Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I just learned of this tragedy thru the Burke County Sheriff's Dept. My prayers are with the family of Deputy Willis as well as the Greene County Sheriff's Department. May God continue to be with you.

Hunter George
Citizen

July 29, 2010

Brother Willis, your time has come too soon, but the changes you have made while on this earth and as a brother in blue will never be forgotten, you've worked your beat in hell, now walk a beat in heaven. Rest Easy brother. Your family is in our thought's and prayers. My thoughts and sympathy go out to all the members of the Greene Co. S.O.

Cpl
Goldsboro PD

July 29, 2010

Prayers and condolences to the family,friends and
co-workers of Deputy Willis.I know its hard to believe
but I feel everything happens according to Gods plan.
Trust in the Lord and he will deliver you from the pain
and agony that has fell upon you. May He comfort and
strengthen you during this tragic time.
Rest in Peace Deputy you gave your all we will never forget

R Eberhart Partner to Royce Anderson
EOW 10/26/81 HCSO Houston Tx

July 29, 2010

May god bless you for your service and may he watch out for your children.

Rick Weikle
Federal Bureau of Prisons (retired)

July 29, 2010

Rest in peace Brother John.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

July 29, 2010

Dep Willis, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

July 29, 2010

CHIEF STRZELECKI AND THE ENTIRE NILES POLICE DEPARTMENT EXTEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF DEPUTY WILLIS. GODSPEED.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

July 29, 2010

It is a dark day and difficult to understand the loss but we pray for Deputy Willis, his family and co-workers. Rest peacefully now, your burden is lifted and your soul is now among the many other heroes who have gone before. You are with friends and we wrap our arms around those you left behind to comfort them.

Sergeant James Preston (ret.)
Tampa Police Department

July 29, 2010

Thank you for your dedication and service. Bless your children and God speed. Brother,we now have the watch.

Deputy R. L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

July 29, 2010

God's Police Department has received a worthy, honorable and loving brother into its ranks with your arrival. As you meet and work alongside your new brothers and sisters from law enforcement know they too paid the ultimate in service to God's children in their communities. You are among the elite of our profession and have a great supervisor in Jesus Christ. He doesn't need stripes, bars or stars on his collar only uses the love from His heart to guide and to demonstrate to all of us left behind the rewards of beleiving. Rest in peace brother. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

July 29, 2010

Rest in Peace Our Brother

lt b cole (ret)
lake charles p d (louisiana)

July 29, 2010

God bless and God speed. RIP

FTO Fitzgerald
Concord NC

July 29, 2010

god bless you Deputy Sheriff John Willis u will be missed

dj

July 29, 2010

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

July 29, 2010

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

July 29, 2010

We share your sorrow and pray for the Willis family and the Green County Sheriff Co-workers. This fine officer has paid the highest cost so that we may live in peace. RIP! Deputy Willis.

Cathy Carter
Mother of Office Charles Callemyn EOW 2/17/2007

"Where can I go from your spirit? OR where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there;" Psalm 139:8A

Cathy Carter

July 29, 2010

"A Hero Is" - One Who Never Hesitates To Tackle The Most Difficult Problems.. One Who Is Always By Your Side.. One Who Knows Right From Wrong.. One Who Acts With Pride.. A Hero Touches Every One Of Us, Whether It Be Word Or Deed.. Always Tending To Those Who Find Themselves In Need.. When A Hero Leaves This Earth, Yes, It's Sad, But True.. All Too Many Times, The Hero Is Dressed In Blue.
This poem was written by: Eric DeRenzis (author)

Deputy Warden retired
Citizen

July 29, 2010

May friends and family find some peace in what they are going through at this time. God bless each and everyone of you that were touched by Deputy Sheriff Willis during his life and service.

Sonya Elwood
Citizen

July 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family memebers that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department

July 29, 2010

May friends and family find some peace in what they are going through at this time. God bless each and everyone of you that were touched by Deputy Sheriff Willis during his life and service.

Sonya Elwood
Citizen

July 29, 2010

To Officer Willis's family, I am sorry for your loss, I cannot say I know how you feel, because I do not have the kind of pride that you have nor lived the long days and nights that you have while John was serving his people.
You are in my Prayers, another Warrior has fallen here on Earth, but this Warrior is looking down still Protecting and Serving in another way. I am proud and Thankfull for his service.

Joyce Walters Hookstown Pa.

Anonymous

July 29, 2010

The Bible says,"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9. You gave the ultimate sacrifice brother. You are a hero and will never be forgoten.

Trooper Lamm
NCSHP

July 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the Willis family and the Greene County Sheriff's Office. Rest In Peace

APO Michael C. McCoy
Greenville Police Dept.

July 29, 2010

We are not of the same agency. We are not of the same State. We have never even met. Still, we are brothers. As you go forth, family, friends, and folks you never knew will always thank you. Your fellow Deputies and The Boys in Blue will forever remember you. Happy Trails Brother.

Officer Gary Hudgens
Cedar Park PD (TX)

July 29, 2010

God Bless Deputy John Willis and his family. Responding to a domestic disturbance is as dangerous as a traffic stop, you never know what you are up against!! My family will pray for you

Officer Terrence Coughlin
Nassau County Sheriff's Dept.

July 29, 2010