Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart was both saddened and sickened when I saw the news flash the other day about this senseless tragedy. Some consolation was taken today when I learned that justice has prevailed, but the price is always a little too high. This time two heroes were taken from us - that's right, two heroes. If Diogi could speak to us I know he would have said he shared the same love for the job that I'm sure Deputy Williams showed every day he suited up for work. My sincerest condolences to the Williams family and the Polk County Sheriff's Office...the absence of these two heroes on this Earth will sting, but a new guardian angel has earned his wings and will keep a watch from above with a faithful companion at his side. Godspeed, brother Williams and Diogi.

DFC Tim Nazzaro & narcotics K-9 Coco
Orange County (FL) Sheriff's Office

September 29, 2006

I did not know you personally sir, but through your actions you proved that you and your partner are hero's. I wish I would have had the oportunity to work along side of you. Thank you for your service, rest in peace.

Recruit C. Jones
In the Police Academy

September 29, 2006

God bless the family of this fine young man. A hero he will
always remain in the hearts of many.


Mother of Sheriff in California

September 29, 2006

D/S Williams may you rest in peace, as you service here is complete, as I quote Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peace makers, for they will be called the son's of god"

To the family, my deepest respect with prayers for your comfort in this time of loss. May god truly bless your soul and spirt.

D. Wyant
Bartow Police

September 29, 2006

Rest in peace my brother....in heaven with your partner for eternity.

CPL Jessica Guidry
Lafayette City Police (Louisiana)

September 29, 2006

Rest easy warriors.

Deputy McClelalland K-9 Unit
Roberts County Sheriff

September 29, 2006

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Please God...let his name be the last.

IF I SHOULD FALL

IF SOMEDAY GOD ASKS ME TO GIVE MY ALL &
ANSWER EARLY MY FINAL CALL

TELL STORIES, LAUGH AND DRINK...OUR
TIMES TOGETHER, PAUSE & THINK

AS I FOLLOW STEPS OF HEROES PASSED...SAY
A PRAYER, THAT I'M THE LAST

FOR YOU DEAR FRIEND, GUN OR KNIFE...KNOW
I GLADLY, LAY DOWN MY LIFE

BUT IF YOU'RE SAD & OUGHT TO GRIEVE,
PONDER...FOR OUR CAUSE I CHOSE TO LEAVE

AND WHEN YOU'RE OLD, SIGHT GROWING
WEAK...REMEMBER, IT'S IN HEAVEN WHERE
WE'LL MEET

AND THOUGH OUR JOB WITH DANGER FROUGHT,
UNTIL THAT TIME...FORGET ME NOUGHT

MY WIFE & CHILDREN I GIVE MY ALL...GOD
PROTECT THEM, IF I SHOULD FALL

-J.W.

Deputy Jeffrey Wood
Marion Co Shf. Indiana

September 29, 2006

God bless you and your family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

September 29, 2006

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Please God...let his name be the last.

IF I SHOULD FALL

IF SOMEDAY GOD ASKS ME TO GIVE MY ALL &
ANSWER EARLY MY FINAL CALL

TELL STORIES, LAUGH AND DRINK...OUR
TIMES TOGETHER, PAUSE & THINK

AS I FOLLOW STEPS OF HEROES PASSED...SAY
A PRAYER, THAT I'M THE LAST

FOR YOU DEAR FRIEND, GUN OR KNIFE...KNOW
I GLADLY, LAY DOWN MY LIFE

BUT IF YOU'RE SAD & OUGHT TO GRIEVE,
PONDER...FOR OUR CAUSE I CHOSE TO LEAVE

AND WHEN YOU'RE OLD, SIGHT GROWING
WEAK...REMEMBER, IT'S IN HEAVEN WHERE
WE'LL MEET

AND THOUGH OUR JOB WITH DANGER FROUGHT,
UNTIL THAT TIME...FORGET ME NOUGHT

MY WIFE & CHILDREN I GIVE MY ALL...GOD
PROTECT THEM, IF I SHOULD FALL

-J.W.

