Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Officer Phillips, may your family find peace in knowing that you are a hero and will never be forgotten.

Leo wife and survivor

October 9, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother.....to Officer William Edward Phillips III I render a final salute.

PO K J Jones
North Greenbush, NY PD

October 8, 2010

That is so sad that you were riding your bike at 1am on a major highway and were hit by a car.

F/Sgt Thomas
ISP

October 7, 2010

Rest In Peace, Police Officer Phillips.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

October 7, 2010

People of Greenfield and Hancock County will miss you Will (Car 251)... R.I.P

K-9 Officer Matt Fox
Fortville PD Indiana

October 7, 2010

RIP Will. God be with your family. Fidelis Ad Mortem..

Aaron Clapp
Thorntown Police Department

October 7, 2010

RIP Will, You will not be forgoten

Ptlm. J. Cutler
Greenfield Police Dept.

October 7, 2010

Sending my prayers to Lesley and the boys. Thank you for your service and sacrifice, you will never be forgotten.

Officer Laura (Purslow) Cattabriga
Portsmouth NH Police Department

October 6, 2010

Thank you for your sacrifice. God bless you and your family. Semper Fidelis.

Sgt. M.R. Frost
Lexington Va Police

October 6, 2010

Dear Mrs. Phillips and boys,

My heart broke as I read the news of the loss of your husband and father. I lost my husband in January this year and wish that no other family had to experience the loss of their loved one. I would like to tell you that even though you may not realize it now - God has given you the strength you need to carry on. I will remember you in my prayers and pray that God continues to give you the strength to make it through each day.

Will had the character of a HERO and he will always be remembered. His memory will be honored. Remember to take one step at a time and to just deal with one day at a time. God bless you and your family.

To the LEO family, keep your arms around Will's family and help them. They need you as much as you need them right now. We will pray for your loss and for the strength to carry on.

To the boys: always know your daddy was a HERO and that is how he will be remembered. Hold your heads up high and walk proud of your dad. Remember that LEO live by integrity, character, courage and honor.

God Bless to you all and we will remember you in our prayers.

Sincerely,

Holly Reed, Widow of Capt. Chad Reed, Sr.
E.O.W. 1-14-2010
54-6
"Our Hero - Forever In Our Hearts"

Holly Reed
Widow of Capt. Chad Reed, Sr. E.O.W. 1-14-201-

October 6, 2010

My name is Michael W. Morgan and I am an INDIANA PATRIOT GUARD MEMBER and due to becoming ill over the weekend I was not able to attend Officer William Phillip's Funeral and participate as an INDIANA PATRIOT GUARD. Like many others I watched the News about the Funeral on televison and it broke my heart and I sat with tears in my eyes to see the Wonderful number of people who came to show their Respect to this Fallen and Precious Officer! My Prayers are always with his Precious Family & Friends!"GOD BLESS THEM ALWAYS"!

MICHAEL W. MORGAN
INDIANA PATRIOT GUARD MEMBER

October 6, 2010

R.I.P. Will, we will take it from here.

Officer Shannon Bunger
Indiana University Pollice-Bloomington, IN

October 6, 2010

Honor, dignity and courage cannot begin to describe the characteristics you held. Loyalty, bravery and perseverance cannot describe how you were perceived by your fellow officers, but sacrificial describes the ways you protected the citizens who adored you, and a law enforcement generation who treasured the important person you were. Thank you for being such a revered officer to the many criminal justice students who would loyally follow in your footsteps.

Jeanie Meade
Student of Criminal Justice

October 6, 2010

GOD bless you brother, your loved ones and your extended family in law enforcement. May justice be swift and complete on the perp.

Cpl. Adam L. Cheney
Baton Rouge Police dept., B.R.,LA

October 6, 2010

To Officer Phillips, thank you for your service and sacrifice. To the family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. As a sister of a fallen officer, my heart goes out especially to Officer Phillip's sisters.

Deborah Elliott
Sister of Sgt. Gary Henderson eow 10-10-07 Shelbyville, IN

October 6, 2010

Brother Officer, thank you for your years of service not only as a Police Officer, but for your years serving with the Marine Corps, protecting us all and proving the freedoms we all enjoy each day. Prayers to your family and the police community.

Ptl. Stan J De Long
Ballston Spa Village Police, New York

October 6, 2010

Rest in peace brother. May God be with your family.

Sgt TL Baines
Hall County (GA) Sheriff's Office

October 6, 2010

Rest in Peace and my prayers are with your family. Semper Fi

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

October 6, 2010

Officer Phillips may you rest in the arms of Jesus and fly with the Angels in Heaven. God Bless US ALL in times like this!!! This should make each and everyone of us appreciate each and everyday we have on this earth. GODS AWESOME LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO YOUR WIFE AND PRECIOUS BOYS.

Anonymous

October 5, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 5, 2010

Sir,

I attended your funeral today and was very moved by all the wonderful things people had to say about you. You are clearly a great man and an excellent cop. Thank you for your service and rest well, we'll take the watch from here.

LPD 366

October 5, 2010

Officer Will Phillips, while I did not know you personally, my wife spoke very highly of you, as you graduated from Elwood High School together in 1996. As a brother in blue, I too mourn your loss and my thougths and prayers go out to your family at home as well as your Greenfield Police Department family. Rest in Peace Officer Phillips, your service will NEVER be forgotten.

Deputy Marshal Jacob Taylor
Ellettsville Police Department

October 5, 2010

Thank You For Your Service and Rest In Peace, Officer Phillips "Our Brother in Christ"

Anonymous

October 5, 2010

God Bless you Office Phillips and the family and friends that you have left behind. Heaven now has another Angel in Blue to watch over us all. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service. God Bless

LEO wife
NJ

October 5, 2010

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Will Phillips, III, and the Greenfield P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Phillips, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

October 5, 2010