Roane County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, May 11, 2006
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff William Birl Jones
hey bubba, i miss u so much.. i dont have anyone to look up to now but i know your in my heart and i thank you for being there for me and helping me. you really cared and i want to thank you so much cause noone has ever helped me with my lfe as much as you did.. and your still in my heart and i love you. RIP
becky
he was my hero
November 12, 2007
Hey Jonesie,
I just wanted to say "i miss you".....i moved to south carolina, but still think about ya all the time. I'm back on the ambulance full time, so please watch out for me and remember i love ya!
shannon heath,emtp
good friend
October 18, 2007
Well Jones its still hard without you here. I visit these reflections often but Ive never left one. I guess the memories that i want to keep are of us, the 2nd shift crew, the trouble makers!! We had a conversation the night before the traggic day at the PD, and now that I have left the city I know what you meant. SGT. Jones you are hero to us all no matter what they say.
C. McKinney
K9 SOS
October 18, 2007
miss yea....
Trevor Wright
HPD
October 7, 2007
Hey Bubba just a little note to say Hi and we miss you.Hannah is doing great we are waiting for the next surgery but she looks like you and a little like Sue. She is so little,but she is a fighter like you. I wish you were here to see her but you are her angel just like Daddy.Love you loads. see ya later.
lynn
sister
October 7, 2007
Yes Bill we know your proud of Jeremy, Megan and Melody. You have proved that. Keep up the good work my friend. Everything you ever wanted for them you have made possible. Between you and us they will be fine. RIP.
friend
October 6, 2007
Bill,
We know you are proud. Trevor has finally made it. We will watch out for him but you watch over him.
Friend
October 4, 2007
Hey Bill,
Its been a while I am not to good at this type of stuff. It is not the same going to work and not meeting you at the office. I got promoted to detective a while back. I can say I hope I never work another case like yours. That has been the hardest by far in my ten years. Sometimes I can Still hear you laugh when someone pulls a bonehead stunt. I miss having you on my side when the chips are down. I will see you later.
Greg
Detective
Roane County Sheriff's Office
September 28, 2007
Hey
Just to let you know that the memories and stories of you are still living strong. You are not forgotten. And Trevor has graduated the Police Academy. We will take care of him.
David
David Laxton
Friend
September 27, 2007
Hey wildman just a note to say hi and that you have a new litte one in your family. Hannah is here but in the hospital she has a herat problem and had to have surgery but she is doing better. Just please keep watch over her ok for me we love you and miss you like crazy. Bye for now.
lynn
sister
September 16, 2007
Don`t think of him as gone away his journey`s just begun. Life holds so many facets this earth is only one. Just think of him as resting from sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched. For nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much!
Karen & Melody
Mother & Daughter
September 15, 2007
We still miss you " HR PUFFnSTUFF! BUT we know you had to fly to the angels. Keep taking care of us. So far you have done a GREAT job. LOVE YOU FOREVER.
September 4, 2007
Hey St Jones,
Just wanted to drop by to let you know that you are thought of everyday! Rockwood will never be the same again.
We lost the heart of our city when you were taken.
You are a wonderful person & an awesome officer. You always made a person feel better about their problems when they talked to you. We could walk away knowing everything was gonna work out. Everyone who ever met you was blessed by knowing you. A truly unique person, who loved everyone.
I still catch myself looking for you in police cars. I even did a double take the other day. I could have swore I saw you driving down the street drinking that coffee!
Keep watching over the guys & keep them safe!
Thanks for being such a wonderful person.
Love ya!
Bubba
September 3, 2007
hey ..whats goin on im bored in my hotel here at the academy just figured i would stop by and say hey anyways watch over me and help me get through this on top and help watch over me on the streets ...well got to go...love yea ..
trevor
harriman pd stepson
July 31, 2007
HEY SARG. JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO AND TELL U HOW THINGS ARE GOING. IM SURE YOU KNOW WHAT ME AND JENN ARE GOING THROUGH AND I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US DURING ALL THIS. TAMMY HAS BEEN THRERE FOR JENN SO MUCH, WORDS CANT EXPLAIN. JENN AND HER ARE LIKE SISTERS NOW, AND TAMMY IS TRYING TO GET ON WITH HER LIFE, BUT WE CAN TELL THAT ITS HARD FOR HER. YOU WOULD BE PROUD, TREVOR STARTED AT THE ACADEMY AND IS DOING GREAT. WE WILL ALL WATCH OVER HIM JUST LIKE YOU WOULD FOR US. WE MISS YA JONSIE, LOVE YA
TUBBY
ROCKWOOD PD
July 28, 2007
Hey Boss,
Just wanted to again remind you that you have not been forgotten. Things are moving along, not as good as they could if you were still here. I know a lot of people did not give you credit, but they all know now how much you kept this world together. You are truly missed and will be this towns Hero.
