Auburn Police Division, Alabama
End of Watch Sunday, May 19, 2019
Reflections for Police Officer William Ray Buechner, Jr.
I still miss you brother. It’s coming up on 4 yrs and it’s taken me this long to figure out what to say. Honestly, I still don’t know. I miss the bike rides, the conversations, the 4 AM texts when I was on day shift,, the beers after a shift even though you drank Miller High Life, hell man, I just miss you.
Anonymous
Friend
March 28, 2023
Rest in heavenly peace on this your 1 anniversary in heaven. God bless you and thank you for your 13 years of service
Mark Mottola
May 19, 2020
Rest In Peace. You gave the last full measure of devotion.
Commander E. A. Martin
U. S. Navy (Retired)
January 25, 2020
Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Beuchner during this time of tragic and senseless loss.
Deputy Donnie Meaders (retired)
Okfuskee County Sheriff's Office (OK)
July 9, 2019
I’m honored to be here at your grave site to pay my respects on behalf of 4th Platoon and the entire NC Carrboro Police Department. RIP Officer Buechner, we’ll take it from here
Officer L. McLamb
Carrboro PD
June 18, 2019
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Buechner. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Auburn Police Department.
U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
June 11, 2019
A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.
Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY
June 7, 2019
RIP officer. Prayers to your blood, love and blue families.
Deputy Sheriff Terri Van Houten
Rock Country Sheriff's Office
June 3, 2019
Rest in peace brother may the Lord give the strength in guidance to his family during these tough times
Sgt. Rene Sanchez
Boston Police Department, Boston, Ma.
June 3, 2019
I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.
Retired Fire Lieutenant Frank J Corasan
Baltimore City Fire Department
June 3, 2019
R.I.P. BROTHER Buechner!!!
Nebraska Police Officer
June 2, 2019
Officer Buechner,
May you rest in the arms of God and may God be with your family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
June 1, 2019
Rest in peace brother. We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.
Lieutenant A. Orozco
ADOT/ECD
May 31, 2019
The men & women of the Abilene Police Department extend their condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Police Officer William Buechner following his death. We are grateful for service and commitment rendered.
Beth Reeves, Chaplain
Abilene Police Department
May 31, 2019
Thank-you, Officer Buechner, for your duty and your sacrifice. My heart is with you AND your family who have made this sacrifice so that we may live in peace. Well done, good and faithful servant, well done.
Freya Fitzpatrick
Mother of a police officer
May 30, 2019
On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer William Buechner and the extended law enforcement family of the Auburn Police Division, Alabama.
End of Watch Sunday, May 19, 2019
Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.
I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.
By Jon F. Hooper
"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
May 29, 2019
Thank you sir for your service, GOD BLESS.
Mrs.C Singleton /Concern Citizen
May 28, 2019
"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
Powell, Wyoming
May 28, 2019
God bless you
No Title Max Wulz
Civilian
May 27, 2019
Rest in peace Officer Buechner, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.
TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN
May 27, 2019
Officer Buechner, again we have lost a true Hero in our country and it deeply saddens me. I pray for all of those that loved you in this world. I know their grief is deep now and they will need time to heal. Thank you so much for your commitment and service to the Auburn Police Department and to our country. When we lose a Police Officer in this way, we all lose. God Bless you, Sir. Rest in Peace now.
Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department
Flowery Branch, GA
May 27, 2019
Rest in Peace Brother
Sgt. CCB (Ret)
USPP
May 27, 2019
I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Police Officer William Buechner. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and all members of the Auburn Police Division, Alabama
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
May 27, 2019
Will. rest easy sir. You ARE our brother in Blue...
Detective. retired. Terry Shields
Chicago Police Dept
May 26, 2019
Rest In Peace Officer Buechner
DOD Officer James Friedman (Retired)
May 26, 2019
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