Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

June 22, 2005

God bless the family and friends of Officer Williams.

Officer Shawn Eckhart
Federal

June 22, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of P.O. Paris Williams. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communities. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

June 21, 2005

Thank you for your service Officer Williams. To your family, sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in knowing he's in the hands of the good Lord.

June 21, 2005

Rest easy my Brother, We have the Watch. May the Lord bless you and your Family including the Officers of the Philadelphia P.D. Watch over us.

Police Officer
Newark NJ Police Dept.

June 21, 2005

My Heartfelt Condolences to the family and to the Philadelphia Police Dept, for the loss of a love one and follow Officer.

Thank you Officer Williams for your service to the community and for a job well done. R.I.P

Cpl Barry W Cannon
Center Hill Police Dept, Center Hill Fla

June 21, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Paris, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

June 21, 2005

Sleep peacefully in God's arms, brother Officer Williams

Clinton Township Police, Michigan

June 21, 2005

Sleep peacefully in God's arms, brother Officer Williams

Clinton Township Police, Michigan

June 21, 2005

To the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of PO Williams:

Please accept my deepest sympathies. My heart goes out to all of you. God Bless.

Daughter of a Sgt

June 21, 2005

God bless Officer Paris Williams, his family, and the Philadelphia Police Department

Corporal P.R. Oliver
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

June 21, 2005

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. It is deeply appreciated.

Anonymous

June 21, 2005

GOD BLESS OFFICER WILLIAMS, HIS FAMILY AND HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

DAVID JEWELL DEPUTY CHIEF RETIRED
JEFFERSON COUNTY(LOUISVILLE) KENTUCKY POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 21, 2005

A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER
BROTHER WHEN YOU WEEP FOR ME REMEMBER THAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE.
LAY ME DOWN AND WHEN YOU LEAVE REMEMBER I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE...IN EVERY DARK AND DREARY ALLEY I'LL BE THERE AS YOU SLOWLY TREAD, ON EVERY STREET CORNER IN THE DRIVING SNOW I'LL HOLD YOUR COAT AND YOU WILL KNOW.
IN PLACES WHERE THE DEVIL IS AFRAID TO WALK...
AT DOORS WHERE YOU MEET RESISTANCE...
IN HOUSES WHERE CHILDREN HIDE,,,
YOU KNOW I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE.
THE PLACE FROM WHICH I NOW RESPOND IS OVERSTAFFED WITH HEROES GONE...MEN WHO ANSWERED ONE LAST JOB AND DID IT WELL.
AS POLICEMEN WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A CARD DEALT IN OUR HAND...A CARD WE HOPE WE ARE NEVER PLAY BUT WE HOLD IT THERE ANYWAY.
THE CARD IS SOMETHING WE IGNORE AS WE STAND ON THAT THIN BLUE LINE EVERY TOUR...FOR WE KNOW THAT WE ARE THE ONLY PRAYER FOR MANY OUT THERE.
SO REMEMBER AS YOU WIPE YOU TEARS THE JOY I HAVE KNWON THROUGHOUT THE YEARS...AS THE JOB I LOVED TO DO I PRAY THAT THIS THOUFHT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.

-AUTHOR UNKNOWN

BROTHER, THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN TO LAY DOWN YOUR LIFE FOR ANOTHER...MAY YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.

Corporal...
Philadelphia Police Department

June 21, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE ***

Chief (retired) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

June 21, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Corporal Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

June 21, 2005

THANK YOU OFFICER WILLIAMS
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
RIP BROTHER
WE HAVE IT FROM HERE

June 21, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service. God bless.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.

June 21, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Paris Williams, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

June 21, 2005

MY BROTHER, FIRST, LET ME SAY YOU ARE TRULY A HERO. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR COURAGE AND SERVICE. MAY GOD ALSO BLESS THOSE WHO MOURN YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

June 21, 2005