Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Williams and K-9 Diogi you will be greatly missed, you two made the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you for your sacrifice, It has reminded me to never take for granted anyone I love and respect ever again.


"SAEPE EXPERTUS - SEMPER FIDELIS - FRATRES AETERNI"

"Often Tested - Always Faithful - Brothers Forever"

john
citizen

October 4, 2006

Both Kent and I along with PFC.Brian Gormley (Md.Nat.Cap.Pk.Polce/K9)heard about the devistating news involving Dep.Williams and K9 Diogi's murder and we immediately decided to drive to Florida and attend his funeral. We were OVERWHELMED with the support from the citizens and were greeted warmly by all. Although having never met Dep.Williams, it was an honor to be part of the memorial service of this dedicated hero. Our prayers go out to the Williams family and all of his fellow deputies that he left behind.

DFC.Todd Smith /Cpl. Kent Gregory
Calvert County Sheriff's Office, MD./K-9

October 4, 2006

I met Matt at a K-9 school in North Carolina earlier this year.We talked and laughed about our jobs and the dogs. I spoke with him and e mailed him after the school. I felt like i knew him all my life he was an outstanding K-9 officer and a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Matts family and the Polk Co. sheriffs Office. My brother you will be missed.

Jeff Sosebee and K-9 Rex
Hall Co. Ga. Sheriffs Ofc

October 4, 2006

I never knew you,
But we are brothers,
I never met you,
But we are brothers,
Our paths never crossed,
But we are brothers,
I have never patrolled in your town,
But I know we have been on duty together,
just in another town.
And we are brothers.
And as a brother,
I feel the pain,
I feel the hurt,
And I feel the sadness that only a brother can undergo.
The sacrifices that each of us make everyday in nothing compared to the one you and your fellow officers have accepted.
One that everyone one of us is aware could happen
Any day, any moment, any second.
You have made me proud,
You have made my job easier because
I am more aware.
I am more cautious
And I will never forget you.
May God hold you in his hand and have you rest in peace

I hold the US & Florida dear as I have relatives over there, The thoughts & prayers of my family and I are with you, your family and co workers

Sgt Regie Butler
Devon & Cornwall, UK

October 4, 2006

Matt and Diogi,

Rest In Peace my brother, We'll take it from here.

Jon Adams
OCSO

DFC Jonathan Adams
Orange County Sheriff's Office

October 4, 2006

I knew Matt and had worked with him on several calls over the years. Matt will be sorely missed and I will never forget his passing. Being at the funeral, in the procession, and at the grave side was such an honor for me. It was the least I could do to show my respect for a fallen brother. I continue to be touched at the outpouring of public support for the family and for the law enforcement community. May we never forget the sacrifice that Matt and Diogi made for our protection.

Cpl. Kevin Spell
AUBURNDALE POLICE DEPT

October 4, 2006

My prayers and my condolences go out to the Williams family. I did not know Deputy Williams personally, but I respect the men and women in blue and the risk they take daily to protect us all. Thank you Deputy Williams and Diogi for proecting us. God Bless the Williams family.

Tracey Hall
A Saddened Citizen

October 4, 2006

God bless and keep you and your K-9 partner. You gave the ultimate sacrifice for your community, and that will never be forgotten. Mere words cannot erase the pain the family is feeling, but please know that the thoughts and prayers of every member of law enforcement in the country are with you in this difficult time.

Jennie Howland
daughter and sister of police officers

October 4, 2006

Deputy Williams,
My wife and I were on our way to Florida when we learned of your sacrifice. We want you and your family to know that we are thinking of you. You all will be in our prayers, and know that your sacrifice WILL NOT be forgotten. REST EASY BROTHER!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Poice Dept. La

October 4, 2006

We were so sorry to hear about Matt and want to give our deepest regrets to the family and his family at the Sheriff's office. There isn't the words to help at a time like this but just know we pray for all everyday. Karen and Tommy Franks , Washington DC

karen franks
mother-in law of two SO officers

October 4, 2006

We have never met the Williams family, and our only affiliation is through a message posted on a Yahoo site for Rainbow Girls. We could not pass up the opportunity to express how grateful we are that there are men like Sheriff Williams ready and willing to protect the rest of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May it give you some comfort to know that there are Rainbow friends everywhere sending thoughts and prayers your way.

Anita Cole and family
Rainbow in New Jersey

October 4, 2006

As a citizen, the Cop is the one you depend on to run into the place that others run away from. As a Cop, the K-9 unit is the one you depend on to run into the place that Cops don't enter without that handler and K-9. That is a telling and true statement. K-9 handlers and their partners go from high risk incident to high risk incident, day after day. They are the ones, we the Cops, depend on when we are most at risk. They are the ones we most depend on when the job JUST HAS TO GET DONE!
God bless the bravest of the brave. The team that can never be compromised. Mrs. Williams and family, I pray you know the honor you hold in your hands and the gratitude the county, state and country hold in their hearts for you and your loss!
Godspeed Matt, we'll take the baton from here brother!

Deputy First Class
Orange County Sheriff's Office

October 4, 2006

Be at peace my brother, your watch is over.

Thank you for your service and from all of us here at the Melbourne PD our prayers and thoughts are with the William's family.

