Officer Down Memorial Page

Billy I didn't personally know you but you worked with dad Bill Schweers when he was with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's department before he left. He never really said much but defiantly missed you and ordered a plate with your name when we went to the national law enforcement officer's memorial in DC

Brett Schweers future officer
April 17, 2012

Ive been doing so much thinking lately about all the things i remember about you and how much you loved us and i know you gave everything you had to ensure our safety no matter how much time passes it never gets easy as i tear up just opening this page and i cant possibly know what went through your mind everyday but being a father is what you did best and i only wish you were still here and that you could give me the advice and knowledge i need to be as great of a man and father as you are i love you and miss you so much and it will never be easy no matter how much time passes

SPC Matthew Mcintosh
Son
July 18, 2011

YOU WERE THE BEST COP & SUPERVISOR MAN, WAS FUN WORKING WITH YOU, MISS YOU & LOVE YA ALWAYS....

EDWIN EVANS
June 27, 2011

Well tommorow will mark the 13th year since you responded to the fatal call that forever changed all who knew and love you. Every year things seem different but yet still the same it seems as if yesterday we were eating sandy hot dogs on the beach i can recal numerous memories as if they had just happened and those memmories have made me who i am today hoping that i have became at least half the man you are ive now been in the military for 5 years doing my part to protect the people you died protecting the people of our great country and my brothers protect the same people wearing the same badge you carried. we have all in someway followed in your footsteps, you were such a great man and father that we look up to you and try to be as much like you as possible every day. i remember all the times of happines that we had though it was such a short time compared to the amount i wish we could have spent together, playing catch in the park, learning to ride a bike, mr gattis, going camping at toledo bend, riding in your UNIT as you called it, sitting in the inflatable pool that was way to small for you, greg, chris and myself these memories are how you are remembered i still here storrys from people who knew you even if only for a minute about how you were a great man even people you had arrested knew you as a great man i remember one instance were a young man walked up to me and asked me if i was your son and with a tear in his eye he huged me and told me how you changed his life. though you are gone you are still missed and will always be loved .

Specialist Matthew McIntosh
US ARMY, Son
September 30, 2010

To the family of Deputy McIntosh -- especially his mother, Cleta. Today as I talked with Yvonne Brown about the death a few days ago of a Deputy in Dixie County, Florida, she told me about Deputy McIntosh ("Billy Wayne"). Yvonne and I learned we share something in common - we both have best friends who lost a son/deputy in the line of duty. So to his family, please know that now my heart is connected to you for your great sacrifice -having a family member in LEO, and losing him in the line of duty. As I've read reflections left by his wife and sons, please know that your entire family will be in my prayers. RIP, Deputy McIntosh - and thank you for your great sacrifice. And to the family, may God's peace reign in your lives.

Martha Jo Khachigan
A Friend to - and Mom of a - LEO in Lake City, FL.

Anonymous
January 17, 2010

SO VERY VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND HURT , NOTHING I CAN SAY WILL EVER EASE YOUR PAIN, MY HEART FELT PRAYERS ARE ALLWAYS WITH THIS FAMILY AND MANY OTHERS.

Anonymous
August 22, 2009

Well dad its that time of the year again as peace oficers family and friends come together to honor those of you who have fallen in the line of duty. Its been a while since i last left a reflection and as usual a lot has changed i have rejoined the military and greg and chris are both deputies also we love an miss you every day hope you look down on us from heaven for we all have the resposibility of protecting our loved ones i shall protect them from afar and my brothers will protect them from home. I love you dad hope that one day we meet again.

Specialist Matthew McIntosh
U.S. Army Son
May 10, 2009

To Deputy Billy McIntosh and his loved ones:

On this the eleventh anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Deputy McIntosh. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

I know you must be proud of your sons who have followed your footsteps into service to their country and community.



This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Officer McIntosh gave to his community and the citizens of Louisiana, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 1, 1997.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Anonymous
October 1, 2008

Well Dad, another of our brothers came home today. Watch over Eric and keep him safe so that we can do what we have to here. Help to keep us strong so that we can finish the mission that we set out upon. Let him know we are all going to miss him just as we still miss you. I love you and miss you.

Dep Gregory A McIntosh
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
September 2, 2008

hey dad its been a while since ive last talked to you a lot has changed in the last year or so i now have full custody of your first grand daughter i recived an honerable discharge from the united states navy for parenthood i remember one thing you once told me no child should have to grow up without a mother and father so ive found our baby girl a new mother her name is kristen and she makes me happy i also remember that day at the park when i told you i wanted to be just like you when i grow up well i think im close well dad i love and i miss you with every step i take and every step i take brings me closer to the realization that my heart is in protecting the inocent and keeping our homes safe so soon i will finish what ive started when i took that oath when i joined the military and i will protect the inocent as you did becase dad when i grow up i still want to be just like you and do great things like you did and help people like you did its in my heart and in my soul and in my blood because you are in my heart my soul my blood and always on my mind ill talk to you again soon by for now we will never forget you

Matthew A Mcintosh
son and future officer
June 19, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
October 31, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat V"an Den Berghe
October 13, 2007

I salute you, Sir, on the 10th Anniversary of your brutal and tragic murder. May your family and friends take comfort in knowing that you will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

DET SGT, Retired
AR
October 1, 2007

Thank you sir.

Police Officer
Carencro Police Dept.
August 14, 2007

It's hard to believe that 10 years is around the corner since you were called from this place and into the kingdom of heaven. We worked together in he big city of Moss Bluff and we even had you as an assist. supervisor. I know that every chance that you get you are watching over the all the officers helping them to get back home safely. You are one of the many guardian angels of law enforcement officers who keep us safe.
Rest in peace my friend....

