Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers extend to you and you family Deputy Wiliams. God bless you, your wife and children. You and Diogi will be missed but never forgotten.

Deputy Frank Gaete
Monroe County Sheriff's Office

September 30, 2006

Matt, you and I were sworn in together, thats when our friendship started 12 yeares ago. We were stragers to one another that day, but not for long. Your personality would not allow it. The community loved you, and going into the K-Ville COPS area after you left some very bing boots for me to fill. When asked for help you never said no, helping a friend move while your family was ill. Sholder to sholder we worked together after Charlie ripped though Polk County. You were a sholder to cry on and the joker to make us smile, even in the hardest of times. We will miss You and Diogi will be greatly missed but never forgotten. God Peace

Carrie Powers
Polk County Sheriff's Office

September 30, 2006

May God bless you and your family.

Illinois State Police

September 30, 2006

rest in peace brother.....may God watch over you and your family

Ptl. Casey M. Long
Ocean Twp. P.D, NJ (Ocean Co.)

September 30, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

September 30, 2006

You will never be forgotten brother. You and Diogi served your community well. God bless you. Your brothers and sisters will protect your family forever. Rest in peace Matt and Diogi.

Police Officer M. LaFramboise
Independence Mo. Police Department

September 30, 2006

may you find peace thru prayer and love of friends, god bless you and your children.

PHILIP ENGLISH
A FRIEND IN PRAYER

September 30, 2006

Matt,

Thank you for all that you have done. I know that you will watch over us, and be the little voice that helps us along the day. We will pray for your family and all others that know you and mourn. God Speed my brother, and thank you again.

K-9 Ofc. Steve Barber and K-9 Janko
Mascotte Police Department

September 30, 2006

dear matt, our hearts ache from the sorrow and the deep sadness of your loss. in behalf of your brothers at the florida highway patrol may you and your k-9 rest in peace. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. please keep and eye on us as we follow in your foot steps and attempt to make the streets a safer place. thank you for your service and dedication, love you always your family at the patrol.you will be greatly missed.

trooper
florida highway patrol

September 30, 2006

As a resident of Polk County and a fellow law enforcement officer, words cannot express the roller coaster of emotions I felt during this incident. Matt and Diogi, thank you for protecting me and my family. The bravery you both showed makes me proud to be in law enforcement.

Sgt. Kris Brewer
Osceola County Sheriff's Office

September 30, 2006

To all the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Matthew Williams and his Pal Diogi: I am praying for all of you. It hurts when you lose such fine members of society. God Bless you two, and thank you for your service. I shall honor you, for you two are heros.

M. Gloyd

September 30, 2006

You took a deamon head on, no questions asked, and with your bravery took him off the streets for the rest of us to live in peace.

You were a hero everyday that all rookie Deputies looked up too. On September 28, 2006, at 11:30am you became a National Hero.

America and the citizen's of Polk County can now cast their fears aside and sleep well tonight thanks to you.

It was a pleasure and honor to work side-by-side with you, and I will never forget you!

May You Rest In Peace.

Larry Bell #4268

Former Polk County Deputy
Co-worker/Friend/Zone-Partner

September 30, 2006

You will never be forgotton. My heart goes out too you and your family. May GOD give your family the strength to go on. Thank you Deputy Williams for your dedication.

Ofc. Siniscalchi
Portsmouth Police Dept

September 30, 2006

My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to this fallen Officer & K-9, his family, friends, co-workers, and anyone else who was touched by his dignified public service. May they Rest in Piece and may God Bless their Souls and help their loved ones cope with this tragedy.

Detective Dominick Doris
Chicago Police Department

September 30, 2006

Your duty and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Sir, you and Diogi are heros. Heros to everyone-from the citizens in Polk County to all of your brothers and sisters in blue. My deepest condolences to your wife and children. I pray for your wife and children. My deepest condolences to your family, Polk County Sheriff's Office, and to all who's life you have touched. God Speed Brother!

