Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Lieutenant Jiles. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
March 24, 2012

A great Trojan teammate. I still cannot believe it.

Friend
May 17, 2011

Billy I still cry over you to this day. I miss you so much. Why do all the good cops get killed. I love you so much Billy. I know one day you will meet me in Heaven.
Love Adam Watson

Adam Watson
Friend
March 21, 2011

Just was thinking about you today Lt.

DEPUTY BILLY WALTON
HARALSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT
December 13, 2010

Just thinking of you today and all the times we had at DCSO.

Anonymous
December 7, 2010

Its been 8 years and we miss you more than every. Will always love you as a brother RIP.

Anonymous
September 3, 2010

Just thinking of you. Hard to believe it's been 8 years. You are still missed by us all.

Russell Grizzard
Carroll County Sheriff's Office
September 2, 2010

After serving about a gazillion people desserts at the Sheriff's Soup Tastin', I stepped outside for a quick break. I sat at a picnic table and watched the little Godbee, little Taylor, and the little Jiles. They had a target made out of cardboard and they were taking turns throwing rocks. Boy, was it competitive! Matthew studied his target, wound up and let it rip! He's got a mean arm on him, Lt. Watching him made me think of your smiling face and I could hear you saying, "Life is good". I will always remember and cherish hearing you say that with that big ole smile. RIP Lt, we miss you.

Anonymous
April 28, 2010

I didn't know about this site until this morning. I read all the messages and wanted to add mine. Ricky introduced me to you in Garn's Gym when you got out of the military. I immediately arm wrestled you and lost. We became great friends and I enjoyed being around you. I want to share a story about your sense of humor. Four of us attended Capt. Kitchens' (D'ville) funeral and, at the grave site, we were standing in the very back of the crowd. Talking had stopped and there was a long silence. We knew they were preparing the 21 gun salute but a short lady in front of us didn't. She was up on her tippy toes trying to see what was going on when the first shots rang out. She yelled, jumped and almost went over the people in front of her. We tried to remain dignified but you were laughing so hard you were crying. You turned around to face the woods but the noises you were making, but trying to suppress, sounded like you were crying. The folks in front of us turned around and looked at you. I told them, "they were very close". They thought you were crying uncontrollably and just smiled. Your face was so red and Thank God you had a handkerchief or something to wipe your face. It was all Ricky and I could do to keep from breaking out in laughter watching you. After we got in the car and started back, we all agreed that whenever we died, we wanted people to laugh at the funeral. They did at yours, thanks to Terry, Ricky and your nephew. They did such a great job and I never had a chance to see them and tell them. I was wondering if Ricky remembered that when he was on the podium. I hope he did. I appreciate you and Ricky for always being my friends and always treating me so well. By the way, thanks for finally letting me beat you arm wrestlin! I have a lot more funny stories about you that I share frequently, but I just wanted to make someone else laugh about this story. I hope they did. Maybe some day, I will meet your wife and children. If I do, I'll share with them. Oh, yeah... Why didn't you smile in this picture? You were always grinnin'!

A Friend
GSP
March 26, 2010

Lt. We loss another one of our finest yesterday but I know he is celebrating with a big smile this morning getting to see you and "hotdog" again. We miss you all so much!!

Inv. Telisha Gibson
Carroll County Sheriff's Office
February 13, 2010

Billy,
I actually meant to leave a reflection on your birthday, but got busy with work and never got to it. It's hard to believe it's been 7 years. I wish you could see Anderson. He's growing up and I think of all the things I had hoped that he and I could do with you and Matthew. I tell him all along about how much fun it would have been for him to know "uncle Billy". Angie and I keep in touch with Holly and the kids all along.
Angie and I are trying to buy a new house. Wish you were here to enjoy the fun of moving.
We miss you more every day, but look forward to the day we'll meet again.

Kevin Bradley
Cousin and Friend
November 12, 2009

Bubba. Everyday I think of you. You have always been my hero and always will be. I met an officer the other day who said that you were his LT. Those officers have so much respect for you. Still to this day they cherish you. I look at your picture and I can see myself in you. I try day after day to live up to your standards. I promise 908 will never be forgotten. I love you bubba...Tell Granny and Granddaddy I said hello and I love em..

Brent Herrin
October 31, 2009

Happy Birthday! Wish you were here with us all! We miss you at the office and think of you often.

Anonymous
October 29, 2009

Billy,
I can't believe is has been 7 years since you left us. Haleigh and Cory are Juniors at Bremen. She is a beautiful girl. I get a chance to see her every now and then. We have had some sorrow at DCSO this past year. I know that you have been up in heaven on the welcoming committee for those who have gone home. Butch is the latest to leave us. He always talked about your professionalism. Keep watch over us. I think of you when I notice I am holding my coffee mug in my gun hand. I remember you getting on to me and I switch it to the other hand. Funny, what you remember.

Inv. Cindy West
Douglas County SO
September 14, 2009

We miss you! Another year gone and still seems like yesterday.
Heroes Live Forever 908

Investigator Telisha Gibson
Carroll County Sheriff's Office
September 6, 2009

7 years today. Will the pain ever stop. You are one of the finest men to ever wear the badge. You would be so proud of your children. I have had the pleasure of being around them on several occassions and they are both great kids. You can tell that you keep your hand on their shoulders at all times. It is so sad that your family has to deal with such a loss.

God Speed.

Anonymous
September 3, 2009

Just thinking about you today.

Russell Grizzard
Carroll County Sheriff's Office
September 3, 2009

We were talking about you today at lunch and remembering you. We all miss you greatly.

Anonymous
September 2, 2009

Wish you were here. Matthew turns 11 today. You would be so proud of him. You are his hero. He can't hear enough about you. You were the best Dad ever, Haleigh and I make sure that Matthew knows how much you loved him. Watch over us and keep us safe.

Love,
Holly
"Heroes Live Forever 908"

HOLLY JILES
SPOUSE
August 27, 2009

While reviewing your memorial today I noticed that we share the same badge number. Godspeed.

TFC 908
GSP
June 21, 2009

Happy Birthday 908!!!

Anonymous
October 30, 2008

May Godbless your eternal spirit a HERO's spirit!

citizen of Ga. steven W. Leak
my only relation is Carroll Co. my & my Father,and his birthplace
October 14, 2008

To Lt. Billy Rat Jiles and all his loved ones:


Lt., you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

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, Billy Ray. Your memory is honored and revered today, the sixth anniverdary of your death, and everyday.


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

Anonymous
September 3, 2008

Lt. I was just reading all the reflections that people have left in memory of you. It is truly awesome to see how many lives that you touched while here on earth. I will never forget the night that you left us. It still haunts me about how the events unfolded. I had the opportunity to sit at the table with Holly and Haleigh at the Carroll County Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner the other night. I was proud of them as they presented your award. I've never talked to Holly about that night, but you know that Richard #936 and I did all we could. I ask that you look over us as we still patrol. We all miss you. Rest in Peace My Brother !

TFC John E. Hutcheson #756
Georgia State Patrol
July 2, 2008

it's been a long time brother...i can't tell you how much i've missed you over the years... i still talk to you as if your here beside me asking what you would do in these situations... Billy you saved my life a long time ago...i wished i could have done the same for you...i can not express how much you are missed...i have a son now and i tell him stories of brave uncle Billy....i wished he could have met you in this lifetime...what i would give to just give you a hug and tell you how much you are missed by us...farewell brother...may the day come that we will meet and embrace... my thoughts and prayers are always with Holly and your beautiful children...im sorry i never had the chance to meet them..

"Heros do always live forever" #908

" Max " Davis
Old Old Friend
May 25, 2008