Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

October 15, 2005

I loved my cousin Bill very much and will never forget his smile, his laugh, his wisdom and his humor. I pray that my family will find comfort in the words and actions expressed by the many people across the country who are reflecting on this site.
Thank you.

Cindy and Howard Lindsey
Bill's cousin

October 7, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother. Thank you for your service, faithfulness and dedication to duty. 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 7, 2005

The San Luis Obispo County Narcotic Task Force members deeply appreciated the few months we had Bill as our Interim Task Force Commander. He was a great addition to our team and we all were looking forward to many more months together with him. We send our sincerest best wishes to Gail and Natalie and little Alma (and her Daddy) - we were honored to know this very special man.

Carolyn Goossens
San Luis Obispo County Narcotic Task Force

October 4, 2005

SAS Garvey..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

girlfriend of a leo
michigan

October 3, 2005

God Bless the family, friends and co-workers of Special Agent Garvey.

mjw 643

October 2, 2005

Your committment to protect and to serve will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Captain Shirley D. Bradshaw, Retired
South Miami Police Department

October 1, 2005

G-D BLESS YOU.....

POLICE OFFICER II
LAS VEGAS METRO POLICE

October 1, 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 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 Special Agent Garvey's family, friends, and co-workers are going through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. Please 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. (The Davis County Sheriff's Office and COPS 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 William but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. William will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have been able to know and love William, even for a short time. I pray that William and Dennis will continue to watch over us along with all the other fallen officers all as only they can.

Thank you Special Agent Garvey 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 for me.

Wishing you and all those who loved you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

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

October 1, 2005

Bill:
I always felt guilty for accidentally breaking the lever off the bolt on your Remington .243.

Upper Green River, WY, 1982.

Bill's Supervisor in Douglas and Chief in Rock Springs.

Larry Levitt
Rock Springs Police Department

September 30, 2005

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Special Agent Supervisor William Garvey as well as to the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement. Rest in peace Special Agent Garvey, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 30, 2005

Bill was a fine police officer, and a wonderful and caring human being. He will be missed by all of those that knew and worked with him.

Cmdr. Glenn Grymes (retired)
Rock Springs Police Department

September 29, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Special Agent William Garvey, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

September 29, 2005

Thank you for your service SA Garvey. May God Bless you and give your family strength.

Lisa
Civilian

September 28, 2005

To the family and friends of Special Agent Supervisor William Garvey and fellow officers in the Cal DOJ BNE:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to entend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you sustained when Agent Garvey was tragically killed.

His valor and bravery will never be forgotten, nor will his dedication to his job.

May you be comforted by the support and caring from your law enforcement community and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of distinquished service Agent Garvey gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 24, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

September 28, 2005

God bless you and keep you always.

DE
St. Louis City Police

September 28, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Officer Shaun McCready
Allegheny Township (PA) Police Department

September 28, 2005

The policeman stood and faced 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 a badge
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 just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time 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 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 a 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 born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

September 28, 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

September 28, 2005

God bless your family, friends, and department. Rest in peace brother.

Corporal
Fort Lupton, CO

September 28, 2005

My deepest sympathies to your family and department. Rest in peace.

Deputy N. Antoniou
San Jacinto County Precinct 2, Texas

September 27, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Special Agent Garvey. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

September 27, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

September 27, 2005

With God Speed to you and your family. I will take the watch now my brother and rest in peace and watch over us. May God Bless us all.

Officer Jose Duarte
Douglas Police Department

September 27, 2005

My heart and prayers are with the wife, daughter, grandkids, family, friends and coworkers of SA Garvey. May God bless you all in this terrible time of loss. Rest in peace SA Garvey, and thank you for you many years of dedicated service.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOw 08/06/02

September 27, 2005