Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
On Saturday, May 3, 2008, Deputy Sheriff William Howell, Jr. of the Orangeburg County, South Carolina, Sheriff's Office was murdered by a worthless coward as he was protecting a victim of domestic violence.
It was my privilege to ride in Deputy Howell’s honor during the 2009 Police Unity Tour and meet his family at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC.
God bless you and your family Deputy Sheriff Howell. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Chief Paul Philipps Ret.
Parsippany Police Department

May 3, 2021

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
On Saturday, May 3, 2008, Deputy Sheriff William Howell, Jr. of the Orangeburg County, South Carolina, Sheriff's Office was murdered by a worthless coward as he was protecting a victim of domestic violence.
It was my privilege to ride in Deputy Howell’s honor during the 2009 Police Unity Tour and meet his family at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC.
God bless you and your family Deputy Sheriff Howell. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Chief Paul Philipps Ret.
Parsippany Police Department

May 3, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice are always remembered by your law enforcement family.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

May 3, 2021

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
It was a privilege to ride in Deputy Howell’s honor during the 2009 Police Unity Tour and meet his family at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC. Deputy Howell was murdered by a worthless coward on Saturday, May 3, 2008, as he was protecting a victim of domestic violence.
"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
God bless you and your family Deputy Sheriff William Howell, Jr. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Chief Paul O Philipps (Ret.)
Parsippany Police Department

May 3, 2020

Continue to rest in heavenly peace on this your 12 anniversary in heaven. God bless you and thank you for your 16 years of service to the people of Orangeburg county

Mark Mottola

May 3, 2020

Rest easy brother, prayers to your family

Judge / magistrate Sheridan Lynn (former
Aiken County, S.C.

May 3, 2019

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
On Saturday, May 3, 2008, Deputy Sheriff William Howell, Jr. of the Orangeburg County, South Carolina, Sheriff's Office, was murdered by a coward, as the Deputy was protecting a victim of domestic violence. In May of 2009 I rode in honor of Deputy Howell during the Police Unity Tour. What a bittersweet privilege it was to meet Deputy Howell’s widow and children at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC. Please keep Deputy Howell and his family in your thoughts and prayers on this sad anniversary.
"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Paul Philipps Chief (Ret)
Parsippany Police Department

May 3, 2019

He was a great and caring man. He covered my shifts many times when my son was having open heart surgery. I will never forget that. You may be gone but never forgotten my Brother.

Hamilton

May 5, 2018

i love your uncle always wish my daugther could have met you , you was more than an uncle you was my father

dominique lee
nephew/son

January 30, 2018

Dep. Howell I was thinking about you the other day my friend. I am proud I got chance to know and work with you. I just want you and your family to know that you are not forgotten. I am proud to hear that one of your sons has continued the legacy of law enforcement service. God bless that young man and the rest of your family.

Sgt. K. Washington
Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office

July 14, 2014

Derek is starting to look more and more like you. He graduated from the academy june 20, 2014. I am so proud of him. Wish you were here to see that but I know you were there in the spirit saying "that's my boy!". I miss you uncle and forever rest in peace! Love you!

Brenda Lee
Niece

June 23, 2014

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
It was my privilege to ride in Deputy Howell’s honor in the 2009 Police Unity Tour and meet his family in Washington DC. Deputy Howell was murdered by a coward on Saturday, May 3, 2008, as he was protecting a victim of domestic disturbance.

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

God bless you and your family Deputy Sheriff William Howell, Jr. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Chief Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police

May 5, 2014

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
It was my privilege to ride in Deputy Howell’s honor in the 2009 Police Unity Tour and meet his family in Washington DC. Deputy Howell was murdered by a coward on Saturday, May 3, 2008, as he was protecting a victim of domestic disturbance.

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

God bless you and your family Deputy Sheriff William Howell, Jr. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Chief Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police Parsippany NJ

May 2, 2013

Deputy Howell, rest in peace. I met your son at the Career Expo at Claflin yesterday and will do my best to get him a job offer. He's an outstanding young man and you would be proud.

Supervisory Federal Air Marshal
USDHS

February 22, 2013

I CANT CRY BECAUSE YOU ARE GONE I CAN ONLY SMILE BECAUSE YOU WERE HERE I LOVE YOU MY BROTHER AND MISS YOU

BRAVO 5 FORMERLY BKBROWN
EX BONNEAU AND BEST FRIEND

June 7, 2012

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
On Saturday, May 3, 2008, Deputy Howell was murdered while protecting a victim of domestic disturbance.

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

God bless you and your family and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Chief Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police Parsippany NJ

April 26, 2012

Thank you for your service William and God bless you and your family.

Captain Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police Parsippany NJ

June 15, 2010

William you are sadly missed by myself and all who served with you.The lord called you home to quickly and I'm greatful to have spent what little time we had together.I will mostly remember the training we attended together at Surfside Beach,s.c.

Corporal Rusty Lawson
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office

May 17, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

May 3, 2010

DEAR THE HOWELL FAMILY,

GOD BLESS YOU ALL. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

SINCERELY,
DR. LOWDER, M.D. /N.C.

DOCTOR JON LOWDER
FRIEND

June 20, 2009

Rest In Peace my brother. You are gone but not forgotten. We love and miss you.

Anonymous

May 4, 2009

God bless you and your loved ones, they are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, hero.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks EOW 9-20-08

K.L.

February 27, 2009

We are sorry for your Loss. My family has also experienced the loss of a loved one in the line of Duty. This was sent to us, We found this helpful. Hope this helps your family as well.


My Dearest Family and Friends

Somethings I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with Our Lord above. where there's no more tears or sadness just eternal Love. Please don't be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning,noon and Night.

The 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 so badly as part of my big plan. Theres so much we have to do to help our Moral Man.
Then God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do, and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
I'll be beside you everyday and through out the years, And when your sad. I'm standing there to wipe away your tears.
When You lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight God and I are close you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all the loving years, because your only human they are bound to bring you tears.

Please don't be afraid to cry, it does releive the pain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, But if I were to tell you You wouldn't understand.One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

To My many Friends, Trust God knows what is best.I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest.

So, If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that with my life. it was worth while,Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
If you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand and pick him up as on your way you go.
When Your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind just know Im walking in your footstep only a half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentel breeze or wind upon your face thats me just giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
I will always love you from the land way up above We'll be in touch again soon
PS God sends his Love.

Anonymous

December 17, 2008

Howell is a Christian man that is missing from all of the lives that he has touched. Howell is a light in any and every place he goes.Now he is playing piano with all the other angels in heaven. Brother Howell be my gaurdian angel as I am 10-8. We all miss & love you.

10-7/10-42 Eternally!

Deputy Eric Bonnette-County-119_
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office/Friend

September 28, 2008

To the family and friends of Deputy William Howell Jr. andi to his fellow officers, and most especially to Bill:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to extend condolences for the grievous loss you suffered when Bill so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you.

Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are experiencing. We know the meaning of lives forever changed because those bullets didn't just kill our beloved officers, but killed a part of everyone who loved them so dearly.

Rest in Peace, Bill. May your spirit continue to soar and your memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Deputy Howell gave to his community and the citizens of South Carolina, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on May 3, 2008.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

September 25, 2008