Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

For Correctional Officer William Wright:

We regret learning of the mishap that led to complications that took the life of our brother Bill during the routine of his duty.
No amount of precaution or safety measures can ensure that any of us might not meet with a situation taking us from the midst of one another. It is a reminder to continue treating one another with the dignity and respect in our business of law-enforcement.
We pray for Bill's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another in time of need.
We are proud to render to Correctional Officer William Wright, a soldier-of-law, a final salute.

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

April 15, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with CO Wright's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept. Rochester, NY

April 15, 2012

C.O. Wright,

You did a job no one could ever pay me enough to do. I thank you for your service. Always know you will never be forgotten. God Speed Brother.

Ofc. D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. (NH)

April 15, 2012

To the family of officer William Wright, you and the rest of your family our in my prayers.... I know he served his department with loyalty and dedication and pride. To his fiancee, remember its not how he left us but the memories that he created with us..... and to his co-worker, I know the feeling that you are going thru, I went thru it my self with my partner officer Tracy Hardin ( Nevada Department of Corrections ) E.O.W. 01/20/2012. Be strong and support one another in this difficult times.... Rest in Peace officer Wright.. All correctional officers will always walk with pride.....

Correctional Officer Carlos Moran
Nevada Department of Corrections

April 15, 2012

A corrections 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 North Carolina Department of Public Safety - Division of Adult Correction. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steven Marshall
Washington, NH Police Department

April 15, 2012

Your family is in my Prayers. God Bless you Officer Wright.

Keith Turner, Unit Manager
NC Dept Of Public Safety, Marion Correctional Institution

April 15, 2012

Rest in Peace Correctional Officer William Wright. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and your department at this time. Thank you for your service to this country and your community.

Sgt. Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC

April 15, 2012

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've 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 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 policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Wy Police Dept.

April 15, 2012

Rest in peace Officer William Wright. Our prayers are with your family & N.C. Dep. of Correction. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Trafic & Escort Unit

April 15, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Wright. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Thanks for your service.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

April 15, 2012

As a former Corrections Officer for the same state,it is sad to lose a member of the family.

Dave Wagner
Western Youth Institution 1987 to 1992

April 15, 2012

Rest In Peace Officer Wright.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

April 15, 2012

Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

April 15, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and fellow officers. May God comfort each of you during this time! Rest in Peace my brother.

Destry Holmes

April 15, 2012

I AM A MEMBER OF THE NCDPS HONORGUARD AND WE SERVED AT HIS FUNERAL. IT WAS NICE TO SEE THE NUMBER OF OFFICERS THAT CAME TO PAY THEIR RESPECT TO OUR FALLEN OFFICER. ALSO, BOTH THE ADMINISTRATOR AND ASST WERE PRESENT. IT WAS A GREAT FEELING TO SEE THE SUPPORT

OFFICER JAMES COLE
HONOR GUARD . MAURY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION

April 15, 2012

RIP brother.

a132
USBP

April 15, 2012

R.I.P. Officer Wright. May God comfort your family, friends and your family at the NCDPS. God speed

Sandra Wilson
Wife of CSO & Retired police officer, Montgomery Middle District

April 15, 2012

Rest in Peace eternal brother, lay down your torch and keys, we'll pick up the count from here. Your service will never be forgotten.

Steven Harris Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons

April 15, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS.

James

April 15, 2012

R.I.P. Brother; guard the gates until we get there.

Matthew Engels, CFSS
Vermont DOC

April 14, 2012

Blessings and prayers to Officer William Wright's family. So sorry for your lost. May you find comfort in one another and draw strenght by those who care.

Gigi M.
Sister of Officer Danny Padayao

April 14, 2012

Thank you Officer Wright for your hard work and dedication to our noble profession and especially for the fine folks in NC. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

April 14, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety - Division of Adult Correction. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

April 14, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers. It saddens my heart that yet another HERO has been lost. May God comfort each of you during this time! Rest in Peace Officer Wright.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

April 14, 2012

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of
Correctional Officer William Wright as well as to the
North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction. Rest in peace CO Wright, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

April 14, 2012