Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DEPUTY DAVIS, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

November 8, 2003

Our prayers are with the Family, Friends, and Fellow Deputies of Deputy Davis. Rest in peace and watch over us.

NE/40/C
Omaha Police Dept.

November 8, 2003

My prayers and deepest condolences are with
your Department, and especially with the friends
and family of your fallen friend. GOD BLESS this HERO.
Stay strong, stay focused, and make SURE that Deputy William Davis will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

November 7, 2003

May God bless Williams Family and Co workers. we lost a fellow officer and Co Worker but have gained another angel to watch over us all.and help us get through it all.

May God bless us and Keep us safe in our journey to Protect and serve...

Anonymous

November 7, 2003

Our prayers go out to the family and the department for your loss. Rest easy brother, we'll take the watch from here.

Lake Odessa PD
Lake Odessa Police Department

November 6, 2003

God Bless You Deputy William Davis
Thank you Sir for your service.
May God Bless You and your family and friends.
May they find comfort in our Lord.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Pct 2

November 6, 2003

My deepest condolence to the family, friends and memebers of the Moody County Sheriff's Department.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

November 6, 2003

My sympathies to all who were affected by this tragedy.
Your service to your community is appreciated by all of us. May God bless you and the survivors of your family. Rest in peace brother.......

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

November 6, 2003

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 6, 2003

It will be unsual not to hear 52-1, 1K 10-44 west bound from Egan come over the radio in a manner that only you could do. I would like to thank you for teaching me what you have in the past 4 years working with you. Knowing that you will never have to respond to an accident on the Interstate again has left me with a sense of security knowing that you will never have to patrol in inclemet weather again. The rest of us will miss your cooking as well. On behalf of the Moody County Sheriffs Office also thanks to all who appear above or below me offering your condolances. Deputy Troy Wellman

Deputy Troy Wellman
Moody County Sheriffs Office SD

November 6, 2003

Ten months ago today (January 3rd) , my fiance Dennis was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure William did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and William be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Deputy Davis' family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his family. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that William is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain William was well respected and well loved.

Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

November 6, 2003

Deputy Davis can patrol a much easier beat now as he watches over his brothers and sisters in law enforcement from above. Family, friends and Co-Workers seek the LORD to ease your pain as we cannot begin to understand why things happen at times. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS

DFC Vernon Brown
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Fl

November 5, 2003

Who can understand why needless accidents happen.we can only hope their's a special reason.Let's all pray this was one.May God let his soul rest.

Anonymous

November 5, 2003

Today is my first day of going to work since Bill passed away. It was very difficult for me to put my black mourning band on the badge. It gave me some time to think back of the memories I have of Bill. His very good cooking, and his unique sense of humor came up right away. He would always make things interesting around the office with his pranks and humor.

We lost a very good man earlier this week. My thoughts and prayers go to his brother, mother, our brother's at the Moody County Sheriff's Office, and anyone else Bill has touched during his life on earth. We will all miss you 1K.

Sgt. Mark O'Loughlen
Madison Police Department (SD)

November 5, 2003

I have had the great honor and joy to have known "Wild Bill" for more than 20 years and to have worked with him for several years. I have yet to meet an officer more real or willing to give the very shirt off of his back to anyone in need. I miss Bill. I am sad that I will not hear his laugh anymore this side of heaven, but rejoice in knowing that he gave it all for his country and his community and he rests in sweet peace today! There will never be another 52-1K. God Bless his mother, brother, friends and co workers.

Milt Borah

Patrol Officer
Sioux Falls Police Department

November 5, 2003

God bless Deputy Davis, my deepest sympathyto his family
We all know he is patroling heaven now.

Detective Doug Ries
Watertown South Dakota

November 5, 2003

Matthew 5:9

Rest in Peace my brother in blue. My prayers go out to God on behalf of William's family.

Lt. Derek Meador
Wichita County SO, TX

November 5, 2003

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE
HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD
NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER
CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a Saint. I've had to
work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been
violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that
wasn't mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many unmanly tears. I know I
don't deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around
except to calm their fear. If you've a place for me Lord, it needn't be so
grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

Anonymous,

My you rest in peace my brother, and may you have the time to watch over the rest of us.

Ptlm. Joshua R. Heer
Berlin PD, Wisconsin

November 5, 2003

Rest In Peace Brother....

Constable Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama Constable/K9 Dave Austin

November 5, 2003

Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.

God bless your family and your department.
Thanks for your dedication and service.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

November 5, 2003

Rest in peace brother in blue.

Ptlm
CPD, NY

November 5, 2003

Finding out that any brother in Law Enforcement family has made the ultimate sacrifice is extremely difficult, let alone one who touched your heart. Having the opportunity to know and work with Deputy Davis, was an extreme honor. To his family, friends, peers and all of the citizens of the community he served, my heart felt condolences. We have lost a wonderful friend, a man who truly cared about everyone.

God Bless

David Vande Vooren

David Vande Vooren

November 5, 2003

Another brother in blue leaves our ranks. May God bless and keep you.

The policeman stood to face his God, which must always come to pass.

He hoped his boots were shining, just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, Policeman. How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulder's and said. "No Lord, I guess I ain't,

Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a Saint."

I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough,

and sometimes I've been violent, because the streets are awfully tough.

"But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got too steep.."

And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.

They never wanted me around except to calm their fear."

"If you've got a place for me here Lord, It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much, but if you don't...I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the saints often trod.

As the policeman waited quietly, for the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, Policeman. You've borne your burdens well.

Come walk a beat in Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Hell."

Longmont Police Officers Association
Longmont PD Colorado

November 5, 2003

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 Davis 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

November 5, 2003

Police Officers are part of a brotherhood that others will never know! Take care, we've got the watch from here!

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department, Volusia County, FL

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department

November 5, 2003