Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May the good Lord above bless you, your family and friends. Thank you form the bottom of my heart for serving your community, for giving all to protect us. Thank you.

civilian
caring person

May 12, 2006

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

May 12, 2006

Our prayers go out to the family and friends of both Officer Jones and his friend Mike Brown. We appreciate the dedication shown by all law enforcement officials as they serve to protect our communities each and every day. God bless you all.

Russ and Lisa S.
Parents of TN Corrections Officer

May 12, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State Police may I express our condolences to the family of Deputy Sheriff Bill Jones and to our brothers and sisters serving with the Roane County Sheriff's Office.
May his years of service to the citizens of Tennessee be long remembered.
It is in his memory that we continue on.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police

May 12, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 12, 2006

May Our Lord comfort the families of both victims.May you Rest in Peace.I am just so sorry.

May 12, 2006

Officer Jones was a wonderful Family man and a great friend,He would give the shirt off his back to someone that needed it,I thought of him as a very special person who took his job and his family seriously,He will always hold a dear place in our hearts..
It's really hard to put into words how you feel when you loose a friend or a family member like this,Our hearts goes out to the family,We will always remember Bill..

Sharon Daniels
Friend

May 12, 2006

I aend my prayer to the family of Deputy Jones in there time of sorrow.I was shot while on duty in 1981 so I know how the family feels GOD BLESS YOU.Lt.COL Rick Grindstaff
Civil Air Patrol Tenn.Wing

Ret.Rick Grindstaff
Knox.C0.Deputy/Transportation Off.

May 12, 2006

You will not be forgotten. Your extended family in blue and brown will see to it. Rest in the arms of the Lord, my brother.

A Brother
Memphis Police Department

May 12, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

May 12, 2006

THE MEN THAT SHOT YOU ARE COWARD,,TO US YOU ARE A REAL TRUE HERO. YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,REST IN PEACE,,NEVER FORGOTTEN

OFC.J.L."PEPE'"HERNANDEZ
ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPT.(NM)

May 12, 2006

Deputy Jones: You are a HERO who's legacy will live on. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the civilian with you, your families and co-workers. May all find strength and love during this turbulent time. Your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten...

Friend of:
Patrolman Kip E. Boulis
E.O.W.: Sunday, May 30, 1976

Kathleen
Alabama C.O.P.S.

May 12, 2006

No words can be said to let you know how very sorry I am for your loss. May Officer Jones rest in peace knowing that he will be remembered and stay in the hearts of many. Your job will never be taken for granted Officer Jones, a hero you remain.

Daughter of officers

May 12, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue, you will never be forgotten

Patrolman
Brush PD Colorado

May 12, 2006

I would appreciate if


I knew Deputy Bill Jones, through my ex-husband,
Officer Mike Brown.

Bill and Mike have been friends for many years. They worked together with Cumberland County Sherriffs Dept.

My memorial is to Mike.

Everyone who knew Mike Brown Liked him. He had many friends. Mike was a credit to Law Enforcement Officers. He was an Honest Man, he did not tolerate lawlessness.

Mike worked for Meigs County Sheriffs Dept., McMinn County Sheriffs Dept, and Loudon Police Dept. He also had been in Law Enforcement for years.

He was a Good Man, a Good Person, and a Good Father.

Everyone who knew Mike Brown, will mourn his loss.

Please pray for the families of these two men. They were Loved by many.

Kelly Vance

May 12, 2006

Sir, you were a hero to your community. We feel your loss like one of our own and hope that you rest in peace. May your family find solace in the fact that how you lived your life was an example and testament to the true spirit of heroism, community and dedication. May you rest at peace.

Susan Tracey/Communications Specialist I
KCSO/Dispatcher

May 12, 2006

My thought and prayers go out to Bill Jones Family.
He leaves behind a 5 year old daughter that is going to miss her daddy alot.
God bless him for his dedication to the Sheriff's Dept
and to him family and friends.
He will be greatly missed

DALTON, GA
AUNT OF HIS DAUGHTER MELODY

May 12, 2006

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE LOVED ONES OF BOTH OF THESE BRAVE MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES PROTECTING OURS. WE AT THE COURTHOUSE WORK WITH THESE OFFICERS EVERYDAY AND WE KNOW WHAT A DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS JOB THEY HAVE. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE.

Pam Smith
Roane County Juvenile Court Clerk

May 12, 2006

POWER OF PRAYER.......IT'S HERE. BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE FAMILY OF MR.BROWN.

GOD BLESS

Sister of Officer w/Roane County

May 12, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. YOUR WATCH IS OVER DEPUTY JONES BUT PLEASE LOOK OVER US AS WE CONTINUE YOUR FIGHT. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN.

PSO ROBERT CAUDILL
BRISTOL TN POLICE DEPT

May 12, 2006

What a loss...God bless our peace officers.

May 12, 2006

Bill was an Angel sent from heaven for the City of Rockwood/Roane County. He lived his life helping others and will NEVER be forgotten. Our hearts go out to his family.

Rick, Angie, Jeana Wright and Aaron Hampton.

The Wright's
Rockwood Residents

May 12, 2006

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked alot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

May 12, 2006

I am very saddened to hear about Deputy Jones early departure from this Earth but rest assured, although I did not personally know him he will be greatly missed both in Law Enforcement and also his family. May God Bless the Family in this trying time.

Detective Scott Webb
Athens Police Department

May 12, 2006

May Gob Bless and keep you during this horrible time. Thank you for your service and protection. Our prayers are with your families at this time.

Wife
Oklahoma City Police

May 12, 2006