Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Williams,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tallulah. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 4, 2020

We miss tank alot he was the rock in our family but god had better plan for his child it's been 23 years since you left us there has not been a day that we don't think about you rip Leroy tank Williams your loving nephew Gerald Williams

Gerald Williams
Nephew

March 30, 2018

I love and miss you daddy.......Wish you could be here with me but god wanted his child home with him.


RIP LEROY TANK WILLIAMS

LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER
NASTASSIA WILLIAMS

Nastassia Williams
Daughter

October 27, 2015

RLP officer LeRoy Williams, you like my deceased husband Deputy William Gerome Hardy, gave the ultimate sacrifice. His end of watch was July 19th 1995.I might have met some of your family at national police week in May of 1996.May your family find peace in the good memories of you, and your unselfish support of the people. May you RIP!!! May God continue to be with your family, Sincerely, another fallen officer, s widow. Patricia Hardy

Mrs.Patricia Hardy
A deceased officers widow

December 28, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 18th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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

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

May 10, 2013

Patrolman Williams, you are remembered today, May 9, 2013

Dede Hodge
Paramedic's wife.

May 10, 2013

I can recall that day like it was yesterday. Happen right on the street next to where I lived. You are missed by many.

Tallulah Citizen

March 14, 2013

Wow!!! I remember this day lime.it was yesterday. I was a teenager walking home from High School. Leroy was a awesome man. A stand up guy. He always tried to find the positive in a person. The coward that shot him got what he deserved. Here I am in law enforcement. I never thought when this happen to TANK I would become a law enforcement officer.

Trooper Michael Greene II
Texas Highway Patrol, DPS

January 25, 2013

I miss my uncle like crazy I think of him everyday of my ...I also want to thank them for naming a street in Louisiana after my uncle .He was a true hero ....He is in heaven with his mom my granny I miss and love u both......

lashaun strange
niece

December 6, 2012

i just wanted to thank everyone for supporting my father in his line of work and also in his death and i would also like to thank the louisiana police department for having my father as one of their own. sincerly,
Nastassia Williams

nastassia williams
daughter

June 26, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

May 4, 2010

i miss you so much daddy that you dont even know,i think of you all the time even if it doesnt show.my heart is broken because of what they took from me,a father,a friend and a man of good company.i never thought i would see this day that came also fast,but to me you are always a good man because you were my dad.
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY AND ONE OF THEM IS ME!!!!!
ALWAYS & FOREVER

LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER
NASTASSIA WILLIAMS

nastassia williams
daughter

January 24, 2010

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NHV

May 5, 2008

REST IN PEACE. THANKS FOR WATCHING OVER US, YOUR FELLOW OFFICERS. TO GOD BE THE GLORY.

SGT. NANCY BUCHANAN MORGAN
BRPD

January 31, 2008

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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 5, 2007

12 years. I can't even imagine how difficult this day must be for the family of Patrolman Williams. I bet that sometimes it feels like yesterday that you last saw him; other days it probably feels like forever.

Patrolman Williams' family - you are not alone and he is not forgotten.

RIP brother. Watch over your brothers in blue.

Wife of an officer

May 4, 2007

Officer Williams thank you for your service to the people of Louisiana. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Deputy
Terrebonne Parish S.O. Houma, La

November 22, 2006

Thank you for your sacrifice and your service to the people of Tallulah. RIP

December 27, 2005

Officer Williams,
Thank you for your service. I will pray that your family is always held close to God.

God Speed Brother....

SGT Phil Abdoo
Macomb County Sheriff's Office

March 31, 2005

In memory of Patrolman Williams---

~~~~~The Broken Chain~~~~~

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.~~In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.~~It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.~~You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.~~Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.

January 3, 2005

As a Tallulah native I had the pleasure of meeting Officer "Tank" Williams on several occasions. He was one of the few who inspired me to join the Marine Corps after high school and also led me into my current profession, law enforcement. You were truly an asset and will sorely be missed. Every day I put on the badge I wish I could be half the officer you were, for you shaped my life. On behalf of all law enforcement officers past, present, and future, rest for you paid the ultimate price. Gone but NOT forgotten.

PO1 Chris Alexander
Jacksonville Police Department NC