Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Officer Williams. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 14, 2012

Thinking of yester-years and thought I would visit you.

Retired PO Terry Russell
City of Miami PD Fla.
July 8, 2010

On the 10th anniversary of Officer Williams' death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Officer Williams is not forgotten.

Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department
July 4, 2010

Bill-I never had an opportunity to know you-but I was blessed to have Melissa in my life. Even though it was a short amount of time, she showed me what is was to live life to the fullest- in life and in death. She was my best friend...I miss her each year that passes- but I know that she is there with you and she will always be my heart. So for that, I say thank you for bringing such a special person into this world. May you both forever rest in peace.

Jennifer
June 23, 2010

Just over a week away from that July 03 mark. I often think of what you would be doing if you had not been killed. Retired, and most likely sitting on the beach or at the pool at the Key Biscayne condo with family around. Missed much by all!

Retired Terry Russell
City of Miami PD Fla.
June 24, 2009

It's hard to believe that it has been 8 years since Our Lord called you to come home. There is not a day that goes by that I dont remember my partner my friend.Rest in Peace "Bill Bill". You were and continue to be the best. I will never forget you.

Retired Sgt. Mike Narganes
City of Miami Police Department
December 9, 2008

RIP.You will always be remembered by the ones who love and knew you.

Anonymous
October 13, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice, you are not forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
March 14, 2008

Bill, i'll never forget the saturday you went down for as long as i live. I was 15 yrs. old at the time & it was a sunny july 1st, i was outside washing my dads patrol car and for some reason, decided to monitor the radio, i did that all the time to try to learn it. I'll never forget the screams that went out over the air that day. It was the first "officer down" call i ever heard over the radio and i'm sorry it had to be yours. I didn't know you as well as i knew everyone else but i went to high school with your daughter michelle. You & my dad were good friends and he misses you. After it happened he said it was a shame... you were one of the good ones. God bless you and may you continue to patrol the streets of Miami in silence. Watch over those still fighting out on the road & watch over my dad, who's still going at it after 28 years. Maybe one day i can officially introduce myself. Send my love to michelle, i know she's up there with you. She was a brave officer too, like her father. Her watch ended too soon. Take care bill.

Elio Tamayo
Friend
February 1, 2008

To Officer Williams family. Bill will not be forgoten. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I can tell by what I read, that he was a great person and Officer. God Bless you all. (Jim May MPD 1970-1973.)

Sgt Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC
December 27, 2007

"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
December 14, 2007

Today marks the 7th year anniversary of your death. Your gone but not forgotton. Thank you Sir.

Police Officer L. Garcia
Los Angeles Police Dept
July 3, 2007

Bill,
Although I never rode with you, or even knew you all that well,you backed me up on several 15's. You would just cruise up,on your motor and wait till I cleared,then wave, and ride off.
God bless you mate.
Dave Collis.

Retired Lt. Dave Collis MPD: 1973-1995
City of Miami P.D.
January 30, 2007

You are a true hero. Although we may not understand why tragedies like this occur, we will some day, when God explains it to us. He apparently needed another angel in heaven. Based on the reflections left by Bill's family and friends, our loss is certainly heaven's gain. And now we all have another guardian angel watching over us. How wonderful!

Wisconsin LEO
August 16, 2006

Officer Williams, Thank you for your service and for paying the ultimate sacrifice.

Wife and mother in law of LEO's

July 3, 2006

Hard to believe it's been 6 yrs. I will never forget the years we spent on motors together, you and Patty and kids, the vacation we took with the families. Missed dearly. We will never forget!

Ret. PO Terry Russell
City of Miami
July 3, 2006

May Our Lord continue to comfort and strengthen your family as they start another year without your physical presence.May they know that you are with them in spirit 24/7 watching over them.

July 3, 2006

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.r
July 2, 2006

Officer Williams your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now. May you rest in peace brother....God Bless !!

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
March 22, 2006

Brother Williams,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club
December 22, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOU LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

MELISSA: IN RESPONSE TO SOMETHING YOU ASKED OF EVERYONE IN ONE OF YOUR REFLECTIONS, EACH TIME I ENCOUNTER A POLICE OFFICER FOR ANY REASON, WHETHER I'VE BEEN STOPPED OR I SEE HIM IN A STORE, DONUT SHOP, WHATEVER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, I FIRST THANK HIM FOR THE JOB HE DOES AND I THEN TELL HIM TO "BE SAFE". JUST IMAGINE IF 25% OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. DID THIS. DO YOU THINK IT WOULD "MAKE HIS DAY"? I THINK SO.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS
September 2, 2005

Rest In Peace. Just looking over the ODMP and saw your memorial. It's always humbling to learn how fragile human life is. Romans 13:4

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI
July 3, 2005

Today, on the fifth anniversary of your passing, we pause to remember a dedicated servent.
While your watch may be over, your memory lives on.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police
July 3, 2005

You have been gone 5 years today
and we fondly remember the great
person you are. May God's peace
and comfort be on all those missing
you still. Tell Jesus hi for me. We
will be joining you shortly. It will be
wonderful to worship and be in the
presence of the Lord forever. With
love from one coast of America to
the other.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

July 3, 2005

Bill me and my mom were talking about how great you were, I wish you were here to hear this but i want you to know that if all goes well i will be starting the police academy for MDPD in September 2004 wish you and debo (melissa) where here to share this joyfull moment with me. You will always be in mine and my families Hearts
Thank You for all the Great times and God Bless
Gery Sarmiento & Family

gery sarmiento
July 14, 2004