Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Williams. Thank you for your many years of service. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Williams.

Deputy Sheriff Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

July 28, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and fellow Officers.

Chaplain Bill Roscoe
Canyon Co. Sheriffs Office, Idaho

July 28, 2012

Rest in Peace My Brother... You will be missed!!!!! It was an honor to serve with you...Godspeed my friend....

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Richard Clark
Waxahachie PD

July 28, 2012

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization.
As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
I have given my life so that others may live in peace.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.
You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret.) Washoe SO
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

July 28, 2012

Rest In Peace Officer Williams.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

July 28, 2012

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Officers Williams.

Michael L Thornhill
Vice President
Private Officer International
Nashville TN Chapter 301

July 28, 2012

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

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

July 28, 2012

I am so sorry for the loss of Officer Josh Williams. I lost my daughter-in-law and 10 month old grandson 1 1/2 years ago to a hit and run drunk driver. I am so sorry for his family. I thank Officer Williams for his service. May God Bless you all. Sincerely, Ann Holtzclaw

Ann Holtzclaw
Fellow Texan

July 28, 2012

May God bless you and your family, and reat in peace, my brother.

Robbie Railton Reserve Deputy
Callaway County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

July 28, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Williams. My prayers are with your family.

Peter Perrien
New Orleans Police Retired

July 28, 2012

Rest In Peace Josh!!! You are a true American HERO!!! Job well done!!!

Cpl Dru Summey
Cleburne, Tx Police Dept.

July 28, 2012

Rest in Peace Josh. You will be dearly missed by so many people. You were a wonderful friend, brother, and confidant. I enjoyed working with you in Waxahachie, you were one of a kind my friend. My heart goes out to your wife and children. God’s got his loving arms around you now and your watch here is done brother. Fly high with the angels your shift is now 10-42. God Speed!!!

Dispatch Lisa Young
Waxahachie Police for 2 yrs

July 28, 2012

he National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Josh Williams and the Waxahachie Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Williams, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

July 28, 2012

Thank you sir for your faithful and dedicated service to the city in which my wife and I met and married. Waxahachie was a safe place because of you and your fellow officers.

Sgt. RW Cleghorn
Rhome Police Department

July 28, 2012

Heaven rejoices and we mourn. A great man goes home, we all have to stay for a while.

Officer M.D. Adams
Milford P.D.

July 28, 2012

Thanks for your service. May God bless your family, and place His hand of comfort and protection upon them during this tragic time.

Reserve Officer Travis Allred, #628
LaFayette Police Department (AL)

July 28, 2012

Josh you will always be remembered for who you are. You were always a pleasure to be around. The Waxahachie PD and the community you served will experience a great loss due to you not being there. You will live on through your children.

Sgt. T. Scott
Midlothian PD

July 28, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, co-workers, and agency of this warrior who was taken from us far too soon. We will carry on for you…

SGT Mike Allen (Retired)
California Highway Patrol

July 28, 2012

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

July 28, 2012

RIP brother...my prayers to your family and the Waxahachie PD

Michael miller
ETMC-EMS Ennis Tx

July 28, 2012

Rest in Peace Josh! You will be dearly missed by so many people. You were a wonderful friend, brother, and confidant. I enjoyed working with you in Waxahachie, and we had some good times. you were one of a kind my friend. My heart goes out to your wife and children. God’s got his loving arms around you now and your watch here is done brother. Fly high with the angels your shift is now 10-42. God Speed!!!

Dispatch- Lisa Young
Waxahachie Police for 2 yrs

July 28, 2012

Rest in peace brother LEO.

Retired LEO

July 28, 2012

Rest in Peace, Brother. May God be with your family, friends, and department.

Lt. Shayne Gibson
Greenwood Police Department

July 28, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Thank you for your service!

Bryce Stevenson
Son of Fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, EOW 010905

July 28, 2012

JW though I dindn't know you but I have heard wonderful stories about you ,and the other fine Officers of the Waxahachie Police Department from Ryan Cate when he worked out here in West, Texas. As always no matter what the name of the City or County. Or the State that is written on the Shield or the Star. We are still an Extended Family,and today our Family is very very saddened by the loss of Officer Josh Williams.

Father in heaven,
Even though my heart is heavy with grief, I want to praise Your holy name. You are an awesome God. You spoke and the world was created. I give You all glory and honor for who You are. I worship You alone.

I thank You that you know my pain and sorrow. Your Word says “as a mother comforts her child, You comfort us.” I ask that You be my comfort today. Help me to sense Your presence and Your peace.

Help me to reach out and comfort others as You Father, have comforted me.

In Jesus name, amen.

Deputy Roy G. Squyres
Knox County Sheriff Office

July 28, 2012