Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Officer Williams, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin Gibson
Wife of a CSPD Officer

February 3, 2007

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

February 3, 2007

All our prayers are with the family, friends and fellow officers that Officer Williams left behind.

DEPUTY
BUNCOMBE COUNTY N.C.

February 3, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO OFFICERS WILLIAMS WIFE AND FAMILY, AS WELL AS THE OLD FORT P.D. DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. OFFICER WILLIAMS IS A HERO AND WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. GIVING HIS LIFE TO COME TO THE AID OF HIS FELLOW OFFICERS, SHOWS THAT HE WOULD HAVE BEEN A ASSET TO HIS COMMUNITY AND DEPARTMENT. GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

February 3, 2007

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND OLD FORT POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF OFFICER SHAWN JOSHUA DEAN (JOSH) WILLIAMS. I HOPE EVERYONE THAT KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

OFFICER SHAWN JOSHUA DEAN (JOSH) WILLIAMS YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

February 3, 2007

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

February 3, 2007

may god bless officer williams and his family,friend's and co-worker's.he will be missed.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

February 3, 2007

Godspeed Officer Williams. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

February 3, 2007

Rest in peace brother and may God watch over your family.

DFC. Daniel O'Donnell
Orange County Sheriff's Office (FL)

February 3, 2007

Rest in peace brother!

TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE- TROOP B

February 3, 2007

May you rest in peace, Officer Williams.

Trooper
New York State Police - Troop "L"

February 3, 2007

This kind of event is never easy. When it happens in a small department it affects everyone.

God bless the family, freinds, and fellow officers of Officer Williams.

We have several police officers in our church and all of you will be on our prayer list.

Patrol Officer
DLA Police

February 3, 2007

You died while trying to back up a brother officer, and that makes you a true hero. Your ultimate sacrifice should never be forgotten. Please keep a watchful eye over your family and your brothers in blue.

Detective
Orlando Police Dept.

February 3, 2007

To the family, friends, and all law enforcement officers no matter what color of uniform. Here at the Canon City Internet Radio we are saddened to hear of another officer who has lost his life in the line of duty. We will pray for you all and you will be remembered as a HERO always.
"A Letter From Heaven"
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just enternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said,'I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
I will always be with you!
There are no words that can really help you through this tragic time, but remember GOD will help you through it.
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
Canon City Internet Radio

February 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, Chief Lytle, the rest of the Old Fort Police Department, McDowell County Sheriff's Office, NCSHP, McDowell County EMS, and the rest of the first responders that worked with you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Sgt. Jason Gardner
Swain County Sheriff's Office

February 3, 2007

I just drove through your town last week returning to Georgia from North Carolina and passed a Patrol car which might have been Josh. My heart aches at the loss of so many officers to auto accidents. I lost two young officers during my tenure at Cherokee to accidents. The pain never goes away but The Lord Jesus Christ can bring comfort when no one else can. To all who loved and care for this young officer place your faith and dependence on God and you will get through this time. To all who "Serve and Protect" including my own son, I will always pray for you all.

Senior Chaplain Jim Mantooth
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office-retired

February 3, 2007

Jesus is my front sight,
Sovereign in my life.

In peace, or in battle,
He guides my warrior stride.

Jesus is my front sight,
FOR HIM NO MAN I FEAR!

Jesus is my front sight,
twas He who led me here.

February 3, 2007

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

February 3, 2007

To Josh's family, I pray the Lord will wrap his loving arms around you and carry you through the days ahead. The road you started travelling 2-1-07 is a difficult one. Know there are many out here praying for you and lots of people who care. Take time to mourn and then try to find peace and what your "new normal" is after that tragic day. May his little child know know that Josh was a hero just by willfully putting on the uniform everyday and gave up his life while helping another officer - be proud of your Daddy!
To his coworkers, never forget Josh and always let every member of his family know you still remember him and care about their well-being. After all the cards have stopped, the people quit coming by to pay respects and all the arrangements and paperwork is done, it gets lonely and you feel like everyone has gone on with life and forgotten that your life was ripped apart. Please don't let any member of his family feel like you have forgotten them. Lean on your co-workers to help you through the days ahead! God bless you & thanks for your service.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

February 3, 2007

Your service will ALWAYS be remembered. Rest in peace my brother.

Deputy Chief E.J. Morris
Roeland Park Kansas P.D.

February 3, 2007

My heart goes out to Officer Williams' family and the Old Fort Police Dept. Josh you gave the ultimate sacrifice, rest in peace brother.

Officer H. Pelay
Fayetteville, NC Police Dept

February 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, friends and fellow officers.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

February 3, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Williams family I am so sorry for your loss also to the fellow officers at Old Fort police May Gods'grace comfort you at this time. I am very thankful for the service and dedication officer Williams displayed to make this world a safer and better place to live .He is a true hero.

Chief , Phillip Kuykendall
Rosman Fire Rescue,Rosman N.C.

February 3, 2007

JOB WELL DONE BROTHER IN BLUE.

May God bless your family.

CE Lima CCRPV # 2906

CE Lima Ptl
CCRPV # 2906

February 3, 2007

To those who's lost a friend,husband,and father may God be with you in this time of need and for the days ahead give you strength to carry on

And for our fallen brother REST IN PEACE

Deputies McCloud and Turbyfill
Avery County Sheriff's Office

February 3, 2007