Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My family and I wish to convey our deepest sympathies to the Family, Friends, and Department of Deputy Williams. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each and every one in this time of reflection and mourning. To Deputy Matt Williams and Partner K-9 Deputy Diogi, We thank you for your sacrifice in keeping our communities safe and free from harm.

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER D. HOWE
R.I. DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

September 28, 2006

Rest in peace brother!! Your partner will have his chin on your shoulder in heaven!!!!!

Ofc Brad Wilson and K9 Ricki
Riverside(OH) retired

September 28, 2006

Rest in peace my brother and know that all your brothers and sisters will not rest until the slime that took you from us much too early is brought to justice. My prayers will be with your family and loved ones left behind. God bless.

Clay Anderson
MNPD

September 28, 2006

We Remember the Officers

We remember the officers who changed our lives,
The men and woman who protected us day and night,
People who respect for their dedication to the cause,
For when faced with danger, they never even pause.
We remember the officers who always stood true,
Whatever the color of uniform, brown, green or blue,
With pride and integrity they say To serve and protect,
For the giving of their life, we offer our respect.
We remember the officers who we never really knew,
Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few,
With heavy hearts we mourn the officers in eternal rest,
There's more to these people than the badge on their chest.

-- AUTHOR UNKNOWN

J Miller
FLFR

September 28, 2006

he was the best officer they ever had may he rest in peace forever

LT. JOHN EVANS
walmart superstore security

September 28, 2006

To the family of Deputy Williams and to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, may Deputy Williams rest in peace. He served his community and the citizens of Polk County proudly. He paid the ultimate sacrifice for which the citizens of Polk County should be forever greatful for.

Deputy LeSerra
Leon County Sheriff's Office

September 28, 2006

To the family of Deputy Williams and the Polk County Sheriff's Office,
My sincerest and heartfelt condolences. We all lost a special brother today. In this time of pain and grieving, I pray for you.

Deputy Williams,
May your fellow fallen brothers and sisters greet you with open arms in heaven. Now is your time to rest in peace.

Deputy Sheriff
St. Johns County (FL) Sheriff's Office

September 28, 2006

You are a hero not because of how you died, but because of how you lived! It tears me up to inside to have learned of the incident that happend today, along with all the other LEO's in Central Florida. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and the Polk County Sheriff's Department. You will not be forgotten. Godspeed my brother.

Officer Brothers
Kissimmee Police Department

September 28, 2006

Our condolences to the friends,family and to the Polk County Sheriff's office. Deputy Williams you and your K-9 parter are true warriors. God Speed

A-Squad
Woodbridge CT

September 28, 2006

Rest in peace brother

K-9 Unit
New Smyrna Beach Police

September 28, 2006

I don't know what family Deputy Williams leaves behind, but mine will be thinking of them. I want to thank them for supporting their hero in life, and remembering him in his death. I also want to remind Deputy William's family that he is part of a larger family in law enforcement, and that we will miss him as well.

Field Training Officer Koeberl
Melbourne Police Department

September 28, 2006

Deputy Williams and Family,

Many of us watched today with an emptiness in our stomachs and a mixture of love and anger in our hearts. May the prayers and love of the LEO family's accross this nation guide and support you and your family in this difficult time. Never forgetting "A brother in arms."

Officer
Wichita Police Department

September 28, 2006

Deputy Williams and Diogi: Thank you sincerely for your service to your community. May you rest in peace. Family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Williams and Diogi: you are in our thoughts and prayers.

K Houston
Asheville, NC

September 28, 2006

Rest well Brother, you have served your time. Enter into your eternal reward.

LT.

September 28, 2006

Thank you for your service Deputy Williams. You and Diogi are true heroes in all sense of the word. God Bless you and your family. I can’t imagine the pain they must be feeling at this time. You will never be forgotten. RIP my Brother.

Sergeant
Clearwater, Fl PD

September 28, 2006

To the family of Officer Matt Williams and Polk County Sheriff's Department:
We send our sympathy to each of you, as we know how you feel.We have been there.

Charles & Virginia Shinholser

Charles Shinho;ser , Gulf Region Trustee
Concerns of Police Survivors

September 28, 2006

There are few causes more honorable than that of a man who takes his dog to hunt and bring to justice the worst of the worst that humanity has to offer. God bless Deputy Williams and his family, our thoughts are prayers are with you.
Fort Lauderdale Patrol K-9 Unit

Handler Mark Renner

September 28, 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"

"They are not heros because they died, they are heros because of how they lived."

Deputy Williams you served your community well, as with your partner too. You both will be truly miss and can rest easy now your shift is done here..but a new one is starting with god.

Norfolk Police Recurit

September 28, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. We lost Officer Daniel Golden last year and it broke our hearts. I believe there is a special place in Heaven for Police Officer's. We will be praying for all of Deputy Williams family and friends. Again, I am so sorry and thank you Deputy Williams for your service.

Huntsville, Al
Officer's Wife

September 28, 2006

Deputy Williams, Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace. We will strive to have the ultimate justice for your senseless murder served. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Wife and mother in law of LEO's

September 28, 2006

Thank you, Officer Williams and Officer Diogi, for your service to the people of Florida and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Heroes!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

September 28, 2006

Because of brave people like you, my family and I feel safe. Thankyou officer for taking care of us. You're in our prayers. Thankyou so much for your service.

Kent Viles
Citizen of Lakeland

September 28, 2006

Deputy Williams, May you rest in peace! To deputy Williams family; please acceptmy deepest condolences for the lost of Matt and Diogi! The loss must be overwhelming.

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

September 28, 2006

thank you for your service and dedacation under fire god speed brother whishing peace for your family

steven amiott
Calvin PD Ok.

September 28, 2006

I am so saddened by this................I just want the family, friens and fellow officers of Deputy Williams to know we are thinking of you and praying for you. Deputy Williams, rest in peace with your partner, Diogi.

AZ Narc

September 28, 2006