Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I finally found the picture of you holding Josh when he was just a baby wearing a 'pumpkin' outfit at Halloween. Tom was driving the tractor around town during the Halloween Walk. I cannot believe this is happening again, I know that Tom and Bill are in good company and that Tom has his "Big Toe", Sgt. Hulka to show him the ropes yet again. If you were meant to be a Cardinal to Mary and the kids please show Tom how I can see his 'sign'. I miss him so much and I am so thankful that you are with him. The only thing better would be to have you both back here with all of us so Tom could make some of his special ribs. I know that would be selfish because God needs you all there to guard the gates of heaven. I know Tom joked that he would be the tour guide on the bus to hell but I know he is singing "Blood, Sweat and Tears" songs up there with you. I love you all and we miss you. God Bless the entire McEntee family; their strength and guidance will help Cindy Biggs and I get through this together.

Cindy Ballman
Friend and Wife of TBalls #282

March 6, 2008

Hey dad i wanna say that i miss you and i have to deal with the pain everywhere i go but im doin dad your loving son, Brendan i love you

March 4, 2008

Perhaps you can draw strength from these
words from Iris Bolton...

I don't know why.
I'll never know why.
I don't have to know why.
I don't like it.
I don't have to like it.
What I do have to do is make a choice
about my living.
What I do want to do is accept it and
go on living.
The choice is mine.

I hope Bill continues to give you the strength
to face this meaningless tragedy and the courage
to make a difference, either in helping others
in this journey or in using your own experiences
to promote special campaigns of hope that others
will not have to suffer such a horrendous loss.

friend

March 3, 2008

Just thinking about you. I miss my friend. Love you-Jayne

February 28, 2008

Bill - Such a sad week. I know you are up there with your brothers. Please be with their families and friends. Shannon's 19th birthday was Sunday and Dad's anniversary of his death was today. It has become overwhelming. I need you on my shoulder. We all do, as always. Love you -

Kath

February 14, 2008

To the McEntee family.
Just a quick line to thank you once again for your grace
through another difficult couple of weeks. Your guidance
is always felt in Kirkwood. Your strength is insurmountable.
Stepping through your own pain to aid others is what you
do best. You have the admiration of the entire region.
May the grace and peace of God be with you all.

friend

February 14, 2008

Bill,
I know you are having a Bud with dad - give him a hug/kiss for me and tell him I miss him....I also know you are taking good care of Tom and Bill - I can see all of you talking and laughing - you are all in a better place, that is for sure. Continue to watch over their families - they are wonderful people and my heart aches for all of them - they shouldn't have to go thru all this...no one should. I could go on and on, but just wanted you to pass a message on to dad. Love and miss you both-Jayne

February 14, 2008

You have two fellow brothers that joined you last week. I hope you're showing them around. Watch over Kirkwood, keep them safe. Thanks for your service. Rest easy.

Future Daughter-In-Law of Kirkwood Dispatcher

February 14, 2008

'Why is it that when memories are happening, you don't know that they are going to be memories, so you don't get to appreciate them until it's too late'.

Lt. Cliff Pope
Kirkwood Police Department

February 12, 2008

Mac,

Well, I guess you know by now what happened. You now have someone to keep you company. Please show Bill and Tom how to handle things, and help them understand why God did what he did when he took them from us. Please watch over the department as we once again struggle with a senseless act of stupidity. Rest with God, Mac.

Lt. Cliff Pope
Kirkwood Police Department

February 11, 2008

We send our condolences and prayers to the family, friends, and co-workers of Sergeant McEntee. We grieve with you. May God bless you.

Sincerely,

The Missouri and Illinois Railroad Police Officers Association

Officer Nathan C. Branding-Past President & Board Member
Missouri and Illinois Railroad Police Officers Association

Officer Nathan C. Branding, DSN 12
Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis Police Department

February 11, 2008

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Sergeant McEntee. I know that Bill was a great asset to the Village of Kirkwood. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Rest in peace my fellow brother.

Sincerely,

Officer Nathan C. Branding
Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis Police Department

February 11, 2008

Sarge, I know it's been 3 long years since your EOW, unfortunately, I only a couple of days ago learned of the circumstances surrounding your murder. I am appalled and disgusted about the support for the scumbag that murdered you. As you can imagine your brothers and sisters find this disgrace to be almost as low as mankind can get (I say almost....because I am sure we will all witness mankind continue to slide) until the courts decide it is time to get tough on cop killers and really start to make examples.

