Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Why did you have to leave so soon?
I had just talked to you earlier that afternoon.
We were laughing and carrying on had I only known.
Had I known how the afternoon was going to end all wrong.

It hasn’t been the same since you’ve been gone.
You heard the call and was on the way,
I’ll never forget what I heard.
It ripped my heart to see you injured like that.

I prayed hoping to wake and find it all to be a dream.

It was extremely hard to face the fact,
you were gone and never coming back.
You were a great cop and a good friend,
but why did it all have to suddenly end.

So tragically taken from this world
your friends, family and wife and child.
You paid the ultimate price
and they all represent the supreme sacrifice.

You served mankind well and did
a thankless job that few would choose to do.
Knowing what the consequences could bring,
you accepted the task without hesitation,
giving your life for our preservation.

You were laid to rest with Honors
in such a glorious way we will never forget.
Bugles playing, bagpipes piping as the twenty-one gun
salute echoed in the air while we stood at attention.

Now I wake to another dawn
wondering why it had to go wrong.
Thoughts of you will always remain,
but things are not the same------

since you went 10-42.

May God Bless you.

Family be at peace Josh is in a better place.

Officer & Friend
McDowell County Sheriffs Office

February 5, 2007

You will be missed brother, but God has gained a great hero in heaven.

Police Officer
Fergus Falls PD

February 5, 2007

Rest in peace Josh.

Ofc. Andy Arena
Delray Beach (FL) Police Department

February 5, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Williams family. There are no magic words I can offer to comfort you except to keep Shawn's memory alive which I know all of you will do. Tell stories about him, ask those that worked with him to tell you stories about him and this will keep him alive forever in your hearts. You will never forget him nor will the Blue Family ever let him be forgotten. Know that you are not alone in this world as there are others like myself that walk in your shoes. All any of you can do is take one day at a time. Josh, keep watch over your loved ones, wrap your wings around them and protect them and help them with their grief. Also, keep watch over those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You are a Hero.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go to the family and brother officers of Officer Williams. May the Lord wrap his arms you all in this time of hurt and let him bring comfort to your hearts.

Trooper Jeremy Lee
Kentucky State Police

February 5, 2007

We pause to mourn the death of Officer Williams and honor his memory. Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathies, go out to his family, friends, and all the members of his department.


May God comfort each of you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL

February 5, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with those who knew and now miss Officer Williams.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

February 5, 2007

Rest In Peace Sir,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

February 5, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with the family of this fine young officer. May you rest in peace. Thank you for your service, dedication and sacrifice, Officer Williams.

Lori Johnson Rowley, wife of NC LEO
Daughter of Sgt. James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04, FCSO, NC

February 5, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

Sgt.Det. Stan Finley
Lawrence County Sheriff's Department (Arkansas)

February 5, 2007

My heart goes out to his wife and child. He was taken way to young. I wish there were words that I could say that would take all of the pain away. I will pray for his wife and child as well as his brothers in blue. God love you all it will be hard to handle at times but stick together to get each one through. You are gone Hero, but never forgotten!

Cris Stacy
Wife of Cpd Officer

February 5, 2007

Josh was a big part of our community, he was an excellent Officer and a good friend to everybody he knew. His family, friends, and the City of Old Fort will dearly miss him.

We love you Josh, Rest in Peace brother.

Officer Kevin D. Skonieczny and family
Asheville, NC Police Department

February 5, 2007

Dear Family, Friends & Co Workers of Officer Dean
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Scott was taken from us in the same manner as Shawn. We made it through with one thought, he was doing what he loved, helping and protecting others. You are not alone, you will find that this page will give you strength when you see how much Shawn has done and how any lives he touched. Shawn is in heaven watching over us now and he will always be with you.

Christy Quarles-Jacobs
Family of Deputy Scott Quarles Laurens SC EOW 6/11/03

February 5, 2007

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Officer Williams' wife, daughter, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

February 5, 2007

Josh you will never be forgotten. You left us so young and we all will truly miss you. I am praying for your wife and family. Peace My Brother.


Lord I ask for courage~
Courage to face and conquer my own fears...
Courage to take me where others will not go...

I ask for strength~
Strength of body to protect others,
Strength of spirit to lead others...

I ask for dedication~
Dedication to my job, to do it well,
Dedication to my community, to keep it safe...
Give me, Lord, concern for those who trust me,
and compassion for those who need me...
And please, Lord, through it all,
be at my side

Chief Randy Smith
Norwood Police Department

February 5, 2007

RIP brother.Godspeed yopur family.

CE Lima

CE Lima Ptl
CCRPV # 2906

February 5, 2007

The men and women of the Kill Devil Hills Police Department express thier condolences and that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace and understanding during this time of need.

Detective Sergeant George Farrow
Kill Devil Hills Police NC

February 5, 2007

Officer Williams..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during these difficult times..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recruit
detroit

February 5, 2007

Times like these are never good. And it dosent matter who we know that wore the uniform. What matters is that we are all the same, we are all brothers and sisters wearing a uniform. Now one of our own brothers has gone on to help others guard a place that we hope to see one day. This is not a sad day, but a joyous one. We should be proud that GOD selected Josh to represent us. God Bless

Detective Sergeant T. Lytle
Lake Lure Police

February 5, 2007

To the family of Officer Williams:
I never had the honor of knowing your loved one. Yet, he is still a brother officer. His unselfish sacrifice will be remembered forever. His departure is not in vain. He is not dead. He is walking the streets of Heaven, waiting on our arrival.
I don't understand why this had to happen to him at such a young age. Its difficult to know what to say in a time like this to bring you the comfort you need. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and comfort you. Remember....God knows what you are feeling. He lost a son too.

Officer Brian M. Walsh
Dept. of Veteran Affairs Police, Columbia, SC

February 5, 2007

We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss. May His presence begin the healing in your heart and soul, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give.

Thank you for your unselfish service to others. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Wyoming Citizen

February 5, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW OFFICER WILLIAMS PERSONALLY I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT , GA

February 5, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Josh Williams, and the Old Fort P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Williams, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

February 5, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the Williams family.

Rest in peace Officer Williams.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

February 5, 2007

May you rest in peace. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Keely Greene
Winston-Salem Police Dept

February 5, 2007