Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Paris Williams was a pleasure to work with at the Civil Affairs Unit. He was fun to work with and always had a smile. He was very professional and had concern for everyone he met. You would have never known he was a Philadelphia Police Officer because of his sense of humor and his style of dress he was a Dapper Dan in his dance. He is truly missed.....R.I.P my friend & fellow officer.

Terry Brown- Retired Police Officer
Philadelphia Police Dept

December 22, 2021

I'm born on June 21th 2005 and my name is Paris. That's crazy.

Paris
Stranger

June 26, 2021

Rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

July 2, 2020

Rest in peace

J.R.

June 21, 2020

Just one of the many amazing men and women to serve on the Philadelphia Police Department who have left an incredible legacy for the amazing men and women currently serving. Thank you for your service, please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten, especially by your LE brethren and many thoughts and prayers to your family who so miss you and cherish your memory.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired)
Delaware State Police

June 21, 2020

His plaque is in the wrong spot on Arch Street. He died across the street in front of 1216 Arch, not on the Convention Center side.
I know where it was because I saw this happen during lunch that day. They ought to move his plaque.

Citizen
Same

December 20, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Williams. Now together with your wife. A Philly hero!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2019

Hey pop pop I miss you so much especially around the holidays. You meant a lot to me and I will forever remember. I have a son and I gave him your name as his middle name. I love and miss you.

Najah Rouse
Granddaughter

November 13, 2018

It may be years since your gone. But it hurts like yesterday. I miss you more than you know. Im going to college to purse my dreams of criminal justice. I know you are proud. I love you more and more.

Grace RW
Niece.

February 27, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 21, 2015

I loved Paris (or Count as we called him) like a big brother. He taught me music. He was my first inspiration in music. Played the bass like he was born with it, we used to say. Count was my second cousin. I truly miss Count, Titus, Dee, Alisha, Dick, Wille, Rhonda, Aunt Teenie, and Uncle Willie, too. These are his Mom, Dad, sisters and brothers. I would love to meet his kids too. Never got to meet Paris Jr. If any of the family reads this, please drop me an email. I'd love to share the great memories of our families. I'd play you what he taught me on the bass. Your aunt Emma is here with me and says hello and she misses and loves you. Love to all of Count's family. Hope to here from you. Titus, Willie, and Dee, please drop me a line. Peace :)

Duke

August 21, 2011

Missing you everyday -- Love you dearly Uncle C

mimi
neice

June 21, 2011

Thank you for your service

Trooper
Virginia State Police

January 12, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 4th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I can see by the reflections left that you are loved and missed by many. Your family is in my heart's embrace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

June 21, 2009

YOU WERE A MAN OF GOD, FIRST AND FORMOST, A LOVING FATHER,
SON, UNCLE, BROTHER,NEPHEW, AND A FRIEND. SO MANY PEOPLE LOOKED UP TO YOU.GOD KNOWS I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, I THINK ABOUT YOU OFTEN. I MISS YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR, YOUR HUGS AN KISSES. THE FAMILY MEETINGS AN REUNIONS.YOUR PRESENTS WAS ALWAYS A COMFORT TO OUR FAMILY.YOU TOUCHED SO MANY PEOPLE LIVES. (YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND).WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN WHAT A DAY OF REJOICING THAT WILL BE, WHEN WE ALL SEE JESUS WE WILL SING AN SHOUT THE VICTORY. ILL SEE YOU IN HEAVEN. UNTIL THAN I LOVE YOU

NENE WILLIAMS
niece/cousin

June 21, 2009

Officer Williams, Rest In Peace & May GOD BLESS Your Family and You! Thank You for your service to the city of Philadelphia!!!!!! You will NEVER be FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!!

Detention Deputy G. Carew
Seminole Co Sheriff Office, FL

January 24, 2009

Thinking of you today as everyday, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and continue to look over us. God bless your family

POLICE OFFICER 9TH DISTRICT
PHILA PA

December 5, 2008

Uncle c you were the best uncle a girl can get and i ove you sooo much and the song "ill be missing you" reminds me of you its our anthem and i wish you well you are the best

Grace
Niece of paris

September 8, 2008

Paris it has been Three years and it seems like it was yesterday you are gone but not for gotten I pray you are at peace

cpl
phila police

June 25, 2008

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

June 21, 2008

Thinking of you on National Peace Officers Day.

We saw your family in D.C. during National Police Week 2006 honoring you and all the other LEO's that were lost. We were there honoring PO Thomas McMeekin, Jr. Hope your family is doing well.

May 15, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 24, 2008

Paris,

It's easy for me to say, that we always felt a great sigh of releif when you showed up on the scene, wheather it was you great physical presence or your calming nature,I truely was glad to see you. I remember you heart felt greetings, a should bump or a slap on the back and your kind words as we all headed out after a hard days work. Rest easy big man and may god bless you and bring you peace

Lt. Stephen P. Biello
PPD

December 18, 2007

My thoughts are with your children on this 2nd anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, 8/8/04

June 21, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Williams Sr on the anniversary of his passing. Heros are never forgotten. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

June 21, 2007