Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Went to Bradys funeral today. That's the second one in 2 months. Thought of you at Tims but this one...Brady came out to the road to fill your spot. Heather was strong just like Val. And the babies he left behind. I am sure you are already telling him how to play pranks on us from up there and how to watch out over his family like you still do oh so well! Thansk fo rbeing such a good example for all of us.

Anonymous

June 3, 2009

Thinking of you and the family you had to leave behind today. We know they are all doing well because you are still taking care of them.

Anonymous

February 20, 2009

On the 5th anniversary of Deputy Williams' death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Deputy Williams is not forgotten.

Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department

October 19, 2008

To Deputy Bruce Williams and his loved ones:

On this the fifth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, Bruce. I am praying for solace for your wife and children, your parents and siblings and your other family members today, and each day that they are on the survivors' path.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Bruce gave to his community and the citizens of Wisconsin, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 19, 2003.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 19, 2008

Bruce,
Tomorrow will mark 5 years that you were taken abruptly from us. It seems so much tougher this year. Green Lake Co. honored you yesterday and said not to grieve but look ahead. It is so hard. I wish you were here to talk to. You would be so proud of how your girls have grown. Ben mentions several times that he wished he knew you better. We will always remember and "NEVER FORGET". We miss and love you deeply.

JMEKB

Anonymous

October 18, 2008

RIP brother. The world is a better place because of all the lives you have touched. Thank you for your service, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Officer Richter
Park Falls PD

August 29, 2008

Happy Birthday Bruce!

Anonymous

August 8, 2008

Remembering you on your birthday Bruce, with laughter of the good times & tears for those times we'll never have. Bless You & Yours.

An Old Friend
Friend

August 8, 2008

Bruce,

I have a very early morning and I should be sleeping. A current event leaves me awake and reflecting on life. I’m thinking of where my path has lead. I have to give a great deal of credit to you for being such an inspirational person to me. Words never seem to be enough to thank you! I still read your reflections often. It makes me see that I like others have to move on even though time does not heal the loss. YOU ARE STILL MISSED EVERYDAY- HEROES LIVE FOREVER!!!

Anonymous

August 2, 2008

Another life taken trying to make the world a safer place! Rest Easy now...

Jennifer Boyd
Harris County Constable Pct 8 Dispatch (Texas)

April 15, 2008

It's been four plus years and it never really gets any easier. Life keeps happening and we're not all where we used to be, but Goose, damn, I still miss you and think of you all the time. I think of you like you're still there, it's just me that's gone away.
Keep watching over me buddy, Heaven knows I need ya!

Friend

March 24, 2008

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 22, 2008

Hey there Bruce, just wanted to stop in and say we miss you and love you.
You are never forgotten and a hero to many

Elyse
Cousin

January 22, 2008

dear mike thank you for sharing your story about your brother bruce at the cpa class tuesday night. words can not tell you how i felt after that class. alot of reflecting on life itself and how fortunate we are to have that gift of life. live everyday likes its yourlast because like in bruces case you just dont know what could happen. mike- it takes alot of guts and courage to do what you are doing not only going out on the streets everynight but to get up in front of individuals you dont know and tell them your story. always remember its ok to shed a tear. i think it takes a real man to shed a tear. not a tear of sorrow but a lasting tear of love. one that you definetly have for your brother. I KNOW I DID sincerely mike doleschy

mike doleschy

November 7, 2007

I keep thinking it'll be easier. It's not. We lost so much 4 years and 9 days ago! I keep trying to move past it. And I can see the look on your face when you had pulled something over on someone and were just waiting...waiting for them to get it! I laugh but as it is for all of us, I think the laughter at the times we had only make us miss you more! "we can all be stupid sometimes." YUP! I think you'd be proud of everyone. --Except for the fact that we all keep crying! Thanks for being there each year at the ride. We see you. Each year with the hawk in the morning, & the butterfly as we saddle up. As we come up to A I can hear you say, "Don't you dare! Don't cry. If I was there I would be riding next to you!" And you would be ---or making fun of us all! Gone but NEVER forgotten!

October 28, 2007

4 Years and Forever in our hearts.

Friend

October 19, 2007

Bruce,

One of the first songs I heard this morning on my way to work was Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA" and it brought both tears and laughter to me. The tears in that it has been 4 long years since you were taken from us and it still does not seem fair. The laughter in the family vacation we took out west when you and Michael were playing the song loudly. Thank goodness for the awesome memories of you that we have to treasure everyday.

Love ya,
Michele

October 19, 2007

Thinking of you and your family today, Friday, October 19th, 2007. It has been 4 years that you were taken from your family and friends. Bruce, you are still missed by all of us so much. We thank you for watching over and protecting all of us down hear on earth. May you please continue to do that! May God Bless you and your family!!

October 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Williams on the anniversary of his passing. God Bless you all. Heros are never forgotten.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

October 19, 2007

Bruce,

I still know you are watching over me. I was thinking about you today and received numerous signs that were much more than coincidence. You are still able to guide me when times get tough. I am definitely not perfect by any means, but I still find your guidance as a source to direct me. I thank you for your continued presence.

You are still missed everyday and “HEROES LIVE FOREVER”.

Friend
Police Officer

Sergeant
Friend

October 19, 2007

Bruce,
Even 4 years later, it seems like only yesterday. All is well with your girls, watch over the rest of us - rest in peace.

October 18, 2007

As the 19th draws near you and your family continue to be in our thoughts. God bless you Bruce!

Friend

October 18, 2007

Happy Birthday Bruce ! We miss you so much and think of you often. Took Brianna shopping the other day. You would be so proud of your girls. They are growing up as you well know. We still talk about you often with them or tell them a funny story about you. Ben is loving the game of baseball and I wish you could throw him a couple to hit. Please continue to be our guardian angel. Love and miss you forever.

Michele

August 8, 2007

Happy Birthday Bruce - we miss you!

August 8, 2007

Jake and I just played another game of HORSE in the driveway Bruce, I know you would have joined in like you did so many times.. I still can't walk out without missing you... Rest my friend, your grass is still nice and green.

Joel
Friend

June 5, 2007