I only hope that somehow your family will be able to get some kind of closure and comfort with the upholding decision of your killer's conviction and sentence. My prayers are with you and your family. I also hope that you will watch over your family within the Police Department after losing 2 more brave men; there is understandably a terrible feeling of loss and hurt.

To the McEntee family, please know that you have an extended law enforcement family that reaches far beyond the Missouri state line. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

REST EASY SARGE.......GOD BLESS!

Sgt. Kenneth Bowman
Washington Township PD (Toledo,Ohio)

February 9, 2008

Bill - Please be with the families of Bill and Tom. I know you've got Bill and Tom up there. Watch over your Kirkwood Law Enforcement family, they really need you now. We all need you. Love you -

Kath

February 9, 2008

Bill,
I don't even know where to begin...but I know you are already taking care of Bill and Tom. Also be with their families, friends and your co-workers - they really need you now. Also be with the other families who lost their loved ones that night. I am still in shock and I am trying to understand. Give us all strength. Love you and miss you-Jayne

February 9, 2008

To the McEntee Family,

I just wanted to drop a note to say that I was thinking of you during this difficult time for the Kirkwood PD and town. I had the honor of riding for Bill on the Police Unity Tour the year that he was put on the Wall and had the opportunity to meet all of you. I still think of you often and check on the site for updates (trial etc)and as soon as I heard the news last night I thought of you guys and the pain you must be reliving. Again, just wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Off. Scott Hobbs
Bridgewater(NJ) PD

February 8, 2008

Bill please take our brothers Bill and Tom in you hands and lead the way for them. We miss you all so much. We love and you will forever be in our prayers. PO Brand 303.

PO Brand 303
Kirkwood

February 8, 2008

Mac,
I never thought we would go through this again. Show Bill and Tom the way. None of you three should be up there. Its not fair, you all were just doing your jobs protecting us and then this crap happens. Words cannot justify how I am feeling right now. Its 2:30 am and I cant get to sleep. Please help your brothers and sisters at the KPD. I can't imagine what they are going through. God Bless you

Bill
KFD

February 8, 2008

Bill,
This is not a good night for Kirkwood. Two of your coworkers are joining you in Heaven. Please show them the way and continue to watch out for your brothers and sisters. God bless you Bill!

Sarah
Past Dispatcher

February 7, 2008

I am so very proud of your wife Mary for stating those strong words in front of the court room. I cannot wait till the day we no longer have to look at Kevin's mug on TV. I think of you and your co workers and Family everytime I go to Kirkwood. I will always remember the first encounter with you on Dec 24th 1989, You pulled me over for burning them off in my 66 impala SS when I was pulling out of what was then Denny's on Holmes. You let me go, no ticket and explained the dangers of my reckless driving. Then you said have a Merry Christmas. Whats funny about that is My Daughter is turning 16 this year and I tell her the same words you told me. Serge you made a lasting impression on me that day. Thank God for Justice!!!
Remember You Always,
Jennifer

J. Harter
Old Kirkwood resident

February 3, 2008

Bill,
Thank you for being with all of us today. You know we all wanted to say so much more. But words will NEVER, EVER, begin to express what we all feel. But knowing that justice was given to you and for all you went through, is some comfort. You are my, and all who loved you, HERO, and always will be. Rest well tonight, Bill, and I hope you are sharing a Budweiser with Bud and the rest of your extended family....I love you more than you know and miss you so much more.-Jayne

February 1, 2008

Justice at last

February 1, 2008

To The McEntee Family, extended family, friends and co-workers. Finally, this nightmare can end. May you now truly move forward and begin to totally heal the pain of losing Bill. This "person" will get his eternal damnation we must trust in that! The hole that Bill has left in all your hearts cannot be filled but hopefully it can be soothed. God Bless you all for your strength.

Friend

February 1, 2008

I hope that the snow we got is a sign from you that things will go right with the sentencing today and at least this part of the nightmare will be over for your family and friends. May they finally feel some of the peace that they so deserve. Keep watching over them.

February 1, 2008

Sarge, I am in tears as I write this...I read your story today and heard some upsetting news along with it...I never met you dont even work near your old Beat....But I am praying for your rest and your families healing. You were by all accounts a good Man, Husband and father, a Cops Cop...Sarge rest in peace Brother from what I can tell your Brothers have got it under control.

Dep. Davis
Deputy Sheriff SO.CAL

January 31, 2008