Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Words cannot express how deeply we feel the sorrow and sadness in the loss of Bill. We will continue to pray for the families of both Bill and his friend Mike. The many reflections left on this site in such a short period of time shows just how deeply people truly care. We sincerely hope you find comfort just when it’s needed most.

The Hill Family

May 12, 2006

I worked for the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Dept. for ten years. I’m now a teacher, but I still remember well what it felt like to serve a warrant, make a traffic stop, answer a domestic call, or do any of the thousand things a police officer does that put his life in danger. It takes a special type of person to do that, shift after shift. It takes a hero.

May God bless Officer Jones, and may He bless his family, friends...and “brothers”.

Ben H. Goodin
Speedwell TN

Ben H. Goodin
former officer

May 12, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Jones. Rest in peace Sir, you are a indeed a hero.

A citizen

May 12, 2006

Rest in Peace my brother as you have earned a place with fellow brothers who have given their lives in the line of duty.

A Brown
Saline County Search and Rescue

May 12, 2006

I want to send my deepest condolences to the family of Deputy Bill Jones. Bill was a fine police officer, a brave man that did his job without fear. Bill always had a smile on his face and loved serving the public. I had saw Bill and his friend just the other day at the gas station, we talked for a few moments and then they climbed back in their car and went back to work. Everyday for the past 25 years Bill has only know one life and that is law enforcement. We honor you Deputy Bill Jones today, and everyday from this point on. I hope Bill's family know that the brotherhood of law enforcement in Roane County will not let him be forgotten, as I know you will not. Thank you Bill for your kindness to me and you loyal service to all. Rest in peace now brother, we have your watch.

Patrolman Chris Massengill
Harriman City Police Department - Harriman, Tn

May 12, 2006

We pray for God's strength and comfort for the families of Dep. Jones and Mr. Brown as well as for the 'family' of Roane County Sheriff's Department.

The Men and Women of the
Hawkins County TN Sheriff's Dept.

May 12, 2006

Deputy Jones apparently devoted much of his life to law enforcement and in the end, gave it. For your many years of service, Deputy Jones, we in your extended family salute you and mourn your passing.

May you and the civilian victim of this crime Rest Forever in Peace and may justice come to the murderous coward who took you both from family and friends. I'm grateful that at least one of them has been apprehended so far.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard Univesity Police Dept.

May 12, 2006

Officer Jones, So many days you have climbed into that Cruiser and went 10-8. Many many times you have questioned, (is this my day?, do I get to go home today?) We as officers have been there and asked ourselves the same questions. Each and every time, those of us who are reading this have been lucky enough to see our loved ones again. Yes we as officers do know that we may have to give our lives for another, and we are all prepared to do so. But we as officers do not expect to be taken down by a coward who does'nt even know us or have any dealings with us. Yes we as officers when we place that badge on our chest know that this is a possibility, but as Americans we are ready to face the enemy "face to face" and we will continue to do so. Officer Jones, as an American and as a Deputy Sheriff I apoligize to you for the American Terrorist that we have walking our streets. These cowards that committed this crime are just as the cowards that threaten our great nation. You are an American Hero and your brothers in blue who protect this great state and nation will never bow to any coward who plans success on the heels of a cowardly ambush. Rest in peace now brother. To the family: Deputy Sheriff Jones chose his profession with pride to serve and protect, he answered each call that he was dispatched on with the same willingness as if it were the highest in priority, he ,as with all officers loved his job. Remember him as a hero and keep his good deeds close to your heart, and know that the state of Tennessee and these great Unitied States has been blessed with his presence.

Deputy Sheriff
Washington County Tennessee

May 12, 2006

As the mother of a fellow officer our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May god be with you during this difficult time. We will always remember Sgt. Jones as a good friend and a hero for protecting us. God Bless.

Officers Mom and friend

May 12, 2006

As the mother of a fellow officer our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May god be with you during this difficult time. We will always remember Sgt. Jones as a good friend and a hero for protecting us. God Bless.

May 12, 2006

I want to let the families and friends of officer Bill Jones and Mike Brown know that they are in my heart and prayers. As Christ said in the Book of John, chapter 15,verse 13: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Officer Jones and Mr. Brown both made the greatest sacrifice and will always be honored for that. May God bless and be with each and every one of you.

Chaplain Hugh H. Orick
LaFollette and Caryville TN Police Depts

May 12, 2006

I worked with Bill for over 12 years in public service and he was highly respected and loved by the community and his co-workers. He was a great person and a great friend and he will be missed greatly. My prayers are with his family and loved ones, GOD SPEED BROTHER.