Deputy Jeffrey Wood
Marion Co Shf. Indiana

September 29, 2006

God Bless Matt and his family, My thoughts and prayers go out to Matt

TPR
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL

September 29, 2006

Rest in peace Brother Vernon, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

September 29, 2006

FROM ALL OF US HERE AT THE OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL INVOLVED IN THIS TRAGEDY. PLEASE WATCH OVER US AS WE CONTINUE THE MISSION OF PROTECTING THE CITIZENS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA.

DEPUTY SHERIFF
OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

September 29, 2006

Deputy Williams, you made the ultimate sacrifice. Your unselfish service has impacted many lives. We will miss you and pray that your family is comforted in this time of loss. To the family of Deputy Williams, pray continually for strength. We the law enforcement community are here for you. Don't be afraid to ask for help or comfort. You will always be apart of this family. May God give you strength in this time of loss.

D/S Bruinsma
Orange County Sheriff's Office

September 29, 2006

Deputy Williams may you rest in peace. To the Family my heart and prayers go out to all of you.

K-9 Deputy John Williamson
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

September 29, 2006

I would just like to say, how sorry, and shocked i am to hear of the passing of officer Matt Williams, and his K-9 Partner, Diogi. I am also deeply saddened, as life just seems to be worthless to some people. I hope you catch that MF, and make him swing. My prayers are with the officers family. Thankfully, here in the UK, gun crime is not quite as prevalent, but we all face risks on a daily basis, and thank god, we have brave men and women such as officer Williams protecting our communities. Because without them, where would we be. RIP friend.

Officer Wayne Hewison
Northumbria Police, England.

September 29, 2006

I am so sorry for the loss of Officer Williams and his partner Biogi. Your agency and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless and stay strong!!

Corinne Schuster- Dispatcher
Coral Springs PD

September 29, 2006

There is such a great bond between a K-9 officer and his dog that it is only fitting that God decided to take them both at the same time. Rest in peace brother.

LVMPD

September 29, 2006

Your strength and convictions to your job and your fellow deputies will always be near and dear to all of us, your Law Enforcement brothers and sisters. God Bless you and Diogi, may you find peace knowing that you will be miss and loved deeply. Thank you for your 12 years of service to the community. God Bless....

Former Deputy April Mandley
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

September 29, 2006

I woke up this morning to the news, justice has been served!!! May you and your partner Diogi rest in peace. God bless your wife and children, I know they are going through a terrible time.

Deputy
Broward Sheriff's Office

September 29, 2006

May God bless you, your family, and your friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. You are truly a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice and I thank you for that.

Deputy Sheriff
Broward County Sheriffs Office

September 29, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

September 29, 2006

I am a former PCSO member and I mourn with my first police family today, yet it never ceases to amaze and humble me how all members of the law enforcement family come together in the face of adversity. I did not know D/S williams or Diogi, as I left Polk County in 1989, yet they are my family and they will be sorely missed. My sympathies go out to the family of D/S Williams, as well as to his larger family of co-workers and friends.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Palm Beach County, Fl. S. O.

September 29, 2006

May god keep you safe in the kingdom of heaven and there is a spot in heaven for all officers when the time comes. You did your duty and made this place better for others. Your sacrifice in not in vain, you lived a heros life. Be at peace and be with god.

Detective Lee S. Doll
Colorado Springs Police Dept Netro Vice, Narcotic's and Intell Unit

September 29, 2006

Thank you and Diogi for trying to keep us safe and risking your life. May you both rest peacefully and watch over us. Our prayers are with your family in this time of grief.

Hillsborugh County S.O Family Member and ex- dispatcher

September 29, 2006

Rest in Peace, Our Brother.
Rest knowing justice has been served.

Sgt. JD. Goff
Bartow Police Dept Bartow, FL

September 29, 2006