Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family,fellow Deputies, and friends of Deputy Williams and Diogi,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this tough time. The Thin Blue Line will be there for you! Rest is peace Matt and Diogi. You will NOT be forgotten!

Officer Chris Burcham
Decatur Police Dept. (AL)

September 29, 2006

You died a hero, protecting the citizens of Florida. God bless you and your family.

Fraud Investigator
Cincinnati, Ohio

September 29, 2006

Sir, go rest high on that mountain. Take your K9 with you. Go play with him. You have done your work hear, go rest in peace. Sir you will never be forgotten.

My prayers are with you sir, and your family. Thank you for all you have done.

Deputy
SE County, Michigan

September 29, 2006

How saddened we are in the law enforcement community. I watched the news and could not believe what I was hearing. Deputy Sheriff William made the ultimate sacrafice for all of us. At least now he works a beat with no violence. God's Kingdom is filled with peace. See you on the other side Matt.

First Sergeant Salvatore A. Torelli
Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

September 29, 2006

Dep. Vernon Matthew Williams and Family,

Your Husband,Dad,Brother,Friend is a hero to all of us. His was a bold, brave calling that he met and will be honored till the last police officer makes his stand against the evil of this world. The coward that did this met his fate at the hands of Dep. Williams brother but deserved a much worse fate. In hell he will get his reward. God Bless the men and women of the Polk Co. Sheriff's Office and Freedom Fighters everywhere. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ptl.T.D.Hill
Ontario Police

September 29, 2006

God bless you sir. thank you for your sacrifice.

ryan c.
phoenix,az

September 29, 2006

OFFICER THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE.MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

GILBERT DANIEL

September 29, 2006

Thank you for your service brother. Your dedication to your family and your country will not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you have done to make this county and the state of Florida a safer place for all of us.

Max Alexander
2/20 SFG

September 29, 2006

Rest in Peace... Your partner is with you and you both can protect us from above.

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

September 29, 2006

Deputy Williams, you and your partner,Diogi,are truly heros. You will always be remembered for the services you provided to the citizens of Polk County. My condolences to your wife, framily, friends and co-workers. You will truly be missed by all. Rest in peace my BROTHER.

School Resource Officer
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

September 29, 2006

No words can ever stop the pain the wife and children will feel for the rest of their life but as time goes on remember your Husband and Daddy was an american Hero that did a job that most are scared to do and the rest wouldn't want. My prayers and services to you always.

State Trooper D Osborne/K-9 Coco
Tennessee Highway Patrol

September 29, 2006

I met Matt when I was a dispatcher for the Polk County Sheriff's Office in 1999. Although we weren't close friends, Matt was always in good spirits both on the radio and in person. He was professional and personable, dependable, and always quick to respond. I can't even count the times that he would be 10-51 (enroute) before I could even assign him to the call. My prayers are with the Williams family. Matt, you will be greatly missed.

Shanna Spade
Emergency Communications Specialist
Lakeland Police Department

Shanna Spade, Dispatcher
Lakeland Police Department, FL

September 29, 2006

It was with great anger and sadness I wathced the news of your death and that of your partner...K9 handlers are a special group and obviously you and your partner knew the job well as he took you right to the bad guy...as you rest with your dog with his head on your lap we will remember both your sacrifices and press on to honor you both...Our sincere condolences to all the officers of the Polk County Sheriffs Office...

Ptl. Doug Ambrose and K9 Egres
Fort Wayne, IN Police K9 Unit

September 29, 2006

I write this reflection with tears in my eyes and heart. My condolences and sympathy and prayers for your wife and children and family and friends and to your Police Family.
Officer Matt Williams, you will never be forgotten and will be remembered in my daily prayers. thank you for all your hard work and your dedication and the sacrifice you made in protecting the people of Florida. God Bless you as you now sleep in God's Love and in His Arms and Peace.
Respectfully
Kathi Halligan Phila Pa wife and mom of Philadelphia LEO"S

Kathi Halligan
Phila., PA.

September 29, 2006

May God Bless You & Your Family. Rest in peace BROTHER!!!!
From your fellow Brothers & Sisters at PBSO.

Deputy Sheriff, S. Montesino, Sr.
Palm Beach County Sheriff Office

September 29, 2006

Deputy Williams you are a HERO. My heart felt sympathy goes out to your Wife and Children. You are gone but will never be FORGOTTEN. My prayers go out to your family.

I was very happy to see your FINE fellow Florida Officers were able to catch the lowlife that brought on this tragedy. Deputy Williams just to let you know he got what was coming to him. Thank-You for your dedication to Service. May you REST IN PEACE.

patrolman
michigan

September 29, 2006

god bless you and your family the rolniak family eow2-4-04

September 29, 2006

They got him. Rest in peace brother.

P/O Jones
Philadelphia Police

September 29, 2006

you are a hero, your have served your community and country with honor. You will not be forgotten by the thin blue line. Rest in peace sir, we now have your watch. May god be with you, your family, and your dept. Thank you for your service.

OFC. CHARLES ROBSON
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

September 29, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time. Rest in peace Deputy Williams.

Resident
Mishawaka In

September 29, 2006

May god be with your family and friends at this time all our prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to all , Your killer has been cought and now he will have to answer to god , Rest in Peace brother and K9 Diogi because you gave your all

Family and friend of lawenforcment

September 29, 2006

MAY GOD ENMBRACE OUR FALLEN BROTHER AND HIS FAITHFUL PARTNER.WE K-9 OFFICERS SHARE A SPECIAL BOND UNLIKE ANY OTHER UNITS WITHIN A DEPT.WE ARE IN MANY CASES THE FIRST TO THE SCENE AND ARE TASKED TO LOCATE THE ACCUSED.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER I'LL CONTIUE TO HOLD THE LEASH.

SCOTTY MOORE K-9
CARMEL PD IND

September 29, 2006

While I've never had the privilage to personally know Deputy Matt Williams and "Diogi", their loss is felt none the less.

I know God will hold them in his arms and bless their soles. May God grant his family the strenght to cope with the loss and celebrate Matt & "Diogi's" lives. There is no greater honor bestowed upon man, than when he gives his life to protect another.

Rest in peace, my friend. If I am privilaged enough, I will see meet you on the other side. Until then, we will guard your post as if it were our own.

MPO J. M. Kaull
Bradenton P.D., FL.

September 29, 2006

Rest in Peace. Always Remembered.

Dy M. Martin
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office LA

September 29, 2006

Deputy Williams and his partner (K-9) died true hereos and they will never be forgotten. God bless the Williams family and remember that he died doing what he believed in and know that he is always watching over all of us now.

Detective Sergeant Matt L. Rudiger
Deming PD

September 29, 2006