Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff William K. Chadwell,

Deputy Sheriff William K. Chadwell could easily have driven around the fallen tree and allowed it to remain there as hazard to others. But, with his years of experience, in a world that sometimes seems not to care, his thought was to remove a danger to others and stopped to do his duty whether he was on-the-clock or not. He was in the process of public service when he was unfortunately struck down by one of the citizens he was attempting keep safe. Deputy Chadwell was true soldier-of-the-law. A dedicated professional. Law officers are now short a brother who brought honor to our profession. We'll remember him as a hero because he is one.

To him I am pround to render a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

December 26, 2008

Thankyou for your service sir. Rest in peace with all the heros, you will never be forgotten. God bless your family

POLICE OFFICER 9TH DISTRICT
PHILA PA

December 26, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff William Chadwell as well as to the Pickaway County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Chadwell, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

December 26, 2008

Rest in peace brother in blue. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of need.

Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Department Northumberland, PA

December 26, 2008

Rest in Peace Sir...............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas PD

December 26, 2008

Above and Beyond the Call of Duty, GOD Bless You Brother May You Bask in His Ever Lasting Love, and Your Family and Friends be Comforted. RIP

RAMBO-911 MINISTRY
FORMER LEO

December 26, 2008

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

December 26, 2008

God bless you and keep you always.

DE
St. Louis City Police

December 26, 2008

God Speed Friend

Murphy

December 26, 2008

Rest in Peace. You will be missed but never forgotten...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

December 26, 2008

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff William Chadwell~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Deputy Sheriff Chadwell.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

December 26, 2008

God bless you Deputy Chadwell and thank you sir for your service, dedication and protection to all of us. Another true HERO called home...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

December 26, 2008

I am ever so sorry for your lost but as I was reading this I thought. This is a real cop; he was doing what he does best. He wasn't stopping a robbery or he wasn't stopping a drug buy. He was thinking of others and trying to keep them safe and that’s what a real cop does.

N Mercille
Bridgeton PD

December 26, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 26, 2008

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

December 26, 2008

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 26, 2008

Deputy Chadwell Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

December 26, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

December 26, 2008

God bless you and your family.

Officer

December 26, 2008

Even off duty, you still continued to Protect and Serve. Thank you for your service to others. May your heavenly reward be as wonderful as I think it will be. God Bless. May The Lord comfort and strengthen your loved ones, friends and family.

Anonymous

December 26, 2008

God Bless you.

Rick F.
Ret. Co

December 26, 2008

Rest in peace brother I'll keep your family and friends in my thought's & prayers.

Deputy B.Laverty
Wayne County Sheriffs Office

December 26, 2008

Thank you sir for your service, and for doing your duty well beyond the time most others hang up their hat. May your family find comfort and peace during this holiday season. Rest in peace Deputy Chadwell.

WLH
Former LEO

December 26, 2008

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

December 25, 2008

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE PICKAWAY COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE OHIO.
AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG TODESCHINI EOW 04/23/06

Anonymous

December 25, 2008