Sgt. R.Patrick
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Office
July 10, 2007

Bill, I just started working for the sheriff office for a short period of time when one morning I went to work and was told you were killed. Though I never knew you personally, I know what every deputy feels when a fellow deputy makes the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Pain for a fallen law officer is never easy to forget or to get over. I worked along side with your father and now your son is following his and your foot steps as a Deputy Sheriff. I know you are proud of him as he is proud of you. Keep watch over him as well as over the rest of us. I had hoped that I would never hear of another fellow deputy pay such a price as you, but now a second, Alan Inzer had made a last roll call. May you both be in peace.

Cpl James Savoy
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Office
April 6, 2007

Deputy Billy W. McIntosh, in performing your duty while off duty, it showed me what you were truly made of. You kept me safe while I was asleep and while at work. I am but one, but the parish is many and you kept them safe as well. May you be in peace. I will remember your sacrifice, the ultimate price you paid.

A Citizen of Calcasieu Parish
April 6, 2007

Thank you for your service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
February 28, 2007

Hey dad i just wanted to let you know every thing is going just fine gregs learning to be more like you and chris is graduating soon your grand daughter i just wish you could have met her shes the happiest little girl in the world and without you dad i never would have been big enough of a man to have all the wonderfull gifts that life has given me and though i miss you more than anything i know i must continue to carry on. i remember the last thing you told me you told me you were proud of me and that you always will be well dad im proud of you and im proud of greg and chris together we seem to all take a different path but all follow your foot steps and maybe one day i may walk beside greg and well both know that your proud of us dad i love you and i thank god for giving me such a great dad because even though i didnt know you long im lucky that i had such a great man teach me how to be a great man

SN Matthew McIntosh
USN, Son
February 27, 2007

BILL, I SPOKE TO YOUR SON GREG TODAY AT THE ACADEMY,AS IM SURE YOU KNOW HE IS FOLLOWING IN YOUR FOOT STEPS.I KNOW THIS MUST MAKE YOU PROUD.DON'T WORRY ABOUT HIM I THINK HE IS GOING TO MAKE A FINE OFFICER. TAKE CARE.

SGT. TODD ORY
CPSO
January 31, 2007

Sheriff office to CP113
I need you in route to Nelson & Country Club at
Trinity Baptist Church for and escort
In refrence to Alan Inzer
Escort him to a better place we can only go so far from here

I thank GOD for the rain today because it hides the tears
A brave man is not allowed to cry
A good man is not allowed to bleed
An honest man is not allowed to show fear
A humble man is not allowed to be noticed

I sit here today in my unit and cry in the rain
There is fear in my heart that I can not make a diffrence
I know that you gave your blood to do what was right
And I can promise you are not forgotten

My heart is heavy today not just for Alan but for you
This is somthing that a lawman should not have to experienc in a career let alone twice

I sit in my unit today and share a tear with you and Alan
and I know I'll feel your presence and strenght in church today and even share another tear with you in the rain at the grave of our friend Alan Inzer and I'll be reminded of that hot sunny day we put you to rest so many years ago

Rest in Peace Bill you are still with us
I still think about you sometimes when I am just talking with my hand resting on my gun and the way you would have been standing with your hand pushing down on your gun it was almost sideways as you laughed at the joke you were telling

Till later take it easy

Deputy Thomas F Mefford
former dispatcher for Bill at the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff office
January 30, 2007

Billy my brother, You paid the altimate price so many years ago and yet it seems like you are still patroling the beat and smiling as you walk the halls. So many times I pass by your picture in the front hall and wonder what you're doing then it hit's me. Your watching over us as you always did. Keep watching over us my brother and we shall meet again some day. God speed.

Cpl. Joshua Couch
Calcasieu Parish sheriff's Office
January 28, 2007

Hey dad i have to admit it gets harder and harder everyday. I hung a picture of you in Elizabeths room yesterday and couldnt help but shed some tears. I have everything I ever wanted but it would mean so much more if you were hear. Every day i still ask why why did they take you away but i know i will never know the answer. I always miss you dad and i just wish you could come back i still feel your hand on my shoulder every time i get upset. I always said if im half the man that you were id be ok and luckily i have that little girl there to help me get through each day. Me and my brothers seem to grow further and further apart Greg is Following in your foot steps just a little more than before watch over him as he walks the beat i love you dad always look down on me and my brothers and your new grand children elizabeth and zye.

Sn Matthew McIntosh
Son
November 6, 2006

Nine years have passed and you have not been forgotten. My thoughts are with your loved ones today as I know they still think of you each and every day and tears still flow from their broken hearts. Keep watch over them and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father
October 1, 2006

Dad its been a while since we last met and a lot has changed. Ive grown from a boy to man and im gladly following in your foot steps i turn 19 next month. Im now happily married to the most beautiful woman in the world and on febuary 12 2006 my first child and your first grand dauther was born shes so cute i wish you could see her. Last july i joined the US NAVY to serve my country and take care of my family as you once did. Everyday i wake up wishing you would have been able to see me grow into a man not much different than yourself. On my graduation i could almost have sworn i saw you in the stand cheering me on. when i joined the navy i felt your hand on my shoulder telling me i was making the right decission, and on my wedding day you were my best man even though no one else could see you. But most of all i could feel your smile as my daughter took her first breath as she came into this world. Dad your always their for me i look up to you as i did when i was a child even today i love you and miss you so much I wish you were still here to tell me itll be ok today. I still remember the last thing you said to me and i know its still true today the last words you sayed to me were" Im proud of you son I love you". I will carry on your legacy no matter were life takes me i proudly call myself your son.

SN Matthew McIntosh
Son
May 24, 2006