Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the 5,239 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Senior Trooper Hakim’s family as well as the members of the Oregon State Police. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

December 15, 2008

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Senior Trooper William Hakim, and the Oregon State Police. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Trooper Hakim, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

December 15, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Hakim. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Trooper Hakim know that their Father is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Trooper Hakim.Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in Peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

December 15, 2008

Rest in Peace Trooper, may the strength of god be with your loved ones and the OSP in this horrible time.

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department N.H.

December 15, 2008

RIP brother William.

May God bless your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Ptlm D. Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

December 14, 2008

You went out a servant and dies for all of us as a hero. We all thankyou and pray that you are at peace. God bless you and the ones you left behind.

Det. Castelhano
Mount Vernon NY PD

December 14, 2008

Thank You for your service and bravery. My thoughts and prayers are with the family & friend during this difficult time.

Jackie-daughter of Det Sandra Bullock (EOW 8-5-08)

Jackie Croft

December 14, 2008

God bless you Tpr. Hakim, your family and the Oregon State Police. Rest in peace and thank you for your service to your country.

K.R. Harlan, Bomb Technician
Norfolk Va. Bomb Squad

December 14, 2008

Terri, Paige and Victor;

You're in my thoughts and prayers if there is ANYTHING I can do, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.

I love you,

Celeste

Celeste Salvatto
Friend

December 14, 2008

We will all miss you Brother!

Senior Trooper Joey Pollard
Oregon State Police

December 14, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

December 14, 2008

Rest easy bomb tech.

Det. Lieutenant (Retired) Vic Sikes
Odessa Police Dept. Bomb Squad, Texas

December 14, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Hakim's family and friends and the entire Oregon State Police family. May the Lord Jesus Christ give comfort and peace during this tragic time.

TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL

December 14, 2008

A HERO may be gone....A HERO will never be forgotten R.I.P.

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

December 14, 2008

Senior Trooper Hakim ... Bill ... you will be missed. May God keep your family and friends in his arms, and protect them as they struggle with your departure. Your death is a huge loss to the Oregon Public Safety Community. I met Bill at BP-291, and it was an honor to get to know him and learn from him. He was a down-to-earth guy that cared about others and the public he served. His sense of humour and wit were warm and inviting to those around him. You will be missed my friend. Godspeed!

Shawn C. Todd, EMT/Paramedic
Former Officer

December 14, 2008

A wave breaks upon the beach depositing its riches, taking with it the sand, subtly changing what was and what might have been. So too has Bill changed us, leaving his presence and his mark on our souls, Parts of our souls forever floating with him.

God Bless you, and your family. Forever will you be in my thoughts.

SSG (Ret) Miles Cathers
US ARMY EOD

December 14, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

CPL II David Murphy
TX DPS

December 14, 2008

Rest in Peace Sir............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas PD

December 14, 2008

My thoughts go out to all your loved ones and close friends during this very trying time. Keep watch over all of them. I ask that all of William's brothers and sisters in blue stay close to his loved ones now and in the future and never let him be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

December 14, 2008

Rest In Peace, Trooper Hakim.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

December 14, 2008

Rest in peace bro',we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

December 14, 2008

I was saddened to hear of the terrible tragedy that took the life of Trooper Hakim. Know that his family, friends, and the Oregon State Police are in my prayers.

Jennifer Bell Huntsville AL
Mom of a Police Officer

December 14, 2008

Rest in Peace Troop'. My thoughts are with your family and the members of OSP during this most difficult time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

December 14, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 14, 2008

On behalf of my Husband and I, we are very sorry for your loss. We pray that the Good Lord be with you now as your family walks the long hard road that is ahead. We pray that the person responsible be found and held fully accountable for their actions. God bless.

Amanda Firth
Wife to Oregon LEO

December 14, 2008