Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

That was me.
Do you remember me?
That person who unlocked your car after you locked your keys and six month old baby in it...
That was me.

That person who gave you a ride to the gas station when you ran out of gas...
That was me.

That person who ensured your neighborhood's safety from a grenade...
That was me.

That person who spent the extra time on a case against the person who robbed you...
That was me.

That person who held you and told you it would be all right while the fire department cut you son out of his mangled car...
That was me.

That person who did CPR on your child after he fell in the pool...
That was me.

That person who kept your family safe from a wildcat...
That was me.

That person who watched over your home while you were on vacation...
That was me.

That person who went the extra mile to help you...
That was me.

That person who you read about who died in the line of duty...
That was me.

I was that person who died so that you can live more peacefully, but do not cry for me because I now serve a new neighborhood, Heaven, and God is my Chief.

Cody Cain
Franklin Parish Fire Department

November 1, 2004

rest in peace brother. you will not be forgotten.

ryan potter
jackson county ohio sheriffs office

October 30, 2004

PUTT WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS THE LOSS YOU LEFT. YOU WERE THE ONE I CALLED WHEN I NEEDED BILLY AND COULDN'T FIND HIM. YOU ALWAY'S SAID I'LL TAKE CARE OF IT MISS BOBBYE. AND YOU DID.
YOU WERE THE ONE WHO LOVE TO ESCORT THE GOSPLE GROUPS BUS WHEN THEY WERE IN OUR AREA.IF THEY WHERE PASSING THRU YOU WOULD TURN ON YOUR LIGHTS TO SAY HELLO.THEY WILL MISS THIS I'M SURE WHEN THEY ARE IN CONCERT OR PASSING THRU OUR TOWN.PUTT WAS MANY THINGS TO ALOT OF PEOPLE HERE. HE WAS ALWAYS READY TO DO HIS JOB OR HAVE A GOOD LAUGH WITH US.PUTT YOU WERE ONE ONE OF A KIND AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

BOBBYE CUREINGTON
FRIEND

October 28, 2004

ASST. CHIEF LINDER,
YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. WE'RE THINKING OF YOU, AND YOUR IN OUR PRAYERS DOWN IN JEFFERSON PARISH.
REST EASY BROTHER!

DEP. PAUL SPERANDEO
JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE

October 26, 2004

Brother,

I pray that your family realizes that you are in heaven, guarding the heavens with St. Michael.

You gave the ultimate sacrifice and my pryaers will be with your family.

Deputy

October 25, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 25, 2004

Our prayers & thoughts are with you all. Go, Mr. Putt, & worship our Savior in Spirit & in Truth.

In Christ,
Duce, Alisha, & Noah Madden

Friend
Wisner, LA

October 24, 2004

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 Chief Linder 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.

October 21, 2004

On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department we send our thoughts and prayers to the Wisner Police Department and the Family of Assistant Chief of Police Bill(Putt) Linder. It doesn't matter where we work. When one of our brothers or sisters fall, we all feel the pain and the loss.

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California

October 21, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

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

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

October 21, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in southeast Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Putt did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Putt be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Assistant Chief Linder's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. 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 Putt 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 Putt was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Correctional Officer Bryant 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 (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

October 21, 2004

To Assistant Chief Linder our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

terry miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD< Fl 11/6/86

October 20, 2004

Fallen but not forgotten.
Rest easy brother.
My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Bryan Laurie Son of fallen officer
Nathan Laurie EOW 7-29-04

October 20, 2004

Mr. Putt was a very good man and police officer. I have had the privilege of knowing him and his for family for the past 7 years. I love them all, and my prayers and thoughts are with each of them throughout this horrible ordeal.

Wanda Berry
the franklin sun

October 19, 2004

Just wanted to extend my sympathy to the family of Mr. Bill Linder.

Civilian, Becky Free

October 18, 2004

Putt Linder was my uncle,but more like a father.I loved and respected him very much.A very special part of my life is gone now and Uncle Putt will be missed very much,but not forgoten.I want to thank all the Officers that were there,it made me very proud to see the respect and support they have for one another.I hate that it took such a tragedy in my life to see what our Law Enforcement means to our community.They leave their families to go to work and put thier lives on the line to serve and protect their community.They do not get the respect and support for the job they do in serving their community.I now respect Law Enforcement and will keep you and your families in my thoughts and prayers.Thanks for the job you do and may God bless you. Candy Perry

Candy Perry

October 17, 2004

We are deeply saddened at Bill's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

October 17, 2004

Thank you for your service, may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

October 17, 2004

Assistant Chief Linder,

Thank you for your years of dedicated service, Rest in Peace Brother...We will never forget...

Officer
NC

October 17, 2004

DAY IS DONE,
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL, SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER OR SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHT,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL. SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY,
AS WE GO, THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

A Brother In Blue

Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)

October 16, 2004

Putt Linder is my father-in-law. We have appreciated the outpouring of love and support during our nightmare.

Carol Dee Linder

October 16, 2004

Asst.Chief Linder was my father.My family and I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers.My mother was in awe when she observed all the brother officers and the way law enforcement responded to our concerns.I am very proud to be a law enforcement officer and extremely proud of my brother officers.Keep us in your prayers as we will keep you in ours.

Dy. Bryan Linder
Franklin Parish Sheriffs Dept.

October 16, 2004

Rest in peace Assistant Chief Linder. You will never be forgotten.

Ashley Drury
Clare, Michigan

October 15, 2004

Rest in Peace Brother. You have gone to where we have yet to go and are now in the presence of Brother Heroes and He who knows what Sacrifice is all about. Be assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

October 15, 2004

America lost another hero today, Asst chief Linder was keeping the streets safe, when he came into harms way. Chief Linder go patrol those streets of Gold, for now you are a Angel. to the friends and family, please turn to God for confort.

Sgt. W. M. Riley
Aragon Ga Police Dept.

October 15, 2004