Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My dearest Billy,

Here we are, 26 years later...and you're still gone. To add more heartache, your killer had his death sentence overturned on a technicality and now faces a re-sentencing trial...meaning he may live and actually see parole.

I'm beyond devastated. The one thing that kept me going was knowing he would die for taking you from us and now....I have just lost all faith and hope.

My life was destroyed Nov. 18, 1997. Here I am at 54 years, a time when should have been enjoying retirement and our family. I try...I really do. But I don't know how to get past this all so that I can.

I stopped what I was doing yesterday morning at 6:24 am, standing in front of a mirror in my uniform about to head out for my duties and all I could see was you.

I miss you. Marianne Glover died that day with you, mostly so you wouldn't be alone. I will love you forever.

Your wife
Marianne

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Marianne Glover Waldman
Widow of PTL. William D. Glover, Jr

November 19, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Douglas Glover, Jr. of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio and the additional 65 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 18, 2023

My AMHA partner and friend. We were sworn in a minute apart on 12-02-97 at 1200hrs. & 1201hrs., Badge #s P-3, and P-4. I am still in disbelieve that we both weren’t able to retire due to you being cheated out of that, and many, many, happy and joyful times with your family and friends. Cheated out of them by a p.o.s. that should have gone to shake hands with Allah long before that day. Bill, I take pride in the way we did our jobs together in the short time I had the privilege of working with you. We will talk more when we meet again brother.

Lt. John H. Koski (RET.) John Koski
Ashtabula City Police

April 10, 2023

My dearest Billy,

Herr we are...25 years since you were cruelly ripped from my life and that of your children. You are now a grandfather of 7 beautiful children...6 grandsons and one granddaughter...a beautiful new generation you would have loved with all of your heart. Instead of being able to move on from the horror of your murder and fill our lives with loving memories, we are reliving all of the painful memories of your murder because your murderer, Odraye Jones, has had his death sentence overturned on appeal. We are having to go through a re-sentencing trial and the prosecutor doesn't seem to care about getting the rightful justice you deserve. Just know, I am fighting for you...with everything I have. I won't stop until Jones gets the sentence he deserves!

Losing you meant losing Marianne Glover...but she's back for the moment, to seek justice for you. My life was horribly changed forever...but I'll never stop loving you!!! Rest easy my beloved Billy...I've got it from here!!

Marianne Glover Waldman
Widow of PTL. William D. Glover, Jr

April 5, 2023

Rest in peace Patrolman Glover.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 18, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Douglas Glover, Jr. of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio and the additional 65 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 18, 2022

Officer Glover,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served as a U.S. Navy Corpsman. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol

November 18, 2022

Missed by the entire county and beyond.

Michael Roach deputy sheriff retired
Ashtabula County Sheriff Dept

November 17, 2022

I miss you.

Amanda
Daughter

January 3, 2022

My heart goes out to his family friends and neighbors. The life someone gives to make a difference touches everything and everyone.Thank you for your service

Sharon Bennett
Nursing

November 21, 2020

Another year has come...and the memories start flooding back. From now....the day he was shot, tomm...the day he died and until Nov 22nd...the day he was laid to rest.

Remembering my 1st husband, on the 23rd anniversary of his LOD death...we were already in Cleveland at this time all those years ago, keeping him alive till his parents could arrive from VA to say goodbye. I'll never forget holding his hands through paper bags, listening to the machine breathe for him as I laid on his chest, praying for a miracle. Watching him take his last breath as he bled to death once all life saving measures were stopped...passing at 6:24 Nov. 18th, 1997. He was 30, I was 28...with 3 children (5, 6 and 10). I am now 51, the children are 28, almost 30 and 33. He has 7 grandchildren...6 grandsons (which includes a set of twins) and 1 beautiful granddaughter. All the birthdays, holidays, graduations, weddings, births...all ones missed because one disgusting 21 year old thought going to jail for aggravated robbery charges was worth executing him! One day, once his appeals are FINALLY exhausted, he will be the one laying there dying and I intend to be there to watch him take HIS last breath!

RIP my dearest Billy....you were one of a kind

Marianne (Glover) Waldman
Widow of Ptl. William D. Glover, Jr.
9/3/67 - 11/18/98
Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio

November 18, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Douglas Glover, Jr. of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 18, 2020

23yrs later......this day will forever be etched in my mind. My sincerest condolences to you, your family and colleagues. I'll never forget seeing those painful images of tht day..they live so fresh in my mind. do you know how scared I was..AM still?? No matter what, I stand on my truth and will never change it, regardless of the continued harrassment etc I've endured the past 23yrs. I pray your family finds peace in the wake of such sadness. REST PEACEFULLY

TeresaTaylor
someone who stood up

November 17, 2020

Billy, Rest in Peace brother. We were schoolmates at A.T. Mahan (Keflavik). Thank you for your service and may your memory always be imprinted on the hearts of those you served. God bless and keep you!

