Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Justin Taylor Billa

Mobile Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Leave a Reflection

Reflections for Police Officer Justin Taylor Billa

My heart brakes for you and your family. Thank you for your service and protecting my hometown. I will continue to lift your wife and child in prayer.

Officer J. Douglas
Coastal Alabama Police Department

February 23, 2018

R.I.P. BROTHER Billa!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

February 23, 2018

On behalf of the Birmingham Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and our brothers and sisters in blue of the Mobile Police Department for the lost of Officer Justin Billa.

Rest in Peace brother. We will take it from here in your honor.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God"
Matt: 5.9

Chief Orlando R. Wilson
Birmingham Police Department, AL

February 23, 2018

May God be with the family, brothers, and sisters in service.

Corporal S. R. Lemon
Morgan County Sheriff (WV)

February 23, 2018

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

February 23, 2018

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

February 23, 2018

You did not shy away from the danger
You went towards the threat
You did not hide away
You did your duty sir
As a Police and Military Police Veteran I know of your commitment to your job
Devastated and tearful
Bless you, your family and your fellow officers

Simon W
Police Veteran

February 23, 2018

Officer Billa, you are too young to die, and all we can do is trust in our Lord why He has taken you away from your loved ones. You died doing what you loved doing, protecting your fellow human beings. Our Lord will reward you abundantly and grant you His peace. May He immerse you and your family in His Divine Mercy.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

February 23, 2018

Prayers are being sent up young man, in your name, and for your family, at work and at home. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice.

Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst Police Dept., Illinois

February 23, 2018

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER BILLA, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER BILLA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.

David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ontario Canada

February 23, 2018

"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 Police Department

February 23, 2018

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be known as sons of God.
Godspeed Officer Justin Billa.
Lord, hold his family in your hands at this time and in the following days.
E.O.W. brother, rest in peace, we will handle it from here.

Sgt. Michael Clifton- Retired
Redondo Beach Police Dept. Ca.

February 23, 2018

God bless the peacemakers. You are a true HERO standing for what you believe and protecting those in your city. You will be remembered Officer Justin Billa and rest easy brother, "WE HAVE YOUR BACK". Prayers to your wife and child for strength through this trying time.

Corporal Glenn Furukawa / Dothan
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency / Highway Patrol / Motorman

February 23, 2018

Dear Officer Billa...I pray that God bless you with HIS HIGHEST honor of Eternal life..your loss is immense to your wife and child..I pray your love sustains them for all times to come..your families and your fellow brothers and sister who wear the badge of Honor and Courage..God bless you sir..God bless uou...Sincerly...Victor and family

Victor R. Solano J.R.
A CONCERNED CITIZEN & FAMILY OF DEPUTIES

February 22, 2018

Billa Family and Friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Officer Billa thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the line of duty.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

February 22, 2018

Rest in peace Police Officer Justin Billa, and thank you for your service to your community. May our Lord give comfort and strength to your family and friends during this trying time.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis R Otero
Department Of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protection

February 22, 2018

GOD did not promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, day without night, but; HE did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way. The community has lost a dedicated protector, the family a loved one, the Department a comrad, the Nation a hero, but Heaven has gained an Angel. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and I ask GOD to watch over each member and give them strength during this time of their needs.

Sergeant W. Ken McLendon, retired 1991
Florence Folice Department - South Carolina

February 22, 2018

Officer Billa, thank you for your service and sacrifice. May the Lord comfort your family and fellow Officers of the Mobile Police Department during this very difficult time. Rest in Peace Sir.

K. Shipp, Special Agent
Dept of Veterans Affairs-Office of Inspector General CID

February 22, 2018

Rest In Peace brother.

Field training officer ( retired ) Samue
Venice Police Department

February 22, 2018

My prayers are for the family, friends, co-workers and other’s morning the death of Officer Justin Billa. I pray that God will provide comfort and Gods peace that surpasses all understanding during a such tragic situation. God provides us with his presence to over come the pain and loss and to be encouraged. Joshua 1:9.

God bless you all.

Sgt Jim Carelle, ret.
Yamhill County sheriffs office Oregon

February 22, 2018

My sincere and heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and department of our fallen HERO. I am so very sorry for your loss.
May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Thank you for your life of service to your community. You will live on in the hearts of all who love and cherish you. Heaven has received another guardian angel. RIP HERO and God Bless you.

Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012

February 22, 2018

From Minnesota.im sending condolences.so sad.a very good man list unnecessarily slain.the world needs more heroes like this fine man.very sorry

No rank.no officer.just a man.eric Hogha
Fellow Christian

February 22, 2018

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

Prayers to your family and fellow officers. Stay safe

RRuiz
Family member of Police officers in Illinois

February 22, 2018

My prayers go out to all of you, family and agency. Rest in peace brother.

Major Claudia Tupper
Lee County Sheriff's Office Leesburg, Georgia

February 22, 2018

Rest in peace Brother Justin.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant Police Department
Nahant, MA

February 22, 2018

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.