Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, November 21, 2024
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Ralph "Butch" Waller, Jr.
Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
November 25, 2024
RIP
Major Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD
November 25, 2024
I On behalf of the Klamath Country Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Deputy, Ralph "Butch" Waller, from injuries due to a vehicle striking his patrol motorcycle. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Deputy succumbs from injuries from a tragic situation. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our prayer and thoughts to a third deputy who is in critical condition for a safe and speedy recovery.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
November 25, 2024
My deepest condolences to the entire Waller family, and to his brothers and sisters with the Palm Beach Sheriff's office. May his soul forever rest in peace.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"
November 25, 2024
I personally knew and worked with Deputy Waller for approximately 20 plus years. Butch never disappointed when it came to his sense of humor, smiles, or his laughter. It was an honor to personally know him and work with him.
RIP brother !
Retired Deputy Vidal Rivera ID 8424
Deputy
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
November 25, 2024
May God and St. Michael watch over you and Corporal Paez in Heaven, Deputy Waller.
Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department
November 25, 2024
Thank you for your service. Prayers for Family and your Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
November 25, 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
November 25, 2024
God bless you and your family Brave warrior.
K9 Sergeant KEVIN Waters
Indiana State Police
November 24, 2024
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.
November 23, 2024
Rest in peace, Deputy Waller. Praying for your loved ones.
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
November 23, 2024
Rest In Peace Brother.
Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired
November 23, 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)
November 23, 2024
So sorry for your loss. No words can express our feeling for you and your family. RIP
Deputy Sheriff
Highlands County Sheriff Department
November 23, 2024
Rest in Peace…
Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
November 23, 2024
Rest In Peace Deputy Sheriff Ralph "Butch" Waller! Thank you for your 18 years of service with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, in Florida. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your Family and your Friends during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers also go out to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)
Eddie & Kelly King
November 23, 2024
Rest easy, brother thank you for your service may your sacrifice or memory never fate.
Retired 8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
November 22, 2024
MY PRAYERS AND MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH DEPUTY WALLER AND HIS LOVED ONES IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.
INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.
November 22, 2024
This is a very sad situation that occurs way too many times and needs to come to an end somehow. Folks simply need to look forward when driving and not “gawking” to see if it’s someone they know or just the fact they want to see WTF is going on. Whatever it is that’s going on, move over to the next lane and give law enforcement safety to do their job and even more important get off the phone. Is it really that important to get on your phone and text message your friend or relative to let them know that you had a turkey burger for lunch and when you look up it’s too late and your plowing through a school bus stop.
This will be a very, very sad weekend for three Law enforcement families. May God look over them during these difficult days ahead.
Steven
Retired LEO
November 22, 2024
I graduated the academy in Polk County (Core 27) with Butch in 1996. Butch should be remembered simply as a great man! He was the type of person others tried to be like. May you rest in Paradise brave peacekeeper!
Sergeant Brian Schnell
Sunny Isles Beach (Miami Dade Co. FL)
November 22, 2024
In times of loss, we come together to honor the memory and service of those who have passed. It's a moment to reflect on the impact they've had on the lives of others, and the legacy they leave behind. Their dedication and service will always be remembered, and their spirit will continue to inspire. May comfort find its way to you and all those mourning this loss.
Retired Reserve Police Officer G. Kryst
Los Angeles Police Department
November 22, 2024
We had so much fun working together. You were a good and true friend. You will be greatly missed.
Praying for your family and friends
Grace Edwards Koozer
Royal Palm Beach Police
November 22, 2024
My sincere condolences to your family and co- workers. May they have strength during this difficult time. Prayers to all and Godspeed for healing.
Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD ( retired)
November 22, 2024
Rest, brother.
Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
November 22, 2024
Rest in peace, Deputy Waller. Thank you for your service.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow deputies at this difficult time.
God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
November 22, 2024
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