Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Willingham's family and also to the WSPD. Rest in peace.

Phyllis Motsinger
NC Citizen

August 4, 2011

Rest In Peace Russ! I miss ya buddy! So sorry this happened!

Officer Trevor watson
Winston Salem Police Department

August 4, 2011

May you rest in peace my brother as you did Gods's work and completed his task you fullfilled. God Speed.

Ofc. Gregory W. Bailey
Greensboro Police Dept

August 3, 2011

Brother Russ, I am devastated over this but definitely not surprised that you passed assisting a fellow Officer. As you assisted me many, many times at MRMC I have always seen you as my little brother. I admired your strong passion for law enforcement and enjoyed watching you climb the ranks as from Dietary to Security Officer and then to a Police Officer. Russ I am going to miss your smile and laughter. R.I.P. Your Watch is over my friend I am Honored to have you in my life.

SPC. Kevin Henschel
AlliedBarton Security Services

August 3, 2011

Police Officer's Prayer to St. Michael

Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police,
who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises
of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional
eyes on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for
investigation and wise judgement.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and
law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores,
strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.

You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences
with the devil that the police officer's lot on earth is not
always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so
pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the
devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your
heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the
throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all
the people. Amen.

God Bless you for your service. My prayers go out to your family.

Anonymous

August 3, 2011

Russ, I am honored to have known you as an officer, co-worker and most importantly a friend. You never backed down from a challenge, even as an unarmed security officer at one of the busiest malls in the area. And you died responding to assist another officer, again nothing I would not have expected from you. You were always there when we needed you. You paid the ultimate price for that, and for that I call you a hero. Rest in Peace Russ, for your work here is done. I Pray for your wife, family and extended WSPD family. You also have a second extended family in GPD who has not forgotten what you completed here in your short stay with us. I am comforted in knowing that their is an Angel now who has my back and will be watching over me. Until we meet again, I say Goodbye for now.

Your friend,
"Mayo"

Police Officer II Robert Mayo
Greensboro, N.C. Police Department

August 3, 2011

My father and the rest of country's law enforcement officers put on that badge and does not know what comes next. That day was a tragic day for all officers. I pray for your family, friends, and fellow officers. Officer Willingham thank you for your duty. Rest In Peace Officer Willingham

Austin Weber
Son of Ayden,North Carolina Police Officer

August 2, 2011

May your family and friends find peace in knowing your are walking Heaven's beat now. RIP my brother.

Sgt. T H Hall
Stokes Co Sheriff's Office

August 2, 2011

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Russell M. Willingham, Jr. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

August 2, 2011

Praying that all who are grieving your loss at this time will find the peace and strength that they need. You will never be forgotten!!!

Catherine Callemyn Pres NC C.O.P.S.
Widow of Charles Callemyn Durham PD EOW 2-17-07

August 2, 2011

Officer Willingham, my heart goes out to you brother! God Bless and thank you for your service! My prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Willingham!

Deputy M. Chavez Jr.
Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California

August 2, 2011

Our prayers are with the family of Officer Russell M. Willingham and to the brothers and sisters of the Winston Salem Police Department.

Police Officer , M K Davis
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department

August 2, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Willingham, his family, friends, and the entire Winston-Salem Police Department. Thank you for your service Officer Willingham. We've got the watch from here.

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department(VA)

August 2, 2011

My condolences to the family, friends and co workers of Police Officer Russell M. Willingham, Jr. and the Winston-Salem Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May you take some comfort in knowing that the entire law enforcement community grieves with you. May you rest in peace.

Lt. John Kelly
Nassau County NY Police Department

August 2, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to this officer's family and department. RIP, my pegs are down for you brother.

CT
TX Peace Officer

August 2, 2011

Officer Willingham, your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
Chap

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

August 2, 2011

So very saddened hearing the news and details of your passing, Officer Willingham, Jr. Know that you will be remembered by this family. Prayers go up in your Honored name, rest in peace Brother, your watch is done. Prayers for your family, your fellow LEOs, your department and your community as we all mourn your passing.

Pam West Taylor-Klemp, Dispatcher
former, Charleston PD, Charleston WV

August 2, 2011

Both Massachusetts and North Carolina lost a Centurion this day . May God watch over your Family Sir. Officer Russell Willingham please take your rightful place among the multitude of Hero's who now walk the patrol of Heaven with our Saviour Jesus Christ .

Patrolman Franklyn Jones (RET.)
Oxford Police Dept. Oxford , Massachusetts

August 2, 2011

I SALUTE YOU,
For your Bravery, Courage,and your Dedication to Duty and the Ultimate Sacrifice, You have Maded. May God Bless and Comfort Your Family and Friends. Please take comfort in knowing that the GOOD PEOPLE of American will FOREVER Miss You, and the Bad People will FOREVER FEAR Your Name. Because you were the 1st. that day to stand tall and there will always be one more Officer, Ready, Willing and Able to take up your fight . You will NEVER be FORGOTTEN and will FOREVER be a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. Much Love My Brother

Lieutenant George Monroe - Retired
Pulaski County Sheriff Dept.

August 2, 2011

My partner my close friend for over 10yrs he died doing what he loved was a paul bearer at my unckles funeral in april who was a officer at milford regional medical center Russ you were the best Ilove you so mush till we meet again nite my friend

oic andrew obrien
milford regional medical center partner for 6yrs

August 2, 2011

rest in peace Russ i just seen you not to long ago... i cant believe this has happened. im gonna miss you. You will always be in my heart and your family also. i know you are watching over all of us.. love you

robert bent "BUBBA"
friend

August 2, 2011

Russ,

It breaks my heart to hear what happened. I have a pit in my stomach thinking about the loss of another great officer and the tragic way you lost your life. Although our time was short together, I enjoyed working with you. We both had moved on to greener pastures since the days of GPD, but you will never be forgotten my brother. You have made the ultimate sacrifice, and that sacrifice will forever engrained in our hearts! Rest in peace "Lt" Russ! God bless you and your family.

Special Agent Keith Wrenn
USSS

August 1, 2011

RIP Brother. You rest now. We'll miss ya.

Sergeant CK Redmon
Winston-Salem Police

August 1, 2011

Your tragic loss is being felt throughout all of Law Enforcement. May the Lord comfort your family, friends and department. Rest in Peace Officer Willingham.

session51
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

August 1, 2011

God Bless

Trooper
Virginia State Police

August 1, 2011