Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sitting here writing a paper for my political science class on the death penalty. No better place to start my paper than the place that changed everything for me, being a juror on this case. Still brings tears to my eyes all these years later knowing what a wonderful person that was taken that evening. It is great to see all of the memories live on here on this site. It is truly touching to see what an amazing man he was and how many people still come here to post comments. Hope and pray all of the family is doing well.

A Juror

September 1, 2013

Rest In Peace Officer William Toney.

Jake

May 17, 2013

On this Police observance week I just wanted to stop by to say hello... 98-134

Classmate
98-134

May 16, 2013

I met your daughter today at a school event. I was in uniform and she asked me if I know her dad. I said "I might, what's his name?" She replied "Bill Toney, he was shot in the line of duty." We had a very nice conversation. She spoke very highly of you and still very proud of your name. I told her that I was working that night when you made that ultimate sacrifice. I remember the call come out over the radio. It's something I will never forget. It's nice to know that you have a wonderful and respectful daughter. It was an emotional yet inspiring moment I shared with her. Thank you.

Officer Brian Schoene
Franklin Twp School Police Dept

March 2, 2013

You have such a beautiful new nephew! I can only imagine how much fun you would have with Zane in the upcoming years . There is no question, he will have no clue on the people missing out in his life.

beth

February 26, 2013

Rest in Peace, Officer Toney. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 4, 2013

Another, year, someday soon Bro, Amazing how long, yet so many people your life touched. Heck, they still play softball in your name. Imagine that! Btw, I broke my son into Jimmy, this year, I took him to Buffet in Detroit, dressed him up like a pirate, and had a blast. I remember late nights, when you said that you just wanted to matter, well Bro, guess what, you mattered.... A lot!

Keith Gillion
Friend

October 1, 2012

remembering....

donna

September 30, 2012

Gone, but never fogotten. You are missed everyday.

Classmate
ILEA 98-134

September 29, 2012

Somethings change your forever- when I was only 24 years old I was a bailiff on the trial that sentenced Officer Toney's killer to death. I remember like it was yesterday listening to the closing arguments on this case- Scott Newman argued how there are givers and takers in this world- and highlighted all the ways that Bill Toney gave to his family, to his community, to the world- and even in his death he gave something to me- He inspired me to go to law school and to become a prosecutor myself- and today- I would like to thank him for this giving.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jill Gagnon
Marion County Prosecutor's Office

September 29, 2012

Hello Bill, I think about you all the time, but i know your in heaven watching over your family and is glad that they are doing well. You lived your dream, and is a hero in many eyes, Thank you for your service buddy, miss you!

Keith Graham
Classmate

June 20, 2012

Hey brother just wanted to stop thru and say hello... You will never be forgotten ... 98-134

Special Agent
Classmate

May 15, 2012

Bill,
It does not seem like 13 years have passed since our Academy days. Your friendship is one of my best memories from those days.
I still remember the night I got the call telling me you were gone. It will be one of the worst nights of my career.
I am teaching a class at the SWILEA this morning and I will talk about the bonds forged during the initial months and years of the recruits careers. I will mention you specifically and how quickly you were taken from us. Your memory will live on through those that you touched. Please continue to be the the Gaurdian Angel of 98-134.

Sgt. Jason Cullum Evansville PD
ILEA 98-134

February 1, 2012

Started thinking about you today, about how we all looked forward to your jokes every morning before chow. Only a couple years out of the academy, you really made me re-think if this was the right career for me, and now I'm only 6 years from being able to retire! Keep watching over 98-134 Bill.

Brent
Academy class 98-134

December 23, 2011

You will never be forgotten. Eleven years. Seems like yesterday. Your girls are amazing. All 3 of them. All our love to Dee Dee, Jess and Emily. You are in our prayers, thoughts and hearts.

P & G
Mom and Dad

September 29, 2011

You will never be forgotten. Eleven years. Seems like yesterday. Your girls are amazing. All 3 of them. All our love to Dee Dee, Jess and Emily. You are in our prayers, thoughts and hearts.

P & G

September 29, 2011

I have 1500 songs on my ipod. I hit shuffle on my way to work today. First song - "Tupac" Very funny I thought to myself. I hit shuffle again - "Henry Lee Summer" - Do I dare hit shuffle again? Of course I do - "Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love?". I am, by this time, shaking. Bill drew the Van Halen symbol on every folder he carried in high school. This song blared on the tape deck in the Fairlane the spring of my junior year every day. I normally don't believe in these type of "visits" but after this morning - I have to believe that Bill was there telling me hi. I think he was also telling me how proud he is of Jessica and Emily. I know he sees Jess playing volleyball and basketball and will watch her go to her first homecoming dance this weekend. He's watching Emily cheer and hit the softball to the fence and laughing every time she says something funny. I'm sure he's returned to his heavenly beach where he's peacefully sitting with his dad and brother and listening to Buffett.

Dee Dee

September 29, 2011

Another Year Bro, Still miss you. Will see you soon some day.

K Gillion
Friend

September 28, 2011

Hey Bro, I stop past and sit on your steps every now and again just to say hello.. Seems like yesterday we where standing at attention in basic class... Keep looking down on us..98-134

Federal Agent
Class Mate

July 13, 2011

So glad andrew made it to 32.

Anonymous

April 14, 2011

still hard to believe after all these years....so much to tell u...life has a flavor..

Anonymous

March 8, 2011

watch over the shifties... they've been missing you. you are missed... the PD needs you now more than ever. greet david at the gates.

Anonymous

January 28, 2011

Thinking of you today, Bill....sad that another officer joined you in Heaven....We will miss you at the 25 year reunion this year....Rest in Peace, dear friend....

Anonymous

January 28, 2011

10 years and remember like it was yesterday...Still miss you. Andrew and I are still best friends and wish we could hang out more. I do love AZ and the weather. Tell Todd hi for me. Will see you again one day. Been married for 5 years with a 20 month old beautiful daughter. Time truly does fly. I'm grateful for all the time and memories I have and don't take it for granted...Miss you.

Anonymous

January 27, 2011

It helps a little to know that you're there to welcome him.

Anonymous

January 26, 2011