Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Estes,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Orange. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 13, 2023

Rest in peace Patrolman Estes.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 13, 2021

My brother,not one day goes by that I don't miss you.I'm guessing you and Jim and Robert are kikn back and tellin stories.I love you bub.

Phillip Jameson
brother

December 5, 2014

Heroes live forever, Patrolman Estes, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Orange Grove and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

December 13, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 16th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 13, 2009

I just wanted to stop by and say I still miss you daily and I now see you in your grand daughter every day...everyone that knew you that sees her says she is a little Bill in the making. I know you held her before any of us did and I will make sure to tell her all about you. I already tell her that the birth mark on her back in the shape of lips is an angel kiss from her grandpa's.

Love and Miss you

Faith Estes
Daughter

April 17, 2009

"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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 20, 2008

you are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 7, 2007

AS A MEMBER OF YOUR CHOSEN AGENCY WE ADMIRE AND RESPECT YOUR BRAVERY AND DEDICATION AND HOPE WE CAN BE HALF THE OFFICER YOU WERE.... YOU ARE GREATLY MISSED.

PATROLMEN
ORANGE GROVE POLICE DEPT

September 27, 2007

You are not forgotten. RIP sir.

August 30, 2007

I miss you very & Love you with my heart. Tell Sissy Mom said hi and I love her and miss her very much
your sister
Carol

Carol Yaws
Sister

December 17, 2006

watching Bill grow from his childhood to manhood was one of the most amazing things I ever saw.losing him was like losing one of my own kids.
jewellmyalice

jewell collier
sister

December 10, 2006

I miss you dearly. I think of you daily and you are always in my heart.

Love you.
Rach

Rachelle Stridde
Your Loving Sister

December 9, 2006

Bill was a neighbor of my family's for a number of years and as children, his daughter and I were very close friends. I remember him fondly, sitting outside as Faith and I played together. Even through the eyes of a child, I could see how much he loved his family. He is truly missed and will always be remembered.

Cara M Schiro
Friend

December 8, 2006

Dad,

You are greatly missed everyday and you will NEVER be forgotten. You live in the hearts of every person who's life you touched. We think of you daily and wish you were here for the Holidays. We love you VERY much and wish we could be near you again.

Love Always and Forever,
Your Daughter
Faith

Faith Estes
Daughter

December 7, 2006

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. It is deeply appreciated.

Anonymous

December 13, 2004