Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless Deputy William Coleman, his family and the Mariicopa County Sheriff's Department. Stay strong in knowing he lived and died honorably. We will never, never, never forget.

Captain Robert Arcos
LAPD Olympic Division

January 8, 2012

The deepest of condolences to Sep. Coleman's family and fellow officers. His dedicated service to teh community will always be remembered. May his spirit live on as a beacon of blue light protecting others.

Chaplain Jerry Steele
Coquille, Oregon Police Department

January 8, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Deputy Coleman's family and friends. Rest in Peace sir as you patrol the streets of heaven and watch over us.

Officer Eric C. Stacy
Granite City, IL Police Department

January 8, 2012

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

January 8, 2012

To the family of Deputy William Coleman, and his fellow Deputies of Maricopa Sheriff Offce. I would like to sent our condolences on your loss. With 20 years of service, Deputy Colman was truely a dedicated Deputy to his calling. On behalf of the Dutchess County Sherriff Office our thoughts and prays are with you at this diffcult time.

Deputy Gregory Winters
Dutchess County Sheriff Office

January 8, 2012

Rest In Peace. You will vever be forgotten.

Lt Timothy Carr
NYPD

January 8, 2012

My thoughts are with Maricopa County Sheriffs Dept. and the family of Sheriff William Coleman.

Sister in Blue
Chattanooga Police Dept

January 8, 2012

Final Inspection

The Policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, officer. How shall I deal with You?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To my Church have you been true?"

The officer squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Cause those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.

But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep,
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I've never expected or had too much. But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod.
As the officer waited quietly for the answer of his God.

"Step forward now, Officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's Streets. You've done your time in Hell."

Author Unknown


You are a true Hero. My thoughts are with your family and friends at this time. May you rest in peace

Retired Officer Diana Bugos

January 8, 2012

Bill was a regular at Chili's on Carefree Highway. He was always so kind to the servers. I will miss our talks about raising teenagers!

Beth Arnold

January 8, 2012

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steven Marshall
Washington, NH Police Department

January 8, 2012

Rest in peace Deputy, we will take it from here.

“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.”

Officer
AZ LEO

January 8, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Coleman, his family, friends, and the entire Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Thank you for your service Deputy Coleman. We've got the watch from here.

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department(VA)

January 8, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Thank you for your service!

Bryce Stevenson
Son of Fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, 010905

January 8, 2012

Peaceful rest, now, Deputy

Cathy Wiggins
Civilian and Former Police Dispatcher Mobile, AL

January 8, 2012

Goodbye Deputy Coleman, you will never be forgotton... May the peace and warmth of God comfort your family during their time of loss. And as for you my friend, worry no more, for your brothers and sisters have the watch from here.

P Adams.
MCSO

January 8, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother.

Det.
NYPD

January 8, 2012

To the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff William Coleman, his fellow deputies , and most especially to William:

We honor your service to your community as a police officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when William was killed in the line of duty. It is obvious he was well-loved by many and well-respected by his peers and officers as reflected in the loving reflections left for him.

May his loved ones continued to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To William's family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of distinquished service William gave to his community and the citizens of Arizona, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 8, 2012.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 8, 2012

Condolences and prayers go out to the family of Deputy Coleman. May God's presence be made known unto all and may comfort be given at this time to the family especially and surround them with love in knowing their beloved is now in the arms of the angels and presence of God. Thank you for your honorable service. You will be remembered for your courage and dedication and Officer of the Law. God bless.

Margaret Hood / Ret'd / NLEODM/Supporter
NC Citizens Watch

January 8, 2012

rest in peace and god bless you

Lt J.Pease
Brentwood Police Dept

January 8, 2012

Godspeed, brother. You will be missed.
Tough day for the county.

Detention Officer Ryan
MCSO

January 8, 2012

My sincere condolences to Deputy Coleman's family and LE family. Thank-you, William Coleman, for your service, courage and sacrifice.

Deputy Kevin Jordan
Sacramento County Sheriff's Dept.

January 8, 2012

God Bless you on your journey to heaven. Join your fellow brothers and sisters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the Hall of Heros. Thank you for your sacrifice sir.

Deputy N. Perez
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

January 8, 2012

On behalf of my Family and myself I extent my condolenses to Deputy Sheriff William Coleman family. Deputy William Coleman, you have served our community with Honor and grace. God with "God"

Commander Arturo Ramos
San Luis Police Department/ Retired Phoenix Police Department
January 8, 2012

Commander Arturo Ramos
San Luis PD/ Phoenix PD

January 8, 2012

Greater love has no man than to lay down his life for others. Deputy Coleman took an oath knowing full well the dangers he faced, yet he freely made that committment. May God Bless and comfort his family and friends in their lowest hour.

Rick Shanks Deportation Officer (Ret.)
ICE

January 8, 2012

Rest in peace, Deputy Coleman!

Sgt. Tino Schaefer
German State-Police / NRW

January 8, 2012