Broward County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, April 6, 2003
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Philip Guy Billings
Rest easy, warrior. We will continue for you.
Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)
what a shame to loose a young officer.our prayers go out to this fine officer and his family.
god bless you and rest in peace.
SEMPER FI
Anonymous
May God be with you all during these difficult times. Rest assured that Deputy Sheriff Philip Billings is in a much better kingdom watching over us all.
God Bless Him for his devoted service to a never changing world......
Patrol Officer. R.Gomez
Pinecrest Police, Florida
AS WE BEGIN OUR CAREERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE TIME TO EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY IN THE TIME OF YOUR TRAGIC LOSS.......OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU......
POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATES 45TH SESSION
CHESAPEAKE POLICE DEPT. CHES., VA
Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Deputy Billings for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.
For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.
IF I KNEW
If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.
If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.
If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.
If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.
If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.
For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.
There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"
But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.
So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,
That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.
So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear
Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.
Anonymous
My deepest sympathies go out to Deputy Billings' family, friends and co workers. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, he is a true hero and will never be forgotten. I pray that God will wrap His gentle and loving arms around each of you during this most difficult time.
To you Deputy Billings' God Speed and know that those of us left will keep the watch for you.
A Sister in Blue
Corporal
SPD
As the war in Irqi is headlining the world, the war on the streets continues. Another brave warrior is taken and once again we find ourselves hurting inside for the family and friends of the fallen hero. Rest in peace brother Phillip we will honor you and carry on your dedication. You will never be forgotten for the true hero you are.
Carl Wortham
Son of Glenn T. Wortham EOW 7/15/73
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs PD OK
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