Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service Officer Williams !!!!!

Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept

September 17, 2024

Officer Williams,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Waxahachie. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.


R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 28, 2022

Rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

July 28, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your LE brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 28, 2020

Josh,
I cannot believe it’s been over 8 years since you were taken. I stumbled upon this website while reading about another tragic officer death today. I actually had just thought about you a few days back when I was cleaning things out and found a picture of you and several of us on shift many moons ago. You had that big ole silly smile you always had on your face. My time with the police department certainly had its ups and downs but you were always kind and treated me with respect no matter what and I was always so appreciative. I remember when I graduated nursing school and came to visit another dispatcher you gave me a big hug and told me “go make some real money!” I remember when I got the phone call that you had been killed in an accident I didn’t believe it until I turned on the news. I think I was in shock for a few days like so many people. When I attended your funeral I remember thinking I hope I never have to do this again, I loved all of you as family during my time there. But I am so honored that I was able to attend yours and pay you the respect that you were due for being a good man and a great officer. So all these years later, know that knowing you and working with you for almost 11 years made an impact on my life for the better. I hope Knowing how many people truly enjoyed your company, truly enjoyed working with you and respected you,, brings your family peace and pride knowing that you were so admired and cared about at the department and in the community. Keep that beautiful smile on your face until you are reunited with everyone you love. You are not forgotten! Rest easy.

Former WPD dispatcher-Christa Logue

June 18, 2020

I was sitting here tonight with a fellow officer and was Talking about your passing and also our friendship how I’ve never been able to go to another officers funeral since yours. I will never forget the funny times we had in the Academy and how you got me to go to White settlement PD only for you to leave a year later for waxahachie ... I miss our conversations I miss us going and riding out with each other... I remember you calling that night wanting to cheer me up knowing my mother had just recently passed away trying to get me to come down and ride out with you just to hang out to make me feel better. I remember asking you when you were going to come back to work that I couldn’t make it down there that night you said you would be back on Thursday I promised you I would see you on Thursday , remember waking up early in the morning getting several phone calls from officers asking me if that was my friend that was killed down in Waxahachie. I remember trying to call your phone you didn’t answer then I found out for sure. I kept my promise brother I remember seeing you Thursday not the way I expected, you were my friend good or bad you were always there, you are missed !

Bryan Bruce / Police Officer
WSISD PD

July 11, 2019

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 17, 2018

Rest in Peace Police Officer Joshua Stanley Williams. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Waxahachie, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends, Co-Workers and those brave souls who have chosen to follow in your foot steps protecting the public.

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

August 4, 2016

Police Officer Joshua Stanley WILLIAMS ... the passage of time will never diminish our sincere appreciation for your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice for us. God Bless You

another grateful citizen

July 28, 2015

Never forgotten.

Police Officer - -
Mesquite (TX) Police Department

July 28, 2015

Josh,

I don't know how to start to write this reflection ... this is harder than I thought. I recall the huge smile that you had even late at night. I know each day you are looking down on all of the Waxahachie PD Officers. I know your wife and family are doing well. I only wish I could have spent more time while working with Ron and the other PD Explorers working city wide events or ridding out. I will never forget your amazing turnout at your funeral. God Speed #121 and your are always 10-8 on every shift.

Regards,

Thomas E. Powell, Jr:
*Former Waxahachie Texas Police Department Explorer Lieutenant*
*Current Commission Security Officer Wallace Safety & Security*

May 25, 2015

Never forgotten brother. Rest in peace.

Police Officer
Dallas PD

April 14, 2015

I was one of the responding State Troopers to this scene, and also conducted the initial crash investigation. Terrible scene that night. But justice prevailed in the end. 55 year sentence and has to do 27 years before coming up for parole.

Trooper II Otis C. white
Texas Highway Patrol

September 14, 2013

It's an honor to be running in honor of Mr. Williams in the National Police Week 5K tomorrow.

Eileen Hanning

May 10, 2013

As we start a new year(2013), your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
Rest in Peace my Brother.

To my active duty Brothers and Sisters, PLEASE STAY SAFE!

Master Senior Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

January 1, 2013

Josh,

Its Christmas day. I write this reflection with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes. We, your shift, are working today, as we have many many years before. But its different this time without you here. We all wish you were with us Josh, but we know that you are celebrating with our Lord on his birthday. I can only imagine the celebration that is taking place right now in heaven. I can see you smiling with that bright gold tooth and clapping your hands in praise. Your family is doing great, they miss you tremendously as im sure you know. Keep an eye on us buddy, we need all the help we can get in this crazy world we live and work in. We miss you and love you.

Sgt. Ricky Wilson
Waxahachie Police Dept

December 25, 2012

You truly understand today the meaning of Christmas my friend. I miss you sleeping on my office couch.

Wess Winn

Patrol/Crime Prevention
Waxahachie police department

December 25, 2012

Thank you for your courage and faithful service. You're a true hero sir.

Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Honor Guard Member

December 19, 2012

Officer Williams,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Waxahachie. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 6, 2012

Thank you for your service and helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 5, 2012

Rest In Peace

John Ruth,AEMD Communications Specialist
MOMR, Farmers Branch,TX

October 6, 2012

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement 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 Josh was killed. May his loved ones continue to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To his family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinguished service Officer Josh Williams gave to his community and the citizens of Texas , and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 28, 2012.

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

September 15, 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"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

September 4, 2012

It has been a little over a month since your passing. It seems like yesterday I found out you had been involved in a deadly car crash. Not a day goes by that I do not think about you and how many people you have impacted. You will always be remembered. RIP Officer Williams.

Ty
Citizen

September 2, 2012

WELL JOSH AFTER READING RICKYS MESSAGE, I CANT QUITE PUT INTO WORDS OR EXPRESS HOW MUCH YOU ARE SO MISSED... THIS HUGE SAD FEELING IS STILL WITH US ALL HERE AT THE DEPARTMENT AND YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD HOW WE ALL PULLED EVEN MORE TIGHTLY TO ONE ANOTHER IN THIS HORRIFIC TIME... WE ALL MISS YOU, YOUR LAUGH, YOUR CRAZY PRANKS AND BEING PRANKED ALL WITH A BIG HUGE CHEEKY GRIN OF YOURS... YOU ARE VERY MUCH IN ALL OF OUR HEARTS AND WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN... LOVE YOU MORE THEN YOU WILL EVER KNOW, JUST WISH I COULD TELL YOU THAT ONE MORE TIME IN PERSON MY FRIEND

DISPATCHER SUE CLARK
WAXAHACHIE, CO WORKER/FRIEND

August 23, 2012