Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.

Patrolman James Murray
Chicago Police Department (Retired)

June 28, 2024

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

June 28, 2024

RIP my Brother,
I will pray for your Family, Friends & Law Enforcement Family.
Thank you for, your Service, Honor and Sacrifice ><>

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.)
Chaplain ><>
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.) Chaplain ><
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

June 28, 2024

R.I.P. Sir.

Retired / Deputy Christopher Land
Macomb County Sheriff's Office Michigan

June 28, 2024

Rest peacefully my brother

Lieutenant Greg Kouba, Victoria Co. SO,
Victoria County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

June 28, 2024

Rest in Peace Brother in Blue.

“Blessed are the peacemakers for they should be called Children of God.” Matthew 5:9

Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

June 28, 2024

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Florida Police Chaplain

June 28, 2024

Rest in Peace Deputy Butler. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Butler Family and the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office.

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

June 28, 2024

Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!

Officer Pedro Rodriguez
City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

June 28, 2024

Deputy Bill Butler was a man of virtue and quality. He was a kind man. A thoughtful and charitable man. May God receive him gently into His arms and give comfort to his wife and children.

Neal Brady Hillsdale County Prosecutor

June 28, 2024

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

June 28, 2024

RIP sir. My prayers are with your family.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police

June 28, 2024

To deputy Butler's family and co- workers, he has made the ultimate sacrifice in doing his duty and I give my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. I would like to offer my condolences to your department and to the family of the fallen officer. As a fellow officer I know he loved the job as we all do. He may be gone but he will never be forgotten. RIP

Robert Antal LT. Retired
Plymouth Township Police Department

June 28, 2024

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

June 28, 2024

May God and St. Michael watch over you and your family Deputy Butler.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

June 28, 2024

How sad is it that they kill a officer who survived a war only to be killed by a felon. My prayers are with the family and the department and all of the friends. May He rest in peace.

Citizen
Citizen

June 28, 2024

My condolences to his family and friends in this moment of sorrow. Now that you have departed from this temporary life to the eternal one we hope that the Lord has received you with open arms and his light surrounds you forever. To your family the Lord says:

US Navy Veteran Rafael Martínez
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June 28, 2024

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Butler, Jr. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

June 28, 2024

Rest in peace Brother William, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD, Tulsa Police Department

June 28, 2024

On behalf of the 68 dedicated volunteers associated with POINT 27 across the United States, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr. Please know we are eternally grateful for William’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Deputy Sheriff Butler, 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 Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office in Hillsdale, Michigan for William’s partner and his fellow officers. POINT 27 also 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 Deputy Sheriff William Butler’s 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 #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division (Retired)
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

June 28, 2024

"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

June 28, 2024

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

June 28, 2024

RIP Hero

Sgt Bill Clock retired
Ann Arbor Police

June 28, 2024

Thank you Deputy Butler for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of Hillsdale CO, MI! Your life mattered! Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family and your coworkers. May you rest in peace. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. And thanks to the MI State Troopers who introduced your assailant to his eternal rest!

Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem NC Police Department

June 28, 2024

God bless Deputy Butler's precious soul, and may our Good Lord grant peace, happiness, and good health to the family that he had left behind.

CERT-FEMA / Shmuel Nosrati
Citizen

June 28, 2024