Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Matt , I never met you or diogi ,But I wanted to say thank
You too both for your service . May God Bless your family
And fellow officers ." Never Good Bye Just Solong For Now"
GOD BLESS ALL WHO SERVE AND PROTECT .

SGT. Mark Miller
Mcgriffs Prof. Security

October 13, 2006

I'm still thinking about you and DiOGi every single day. Although I never met you, you touched my life and your passing had such a profound impact on my life that I can't even begin to explain....I guess it maybe has something to do with the brother/sisterhood of law enforcement officers, particularly k9 officers. I live hundreds of miles away from where you lived and died, but I would have given anything to have been there to help you. I am so very sorry.
I'll meet you on the other side..

K9 Officer

October 13, 2006

To Matt's family and friends
Though i did not know Matt my thoughts and prayers are with Matt's family and friends. Matt is resting in Heaven and looking down on us everyday. I am sure he is looking out for each and everyone of us as he did while he was on this earth. Matt "GOD BLESS YOU" and Rest well my friend.
Your Bro
Rick Poirier and Family

Constable Rick Poirier
Kingston City Police Canada

October 13, 2006

You and Diogi are truely heroes. You will always be remember for your courage and heart. God bless you and your family.

Wife of Deputy
Prince George's County, MD

October 12, 2006

God bless you and your family, Thank you for your service.

DHPD, Michigan

October 12, 2006

Matt was an exceptional Deputy, K-9 handler, and friend. I miss him. I know he would have said, I'd rather it be me than you. Law Enforcement lost a brother but gained guardian angel K-9 unit Matt and Diogi.

D/S Sharon Rawson
Polk County

October 12, 2006

As a member of the Thin Blue Line, I participated in an event that all law enforcement officers hope to never be involved with. I said good bye to a fellow co-worker. Matt, like you, he was doing what he wanted to do... stop bad guys. Also like you, he was gunned down just hours after your tragic, senseless incident.

"Among us, sent down from heaven,
are those that walk a thin blue line, that's a given.
Like guardian angels to watch over me and you,
are those that wear the uniform of blue.
We only see them as traffic stops,
we do not call them friends... just cops.
We pray we never have a chance meeting,
we never pass along a greeting.
But they are so much more than this,
they simply do not see the world as bliss.
But they look into the corners of our deepest fears,
they walk a beat, they dry a tear.
They bring a message to our home,
when all is not well, and we are alone.
They come to us, no matter the need,
they handle the problem, complete the deed.
They lay their personl feelings aside,
they do their job, they have great pride.
And if one should fall among life's things,
the badge they wear, turns to wings."

Thank you Matt and K-9 for your service,
God bless you, your family, and your agency.

POF P.M. Norcross #1508
Montgomery Police Department - Montgomery, AL

October 12, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!

Sgt. Daniel Abrahamson
Osceola County Sheriffs Office

October 11, 2006

Deputy Sheriff Matt Williams and your partner Diogi, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You are a clear and perfect example of a hero. May god be with you and your family in this great time of sorrow.

Ptl. David Aristizabal
Pleasantville Police Department

October 11, 2006

My prayers and thoughts to the Williams family and Polk county Sheriff's Office.

Rest in peace.

Comm Ofc. Wayne Rosser
OCSO

October 11, 2006

To D/S Williams Family,
Your sacrifice does not go unappraciated. I have family that live in the area where D/S Williams was slain. Having been a D/S for many years, I greatly appreciate K-9 Officers and the invaluable service they provide.Even though I never had the privilage of meeting D/S Williams, I know that he was a Cops Cop. May God provide you comfort and peace in the coming days.
"Alas My Brother"
Cpl. L. McClellan
Florida Highway Patrol

Cpl. Larry H. McClellan Jr.
Florida Highway Patrol

October 11, 2006

I want you to know that even tho we did not know you, we send our deepest sympathy to your family.

It takes a special man to become a handler; patience, understanding and courage, which are qualities you must have held. We were at the Nationals in St. Paul when we heard the news of the loss. You were honored by all officers and spectators. I do not believe there was a dry eye in the audience as the story was told. Thank you for being a couragous man.

