Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The one thing a policeman always worries about is what you faced on this dreadful night! I will tell you that everything thats happens, both good and evil, happens for a reason. Its just so trajic that its happening more and more to those who took am oath to protect all sociaty, at all times, no exception! Im gald this site is available to the public citizen so they may witness the "ultimate" sacrifice that Law Enforcement makes all to often. Rest in Peace now Hero!

Ofc. Daniel Jones #2079 (Med. Ret)
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

July 27, 2009

Marvin was a good Man, Deputy and Seminole County should be proud to had him protecting them. Your lucky if you have one officers like Marvin but they had two. Marvin and Chase will be missed but always remember they will be watching over all of us. I send my love and prays to the family. I leave this poems in hope that it will comfort you.

"Just a Cop"
The funeral line was long,
There's an awful lot of cars,
Folks came out of the restaurants,
They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites
All let their hammers drop.
Someone asked."What is this all for?"
And they said,"Aw, just a cop."

Some chuckled at the passing cars.
Some shed a silent tear
Some people said,"It's stupid.
all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they're not out fightn' crime?
Or in a doughnut shop?
Sure is a lot of trouble,
For someone who's just a cop."

They blocked the intersections,
They blocked the interstate.
People yelled and cursed,
"Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!"
"They're makin' us all stop!"
"It seems they're sure wastin' time,
On someone who's just a cop."

Into the cemetery now,
The slow procession comes,
The woeful Taps are slowly played.
There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads
"This service is a flop."
"There's lots of good words wasted,
On someone who's just a cop."

Yeah, just a cop to most folks.
Did his duty every day.
Tryin' to protect us,
Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven,
St. Peter put him at the top.
An angel asked him, "Who was that?"
And he said, "Aw, just a cop."

Author Unknown

Major Michael T. Windle
Sac and Fox Nation Police Department

July 27, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the families for Deputy Williams and Deputy Whitebird. God Bless them for their service to the Seminole County Sheriff's Department. Rest in Peace Brothers, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

July 27, 2009

TO "ACHIEVE THE HONORABLE" YOU HAVE TO BE: IN THE ARENA "IT IS NOT THE CRITIC WHO COUNTS: NO THE MAN WHO POINTS OUT HOW THE STRONG MAN STUMBLES OR WHERE THE DOER OF DEEDS COULD HAVE DONE BETTER. THE CREDIT BELONGS TO THE MAN WHO IS ACTUALLY IN THE ARENA, WHOSE FACE IS MARRED BY DUST AND SWEAT AND BLOOD, WHO STRIVES VALIANTLY, WHO ERRS AND COMES UP SHORT AGAIN AND AGAIN, BECAUSE THERE IS NO EFFORT WITHOUT ERROR OR SHORTCOMING, BUT WHO KNOWS THE GREAT ENTHUSIASMS, THE GREAT DEVOTIONS, WHO SPENDS HIMSELF FOR A WORTHLY CAUSE; WHO, AT THE BEST, KNOWS, IN THE END, THE TRIUMPH OF HIGH ACHIEVEMENT, AND WHO, AT THE WORST, IF HE FAILS, AT LEAST HE FAILS WHILE DARING GREATLY, SO THAT HIS PLACE SHALL NEVER BE WITH THOSE COLD AND TIMID SOULS WHO KNEW NIETHER VICTORY NOR DEFEAT."

THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Dave Carroll
Yukon Police Department

July 27, 2009

My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends, and Agency. May you sleep easy with God, Marvin. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sgt. Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement-Garland

July 27, 2009

May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

July 27, 2009

My prayers go out to Deputy Williams and Deputy Whitebird's families. May you find strength in God's word and may his love comfort you in your time of grief.

Anonymous

July 27, 2009

I know of no words that will suffice. No words that are adequate. I would like for the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Marvin Williams to know there are folks all across this country that will lift you up in prayer before the Almighty.
May you each expericence the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior in the coming days.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

July 27, 2009

Thank you, you made a difference.

Officer
Gods Police Deparment

July 27, 2009

Another hero has been called home to patrol the streets of Heaven on angels wings. My prayers and condolences are with the family, friends, fellow officers, and brothers and sisters in uniform around the world. A nation grieves with you. Rest in peace, Deputy Williams. Thank you for your service, sir. You will not be forgotten.

Peggy Parker
Texarkana, TX

July 27, 2009

"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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

My tribute to this fallen American Hero!

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

July 27, 2009

Rest in peace Deputy Williams.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

July 27, 2009

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin PD

July 27, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

July 27, 2009

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

July 27, 2009

I have been with the Berkeley Co. Sheriff's Office in So. Carolina for 15 years, but am originally from Bixby Ok. Although we are several states away, news of any officer's death hits all to close to home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your community and the officer's families.

Sgt. Brian O'Rourke
Berkeley Co. Sheriff's Office

July 27, 2009

Deputy Williams thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in Peace. You will not be forgotten.

Lt.
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

July 27, 2009

Deputy Williams,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

July 27, 2009

RIP. Thank you for your service. You will always be a Hero. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and coworkers.

Casey Davison
wife of OCPD officer

July 27, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 27, 2009

RIP brother

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:9

Anonymous

July 27, 2009

Rest well my brother. We have the watch.

Sgt. Mark Ingram
Alex Police Department

July 27, 2009

Rest in peace Sheriff Williams!
You will not be forgotten!
VALAWENFORCEMENT salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

July 27, 2009

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

July 27, 2009

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

July 27, 2009