Step-mother of Deputy Ryan Seguin E.O.W. 2-15-06

Lori Seguin
Ft. Lauderdale Police Retiree

September 30, 2006

It is with immeasurable sadness that I leave this post for Deputy Sheriff Matt Williams and K-9 Deputy Diogi, their families and the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

For the past few days we all watched the news as it unfolded regarding the incident involving the two Polk County deputies with K-9 Deputy Diogi and their interaction with yet another cold hearted, cold blooded individual who apparently could have cared less about anyone other than himself. Deputy Williams and Diogi encountered some of the most adverse conditions while engaged in the performance of their duties and ended by paying the ultimate price with their lives. They had tread where most others would be afraid to go. That is the life of a K-9 officer as they are many times, subject to "immediate need" situations.

All too often the word "hero" is used but in this case for Deputy Sheriff Matt Williams and K-9 Deputy Diogi it really does carry full merit. Unfortunately, most heroes are remembered because they have paid the ultimate price and are now with us in spirit.

I did not know Deputy Williams but from what I have read and heard he was a role model deputy setting the example for many others to emulate and follow.

I hope that over time the following days will help to bring you each a little more peace and some form of relief from your grief.

Respectfully submitted,

R. A. DEA
DHS / TSA / former Volusia County Sheriff's Office Deputy

R. A. DEA
DHS / TSA / former Volusia County Sheriff's Office Deputy

September 30, 2006

Matt, tonight as my family said our evening prayers, we prayed for you, your family, and fellow Deputies. We asked the Lord to especially help your wife and children during this tragic time. We pray they get all the support they will need. May you rest in peace brother, and may the Good Lord bless, guide, and comfort your family till you re-unite with them in Heaven. Amen.

Deputy Sheriff
Martin County Sheriff's Office (Fl)

September 30, 2006

Dep. Williams & Diogi:
May you both be at peace. You both served above and beyond the call and I know that your actions will never be forgotten my brother.

TFC Havens & K-9 Aras
West Virginia State Police

September 30, 2006

On Thursday, September 28, 2006, God called another hero home. Matt, you gave the ultimate sacrifice for the people you served. There is no greater gift. You will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and community that you served so well. God Bless You.

Lt. Donnie Fewell
Lee County Sheriff's Office

September 30, 2006

Nancy and Family,
I will remember your dad as a true American Hero and friend to all. His light will shine for ever because of his faith and devotion to all he came in contact with. No greater love than to lay your life down.

Bill Fienga CPSO
Old Friend

September 30, 2006

I first came across this poem in Kunsan AB Korea, K-9 unit, 1983, it hang in the halls of our building as a reminder. I dedicate it to Deputy Williams and his k-9 partner.

"The Nightstalkers"

My eyes are your eyes, to watch and protect you and yours.
My ears are your ears, to hear and detect the evil minds in the night.
My nose is your nose, to scent the invaders of your domain.
And so you may live,
My life is also yours...

Author unknown....

YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN BLUE
TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 30, 2006

My heart goes out to you Matt, friends and family as well! There is no more tragic act then a K9 handler and his partner, doing good work for the community to keep them safe, then to have your life taken from you by this piece of garbage. Your swat team and fellow officer's took care of business. Reast easy my frined, your work is done! God Bless you and your partner.

Patrolman Ronald P. Santa
Indianapolis Police Department

September 30, 2006

To Deputy Williams family, friends, and the Polk County Sheriff's Office; I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays are with you all. To Deputy Williams and his K9 partner "Diogi", thanks for all your years of service. A job well done, I salute you both. A hero is not only how one dies, but also how they lived. May you soul rest in peace.
Respect.....Honor.....Remember.....

Patrol Officer
Prince Georege's County, Maryland

September 30, 2006

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Williams, I offer my heartfelt sympathy. Know that Matt and Diogi are in heaven together for all eternity and are watching over those they love.

I remember watching Sheriff Judd as he declared on national TV that the coward who gunned down Matt, Diogi and wounded the other deputy would be found and brought to justice. I was pleased to learn that the cop killer died hiding in the dirt like the snake he was. As Matt and Diogi spend eternity in heaven, their killer will spend eternity where he belongs...burning in hell! Good job, SWAT team members!

Grateful citizen

September 30, 2006

God's will be done,,,,I salute you sir for your dedication to service, and I salute your mighty canine partner as well. What a terrible loss.

The one who took you is going to pay a very hot price for a very long time. Justice has been done!

My thoughts and prayers go to your family and comrades..

Officer Scott Parker
Covington Texas Police Dept.

September 30, 2006