Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Thank you for your service.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept

February 27, 2013

RIP brother. Thank you for all you have done. Prayers go out to you and your family in this hard time.

Officer T. George
FCI McKean PA

February 27, 2013

I'm sure GOD has a special place for you.Rest in peace my brother. My thoughts and prayers to your family and the staff at USP Canaan , you will never be forgotten.

Safety Spec. Scott Spiker
USP Hazelton

February 27, 2013

Hopefully in honor of his great sacrifice something will be done to make all prisons safer. RIP Eric Williams.

Lt. William Tracy
Maryland Correctional Officer

February 27, 2013

I was once told that Correctional Officers are the bravest people that he had ever met. They walk the most dangerous street in the world! Everyone they come into contact with is a convicted felon and has nothing to lose and the Correctional Officers have become the main reason that they were convicted of the crime, and you walk tall up and down the tiers and corridors armed usually with nothing more than a radio. I am sure that you wore the uniform with pride and distinction. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and every C.O. still walking the dark corridors… God Bless you Eric…

John Paff, Police Instructor
Department of Defence/Bremerton Wa

February 27, 2013

I am so sorry for you loss. Tears fall from my eys as I write this. I work at USP Beaumont. You never know what you walk into everyday we come to work. He was a brave soul to work in such a violent work enviroment. He is a hero and will be miss by all of the Bureau family. We will continue to pray for you all.

Factory Manager/ Lisa Desselle
Dept Of Justice Bureau of Prisons

February 27, 2013

There is discipline in a Corrections Officer
you can see it when he walks,
There is honor in a Corrections Officer
you hear it when he talks.
There is courage in a Corrections Officer
you can see it in his eyes,
There is loyalty in a Corrections Officer
that he will not compromise.
There is something in a Corrections Officer
that makes him stand apart;
There is strength in a Corrections Officer
that beats from his heart.
A Corrections Officer isn't a title just any man
can be hired to do,
A Corrections Officer is the soul of that man
buried deep inside of you.
A Corrections Officer’s job isn't finished after
a 16 hour day or an 80 hour week,
A Corrections Officer is always a Corrections Officer
even while he sleeps.
A Corrections Officer serves his country first
and his life is left behind,
A Corrections Officer has to sacrifice what
comes first in a civilian's mind.
If you are civilian -
I am saying this to you.....
Next time you see a Corrections Officer
remember what they do.
A Corrections Officer is the reason our homes
and neighborhoods are safe;
A Corrections Officer is the one that is brave
protecting you and me.
If you are a Corrections Officer -I am saying this to you.....
Thank god for every Corrections Officer,………..Thank god for what you do.

May god Bless the family of officer Williams, Rest in Peace Brother.

CO (30 yrs) Anthony Listy
Bernalillo Co Detentions Ctr. (Disp Chr.)

February 27, 2013

Officer Williams, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Rich Eckert
Town of Chester PD

February 27, 2013

RIP and thank you for your service. We will always have you in our hearts.

SGT S. Garza
Mathis Police Department (TX)

February 27, 2013

Our sincere condolences to the family and brother and sister officers of Eric Williams. R.I.P.
EOW

John Kinane, National VP Operations
Emerald Society of the Federal Law Enforcement Agencies

February 27, 2013

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.

EDWARD TIJERINA CO-III
Texas Department of Criminal JUstice

February 27, 2013

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

T.A. Bradshaw, Semior Officee Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Forrest City

February 27, 2013

RIP brother Eric.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Detective Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

February 27, 2013

RIP Officer Williams.

For you my BROTHER;

When God Made Correctional Officers

When the Lord was creating CORRECTION OFFICERS, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one". And the Lord said, "Have you read the specs on this order?" A CORRECTION OFFICER must always bear in mind that rehabilitation is based on self-respect. In the event of rebellious actions or disparaging remarks towards them by inmates they must always maintain a quite firm demeanor. A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER has to be able to tolerate the ignorance of some, without losing hope. A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER must also be prepared to cover a life-threatening situation, canvass the institution for witnesses, and testify the next day. A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals when it is necessary. A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER has to have six pairs of hands. The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands... no way!" "It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord, "it's the three pairs of eyes an Officer has to have." "Is that on the standard model?" asked the angel. The Lord nodded and said, "One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before the Officer asks, "May I see what's in there, sir?" (When the Officer already knows ) "the second pair, here in the side of his head for his fellow Officers safety and the third pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, "You'll be all right, when the Officer knows it isn't so." "Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow." "I can't," said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound inmate out of a rebellious intention without incident and feed a family of five on a civil service paycheck." The angel circled the model of the CORRECTIONAL OFFICER very slowly, "Can it think?" the angel asked. The Lord said "Can it think! A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER can recite departmental rules in its sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on a tier in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of a traffic stop... and still it keeps its sense of humor. "This CORRECTIONAL OFFICER also has phenomenal personal control. A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER can deal with crime scenes painted in hell, professionally watch over a child abuser not allowing emotions to stand in the way of helping a inmate better himself, comfort a fellow Officers family with a loss, and then read in the daily paper how the department and its Officers are not sensitive to the rights of criminals. Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the CORRECTION OFFICER. "There's a leak," the angel pronounced. "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model!" the angel exclaimed. "That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear" "What's the tear from?" asked the angel. "It's for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that tattered piece of cloth called the American flag, and for lady justice." "You're a genius," said the angel. The Lord looked somber and said "I didn't put that tear there."

"UNKNOWN AUTHOR"

FBOP Brother
DOJ/FBOP

February 27, 2013

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Correctional Officer Eric Williams, and the USDOJ - Federal Bureau of Prisons. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Williams, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

February 27, 2013

Your corrections brothers and sisters in Minnesota and all across America mourn your loss. Be with God my brother, we got the watch.
God's speed to, and God bless you and your family.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno Honor Guard Member
State of MN Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

February 27, 2013

May Officer Eric Williams Rest in Eternal Peace... Prayers out to the Family, Friends and fellow Officers of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Tpr. Stephen F. Byron, Retired
Massachusetts State Police

February 27, 2013

May you rest in Peace.

Gavin F. Price II ( retired )
Escambia county sheriffs dept

February 27, 2013

Rest in Peace Eric. May God Bless your family and your fellow staff at USP Canaan. You will be missed!

Lt. R. A. Brown, Ret.
FBOP, FCI Fairton NJ

February 27, 2013

Rest in Peace my brother we will take it from here.

J. Berkihiser, Lieutenant
USP Allenwood, PA, FBOP

February 27, 2013

My heart and prayers are with all of CO Williams family, freinds, and coworkers also. I pray that God may ease the pain of loss and suffering for you in this difficult time. Even though I did not know CO Williams personally I have a great respect for all who serve in this line of work. I am aware of the dangers and I totally think of each and every one who serves as a HERO daily for all the circumstances they face. Rest in peace CO Williams and thanks for being a HERO.

Diane Basil MIL Deputy Jon Kruse
Manatee County Sheriff's Office

February 27, 2013

There are inherit risk to corrections also, most often we carry no weapons. My prayers go out to his family & friends

Kevin L. Jackson
MCF-Faribault

February 27, 2013

Officer Williams,

Rest well in the arms of God.

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for 2 years. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

February 27, 2013

Officer Williams, thank you for your service. To the Williams family I pray God will give you peace and understanding during this time of great loss.

Officer
Deputy (Reserve) Tennessee

February 27, 2013

RIP Eric

Lieutenant W. Lumbattis
FBOP

February 27, 2013