Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

With sadness I report that Alice Imogene Williams (my mother) passed on October 8th, 2017. She was the only remaining living child of Trooper Joseph Newton Avary (my grandfather). here funeral will be Friday, October 13th., 2017 at All Faiths Funeral Home, Grand Island, NE, and will then be buried next to my father (Forrest 'Floyd' Williams) in the Beaver City, NE cemetery. Many thanks from our family to the Texas Trooper Association and to the Texas DPS for honoring Joseph Newton Avary and my mother!

Bill Williams
904 Sicily
Ravenna, NE 68869
(308) 440-9290

William Williams

October 11, 2017

Joseph Newton Avary was my grandfather (on my mother's side). My mom Alice Imogene Williams is (as of this date, 02/05/2016) the only living child (she is 88 years old and living in the Veterans Home in Grand Island, NE. In 2005, my mother and I attended the Memorial Ceremony at the Texas Capital, and we were asked to stand and be recognized, and tribute was paid to my grandfather. That meant SO much to my mom and I! Thank you Texas, SO MUCH for you efforts to honor those "fallen" Troopers!

Very humble and grateful!
Bill Williams, Grandson of Joseph N. Avary

February 5, 2016

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 17, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 77th 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 18, 2012

I had the privilege of serving on the Honor Guard detail when your Memorial Monument was dedicated 63 years after your death. It was a brief ceremony, however I reflected on all of the Patrolmen/Troopers who have made the supreme sacrifice.

Thank you for your service to the State of Texas.

Chris Becker
Former Texas Trooper

July 15, 2007

I had the privilege of serving on the Honor Guard detail when your Memorial Monument was dedicated 63 years after your death. It was a brief ceremony, however I reflected on all of the Patrolmen/Troopers who have made the supreme sacrifice.

Thank you for your service to the State of Texas.

Chris Becker
Former Texas Trooper

July 15, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

May 17, 2007

Thank You Trooper Avary. May you rest in peace.

BANKS PCO I
TX DPS

January 22, 2006

You are not forgotten in the minds and the hearts of us all...rest easy brother.

Cleveland Police, Ohio Retired