Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This morning I woke up with Mr. William (Bill) Christian on my mind. I am not sure why, but I did. I found this page this morning and wanted to give my deepest condolences to the Christian family and Bill's friends.
Bill was an amazing person. He would stop by the Command Post to shoot the breeze. Everyone was always happy to see him. His Sir name fit him perfectly because he certainly exhibit being a Christian at all times. Bill was not only an agent but a handy person that helped out where he could at WFO (the Point). Whatever needed to be done he did it to the best of his ability. We would talk about family and anything that made him laugh and smile (his wife, children and there was a special little girl that brought much joy to his heart). Again, I am not sure why Bill came to mind this morning but I can tell you this, I am glad to have met such a fine person in my life time. A good person has left the earth but not our hearts. God, bless the Christian family and allow them to carry on the kind spirit led by Mr. William (Bill) Christian.
Bill, you will forever be missed but never forgotten.

Anonymous
Previous FBI, Retired

October 24, 2024

Gone, but never forgotten. Remembered always by family, friends, and coworkers. A man with strength, love, and unwavering courage. To the man who raised me, loved me, and spent every moment he could with me. I’ll love you forever and always. Not a day goes by where I don’t think of you

Amanda Christian
Granddaughter

January 9, 2022

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement family . Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

May 29, 2021

I was the PGPD dispatcher who worked this call. I just found out your name tonight from the PGPD officer who was the first officer with you and wouldnt leave your side. RIP

Annonymous/ Police Dispatcher 2
PGPD

May 2, 2021

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

April 26, 2021

Never to be forgotten. Thank you for your service sir.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

February 3, 2021

Rest in peace Special Agent Christian.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 17, 2020

Agent Christian,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Army as well. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 29, 2020

My deepest sympathies. Rest In Peace Agent Christian. I have just seen the heartbreaking episode of The FBI Files . Thank You for All Your Service and Dedication. Words seem so small.
Never Fortgotten...

Khimberly Mauldin
911 Dispatcher

December 4, 2018

Special Agent William H. Christian Jr. will never ever be forgotten. I thank him for his dedicated service to our great nation, and to his brothers and sisters of our LEO family. Special Agent William H. Christian Jr. will always be apart of God's family as his soul will forever rest in Heaven. May God also bless his family.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

March 24, 2018

Although time has passed, you are never forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your service to our country. God bless

Special Agent-in-Charge Diane Upchurch
FBI - Little Rock

May 29, 2017

I saw the tail end of the incident when Agent Christian passed. I used to live on the 18th floor of Westchester park facing Greenbelt Middle. I was up late playing chess when I heard the shots, lots of them. I worked at a camera store and since we had such an amazing view, I paid for a good set of Nikon 10x50 binocs. Through those I saw the tail end of a shadowy figure firing into a maroon Caprice with a small automatic weapon (turned out to be a MAC 10 or 11). The figure ran off and police vehicles that I had never seen before (these weren't the usual Greenbelt or PG County police) came from what seemed like every direction. I watched a courageous first responders attempted to bring back Agent Christian.

I remember this event every year on Memorial Day. Tonight is the 22nd anniversary.

My thoughts and condolences for Agent Christian's family and friends.

James Gough, civilian

May 29, 2017

Just watched an episode of FBI Files that dealt with this agent's demise. Where I live, Northern Ireland, we are no stranger to officers of the law being slain in cowardly fashion, in the line of duty. The shadow of evil is cast far and wide in our world and would prevail if it were not for selfless actions of dedicated officers and agents like Mr. Christian. Wherever we are, we owe such a great debt to them for putting themselves in harm's way that others may live.

D. McCabrey
Private Citizen

May 9, 2017

Just learned about you and Corporal Novabilski on TV just now... I'm sorry it had to come to this... you will never be forgotten, we will continue to hold the LINE

Christopher Thornton
City of Atlanta Police Department

September 20, 2016

RIP BROTHER

Michael Tarczan
Polish American Police Association of Illinois

March 15, 2016

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 14, 2016

Agent Christian,
Like several people who have left reflections here I too saw the FBI Files program about you and Cpl. Novabilski. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 29, 2015

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

May 29, 2015

I would like to dedicate my final quarter of my Associates of Science in Criminal Justice to your memory. I’m currently attending school to become an FBI agent like my father, who was a friend of yours during your time in the FBI. Thank you for you service to this country.

Dalton Graves

February 5, 2015

I worked with Special Agent Christian in the Washington Field Office at the time of his brutal murder.

I remember going through the FBI tour at the J.Edgar Hoover building, and Special Agent Christian was the agent performing the tour shoot duty that day. He recognized me sitting in the audience along with two of my fellow WFO co workers. He very kindly at the end of his demonstration pointed us out to the other people on the tour as fellow employees who worked as support for the Special Agents in their investigations. He called us the backbone of the Bureau who made it possible for the Agents to do their jobs.

I have never forgotten than day, or the day of his tragic loss.

Management Analyst Kelly Martin
FBI

May 8, 2013

Lord, "I thank You" for allowing my path to cross Bill's years ago in Detroit. It gave me the opportunity to become friends w/a man of such strong character, a gentleman's gentleman, a caring soul to the world, who gave the ultimate sacrifice. "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord..." Psalm 37:23

SA Lent Rice
FBI (retired)

October 30, 2012

Bill was a friend. Although on different squads working different programs, we were agents together at WFO. He was an exceptional agent who took the time to mentor new agents and was a friend to everyone. Every time I enter an FBI office and walk past the Martyrs, I stop for a moment in front of Bill's picture and reflect upon his sacrifice.

SSA Dell Spry (retired)
FBI

October 3, 2012

Time is not measured by the years that you live
But by the deeds that you do and the joy that you give.

May 29, 1995 has forever changed our family. I remember and miss you dad. . . every day. May your memory live on always.

Rest In Eternal Peace. I love you.

Kimberly Christian
Daughter of Fallen FBI Agent, William H. Christian, Jr. eow 5/29/95

August 11, 2012

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 17th 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.

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

May 29, 2012

I was so sad to hear this, even all these years later. I have just seen what happened on a TV documentary.
You were a brave and honourable man and will not be forgotten.

Michelle, Kent, United Kingdom

April 4, 2012