memory that brings laughter and smiles for a time....we will never forget.

friend

8 weeks today Billy....we miss you. Seems like the tears will never stop and then we remember something that makes us laugh....You will always be with us in our hearts.

friend

Billy,
Another week has passed without you with us.
I saw Prissy, Marcy and Kaley a few nights ago. They were doing very well other than missing you. Kaley looks more and more like you every day. All three of them are so strong- I could never hold up the way they do. I know you are very proud of them!

If you remember you and I talked a few weeks ago about Bobbye running for the office of Coroner. She filed last week! I guess now we just do the best we can and wait for November. I believe that it will be an interesting race to say the least.

There is not much happening at the Horse Park right now. It is too cold and we have about four inches of snow on the ground. See if you can talk to someone and get this snow replaced with 70 degree sunny days, thanks in advance! The guys have had several 46's to work because of all the snow and ice. I don't miss those a bit!

Keep watch over us and rest easy. I will check on you in a few days.

Miss you 762.
775

Trp. John Ballard
Kentucky Horse Park Police

Billy,
I was cleaning up my office the other day and I found one of your business cards when you were with WPD. I found out about this site just recently, and wanted to tell you how things are going. I've spoken to some of the guys and they say that Prissy and Kaley are doing well. I haven't been able to call Prissy yet because I can't hold it together. I hope that we can get our kids together. Brennen loves babys. I miss you, Billy. You, Chuck, and Darb's Dad take care of one another.

Kaley,
Your dad is the one who talked me into coming to JSO to work. If I were to write a book about my adventures(and misadventures)in this profession, my time with your dad in Jessamine Co. would have to make up the majority of the stories. After six years of this, I have met a whole lot of good people, but your father was truly one of a kind. I look forward to sharing stories with you. I hope to write or talk with you soon....

former Unit 771

Ofc David M. Patterson
Transylvania University Department of Public Safety

Merry Christmas, Billy...I still cry when I come to this site, I know through friends that Prissy is a real trooper, but I also know how alone it must be for her, I do the only thing I can right now, PRAY, everyday and during the day. Billy, you were always an inspiration to me at UKPD, all the rule of fives I went through, and you kept saying, "we gotta keep trying"...it's kinda weird, but I feel your presence over all of us, like a guardian angel...I talked to Darby's mom last week, put a little extra in for him, I can't imagine....it's 2002 now, I wonder how long we will all be here....In Him,jvj Isaiah 40:31

J.V. Jackson
FCPS-DLE