Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am truly honored to have gotten to know Bill over the years.He is as fine of a man i ever knew.There will never be a day go by that i dont reflect on the times i had with him.Untill we meet again my BROTHER.....

Jody Tipton
Friend

May 12, 2006

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

Bill, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

May 12, 2006

we will relly miss you you were a relly good man i send my heart out to you and your family in this time

Shelley Adams
Friend

May 12, 2006

To the family of Bill Jones we are sorry for your lost. Bill was a good friend, a police officer and a hero and will be missed greatly he always tried to help people. May god be with you in your time of need and he will not be forgotten.

Jacky and Jannie Swicegood
friend

May 12, 2006

I know how hard this must be for you and your family. I am so sorry. I did not know Deputy Bill Jones, but he was definately a hero. Deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss.

May 12, 2006

Bill was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him or had the grace of meeting him along the way. no matter what the situation he was always calm and collected and and kept us all on our toes!we love you bill!!!

Officer templeton & family
morgan county sheriffs dept

May 12, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department and my personal family we would like to send our prayers and condolences to the Roane County Sheriff's Office and the families of Deputy Sheriff Bill Jones and Mike Brown. It doesn't matter where we work; when one of our brothers or sisters fall, we all feel the pain and the loss. Rest in peace Deputy Jones and Mike Brown. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California

May 12, 2006

My heart goes out to the families and friends of Deputy Sheriff Jones and his friend Michael Brown. My young son is a police officer with the City of Knoxville, TN, and I was married for 31 years to a police officer. Words cannot express the pain I feel for your loss -- the fear we all live with each and every day has so tragically come true in your life. The words just won't come to me to let you know how sincerely touched I was by the picture of Deputy Jones with his little grandchild! I too have a little grandchild about the same age and I feel empathy for your pain and loss. May God help you by holding you in his arms and carrying you when you feel you cannot take another step on your own. Revel in the love of your friends and family and allow them to comfort you. It will mean so much in times to come. I know how much it hurts and I wish I could share in your pain so as to lighten your load. I'll definitely be thinking about you and have you in my prayers. God bless you and keep you in his loving arms. If you ever need to talk, please feel free to call me. Bless you!

Karen B. Jinks
Official Court Reporter
Blount County Circuit Court
Maryville, TN 37804

Karen B. Jinks
State of TN Criminal Court Reporter & Mother of an officer

May 12, 2006

“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 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

May 12, 2006

Stunned, heartbroken and humble. While we take take comfort in the knowledge that you're in a better place and we have our fond memories, even from childhood, we mourn still. Rest in peace "Billy."

To your wife, precious children, loving mother, sisters and brother we offer our love, support and prayers.

The Fields'
Uncle/Aunt/Cousins

May 12, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES,FRIENDS, AND OTHERS WHO MOURN THE LOST OF DEP.JONES AND THE CIVILIAN WITH HIM. OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. OUR PRAYERS THAT THIER KILLERS BE DEALT WITH FOR SUCH A STUPID AND SENSELESS CRIME. DEP.JONES, AND TO THE CIVILIAN WITH YOU, MAY GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU. MY BROTHER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. THANKS FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

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

May 12, 2006

bam bam you were the kind of friend that stays a friend been a few years since i saw you last but i know you would be the same guy we all loved and respected i learned a lot about how to be a lawman from you respect was first but ready to handle what ever came .you could have my back anytime buddy my prayers to all your family.i know god had a place for you see ya when i get there friend

donny miller
1981-83 tansi security

May 12, 2006

Thank you, Deputy Jones, for your service to the people of Tennessee and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

May 12, 2006

you, sir, are a HERO!! rest in peace!!!!

A Citizen

May 12, 2006

"If we do not maintain justice, justice will not maintain us."
--Francis Bacon

God bless you and your family for your sacrifice.

Roane County friend

May 12, 2006

MY HEART BREAKS ONCE AGAIN FOR YET ANOTHER LOSE OF LIFE OF AN AMERICAN HERO. GOD SPEED DEPUTY SHERIFF BILL JONES. DON'T WORRY YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN BLUE GOT IT HERE. IT'S NICE TO KNOW WE HAVE YET ANOTHER GUARDIAN ANGEL. TOO LOVED TOO EVER BE FORGOTTEN !!

LISA
WHITE PLAINS. MD

May 12, 2006

Another senseless act of cowards..
Yet we're back out there day in and day out..

My brother, your watch here has ended, so go rest in peace..
Watch over us up there, and may we all meet in His presence someday..

God bless you and your family..
And also your fellow brothers and sisters of Roane Co. SO..

Patrolman
Virginia

May 12, 2006

BILL....MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, TO THE FAMILY OF THE CITIZEN RIDER, AND TO ALL THE OFFICERS AT THE ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

OFFICER MICHAEL ROSE (RETIRED)
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

May 12, 2006

I don't know this family, but I do live in Roane County. I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your family and will be praying for you all. God Bless Deputy Jones and his family.

S. Corum
member of the community

May 12, 2006

I am very sorry to hear what has happened. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Jones family, just like thousnads of others. There arent words to describe how sad it is to see something like this happens, and it is really impossible to understand why it happens. It is with my deepest sympathy that i say, sorry for your loss.

high school student

May 12, 2006

YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS, AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED IN ROCKWOOD AND ROANE COUNTY. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU DEPUTY JONES.

A FUTURE OFFICER

May 12, 2006

" A PART OF AMERICA DIED TODAY" Last shift. 10-7.
Rest in piece my brother. You join a great list of heroes.
May God Bless you and your family.

Master Trooper Ronnie J. Roe
Dayton, Tennessee

Master Trooper Ronnie J. Roe
Tennessee Highway Patrol

May 12, 2006

Losing a brother officer is so intensely painful. God bless you and your family. You are a true hero. Rest in Peace knowing your brothers and sisters will close ranks and stay the watch.

Peace Keeper
SMSgt, USAF Security Police (Ret)

May 12, 2006

My deepest reguards to the entire Jones' family. I grew up with his kids. Bill had a very unique personality and sense of humor and will certainly not be forgotten for the person he was or the difference he made in the community as an officer. You will be greatly missed, Deputy.

Stephanie Swafford
Jones' Family Friend

May 12, 2006

I'm still in shock over this whole incident. I knew Bill through my dad who worked with him at Rockwood city. When I went to dipatch I got to know him a little better. I truly hope that justice will be served to all those involved in this. Thank you for your service.

Amanda Redmon

May 12, 2006