Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Lt. Williams.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 30, 2021

Respect, Honored, and always remembered

mother of Officer Craig Birkholz G. Birk
Officer Craig Birkholz EOW 3/20/2011 Fond du Lac PD

May 26, 2021

While walking in Riverside Cemetery in Appleton, I came across Lt. Williams' grave with the Line of Duty U. S. Flag with the one blue line. It got my attention because last week an Appleton Wisconsin firefighter was killed while responding to what was a medical call. He will be buried in that same cemetery. Thanks to all those in uniform who protect us.

ELAINE VENROOY
None

May 20, 2019

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 8, 2015

Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Retired Wisconsin L.E.O.

September 15, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 19th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

June 11, 2012

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

April 9, 2012

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 22, 2008

May you be ever blessed by Him.

June 8, 2007

I pray that you are still restin peacefully and hope that you are still watching over us down here.

Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD

June 8, 2006

rest in Peace Sir.

June 8, 2006

Jeff,Time does not erase the sorrow that goes with losing a dear friend. My Son will always remember you and your good times as fellow officers. Thank you for your sacrifice.

mother of fellow officer

April 16, 2006

Lt. Jeff Williams was an honorable man in his life. He was my friend and co-worker. The support that I received from Lt. Williams in my career was both inspiring and fulfilling. Jeff should be remembered as a true Hero in the fight to make this world a better place to live and raise a family. May the Lord bless and comfort his family. Sincerely Officer Shawn Krueger

Correctional Officer Shawn Krueger
Brown County Sheriff