Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

GOD BLESS OFFICER J.D. WILLIAMS AND HIS FAMILY. REST IN PEACE AND LET US TAKE OVER FROM HERE.............

MASTER TROOPER J.R. FLEMING
NC STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

February 2, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

February 2, 2007

As an instructor at our regional law enforcement academy, I have occasion to get to know so many good officers from area agencies and I am so very saddened to hear of the tragic and untimely death of Officer Williams. His short life was a cerdit to the profession of the badge and we in Avery County grieve the passing of an officer in the next county as one of our extended family members, for we all are members of an extended familiy of the badge, no matter the color of our skin, our gender, age, patch or uniform, state, federal or local.

The measure of a man is not based on the length of his life nor his wealth but is rather measured by the nature of his life and the substance of his character. Officer Josh Williams was a credit to the Old North State and he will never be forgotten. I offer my deepest condolences to his wife, child, family, friends and colleagues. We need to all celebrate this brave young man's life as we mourn his passing. His young child will grow up never to know this brave father but the memory of a good and decent officer will be in the heart always. Officer Williams has completed his final roll call and his last shift in this life; he now patrols a beat in Heaven with St. Michael.

Greater love hath no man that this, that he lay dowhn his life for his friends (John 3:16). God Bless and be safe out there brother and sister officers.

Chief John Millan
Avery County

Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools, Avery Dist. L.E.O.

February 2, 2007

Peace be with you always...

Natalie Jensen
widow of Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

February 2, 2007

To officer shawn's Family

The police community has lost a brother and the citizens have lost a protector, though it will never be easy rest assure that your son's valiant effort to protect and to serve will not be forgotten.

captain reynolds blain
Bahamas Pd

February 2, 2007

You answered the call and gave us your all. A part of America died.

NCLEO

February 2, 2007

My thoughts are with Josh and his family, may you rest in peace.

Deptuy Adam Wright
Ohio County Sheriff Dept

February 2, 2007

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I AM A MOTHER WHO'S SON DIED MAY 2, 2004. DEPUTY JOSH BLYLER, IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT. NONE OF US DESIRE TO BE IN THIS GROUP. PLEASE KNOW YOU NOW BELONG TO A FAMILY OF PEOPLE THAT CARE DEEPLY FOR YOU. I KNOW YOU ARE IN MUCH PAIN NOW AND I AM PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. LOSING A CHILD, HUSBAND OR FRIEND IS NEVER EASY. ANOTHER HERO GONE AS HE CROSSED THAT THIN BLUE LINE.
WE LOVE YOU AND CARE FOR YOU AS NO ONE ELSE CAN. JOHNNY & JEAN BLYLER

JEAN BLYLER
MOM

February 2, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Police Officer Shawn Joshua Dean (Josh) Williams,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life last year in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum; a keeper of the ODMP light.That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here.

This "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one.

As we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are family.” God Bless this fallen hero. You are embraced as our own family member. No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one, not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in peace. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers peace and love beyond all understanding. I HONOR you today. You will NEVER be forgotten.

** May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. **

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale Private Citizen-Hawaii
Kahu La`a Kea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

February 2, 2007

Thank you Josh for serving the citizens of Old Fort. You gave your life to assist an officer calling for help. You are a hero and will not be forgotten. We will be praying for your family,friends, and Officers at Old Fort Police Department.

Sgt. Jim May
CMPD Charlotte, NC (ret)

February 2, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER,YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN !

senior deputy gavin price (retired)
escambiaco fl s/o

February 2, 2007

Thank you for your service. my prayers to those loved ones you leave behind. we'll take it from here....God's speed Brother

February 2, 2007

The men and women of the Springfield Park District Police Department wish to send our deepest condolences to the family and co- workers of Officer Williams. May he rest in peace. We hope that you find comfort from the lord in your time of need and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. Jonathan Davis
Springfield Il Park District Police Department

February 2, 2007

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Shawn Joshua Williams. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, CNY

February 2, 2007

May you rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and your daughter.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

February 2, 2007

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

February 2, 2007

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

February 2, 2007

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jeff Longfellow
Normal (Illinois) Police Department

February 2, 2007

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Captain Shannon Yates
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

February 2, 2007

NOW ON THIS WATCH

Now on this watch Officer Williams stands so true
In Heaven Land where no threat or pain prevail
Having finsished his tour on earth of blue
He rests with his God and his soul is well

@Bob Lester

(Rest in peace my young brother)

Retired - Officer Bob Lester
Midland Police Department, Midland, TExas

February 2, 2007