 | Trooper First Class William P. Mills Jr.
Maryland State Police
Maryland
Friday, June 8, 1979 |
Rest in peace on the 30th anniversary of your passing.
God Bless you and your family. Boomer
2009-06-08
Although I did not know you or know of your death, you died a few days after I graduated from high school. Thank you for your service, dedication, and courage. PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)
2009-04-08
Dear Trooper Mills Family:
My heart goes out to you for your loss. I have a son who is
in the the middle of becoming a State Trooper for Maryland.
I look at him everday at the age of 22 and hope that his
every dream comes true but I must admitt I worry about him
and that his life may be ended due to someone he is trying
to prevent from hurting someone else. I will always pray
for your family in my prayers and please keep my son in yours. I am so sorry for your loss. God is with him. That is our only hope. Love and prayers, Heidi Christopher Heidi Christopher
None
2008-11-06
Trooper Mills, thank you for your service and dedication to the citizen's of Maryland. It is sad that your own Department appears to have forgotten the ultimate sacrifice you made. Rest in peace! Michelle - wife of Retired LEO
2008-08-04
"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
2007-11-07
Your sacrifice is one that will never be forgotten. Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2007-06-08
Thanks for the inspiration and courage. I Will never forget the day you came to Sandy Hill and showed us your patrol car. I still think that was the coolest thing ever. Rest in Peace M.Jackson
Phoenix PD
2007-02-23
Bill the kids are fine we all miss you and love you.Thanks for helping me with the job,all you taught me. Sgt.Ret Vaughn W.Foreman
MSP
2007-01-29
Brother Mills,
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,
Retired MSP, Waterloo Retired MSP
MSP
2006-09-26
Time has passed but you are remembered.May you Rest in Peace.
2006-06-08
God Speed Trooper Mills. Gone but not forgotten.
2004-12-25
Thank you, Trooper Mills......You answered the highest call and you will always be a hero.......Rest in peace...... Anonymous
2003-10-01
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