Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless You and protect your family.

Lt. Patrick Tortorici
PPD

July 28, 2012

Prayers of peace for your Loved Ones as they grieve.

Each in our own way feel the loss of one of our brothers and sisters in Blue, even if we do not personally know them. I do not know your pain Mrs. Mast, but hope you will copy all of these entries for your son or daughter to see when they are old enough. Your Husband is remembered in the hearts and the minds of those who knew him. He was and is a Hero in his own right and these reflections are proof.

God Bless You!

Corporal Angela Delozier
St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Maryland

July 28, 2012

Rest in peace brother. We will keep your wife and son in our every pray. Thank you for the service you gave. I did not know you but I know so many of your fellow deputies and our thoughts are also with them in these hours. Rest now as we will take take the watch for you. Again thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you have made to help keep our little corner of the world a better place.

Sgt Randy Lewis
,Ashe County Sheriff's Office

July 28, 2012

Many know of the consequences we face but only a family member, true brother or sister can understand it when it happens. I pray your family finds strength in this time they need it and become stronger with each passing day. Your courage and sacrafice will be remebered by your family, friends, brothers and sisters never to be forgotten. You'll always be a hero to those who had a priveledge to know you and those who didn't. Thank you Deputy Mast.

Tpr A. Prather
Florida Highway Patrol

July 28, 2012

May God bless the wife, family and fellow Deputy's of this fine Deputy with peace. May God heal your broken hearts.

Chaplain Bill Roscoe
Canyon Co. Sheriffs Office, Idaho

July 28, 2012

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization.
As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
I have given my life so that others may live in peace.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.
You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret.) Washoe SO
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

July 28, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

RIP Brother. May God be with your family, friends, and department. Thank you for your service.

Sergeant Michael Burleson
Spruce Pine Police Dept. NC

July 28, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Deputy Sheriff William Mast, Jr. and the Watauga County Sheriff's Department during this time. Thank you, Deputy Mast, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

July 28, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, co-workers, and agency of this warrior who was taken from us far too soon. We will carry on for you…

SGT Mike Allen (Retired)
California Highway Patrol

July 28, 2012

Another "Hero" taken. Your spirit will live on forever. May God grant you eternal peace. Prayers to your department and most of all to your Loved Ones.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret)
Nassau County, NY Police Department

July 28, 2012

Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff William Mast. 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

July 28, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just 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 shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment 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"

Chief Deputy Derek Seevers
Harper County Sheriff Ofc, Ok

July 28, 2012

Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

July 28, 2012

Thank you Deputy Mast and your wife and families for making the ultimate sacrifice for they too stood beside you as you answered your calling. You are in a better place and they must find a way to go forward with their lives, especially for the baby.
I know you will be there unseen, but living in their hearts and keeping them strong.To Deputy Mast brothers and sisters in blue my condolences and appreciation for what you must go through at this time. Prayers are being sent to God as that is all we can do now.

Judy
widow of NYSP Investigator

July 28, 2012

It's unfortunate that these things happen, and when one of us bleed, we all bleed. We may not one another personally, but we love each other unconditionally, because we share a common interest, and passion.

When we put these uniforms on, pin that badge on our chest, and walk out the door, our goal is to be able to take the uniform off, and rest the badge on the table. But as we all know, sometimes that 's not always promised. We must put on a sheild of protection, and that's a sheild that only God can provide us.

Will, on that day you responded to that call, not only did you answer the call for 911, but you answered your fathers call as well.

Will I salute you............10-42.....

Officer Darrion L. Eichelberger
CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 28, 2012

OUR thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow officers. RIP Officer Mast, We have it from here!

Major Eugene J. Maxwell
Georgia Health Sciences University PSD

July 28, 2012

Rest in Peace brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

July 28, 2012

May we never forget the true heros, the officers that give their lives to serve others. God be with your family and may they fill the pride that you lived and served. Rest in peace our brother.

Officer David Wilson
Goldsboro Police Dept.

July 28, 2012

Rest easy brother. May God bless Deputy William Mast's family and the Watauga County Sheriff's Office. My family will say prayers for you all in this difficult time.

SA Justin Fleck
FBI Miami

July 28, 2012

Rest in peace Deputy Mast. As I write this I'm looking out of the window at the beautiful coast of North Carolina. My family and I look forward every year to coming down here for vacation and I pains me to learn that a Brother from NC has fallen. I've placed a mourning band on my off-duty badge and I will keep it on for the duration of my visit to your state. God bless.

Officer J. Craven
Silver Spring Township (PA) Police Dept.

July 28, 2012

Few things make me as sad as this. We know this is part of the job, and every one of us thinks about it on and off.

Thank you for your service,
Rest now Brother Mast

My thoughts go out to your family now

LEO

July 28, 2012

"...in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and the will for self sacrifice—that is, heroism—for some greater good of all humanity."
-Hero via Wikipedia

Rest in peace, Deputy Mast.

Bish
Non comissioned law enforcement employee

July 28, 2012

I spent time with Deputy William Mast at a recent training seminar. His brave, courteous and kind character are a reflection of who he really is, a true hero. God's speed my brother in blue. My thoughts and prayers will forever be with you and your family.

Deputy Tyler Gantt
Burke County Sheriff's Office

July 28, 2012

I am sorry to hear about this loss of another brother who served his community and did so accepting the risks and the challenges and with a sad heart we pray for solice and peace for him and his family. Thank you Deputy Mast for your service and our prayers from the Federal Police Community are with you and your family. Lieutenant Brady, Veteran Affairs, Asheville, NC.

Lieutenant Brady
Veterans Affairs Police

July 28, 2012

Rest in peace Brother

US Customs and Border Protection, Az.

July 28, 2012