North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, North Carolina
End of Watch Monday, April 29, 2024
Reflections for Investigator William "Alden" Elliott
"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
May 1, 2024
Greater love has no one than this that he lay down his life for a friend. John 15:13
I know you weren't expecting to be called home but rest assured your family, wife and child will be comforted by all the family in blue.
Citizen
Citizen
May 1, 2024
When we say the word 'courage' we will think of you. Thank you for the greatest sacrifice of all. There is a special place in Heaven for heroes--you will rest there.
Patricia Harrison
May 1, 2024
May God and St. Michael watch over you and the other officers killed in this tragic incident up in Heaven, Investigator Elliott.
Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department
May 1, 2024
Rest in peace brother
Special Agent Zack Wickline
NC ALE
May 1, 2024
Father in Heaven we ask thy Blessing on the soul of this thy servant departed, Officer William Alden Elliot. Keep his spirit with you throughout all eternity. Bless his family and all those who mourn his passing. Give them comfort and peace. Bless those officers who were wounded in this ambush. Give them strength that they might recover fully. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
Chaplain Martin, SC FOP Lodge 12, Myrtle Beach, SC
Chaplain George E. Martin, Sr.
International Police Association
Region 14 (NC, SC, TN, GA)
May 1, 2024
Rest In Peace Brother in Blue.
Your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be Called Children of God.” Matthew 5:9
Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department
May 1, 2024
Rest In Peace Investigator Elliott.Thank You For Your Service.My condolences to The Family, Friends and Colleagues.
Fire Crew Officer J Ross
CDCR
May 1, 2024
May God's hand of peace and comfort be on the surviving family and the rest of the Department.
Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D
April 30, 2024
R I P Brother
Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS
April 30, 2024
Rest In Peace Brother!!
Undersheriff Victor Manata
Union County Sheriff’s Office ( New Jersey )
April 30, 2024
MY SINCERE PRAYERS AND MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH INVESTIGATOR ELLIOTT AND HIS LOVED ONES. YOU HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.
INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.
April 30, 2024
It was an honor to have worked along side you brother. My prayers go out to those you have left behind. Thank you for all you have done and sacrificed. Rest easy my friend well take it from here.
Jason Zummo
April 30, 2024
Rest in Peace Investigator Elliott. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Elliott Family and the North Carolina Department of Correction.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
April 30, 2024
Condolences to his family
Carson loveless
April 30, 2024
Thank you for your service. Your service will never be forgotten.
May the Lord comfort your family, friends and coworkers at this most difficult time.
Rest in peace my brother.
Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.
April 30, 2024
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
Special Dep. US Marshal(retired) James M
Leon County Sheriff’s Office
April 30, 2024
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
April 30, 2024
Investigator Elliott,
I'm saddened to learn of this terrible tragedy. This has been a horrible month for law enforcement in our nation. We have lost far too many law enforcement officials to violence and senseless accidents. I will pray for your wife and child, as well as all your friends, loved ones, family and colleagues. Rest in peace.
Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13
Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)
April 30, 2024
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 Retired G. Krysto
Los Angeles Police Department
April 30, 2024
Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!
Pedro Rodriguez; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvani
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
April 30, 2024
Rest in peace Investigator Elliott.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2024
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
April 30, 2024
Rest in Peace Brother
james oneill
NYPD
April 30, 2024
Praying for peace and comfort today and during the difficult days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
April 30, 2024
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