Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Scott. You were my best friend and my little brother. I know you loved being a Police officer. I miss you sooo very much. There is a big hole in my heart. I love you!!

Tim Williams
Older Brother

November 3, 2016

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 2, 2016

My condolences to the family of Deputy Williams family, friends and the Taylor County Sheriff's Dept.

Retired Lieut. Armen L. Hagopian
City of Highland Park Michigan. Public Safety Dept (Police Dept.)

November 2, 2016

RIP brother Scott.

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

Investigator D. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

November 2, 2016

Sincerest regards.
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)-ACF

November 2, 2016

God Speed, Brother.

Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 2, 2016

Lord bless the family and friends of Deputy Scott Williams. May they have strength in the days ahead...

Dr. Harold & Madeline Altman
Fallen Officer Survivor - 1/30/2007

November 2, 2016

RIP Brother. God Bless...

Det. Carlos Selvi
Balto. Co. P.D.

November 2, 2016

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

November 2, 2016

You will be missed but never forgotten. Thank you Deputy Williams for your service and for making a difference in so many lives.

May the Williams family along with the Taylor County Sheriff's Department family be granted the strength and comforted needed during such a difficult time.

Godspeed Deputy Williams.

Lieutenant Todd Rasmussen, Ret
Granite District Police
Salt Lake City, Utah

November 2, 2016

When I state my tour of duty God, wherever crime may be, As I walk the darkened sreets alone, let me be close to thee. Please give me understanding with both the youg and old. Let me listen with attentionun until their story's told. Let me never make a judgment in a rush or callous way. But let me hold my patience, let each man have is say. lord if some dark and dreary night, i must give my life, Lord with your everlasting love protect those special in my life.
RIP Deputy Sheriff Scott Williams

James Hallgrimson Blue Steel Security Officer

November 2, 2016

R.I.P. BROTHER Williams!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

November 1, 2016

Rip brother

Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept

November 1, 2016

Rest in peace Deputy Williams, and now you can continue your watch on the streets of heaven. My heart and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers. HEROES LIVE FOREVER, AND YOU SIR, ARE A HERO.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/6/02, Union County, SO

November 1, 2016

Final Salute Deputy Williams, thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

November 1, 2016

"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 Wyoming Police Department

November 1, 2016

Very sad to hear another Law Enforcement Officer killed by a traffic crash. Prayers going out to the family. Remember below 100. Wear your seatbelt slow down.

Police Officer William Lang
Columbus Ohio PD

November 1, 2016

Deputy Williams,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

November 1, 2016

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

November 1, 2016

Rest easy brother we'll take it from here. Your family and Department are in my prayers.

Sergeant George Gazzola
Black Hills Patrol

November 1, 2016

Rest in peace brother

Deputy Dunlap(ret)
Dallas Marshal's Tx

November 1, 2016

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Deputy Williams, as well as his brothers and sisters with the Taylor County Sheriff's Office. RIP brother.

Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County (WI) Sheriff's Office

November 1, 2016

Rest in peace my brother. May Yahweh give your family and friends peace during this time.

Retired Chief Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

November 1, 2016

Dep Williams, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

November 1, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ASAC, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 1, 2016