Deputy
Klickitat County (WA) Sheriff's Office

April 21, 2020

My dearest Billy

Yet another year gone...without you. I turned 50 years old this year-I was only 28 when you were murdered. Almost half of my life now without you. Its heartbreaking. You have 4 grandsons (a set of twins in there) and one granddaughter, with a 5th grandson due in March and a 7th grandchild due in June. Your children are all married now, and Lou retired this year. It's so hard to describe the emptiness in my heart...the part that belongs to you. I will continue to carry you with me and through your children. When I work, as an auxiliary police constable, I always remember your love for the children and emulate that in my duties. I treat people fairly until i am mistreated. You were a wonderful example of what a police officer should be and i am so proud to have been your wife and the mother of your children. Rest easy my hero and please continue to watch over all of us. I love you.

Marianne Glover Waldman, widow
Durham Regional Police Service, Ontario, Canada

December 16, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Douglas Glover, Jr. of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio and the additional 62 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

November 18, 2019

I remember in 4th grade when my friend Philip disappeared, would have never imagined that the reason was the loss of his father. The loss of a great police officer doesn't just affect the ones who know him, I lost a friend that day. Its great to read that your family is doing good and know that people from Rome still remember! RIP

Michael Beers
Friend of his son

August 5, 2018

Nephew (Willie)

I remember the day you told me how you disliked the name Billy. You were a teenager then, I believe 16-17 years of age. So I started calling you Willie and you liked it very much, but to everyone you will always be Billy. However, Nephew I believe it is time for you to go by your given name William. When you were growing up I knew you would become a very strong, proud man. Spending my time in the Air Force kept me away from family and friends, I wish I had gotten to known your family. I hope Marianne can forgive me for not being closer to the family. I know you are still taking care and watching over your lovely family, and I do hope someday your family and mine will meet. I am sorry to say that I found out what had happen to you in 2005, and ever since have been following what everyone wants, to have justices for you and your family.

As a young boy I gave you a brown cowboy hat that you fell in love with. Who knew you would grow up to be a real lawman? I am very proud of you Nephew and your family. I do believe your little lady is going to finish the job for you, and I hope to help her with it.

Uncle (Rick) Richard Hovi
Uncle

May 21, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Douglas Glover, Jr. of the Ashtabula Police Department, Ohio and the additional 61 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

November 18, 2017

Here we are....you are now a grandfather to a beautiful baby boy. Your sons are doing amazing and Sean and Amanda are both getting married this year. I have been hired by our police department as an Auxiliary Police Constable....it felt right and like it was time to not just give back but to continue the work you and Lou did/do as amazing officers. It feels amazing to put the uniform back on and I know you will be watching over me as I now patrol the streets too again. We miss you...especially when it comes to all these major life events, but know that this man you sent to us has been everything you would have expected him to be as my husband and dad to your children. Time hasn't healed the wounds....but they have made us stronger in our convictions as moral human beings and law enforcers. We still await the sentence of your murderer to be fulfilled...but I won't rest until he is executed. He robbed you and all of us so much. Our 28th anniversary is just a few days away and I just think of how proud you would be. I do hope heaven is all you dream it can be and that you continue to watch over all of us. Society is much different 19 years later. We miss you Billy, we love you and you're always in our hearts. Happy anniversary...I know it would have been an amazing day with you. God bless you always and know you are always missed and never forgotten....
Me

Marianne (Glover) Waldman
Widow

January 17, 2017

I cannot fathom the fact its been 18 years since you were stolen away from us. Our children are all grown....and Philip has his own child on the way. Time has truly passed my dearest Billy, and I hope you are watching all from above. We miss you but knowing you are there to watch over all of us is something to keep close in my mind and heart. RIP my Billy....you truly did earn it

Marianne, Philip, Sean & Amanda
Widow and Children

November 17, 2016

My husband and I were the first to see Officer Glover lying on the ground behind our garage. It was such a sad scene. Our best wishes to his wife and children.

Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor
observer

November 20, 2015

I was in the Ashtabula hospital the night officer Glover was shot. He was one of my friends. My cousin who worked on the police force stopped in my room to tell me what had happened. I was in shock when I heard the news. He was a great man, he loved his job, he loved the people he helped and he loved his family.

I have dedicated my life in his honor helping anyone in need. Just like officer Glover, I run towards problems not away from them.

Private Officer Kevin Dondrea
Friend of Fallen Officer

August 20, 2014

William,

I don't know you and you never knew me, but I saw this page and for some reason I can't describe why I decided to click on it. I saw your wife's reflection that she has been leaving every year updating you with what has been happening in the past year and I just felt so touch. You were a very lucky man to have a wife like her, and I wish you the best and rest in piece. God speed

Police Explorer~ Nick

December 3, 2013

It's that time for my yearly reflection...the one day a year that "vault" is opened and I feel the pain so strongly I can't describe it. 16 years later, your children are grown. Philip is now 26 and graduated from college. Sean is almost 23 and is working so hard as a security guard for a global company while also going to school. Amanda is 21, still in school, working as a security guard also and is planning to get married next year!!! Your first grand babies won't be far behind. I hope you are watching us. I pray that you watch over your children and help them so they don't struggle like we did. It hurts and isn't fair. Watch over Lou, the wonderful man you sent to me, as he draws near retirement and is so tired. Make sure he is always safe and comes home to us. And just know your are still in my heart....you always will be. I can't describe the feelings I have but I know that someday, I will see you again. Thats what keeps me going sometimes. I love you Billy....rest in peace my love.

Marianne (Glover) Waldman
Widow

November 17, 2013