United States Capitol Police, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, April 2, 2021
Reflections for Police Officer William Francis Evans
Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and diligent watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!
Our prayers to the family and department.
Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department
April 4, 2021
May the Lord Bless you and your family during this time of grieving. Thank you for your service to protect the people that your served. You will never be forgotten.
Mr Paul Gutierrez
God Bless you and your family Officer Evans
April 4, 2021
In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!
"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 whose 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC
April 4, 2021
RIP, Officer Evans. Praying for your loved ones.
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
April 4, 2021
On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Police Officer William Evans. Please know we are eternally grateful for William’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Police Officer Evans, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the United States Capitol Police in Washington, DC for William’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Police Officer William Evans’ wife.
POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
April 4, 2021
Thank you for your service and sacrifice, may you rest is peace with the Lord. We’ll take it from here brother.
Officer Joseph Robedeau
Dept. Homeland Security
April 4, 2021
May God bless you and your loved ones Officer Evans on your first Easter Sunday in heaven.
With great honor and deep respect for you, and
peace and comfort to your survivors
Sergeant Fredric E. Oakman
Pennsylvania State Police (retired)
April 4, 2021
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A, Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
April 4, 2021
I'm a survivor on behalf my family to your family. Please accept our deepest condolences on your officer.
RIP
William Derrickson
April 4, 2021
Rest easy brother well take over for now. IGY6
PFC Anthony Artka
Indiana National Guard
April 4, 2021
PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OUR FAMILY OF BLUE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF YOUR COMMUNITY. ANOTHER OFFICER TAKEN TO SOON. REST IN GOD'S ARMS.
MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMAN LINDA KEM
NONE
April 3, 2021
A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the United States Capitol Police. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
April 3, 2021
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
April 3, 2021
Rest easy brother. We got the watch.
Cpl Albert Roa
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Police
April 3, 2021
Godspeed, Officer Evans. You will never be forgotten.
Joan S Marotto, Special Agent (retired)
Criminal Investigation Section, CT Revenue Services
April 3, 2021
RIP Officer Evans. Thank you for your service to the United States
Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
April 3, 2021
Rest Easy Brother. We shared the same uniform at Western New England College (baseball) and we share the same uniform now. Your sacrifice and service will not be forgotten.
Ptl. Nicholas Ziminsky
Chelmsford Police Department
April 3, 2021
My dad knew you from bowling days in Burke. I was saddened to hear the news even before that revelation. RIP, Billy. I wish the family all the peace and comfort they deserve. We’ll take it from here, brother.
Sgt Chris Ovenden
NOVA PD
April 3, 2021
All give some, some give all. Rest in Peace!
PTL B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH
April 3, 2021
Rest In Peace now brother in blue ! My sympathy to your family and fellow police officers !
Richard Burger , retired detective
Fond du lac Wis Police Dept.
April 3, 2021
Rest In Peace brother. Your service will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department during this tragic time. Matthew 5:9.
Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City PD, MI
April 3, 2021
Rest In Peace Police Officer Billy Evans! Thank you for your 18 years of service with the United States Capitol Police. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your family, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to all of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)
Kelly & Eddie King
April 3, 2021
All I can say to this sad, sad happening is God Bless Officer Evans. May you rest in peace and in the loving hands of our Father. Condolences and heartfelt sympathies to your family, the brave men and women of the the Capital Police forth and thank you for your dedicated service!!
Jim Hill
Concerned Citizen
April 3, 2021
Father in Heaven please give them the strength, courage and perseverance to endure unjust condemnation, danger, and physical abuse to which they are, at times, subjected.
Survivor John Gallagher
Merchant Marine
April 3, 2021
Thank you for your bravery and for protecting our country. I am praying that your family will have the strength to endure what lies ahead of them. You are now safe in the arms of Jesus and I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. God Bless and Godspeed, Officer William Evans. We will never forget you!
LISA B.
GEORGIA LEO SUPPORTER
April 3, 2021
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