Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Corporal Amos Williams, Jr.

District of Columbia Department of Corrections, District of Columbia

End of Watch Tuesday, December 31, 1996

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Reflections for Corporal Amos Williams, Jr.

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. God Speed and God Bless your family and friends.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

February 20, 2021

RIP sir; thank you for your service. You will never ever be forgotten sir.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

September 5, 2020

Corporal Williams, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 28, 2019

I remember that day clear as day. i was on shift when we received the news. my heart was broken in two that night. He was a good man and well respected by both inmates and staff. May god bless you my friend!

Lieutenant Dionne
Occoquan facility, DC Department of Corrections

August 24, 2015

Uncle you will always be missed and loved. Every New Years eve its hard for us to function as a family knowing that you were taken from us too early. I love you and even though your not here physically, I thank you for all that you have done and will continue to do for me spiritually. As you walk the streets of gold in the gates of heaven, with grand dad (Amos Sr.) and uncle cliff I pray that you all hold a spot for me. I love you and will always love you unc, and my career change will be in honor of you..... FULFILLING THE STEPS OF MY UNCLE.....

From the Williams family thank you all for your thoughts of reflection and prayers of comfort, for with my grandmother sickness getting worst ITS WHAT WE NEED RIGHT NOW..... THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU..... I wish you all love and prosperity.

Firefighter Berney Williams, Jr
DC Fire and EMS (Nephew of Amos)

July 29, 2013

I had the privilege of serving with Cpl. Williams. This young man worked hard and served honorably. I will never forget his infectious smile. He was taken way too soon, but will live in my heart forever.

Sgt. I.C. Worley
DC Department of Corrections

January 27, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 23, 2012

Rest in Peace, Corporal Williams. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 4, 2012

All Correctional Officers have a special place in my heart, especially the ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
RIP my brother ...

Luther Cary
DCDC Retired

February 20, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 13th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 7, 2010

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

August 12, 2009

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

December 31, 2008

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

August 23, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 28, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 27, 2007

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

May 6, 2007

Remembering you 10 years later. Your sacrafice will not be forgotten.

Officer
Metropolitan Police DC

December 31, 2006

Fallen 10 years ago, but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEOs

December 16, 2006

Cpl. Williams, thank you for your service.

What a bunch of cowards that needlessly took your life.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

July 24, 2006

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)

April 27, 2006

Rest in Peace.

Explorer Chris Chappell
Maryland State Police

December 12, 2005

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

January 18, 2005

May God bless Corporal Williams,his family and co-workers.My thoughts and prayers are with them.

Anonymous

December 29, 2003

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