Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy, Officer Petry. Thank you for your service as a Kentucky State Policeman & after you retired from KSP your service with Floyd County Sheriff’s Department. Thank you for protecting the area where I was born and grew up. My prayers for your family as they try to navigate life without along with Captain Frasure’s & K9 handler, Officer Jacob Chaffins Such a senseless act of terrorism and now the offender is cool, dry and fed at the cost of the 3 of you & Officer Drago.

Polly Dotson, Grateful Citizen & Fellow Sojourner in Life
Oklahoma

July 2, 2022

Rest In Peace, Deputy Petry. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

July 2, 2022

Rest in peace.

J.R.

July 1, 2022

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

July 1, 2022

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Deputy Sheriff William Petry during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Deputy Sheriff William Petry.

Gail. M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

July 1, 2022

Lord Jesus, as we watch our nation’s brave law enforcement officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension. In light of the law enforcement officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies. Carry us through this time of strife, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy name, I pray. Amen.

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]

”Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his (her) life for his (her) friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

Chaplain Steven Robert Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Christian Law Enforcement Prayer Chaplain
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

July 1, 2022

Rest easy brother thank you for your service may your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

July 1, 2022

To my law enforcement family my heart is broken I knew all them men. I pray for all there family’s to find piece these men were great so remember them for how great and who they were Rip brothers

Retired Pikeville police chief Chris Edm
Pikeville police department

July 1, 2022

Rest in Peace Deputy Petry. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Petry Family and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

July 1, 2022

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service to protect your community.

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

July 1, 2022

Rest in Peace Brother

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Prayers for you and your family

GOD BLESS

Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

July 1, 2022

Such a tragedy - GODSPEED

Patrolman Robert P Cokburn
Boston PD

July 1, 2022

R.I.P Deputy Sheriff William Petry

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen Toronto Canada

July 1, 2022

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

July 1, 2022

Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and vigilant watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a grieving yet grateful 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

July 1, 2022

God bless you and Captain Frasure as well as the K9 who all gave the ultimate sacrifice. I can not begin to imagine the pain your family, friends and coworkers are experiencing. Rip and thank you for your service.

Former NJ K9 Patrol Officer
Former NJ K9 Patrol Officer

July 1, 2022

"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."

Author Unknown

E.C.Proft Chief Criminal Deputy (Retired)
Island County Sheriff's Office

July 1, 2022

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

July 1, 2022

Rest in Peace Deputy Petry. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

July 1, 2022

I know you will have justice. May you rest in peace, braveheart! Drago is with you now, so nothing can hurt either of you anymore.

Patricia Harrison

July 1, 2022

RIP OFFICER
U and ur fellow Officers will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

Brett Allen

July 1, 2022

It was my honor and a privilege to know Deputy Petry. He was an officer I looked up to in my early career in LE. Thank you for your life of service and making the ultimate sacrifice for us. RIP Brother.

Sam Goodman

July 1, 2022

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers, and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

July 1, 2022

Rest in peace brother

Douglas Maykowski
Fop lodge #187

July 1, 2022

To the family, co-workers, friends and all those touched by this senseless act, please accept condolences on the loss of Deputy William Petry. His bravery, dedication, and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace Deputy Petry.

Sgt. James Mair (Ret.)
Los Angeles Sheriff Dept- Denver PD

July 1, 2022