 | Corporal Amos Williams Jr.
District of Columbia Department of Corrections
District of Columbia
Tuesday, December 31, 1996 |
I didnt have the opportunity or pleasure to know this fallen officer, but after reading his bio and reflections i felt like I lost a family member. I am in school to become a correctional officer and can only hope to serve as proudly as this officer... Terrence Bass
future officer
2009-08-12
RIP officer Williams, Gone but never forgotten, I hope the pieces of dirt who did this are paying for their actions. A hero lives on forever.
Wife of LEO Anonymous
2008-12-31
You were one of god's very special angels who help to keep this crazy city protected. You are a Hero in all aspects of the word. May God keep his hands always around you and you keep the good fight up that angels like you have done for many years. You see I to am a Angel trying to give back a day and minute at a time.
God keep your family safe and let they always remeber that you are in there hearts!!!!!!!!!!!!! angel
2008-08-23
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2007-12-28
"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
2007-09-27
Amos,
I never had the opportunity to work with you or to know you, but you gave your all for the citizens of D.C. You represented the D.C. Department of Corrections with honor and the utmost respect of this fellow Correctional officer, who has walked the same grounds that you have. Rest in Peace Brother.
Captain William Jernigan
5/6/2007 Captain William Jernigan
D.C. Dept of Corrections
2007-05-06
Remembering you 10 years later. Your sacrafice will not be forgotten. Officer
Metropolitan Police DC
2006-12-31
Fallen 10 years ago, but NEVER forgotten. Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEOs
2006-12-16
Cpl. Williams, thank you for your service.
What a bunch of cowards that needlessly took your life. Michelle - wife of Retired LEO
2006-07-24
Brother Amos,
Thank you for your service and decication. You chose and honorable life. May God grant to your family the peace of knowing that you are a HERO.
I will continue to pray for them and your fellow LEOs.
God Speed Brother.. HEROS LIVE FOREVER !! SGT Phil Abdoo
Macomb County Sheriff's Office (MI)
2006-04-27
Rest in Peace. Explorer Chris Chappell
Maryland State Police
2005-12-12
I was one of the homicide detectives assigned to work this murder. I still remember when my partner and I had to make notification to Corporal Williams' family. They were shocked and grief-stricken. The hardest part was the nine-year-old nephew who grabbed me and kept shouting "Why! Why! Why!." Corporal Amos Williams was murdered because he carried a badge. He was murdered because he wanted to live an honorable life protecting and serving others. He was a true hero who should never be forgotten. Captain J.T. McCann
Prince George's County Police
2005-01-18
May God bless Corporal Williams,his family and co-workers.My thoughts and prayers are with them. Anonymous
2003-12-29
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