Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May his soul rest in peace...

Sam Leigh
Former US Pentagon Police Officer

July 2, 2024

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Highways of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office, Michigan.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

July 1, 2024

Condolences to his family

Carson loveless

July 1, 2024

Heavenly Father,

We are truly grateful for your unfailing love and comfort of the Holy Spirit!
Lord, you are our Alpha and Omega. We thank you for walking hand in hand and humbly ask for peace that surpasses all understanding. In Jesus' name.

Amen

Chaplain Paula Woodard
Frisco Citizens Police Academy

July 1, 2024

A true American hero. May God bring comfort and strength to his wife and children.

Amanda
LEO wife

July 1, 2024

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Deputy, William Butler, Jr., in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Deputy makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. We thank Deputy Butler for his service as a Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

July 1, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

July 1, 2024

RIP

Commander Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD

July 1, 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

July 1, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 1, 2024

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

July 1, 2024

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

June 30, 2024

Dear Sheriff Hodshire, Staff, Deputy Officers, and Family of Deputy Sheriff Butler,

Please keep the faith during this trying time. Remember, "21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. " -Romans 12: 21. We will overcome this merciless loss of life. May God bless and protect all of you in your pursuit of good!

Scarlet H. Sager
NA-J High School Teacher
Married to retired Virginia Beach Police Department Master Police Officer

June 30, 2024

Thank you for your service Deputy Butler !!!!!

Sgt David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford PD

June 30, 2024

RIP sir.

Retired Deputy S. Walker
NCSO

June 30, 2024

Lord Jesus Christ, as I watch America's Peace Officers bravely succumb to the wicked and evil in this broken world, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension and deadly violence. In light of the American Peace 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 and grief, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy Name, and by Your authority, I pray. Amen.

A Holy Scripture Verse of Praise and Comfort from the Law Enforcement Officer's Bible:

"No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends." [John 15:13 CSB]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Christian Clergy
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.) 1974-1998
Nashua NH Police Department

June 29, 2024

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Butler.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 29, 2024

RIP Deputy Sheriff Butler. Thank you for your service to the Country and to the citizens of Hillsdale County

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

June 29, 2024

Rest in Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

June 29, 2024

Your brave contribution goes unnoticed. The undoubtful sacrifice you made to make sure your partner went home shows a true hero, that walked straight into the face of danger so that the community can sleep well. You did what God called you to do. To all the brothers in blue. Watch over the brave ones who sacrifice their life to make sure everyone sleeps at night. Although you didn’t make it home, but you sure did go down without a fight. Forever in our hearts and minds. Rest well my friend. We have the watch from here

Volunteer Firefighter Anthony McCord
Dumfries-Triangle Volunteer Fire Department

June 29, 2024

Sheriff Butler, our world is full of evil people, and yet, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your loved ones are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jesus Espinosa
Civilian

June 29, 2024

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

June 29, 2024

Another "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 29, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Butler, a police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your military service and 12 years of commitment to law enforcement service, to your family, and to the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 29, 2024

Prayers & Condolences
Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

June 29, 2024