Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Special Agent William C. Sheldon

United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Government

End of Watch Monday, March 2, 2015

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Reflections for Special Agent William C. Sheldon

Rest In Peace Brother

Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

March 13, 2015

Miss you brother!

LT. RICK FRANCIS
SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

March 13, 2015

Thank you Sir .. Rest easy brother

CO Breeden
NCDOC

March 12, 2015

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

March 12, 2015

RIP BROTHER. May you be with GOD and may GOD be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

March 12, 2015

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over three years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

March 12, 2015

Thank you for your sacrifice, your heroism, and for answering the call to safeguard and protect our country when we needed you the most. God bless your family and may you rest in peace.

Former Special Agent Eric F
FBI

March 12, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. You will truly be missed at ATF. May God bless you for your sacrifice and service to our country.

Special Agent Michael Cilento
ATF

March 11, 2015

Rest in Peace, Hero. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God Bless You.

Noranne Stubbs Lenox
Arizona Department of Public Safety

March 11, 2015

The law enforcement community is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Special Agent William Sheldon. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go to the family, friends, and coworkers of Agent Sheldon. We thank him for his service, may his soul rest in peace.

Zone Five Academy Session 58
New York State Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement

March 11, 2015

I am so very sorry! May the LORD be with your family in this time of deep sorrow.... Please remember that he was a true HERO! GOD BLESS!

cilivian
cilivan

March 11, 2015

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

March 11, 2015

THAT BLUE FABRIC THAT IS THE VERY LINE OF OUR PEACE AND SAFETY

Another Peace Officer has been taken from us. Perhaps he would tell us:

"I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of that blue fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.

You guard the gate now and hold that blue line. I will continue my watch from above."

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO US ALL.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret) Washoe SO, NV
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

March 11, 2015

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when William died.

To the Sheldon family, fellow agents, and all who call William beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

William, I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you. We shall never forget any of our 9/11 heroes.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Special Agent William Sheldon gave to his community and the citizens of our country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 2, 2015

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 10, 2015

My condolences to your family and friends. God will comfort your family and friends during this painful time. You are the epitome of the word "HERO". Your work is done here on earth. Well done OFFICER!

Detective Andrew Konarski
Fall River, MA. Police Officer

March 10, 2015

My condolences to your family. May you rest in peace. Your work is done here on earth. May God's comfort sustain your family and friends thru this painful time. You are the epitome of the word "HERO." Well done!

Det. Andrew Konarski
Fall River, MA. Police Department

March 10, 2015

Rest in peace, brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Drew Young
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March 10, 2015

May God grant you eternal peace. Our tears could overflow rivers from grieving for one another. I pray for your family and friends as they go through this tragic time. Love knows no boundaries and hate has no friends. Guard Heaven's gates now. One final salute. I am MyBrothersKeepr.

Marshal B. Tindle
City Of Killeen Marshals Office/Former Shreveport PD

Marshal B. Tindle
City Of Killeen Marshals Office/Former Shreveport PD

March 10, 2015

Such a true hero! I thank you sir..

Corporal Chaz Williams
Amarillo Police Dept.

March 10, 2015

9/11 - We Shall NEVER Forget. You gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our Freedom! May your family and friends find comfort and peace and may their hearts be filled with love for the extraordinary life you lived. Rest In Peace Agent Sheldon.

Elizabeth Burke, Civilian-Chief's Asst.
Manchester CT Poice Department

March 10, 2015

Rest In Peace.

Det. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

March 10, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers to the dear family and friends of Agent Sheldon. God Bless him for his service and sacrifice to keep others safe. Rest in Peace Brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

March 9, 2015

Rest in peace, and thank-you for your service and sacrifice. In a life dedicated to others, you made a difference.

Robin L. Poague, Special Agent in Charge
Fellow WTC Veteran

March 9, 2015

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Special Agent Sheldon. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at ATF.

Scott Horne U.S. Postal Inspector
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

March 9, 2015

DEAR BILL:

I HAD THE HONOR AND THE PRIVILEDGE TO WORK SEVERAL CASES WITH YOU HERE IN LAKE MARY. YOUR KNOWLEDGE, TENACITY AND PROFESSIONALISM TYPIFIES WHAT LAW ENFORCEMENT IS ALL ABOUT.
YOU SHOWED ENORMOUS CLASS WITH YOUR RESPONSE TO THE 9/11 ATTACKS, PUTTING OTHERS LIFE AND LIMB BEFORE YOUR OWN. YOU ANSWERED THE CRY OF THE WOLF AT THE DOOR AND MADE US ALL PROUD.
REST IN PEACE.
GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, POLICE OFFICERS EVERYWHERE...AND GOD BLESS AMERICA

OFFICER RON TOMASSI
LAKE MARY POLICE

March 9, 2015

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