Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer William Jay Hetrick, Jr. of the Clay Township Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 66 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 10, 2024

Always in my heart and on my mind…Love you always

Tonya Hetrick

January 20, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer William Jay Hetrick of the Clay Township Police Department, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

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Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 10, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer William Jay Hetrick of the Clay Township Police Department, Ohio and the additional 62 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 10, 2021

I am sitting here thinking of you my friend. We miss you every day.

Sergeant Mike Munoz
Perrysburg Township Police Department

January 30, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

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

July 10, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer William Jay Hetrick of the Clay Township Police Department, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

July 10, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Hetrick.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2020

Just thinking of you today old Friend. You are missed but, Never Fort

Sgt. Mike Munoz
Perrysburg Township P.D.

October 14, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer William Jay Hetrick of the Clay Township Police Department, Ohio and the additional 56 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

July 10, 2018

Oh billy what a wonderful honor finally after all these years to see your highway that you were so proud of to drive your cruiser down named after you..it will be forever...we miss you so very much everday.we think and talk about you everyday...keep watching over us all!! Love you forever

Corrina hetrick. sister

May 15, 2015

Today marks the day that your road sign went up. "Officer William J Hetrick Memorial Highway" So Proud and Thankful. It will be a living legacy and tribute to you always..My gift to you with the help of many including Chief Terry Mitchell...Youre so loved..

Tonya Hetrick (Tyler Aleise Aubrie)
Wife & Children

May 14, 2015

I still think of you often Billy. Things in my life have changed much since I last saw you. I hope some day to see you again.

Ex Police officer
Brother in law

March 9, 2015

Only God Knows Why lyrics
I've been sittin here
Tryin to find myself
I get behind myself
I need to rewind myself
Lookin for the payback
Listen for the playback
They say that every man bleeds just like me
And I feel like number one
Yet I'm last in line
I watch my youngest son
And it helps to pass the time
I take too many pills it helps to ease the pain
I made a couple of dollar bills, but still I feel the same
Everybody knows my name
They say it way out loud
A lot of folks fuck with me
It's hard to hang out in crowds
I guess that's the price you pay
To be some big shot like I am
Out strecthed hands and one night stands
Still I can't find love

And when your walls come tumbling down
I will always be around

Yeah
As it...hey

And when your walls come tumbling down
I will always be around
People don't know about the things I say and do
They don't understand about the shit that I've been through
It's been so long since I've been home
I've been gone, I've been gone for way too long
Maybe I forgot all things I miss
Oh somehow I know there's more to life than this
I said it too many times
And I still stand firm
You get what you put in
And people get what they deserve
Still I ain't seen mine
No I ain't seen mine
I've been giving just ain't been gettin
I've been walking that there line
So I think I'll keep a walking
With my head held high
I'll keep moving on and only God knows why

Only God
Only God
Only God knows why, why, why, why
Only God...knows...why, why, why
Only God knows why
Take me to the river edge
Take me to the river, hey hey hey

Love you,

Tonya
wife

November 22, 2011

Always remembered, still missed and loved.

Tonya
Wife

August 18, 2011

10 years - God Bless - Continue to watch over our family!!!

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia

July 11, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the ninth 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

How hard it must have been for your family to lose you and your brother in the same incident.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

July 10, 2009

9 years ago you were taken away from us, and yet the time passes not a day goes by that we dont think about you or miss you. Your memory lives on through the people that you touched with your kindness and love. we will never forget you..
love.
your sister

corrina hetrick-coffman
sister

July 9, 2009

Happy birthday Billy,,,we still miss and think of you everyday. There is not a day that goes by that you don't cross our minds many times over.We are forever the same, nothing can ever replace you not even time.
Till we meet again
forever in my heart
corrina

corrina coffman

February 21, 2009

Merry Christmas in Heaven Billy, wish you were here with your family for christmas,We were thinkin about you and how so many things would be different if you were still here... In my thoughts everyday
love ya
your sister

corrina

December 26, 2008

Well its almost christmas time, I am hoping for the next year to be a bit more peaceful and less stressful. Its going to be good to have the family together for christmas, we went and put your grave blanket on and it looks really nice. I found some real special things of yours and I will treasure them forever. It's still painful not to have you around, more so at the holidays. We love you and miss you everyday, you are not forgotten by us, you are always in our thoughts.
Merry Christmas

corrina

December 17, 2008

I think of you often and your family. I recently added a story about you to my police-link profile. I never had the pleasure of meeting you or knowing you growing up. One State a part and I had no clue that you or your side of our family ever existed. Your sister has helped to bring light to your side of the family, and we have done the same to let her know about my side of the family. Our grandfather (Howard) would have been so proud of you. He was a Vet of World War II (Purple-Heart). He never had the chance to know I became a cop and he never knew you were a cop. One day we will have the opportunity to meet. Until I make my journey to Heaven. I ask that you continue to walk Heaven’s beat and watch down on us here. God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia

September 17, 2008

Well another year has passed since you died and things are not any easier to say the least. This year is even worse because dad is in the hospital.You are so missed and loved, I dont think 6 hrs goes by that you dont cross my mind. I play the vhs tapes just to hear your voice from time to time. I will spend the day tomorrow in rememberence of you like I do everyday, hopefully be able to swing by and see your kids. They are doing really good, getting so big. I know you are proud of them. We all miss you and love you so much and I am sure if dad could get to a computer he would leave a reflection he would but he is still pretty sick and going to be in the hospital for a few more day.
Love you always and miss you dearly
your sis

corrina

July 9, 2008

Your baby made a Fathers Day card for you at school. She wants to leave it for you at your stone. Lord knows how much we miss you honey..Seems to be raw since losing my dad. All the emotions...I am hanging strong and your kids...You would be so proud Billy really..They are just wonderful. I think we gave them a blend of our best qualities. Take care of my dad...I LOVE you..

wife

June 11, 2008

Remembering you on this day, Officer Hetrick, and praying for those you left behind. You've been gone from them almost eight years. I'm sure that seems like a long time right now, but someday you will all be reunited...and these few years will pale in comparison to spending eternity together. Come Lord Jesus!

April 7, 2008