Officer Down Memorial Page

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones, you have not been forgotten by those that love your dearly.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
February 1, 2012

Just thinking of you on this day my friend. Still remember it like it was yesterday and it doesn't seem like it was that long ago. Never forgotten!

jeff thompson
friend
February 1, 2012

Thinking of you during National Police Week 2011. I miss patrolling the streets of Old Fort with you friend. Think about you all the time while I'm on patrol. Just to let you know, you are missed brother.

Officer J. Shuford
Fletcher Police Department
May 14, 2011

its been 4 years and time has passed so fast.i allways think of the good times and fun we had. you will not be forgotten.

jeff thompson
friend
February 3, 2011

3 years today, time seems to go by faster than we realize. I know your standing by God watching over us pal, and I appreciate that. Rest in peace brother. You will never be forgotten. Godspeed!

218
MCSO
February 1, 2010

remembering you on this day. 3 years now has gone by so fast. still seems like yesterday we where playing golf basketball, or just hanging out.you are still missed and will not be forgotten.

jeff thompson
friend
February 1, 2010

Hey brother. Im going to join the police force next year. Remember what we always used to say to each other from the movie bad boys. "We ride together, We die together, Bad boys for life." If only we could ride together and die together. Its been almost 3 years since you passed away and nothing has changed. We still feel pain without you here. I want to be like you josh. I want to be a hero. I want to make something of myself. I want to save lives and I want people to know that I am there to keep them safe. I love you brother and watch over me. We love you and miss you josh. bad boys for life

Jordy Trumble
Brother
September 26, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends and family. May God bless and keep them.

To his baby girl: I know your not old enough to read this, but when you are, I want you to know; life without your daddy's gonna be hard, but you gotta hang on. He is a hero, now and always, he will never be forgotten. He loves you now and always.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
March 6, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 19, 2009

Josh its been two yrs now since you left us. Just know that i think about you every day. At times i feel like you are riding with me in my patrol car. I still keep your number in my phone. I know that you won't call me by phone, but I know you are there. You were a great friend to me. We had some good times working in Old Fort. I hope that Shannon and Ryleigh are doing ok. May God be with you friend!!!!!

Sgt. J.Shuford
Fletcher PD
February 19, 2009

To the family and friends of Officer Josh Williams and his fellow officers in the Old Fort Police Department:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to pay honor to Josh's memory on the second anniversary of the day Josh so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you. Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are still experiencing.

Please know that the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement and police survivors will always be by your side on each step of the journey.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Josh gave to his community and the citizens of North Carolina (the home state of myself and my son Larry) , and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 1, 2007.

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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 1, 2009

Two years have passed since you were called away from duty. You have not been forgotten nor will that ever be the case as you are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
February 1, 2009

well its been almost two years and it still seems like yesterday every time I see blue lights I go back to all the times you were there watching my back I am glad I had the honor of knowing you and becoming friends with you just like always were still giving it all weve got theres not a day goes bye when I see a ofpd car I don't think of you and your family shannon you married a great man and someday I hope I have the honor of telling ryleigh the story of a real hero because her father was one of the finest I have ever none best of wishes to all the family members your still in our prayers
in loving memory of josh 919

Fire Fighter Brandon Freeman
Old Fort Fire Department
January 30, 2009

I found this site after the tragic murder of NC Trooper Shawn Blanton and thought it would be fitting to leave a tribute to Officer Josh Williams as well for Trooper Blanton.

Its been well over a year since the untimely death of Officer Williams, but his legacy is still continued and remembered by all those that enter the training facility at McDowell Technical Community College. The training center, shared by the Basic Law Enforcement Training classes of MTCC and the NC Dept of Correction's Western Area Training Consortium, features the NC State Seal and also a badge paying tribute to Officer Williams.

While I never got the opportunity to meet him, Im honoured that he served the citizens of Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, and the United States proudly and died while trying to protect a life. He will always have my respect and will always have a place in my heart - as a brother in the family of law enforcement officers.

Godspeed and rest easy, we'll continue your watch in your stead.

Correctional Officer J.D. Franklin
NC Dept. Of Correction (Avery-Mitchell CI)
July 9, 2008

R.I.P Josh

G. Stevenson
Deputy McDowell County S.O.
June 22, 2008

Josh...

It's been a while brother, but you are not, nor ever will, be forgotten.

RIP Josh

PO K.Skonieczny
Asheville Police Dept
June 20, 2008

josh was just thinking of all the good times playing ball and hanging out.you are missed every day, but not forgotten for one minute.

jeff friend
May 16, 2008

Henry County Police Dept., GA, Evening Watch North, rode in your memory today. God Speed Brother, Gone but never forgotten.

Lt. Jeff Maddox
Henry County Police Dept., GA
February 1, 2008

Today on the first anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for your family and all of your loved ones who mourn you.
Rest in peace Sir you are not forgotten.
Respectfully submitted
Chief John Roelandts (retired0
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc
February 1, 2008

One year has passed and I know you are terribly missed by those that love you. An hour has not passed that you have not been in their thoughts. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
January 31, 2008

Thinking of you on the Anniversary of your first birthday in Heaven. I couldn't bear to say Anniversary of Clint's death so I came up with his birthday, I hope you don't mind. Clint just had his fourth birthday in Heaven, and I still miss him so much, and think about him everyday. The tears still flow like a faucet sometimes, but with the help of family and friends his memory lives on today.
I know that you miss Josh, and I wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. I have blue candles in my window that burn 24/7 for all L.E.O.'s, and I will always remember and never forget the sacrifice that all of you made on February 1st.
Thank you Officer Williams for your services.

Connie Barker F.W.B. Fl.
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville Al. E.O.W. 1-14-04
January 30, 2008

Hey son i just wanted to leave a few words and let you know you are missed sobad this is our first christmas without you here with your family we were talking the other day about last christmas about how you laughed sohard at me because i couldnt hit a golf ball and your comment was strike one strike two strike 3 and soon until after 8 or 9 times i finanly hit that ball your laugh and your smile will never be forgotten i love you son watch over your brothers and sister and fellow officers during this holiday season we miss you

Johnny Trumble private citizen
step father
December 21, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 12, 2007

Rest in Peace, my fellow officer.

Officer
Raleigh PD
November 4, 2007

Never forgotten~~Rest in peace. God Bless your family.
May your wife and daughter remain strong as you continue to watch from above.

September 16, 2007