Once again. We extend our deepest sympathy to your family, friends and co-officers.

Wife of K-9 Handler
Pierce County WI

October 11, 2006

Thank you Officer Williams and Diogi for the sacrifice you made. May you rest in peace. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Wife of LEO & K9 Handler

October 11, 2006

Matt. The sacrifice that you and DIOGI gave us, gives us freedom to live a safe life. Although I only met you once in Lakeland when I brought over 2 of the Tampa Bay Bucs to the Civic Center, you were nice enough to take the time to escort us in and stayed close and looked over us and for that we thank you. I returned again from N.E. St. Pete. to bring Buc Dan Buenning #72 for a different reason, to attend your funeral escorted by Tampa S.O. Dan tripped in animal hole in the grassy knoll by the pond getting out of the S.O. cruiser. A variety of different agency officers helped me get his 300 pounds up and he still insisted and limped an acre across to get to you my brother. He refused medical attention in pain and sat in the back of the church with me by your's and Diogi's memorial on the couch. In doing the promotions for the Bucs, we have some great memories, but never such a heartfelt outcry and sorrow from a community such as yours. On the way home, we were running late and I went on as scheduled to do the radio show for Brian Fasullo on 1040 am from the back seat of the unmarked unit. Dan and I told the public of our afternoon with you and the saddness we shared with your brothers about the love and support that you received. We will return again and visit you, your family and your law enforcement brothers again and we will do a huge fund raiser for you and your family after the first of the year. Matt, You have taught me to be brave and to have courage in the face of adversity and now you are my hero my brother.

Sincerely,
David C. Williams
3226 Bayshore Blvd. N. E.
St. Pete., Fl. 33703
1-727-525-6103

Citrus Honorary Dep. David C. Williams
Citrus County/Sarasota County

October 11, 2006

All members of Law Enforcement have been diminished by the loss of Deputy Williams. We send our prayers to his family, friends, and loved ones. May God bless each and every one.

Captain Clyde O. Byers, Jr.
City of Suwanee, Georgia Police Department

October 11, 2006

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Deputy Williams & Diogi -- The sacrifice you made for your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Deputy Williams & Diogi -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

October 11, 2006

To Matt,Diogi and fellow officers of the law:
Thank you for paying the utmost sacrifice that any officer (and K-9)can be asked to make. My prayers are with all of you.

A Grateful Citizen

John Cracker-private citizen

October 11, 2006

Deputy Willams and Diogi job well done. RIP brother in blue and keep watch over us. We will take it from here.

"Last Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his 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 badges
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 times 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 silence all around the throne
Where the Saints had often trod
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

Author unknown

Police Officer in Missouri

October 11, 2006

To the family of officer williams you husband and father is a Hero. i just wanted to tell you all i am so very sorry for the outcome of this all. my deepest prayers and thoughts are with you all.
God Bless YOU

civilian darren aspelund
anchorage alaska

October 10, 2006

Though I did not know Deputy Williams it still hurts me deeply to read of your passing. We lost an officer and I lost a friend a week before your passing. Though the person that did this to you is gone, we'd trade you being here any day instead of him. God bless you and your family and may God now take you in his loving arms.

Sgt P. E. George
Houston Police Department

October 10, 2006

It takes a special person to be a deputy sheriff, but it takes very special person to be a k-9 handler. Rest in peace.

Deputy Chris Price & k-9 Echo
Hawkins co. Sheriff's Dept. TN

October 10, 2006

Thank you for your service, and God bless you brother. I will pray for your family.

Agent Brandon Ladner
Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics

October 10, 2006

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.

-T.R.

Fly high brother!

Jason & K9 Eiko

K9 Officer Jason Woodruff
Gulf Shores, AL Police

October 10, 2006

I would just like to express my condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Williams. Though I did not know him personally I do know the feeling of losing a man like him. He is a hero. He will never be forgotten. I am sure that Matt and Diogi are united in Heaven.

An officer's daughter

October 10, 2006

God bless you and diogi, our prayers are with your family. You are both heroes.

K9 Ofc. Magno
FLPD

October 10, 2006