God Speed Deputy Williams & K-9 Diogi

Officer
Melbourne Police Dept

October 4, 2006

AMERICA AND FLORDIA LOST TWO HERO'S THAT DAY, DEPUTY WILLIAMS AND YOUR K-9 BOTH DIED DOING A JOB THAT THEY BOTH LOVED.GO PATROL THOSE STREETS OF GOLD YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS.I AM SURE YOU ARE SMILING KNOWING THAT THE SCUM THAT TOOK YOU FROM US MET HIS MAKER. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. BROTHER.

SGT. MARC RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT.

October 4, 2006

Matt and Diogi have joined the ranks of the "Thin Blue Line" that patrol Heaven's streets. God had a reason to bring them home, and someday the rest of us will join them.
They will always be in our hearts and minds....Heros Lve Forever.

P/O BJ Heckman-Sauer
Veterans Affairs Police

October 4, 2006

I just returned home from saying goodbye to you. I cant say I am the least bit suprised by the turnout, we all should live our lives the way you did. Although we never met after spending the day with your co workers and friends I feel like we have known each other forever. Please know that I am praying for your family, and I know you and Diogi are watching over them as well as us. Rest in peace brother.

D/S Passman
Broward Sheriff's Office

October 4, 2006

I just returned home from saying goodbye to you. I cant say I am the least bit suprised by the turnout, we all should live our lives the way you did. Although we never met after spending the day with your co workers and friends I feel like we have known each other forever. Please know that I am praying for your family, and I know you and Diogi are watching over them as well as us. Rest in peace brother.

D/S Passman
Broward Sheriff's Office

October 4, 2006

I just returned home from saying goodbye to you. I cant say I am the least bit suprised by the turnout, we all should live our lives the way you did. Although we never met after spending the day with your co workers and friends I feel like we have known each other forever. Please know that I am praying for your family, and I know you and Diogi are watching over them as well as us. Rest in peace brother.

D/S Passman
Broward Sheriff's Office

October 4, 2006

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR PARTNER..

GEZIM JIMMY POLLOZANI
GRAPEVINE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS

October 4, 2006

While I did not have the pleasure to know Matt and Diogi, their service is admired and appreciated by all. They will watch over their brothers to help protect them in the future. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the agency for such a tragic loss.

Ms. Marty Espinoza
Daughter of a police office and Past Grand Patriotism in Nevada

October 3, 2006

My sister,

We, your Rainbow family, cannot begin to feel your pain, but you should know we are crying with you. Remember your lesson at the Fourth station:

"It may seem strange that we should direct your mind to the thought of death, you so young, so fair, your years so tender, every hope and every ambition just begins to bud and bloom in your life."
"Yet remember, however fair, however hopeful, we would teach you the lesson that death is no respector of persons."

The Rev. W. Mark Sexon

I wish there was more I could do for you than offer cold word on a page and prayers in my heart.

I.R.L. & S.,
Sarah
PWA
Central California

Sarah, PWA
An IORG friend

October 3, 2006

I have known Matt Williams for about 7 years. I really got to know Matt when i entered in to the K-9 unit in 2002. As most new K-9 handlers experience you will take 1 step forward and 2 steps back while training. One day after training I asked Matt what I could do to help my K-9 with some issues we were having. Matt opened up a new world for me sharing his knowledge and using differnt training techniques. Matt was open minded and sometimes worked out of the box to accomplish his goals. Within a few weeks i began to see positive changes in my K-9 and also within myself. Matt could bring out the good in anything and in anyone. Matt went above and beyond other trainers. He didn't meet the standard he rose above it. Matt made me a better handler and a better person. Matt I know you went to battle for me on more than one occasion. You just do not know how much i appreciate it. I will do everything in my power not to let you down. You are and will always be an inspiration to me and to this team. You will forever be my mentor and I want to say thankyou.

D/S Johnny Polston
Polk County Sheriff's Office

October 3, 2006

Hope is an anchor and love is a ship, time is the ocean and life is a trip
You don't know where you're going, ‘till you know where you're at
And if you can't read the stars, well you better have a map
A compass and a conscience, so you don’t get lost at sea
Or on some lonely island, where no one wants to be

From the beginning of creation, I think our maker had a plan
For us to leave these shores and sail beyond the sand
And let the good light guide us through the waves and the wind
To the beaches in a world where we have never been
And we'll climb up on a mountain, y'all we'll let our voices ring
Those who've never tried it, they'll be the first to sing

Whoa, my, my
I'll see you on the other side
If I make it
And it might be a long hard ride
But I’m gonna take it
Sometimes it seems that I don’t have a prayer
Let the weather take me anywhere
But I know that I wanna go
Where the streets are gold
‘Cause you'll be there
Oh, my , my


You don’t bring nothing with you here
And you can’t take nothing back
I ain’t never seen a hearse, with a luggage rack
So I've torn my knees up prayin’
Scarred my back from fallin’ down
Spent so much time flying high, till I’m face first in the ground
So if you're up there watchin’ me, would you talk to God and say,
Tell Him I might need a hand to see you both someday

Whoa, my, my
So I'll see you on the other side
If I make it
And it might be a long hard ride
But I’m wanna take it
Sometimes it seems that I don’t have a prayer
Let the weather take me anywhere
But I know that I wanna go
Where the streets are gold
‘Cause you'll be there
Oh, my , my
Cause you'll be there
Oh, my ,my

K9 Handler
Iowa.

October 3, 2006

officer williams family god speed sir you are you are a blue angel rest in peace sir

danny hixenbaugh(RET ISP)&becca
ret isp

October 3, 2006

May Grace and Peace guard the hearts of your family. God bless us as we protect our citizens!

ID 61
SCPD

October 3, 2006