Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service - Brother In Blue

Ptl. N.G. Mullins
Mt. Holly NC Police Department

June 30, 2005

Policeman's Prayer to St. Michael
St. Michael, Heaven's glorious Commissioner of Police, who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional eye on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, hard punches, an uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgement.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores, strict with law breakers and impervious to temptations.

You know, St. Michael, from your own experiences with the devil that the policeman's lot on earth is not always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so pleased God, your hard knocks that so suprised the devil, and your angelic self-control give us your inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your Heavenly Force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God, as we have been the city of men. Amen.

May God bless you and your family.

Sgt. John Huinker
Niles, IL PD

June 29, 2005

May God bless your family!

Detective Edwards
Bessemer Police Dept

June 28, 2005

The men and women of the Mahomet Police Department extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Williams.

Officer Williams thank you for your service. God bless you.

Rest in peace Sir!

Mahomet, IL Police Dept.

June 28, 2005

Thank you for your dedication to the Philadelphia Police Department, and to the city of Philadelphia. We will never forget your ultimate sacrifice.

SGT. STEPHEN GAFFNEY
SECRET SERVICE/ FORMER PHILA PD

June 27, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the men and women of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on the tragic death of Officer Williams. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda last year (EOW 06-15-04) and now Deputy Jerry Ortiz (EOW 06-24-05), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family is grieving with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

June 27, 2005

You may leave our arms but never our hearts. We love you. Thank you.

Grandma and Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Deputy Sheriff

June 27, 2005

Officer Williams,
You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Off. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA

June 27, 2005

Rest in peace brother. God bless all the men and women of the Philadelphia PD.

Steve Gibson
TASER Foundation
"supporting the families"

Steve Gibson
TASER Foundation

June 26, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Paris Williams and the Philadelphia Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Paris... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

June 26, 2005

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER
WILLIAMS, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK

June 26, 2005

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

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Williams' family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his children. No one can truly understand the pain of this type of loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through these tough times, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (Dennis' department will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Paris but, I am certain Paris was well respected and well loved. Paris will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were lucky to have had him be a part of your lives. I am know that Paris will continue to watch over us all as only he can.

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

Wishing you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

June 26, 2005

May you rest in Peace, Paris. Your good deeds to the citizens of Philadelphia while you were assigned to the 17th District and Civil Affairs will not go unnoticed in Heaven. Your family time and time spent with friends was essential and it touched many lives outside of Department boundries.

On Tuesday June 21, 2005 Philly lost a good Cop, but the world lost a Good Man.

Your smile was as big as your heart.

And as a fellow officer said, your line, "Hey, how you livin? You livin large?" will always be remembered.

Godspeed Officer, Godspeed Friend.

Police Officer
Philadelphia Police Department

June 25, 2005

Rest in peace my brother officer. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and the department. Aloha and god bless.

Police Officer
Honolulu Police Department

June 25, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Philadelphia P.D

Fallen but never forgotten.

Bryan Laurie
Haltom City

June 25, 2005

Policeman's 23rd Psalm



The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun

P/O Dan Bailey (Ret)
Norristown Police, Pa

June 25, 2005

ON BEHALF OF THE AUXILIARY MEMBERS IN ALABAMA, WE EXTEND OUR SINCEREST SYMPATHY TO THE CHILDREN, FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND THE PHILADELPHI POLICE DEPARTMENT.
GOD BELSS ALL OF YOU.
AUXILIARY MOTTO: "NEVER LET THEM WALK ALONE"

MARY MC INTYRE PRES. & NAT. TRUSTEE
ALABAM STATE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE AUXILIARY

June 24, 2005

Rest in Peace, brother! You have honored the profession you served with dignity and dedication. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Will Hoyt
Bellows Falls, VT PD

June 24, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Philadelphia Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Officer Williams deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Williams is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

June 24, 2005

Rest in peace brother. You will not be forgotten.

Police Officer
Minnesota

June 24, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and you family. Thanks for you service.

State Trooper
Minnesota State Patrol

June 23, 2005

Thank you Brother for your unselfish faithfulness and dedication to duty. We are proud you are one of us. No greater love can be demonstrated then to put ones life on the line in responding to a Brother's need for help. 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.

June 23, 2005

I pray your family and friends will find strength and comfort in the reflections left by your extended family, they really do care! May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and may you eternally rest “High on the mountain”

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

June 23, 2005

My prayers are with your family and your department. May you rest in peace.

Sergeant Garey Bostick
Office of Naval Intelligence Police

June 23, 2005

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.


Officer Williams thank you for all you have given! keep watching over us, we will take it from here...!!

Officer Justin W Yohe
Sweetser Police Department, Sweetser Indiana

June 23, 2005