Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A PIECE OF AMERICA DIED

Somebody killed a policeman today
and a piece of America died
a piece of our country he swore to protect
will be buried with him...at his side
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court
with counsel demanding his rights
while a young widowed mother must work for her kids
and spend many long, lonely nights
The beat that he walked was a battlefield too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half staff
to his name they will add a gold star
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today
It happened in your town or mine
While we slept in comfort, behind our locked doors
a cop laid his life on the line
Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street
and he stands at each new rookie's side
He answers the call, and gave us his all
and a piece of America died

Author Unknown


Rest in Peace, and may the Lord watch over you and your family in this their time of need.

Police Officer

May 12, 2006

Your watch is over and now it is ours. When we all go "10-8" you will watch over all of us just as we will watch over your family. They will be taken care of sir.

Thank you brother for the years of deication to the law enforcement family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of yours.

A fellow sister of law enforcement...

Officer T. Houghtaling
Gallup Police Dept

May 12, 2006

I am saddend and very angry over hearing the news of the loss of Deputy Jones. To the family and friends, you are all in my prayers, and I want you to know that justice will be served to those cowards who did this. They will be punished here on earth and then in hell!!! I lost a buddy Det. Jared Jensen EOW: 02/22/06 to a cold act of violence. Im time, your hurt, rage and anger will lessen, but it will not go away. Talk about Bill, pass on stories about him, remember him for the man he was and what he stood for. Never forget! We owe that to all of our brothers and sisters who have fallen. For those of us who are still guarding the thin blue line.... Stay strong, be vigilant, and be safe. God bless you all.

Deputy Jones, your watch is over, we will take it from here brother.

Jay
Colorado Springs Police Department

May 12, 2006

There are those in life that know what personal sacrifices consist of and law enforcement officials belong that group. I have family that live in Ten Mile and that attend Shiloh Baptist Church so this tragedy has hit close to home. As a soldier on deployment in Operation Iraqi Freedom I have received countless letters and thank you notes and prayers of safe return and now I return those thank yous to you Deputy Jones. You have given your life in hopes to protect people that need protection. Your family has endured some of the same sacrifices of which my own has endured. So I pray for you and your family and may the Grace of God help them through this difficult time. As the powers of the Lord be entrusted to those who worked by your side and apprehend the "person" on the run and bring him before the court. My heart is with you and to your family and all the citizens in Roane County that have been affected.

Sincerly,
SPC Marion G. Coleman III
A. Co. 2-137th Infantry
Lawrence, KS
Camp Slayer, Baghdad, Iraq

SPC Marion G. Coleman III
U.S. Army

May 12, 2006

God bless Deputy Sheriff Bill Jones, the civilian ride-along, their families, and the Roane County Sheriff's Office

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

May 12, 2006

for many years my father has been friends with Bill,everytime my father was out in town I almost always saw them talking and laughing.This has had a profound effect on my dad as it has our whole community.May God be with your family Bill and help them to survive.Also to you Bill I will say take your rest for we will carry out everything that has to be done to assure you always remain a hero in our hearts and minds.

kristy

May 12, 2006

May God be with the families involved in this tragic accident. Our prayers are with each and everyone of you.Try to find comfort in knowing that they died doing what they loved to do and will always be remembered as heroes in our hearts. God bless each of you again.

K Abston
Roane County Resident

May 12, 2006

Bless you officer Jones, you are a hero. I will pray for your family.

Sister of Roane County Sheriff Dept.

May 12, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Roane County Sheriff’s Office and the civilian ridealong. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Deputy Jones deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a man than the will to give his life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Jones is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

May 12, 2006

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO, DEPUTY JONES GO PATROL THOSE GOLDEN STREETS OF HEAVEN, YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. BROTHER.

SGT. MARC RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT.

May 12, 2006

To the family and friends of the fallen officer and rider our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Having done numerous ride alongs this is always a risk I know I take as well as the everyday risk that the brave Officers all over the world take. However no one ever thinks that just driving down a street this could happen. Thank you Deputy for your twenty five years of service to a job that most would never think of doing.

Ellen Guerdat
Rochester Police Victims Assistance
Western NY Concerns of Police Survivors

Ellen Guerdat
rpd victims assistance/wny cops

May 12, 2006

Our thoughts & prayers are with the family & friends of Deputy Sheriff Bill Jones. This was so unfortunate & may God bless you all in your time of sorrow. Just know that many citizens are feeling the pain, as well. We thank God every day for giving us these wonderful men & women that risk their lives every day to make it a safer place for all of us.

MUCH Love & Many Prayers,

Ken & Monika

Kenneth & Monika Oldham
Knoxville, TN

May 12, 2006

My heart and prayers go out to the family of my fallen brother in blue. God surely has a special place in heaven for our protectors of society. Rest in peace brother.

Robert C. Gillis, Detective (Retired)
Hayward P.D., Hayward, CA

May 12, 2006

Deputy Jones you are a hero. Thank you for your many years of service to your fellowman. Rest in peace my brother. May God bless you and your family. May God grant your family the strength to get through this difficult time.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

May 12, 2006

Thank you for your service and may God take you into his heart.

PATROLMAN M. FREER
MARIETTA, GA. POLICE DEPT.

May 12, 2006

if anyone could remember you by it would be hero. protector may you protect the streets in heaven brother in blue.

cadet

May 12, 2006

We just lost one of our own up here. God Bless. I keep his family in my prayers.

P/O B.Newell #3306
Phila.PD

May 12, 2006

May God be with the family of this Hero who gave his all. Rest in peace.
Friend

Roane County Resident

May 12, 2006

God bless you and hold you in his arms. We thank you for your years of service to the people of Roane County and pray for your family and loves ones, that God may ease their suffering and give them comfort. May you rest in forever peace, Officer Jones.

wife of state trooper

May 12, 2006

Rest in Peace brother...

OFFICER
SEWALL'S POINT POLICE (FL)

May 12, 2006

I am so very sorry for your loss. Deputy Jones is a real hero that died for what he believed in. I know that your thoughts are sorrow right now, but in time know that he is always with you. May you rest in peace, dear sir. You served your county well and now it is time for you to serve up in heaven with the good lord. May your family find peace and harmony once again. Our prayers and thoughts are with everyone.

May 12, 2006

may god be with your family and carry them thru this difficult time,
c.roberts, knoxville, tn

cathy roberts knoxville,tn

May 12, 2006

Deputy Jones.....you truely were one of a kind. You hold a special place in our family's heart. We will truely miss your visits with us. My God be with your family and Mr. Brown's family in this time of loss.

We know you will be missed by all the people you have touched.

Rest in peace!

The Powell Family
Friends from the Lake

May 12, 2006

May God be with the families of Bill Jones and his ride along. The life of a police officer is hard, demanding and very stressful. Thank you Bill Jones for protecting the citizens of Roane County.

SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT
Sister of a Police Officer

May 12, 2006

Deputy Jones, may god bless you, your family, and co-workers in this difficult time.

Detective Loriann LaBarca
Fairfax County PD,VA

May 12, 2006