FF/EMT Matt Crabtree
Rockwood Fire Dept.

May 12, 2006

What happened to Deputy Jones is a Dispatcher's worst nightmare. Our sincerest condolences to the Roane Co. Sheriff's Dept personnel and most of all to the family of Deputy Jones and also Mr. Brown. You are all in our prayers.

Dispatcher Eddie Stair
Anderson County Tennessee Sheriff's Dept.

May 12, 2006

My prayer's go out to the family & friends of Deputy Jones and his friend who was riding with him. They truely were hero's and they will be missed greatly! John 15:13 say's "No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends." Their spirts will live on in the heart's of all. Deepest Sympathy!!

Beth Anderson
Wife of Alcoa TN. police officer

May 12, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Jones' and Mike Brown's families during this difficult time. They are both true heroes.

A military wife

May 12, 2006

I NEVER THOUGHT THAT AT 1804 HOURS I WOULD NEVER HEAR YOUR VOICE ON THE RADIO AGAIN. THERE WERE DAYS WHEN I WAS HAVING A BAD SHIFT AND YOU WOULD MAKE ME LAUGH. I WILL MISS YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SEVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY AND YOUR COUNTRY. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE YOU. GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN FOR YOUR WORK HERE IS DONE. REST IN PEACE 730.

THOMAS WALDEN
ROANE COUNTY 911

May 12, 2006

Bill my brother in blue, we shall not rest until justice is served... Rest easy my friend and i shall see you in roll call on the other side...

A Kingston Police Officer

May 12, 2006

To hear the news that another one of our fellow officers has lost their life in the "Line of Duty" is another tragedy in our community. My wife and i were deputy's/ correction officers with Cocke Co. Sheriff's office a few years ago. We know first hand how each member of the law enforcement community acts as truly "brothers and sisters". We would like to say to the family's of Deputy Jones and to Mr. Brown our heart felt condolences to them respectfully.Put your trust in the Lord to help you get through this tough time in need. And to our fellow brother "your watch is now finished here on earth" fly to the heavens and enjoy the presents of Jesus Christ and the eternal life for which we will all enjoy someday. Leonard and Julie Grindstaff from Newport Tn.

Leonard and Julie Grindstaff
Former deputy's Cocke Co. Sheriffs Dept.

May 12, 2006

As a Ex-Police Officer and a close personal friend of Bill Jones it is a great lost to our Law enforcement agency around, along with being a kind and gently person with a heart as big and strong as he was to all that came to know him. He was a pleasure to work with and took his job very seriously,he was very helpful to new young Officers like me with anything you should know coming into the Law Enforcement field,which grown to be a great trust and friendship between us.
He is by far one of the best Officer/Deputy/friend/ family man i have ever known,and will be greatly missed, but will never be forgotten. It was a pleasure to have known a man like Bill in my life,which i respect very highly.
I would like to send my condolences to all his family members, and wish them my best of love.

Donald E Gibson
Ex-Officer Crossville Police Dept

Donald Gibson Jr
Co- Officer/Friend

May 12, 2006

As a son, brother, and brother-in-law to police officers; I can somewhat relate to what your feeling right now. although I've never lost a family member in the line of duty, I lost a good friend 15 years ago. The only things that heal such pain is time, faith; and support from the people around you. He will be remembered as a hero who died protecting those he cared about....the public. I offer my sincere condolences for you loss and I hope that those responsible are brought to justice quickly.

Cpl Trevor Smith
Canadian Armed Forces

May 12, 2006

Your sacrifice to the people you served will never be forgotten. You are in our prayers always.

Sgt. John Todaro
NYPD

May 12, 2006

Deputy Jones your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's care now. May you rest in peace brother. May God be with your family in their time of need. God Bless!!

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 12, 2006

Rest easy, Brother; you will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Barbara L. Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN

May 12, 2006

We are saddened once again with the sad news of another hero taken from us. It is a great loss for the family and department during this crisis. We might not know the right words to say, or even know how to say them, but we can pray for your family and friends. May the Lord give them strength through this time.

Missionary/Evangelist Joe Taylor
Cops Evangelist Ministries

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

May 12, 2006

Bill, we have always been the best of friends from days at work, to the days we would go 4-wheeling to Big Rock. You are deeply missed, and I am doing everything I can to take care of Trevor, Tami, and the rest of the family. Everyone justs keeps on telling me how proud you are of me, and I am very proud of You. You won't be forgotten.
David

Special Agent David Laxton
Best Friend

May 12, 2006