David
Friend
July 16, 2007
Hey Sarg. Its 4:42 a.m. and I've been up all night looking at stuff on the internet concerning your death. Keahey made a good point the other day. He said that everytime something comes up about your death, they show thoughs 2 idiots pictures instead of yours. He said "they need to show more pictures of Jones, and less of the Houstons". I couldnt have said it better. There isnt a day that goes by that were arent telling stories about you. You are greatly missed sir. When I go to tammys your cat that you had named "Dog" haha, comes running to me and wants me to pet her. Tammy says that she cant get over it because the only person that your cat would have anything to do with was you. I'm always on her, making sure she takes care of dog...what a name for a cat hahaha. Well I'm going to hope off of here and lay down I guess, just wanted you to know that we miss you and will never forget you. Thank you for being there for me, you are a TRUE HERO.
Tubby
Rockwood PD
June 17, 2007
hey bill its me...well i have been on here in a while ....but i just wanted to let you know i have just a month left for i leave out for the academy and i want you there by myside the whole time and i need you know to look over me cause i have to stay straight and fly right so that i don't screw up everything you have taught me . i have learned alot about law enforcment and i can't screw it up..but anyways just be with me on the roads..love you so much thank about you all the time.
Trevor
H.P.D stepson
June 4, 2007
Hey bubba, sorry it has been a while but everything is crazy around here. The baby is doing great we are 6 mos. now and it is getting closer I can't wait. I love you.
lynn
sister
May 24, 2007
BILL, ON 5-11-07 I HAD A LOT GOING ON I MY LIFE THAT PUSHED ME TO TEARS, KNOWING IT HAS NOW BEEN A YEAR SINCE YOUR MURDER I PATROL THE SAME STREETS YOU DID,...I GRIN...AND CRANK C.C.R. UP LOUDER. YES I SAW THAT HAIR, YOU DID GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOUR FELLOW OFFICERS AND THOSE AROUND YOU, YOU COULDNT HIDE THAT. YOU WORE YOUR JUMP WINGS WITH PRIDE, YOU HELPED THE YOUNGER OFFICERS ALL YOU COULD, AND THE "KIDDIES" ON THE STREET, NONE OF THEM WERE AFRAID OF YOU, THEY LOOKED FORWARD TO YOU DIGGING IN THAT CONSOLE FOR A PIECE OF CANDY OR GUM THAT YOU GOT "JUST FOR THEM!" YOU COULDNT HIDE THE TRUTH FROM SOME OF US OLDER ONES...YOU DID GIVE A DAMN. YEAH,I KNOW,SHUT THE HELL UP! BY THE WAY, I WRITE THIS AS IF YOU ARE WITH ME....YOU ARE. IN FACT, AS THIS IS A DAY OFF ITS TIME TO JUMP IN THE JEEP AND CRANK UP "SUSIE Q".
patrolman RANDY KEAHEY
rockwood police dept
May 17, 2007
"In accordance with a proclamation by the President of the United States, the State of Tennessee will observe Peace Officer's Memorial Day and Police Week.
By order of the Governor, the flags over the State Capitol and all State Office buildings will be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, to recognize and honor the service of the men and women who serve the cause of justice and to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty."
Rest in peace, Bill. You of all people deserve it. Somehow the rest of us will carry on in the spirit and with the honor you taught us by how you lived your life. God Bless You Always.
Edward Cox
Friend/Environmental Engineer with State of Tennessee
May 15, 2007
Well here it is another day and you are still not here. We miss you more and more everyday. I knew when they said officer down it was you never would I have thought that you would leave us that way. Before when something would happen to an officer I knew you were ok. But not this time. It was too soon. I love you. We are going to honor you evey chance we get,no matter what you say. Take care of us ok. Bye for now.
Lynn
lynn
sister
May 15, 2007
Sgt Jones,
You are not forgotten & never will be. I brought you a yellow rose yesterday! I can hear you now why in the world are you bringing me yellow! Well, because you were always like a ray of sunshine that made us all smile! Besides, it wasn't completely yellow it did have a little red on it!
Watch over the guys & keep them safe & always remember we love you! You are always in our hearts & thoughts! Love ya!
Bubba
Friend
May 12, 2007
One year has passed but Deputy Jones' sacrifice is not forgotten. My heart goes out to all his family and friends who are remembering him today.
Wife of an officer
May 11, 2007
Bill, this is the first anniversary of your departure and some of us who are no longer at the sheriff's department spent some time talking about that fateful day. You are missed more than I think you would have ever guessed and I hope you are looking down and looking out for us. We have memories and lots of stories and are grateful for the chance to work with you.
fay hall
May 11, 2007
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