Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace

My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.

Samantha from Calgary, Alberta, Canada

July 28, 2012

To the family of Josh Williams, I am truly sorry for your loss. I know and live your pain everyday as my brother who has suffered the same fate is in peace along with Josh and is resting with "Our Heavenly Father." I will not pretend to know Ofc. Williams or try too, but I will be real about my experience thus far in hopes it may offer some solace. Forgive me if I offended you the reader, it is not my intention.

To the family member or close friend that reads this message wondering why during this time of mourning and the beginning of healing you’re not alone. Many unfortunately have suffered the same whether it is officers on duty or innocent civilians and there is just no explanation to make it right, this you know. All I can say is to honor him with all your hearts and live for him now as the road ahead will get harder. I say this because I have lost in the same and there is no wrong or right way to get through this, just do your best to get through the days. Some days will be long and some will be short. A long period of time will even pass as you perceive it to be short and then you come to, wondering where you've been and in disbelief in how much time has passed. If you should lose yourself, its ok you’re human. You feel, you hurt, and you wish… you hope. That is the difference of good people, you have hope…embrace it. You yourself are the only one that can pull yourself out of the hole you have been pushed down so abruptly. You yourself are the only one that can keep yourself from falling, through hope. It may be awhile before you find your bearings again just don’t forget you have the gift of hope.

To my brother in blue I will not know you in this life nor may I have ever known you. But I know your cause and I continue to service in the same as you did in my city. I pray your agencies brothers and sisters will overcome. I pray your family will heal in time and cease to mourn but honor, honor you and give thanks to God that you are now home that is the beauty out of this ugly mess.

Sincerely,
Lorenzo Hernandez Jr.
~ It's ok to live in the dark, but know the light…

Patrol - Lorenzo Hernandez Jr.
Giddings Police Deptartment

July 28, 2012

Josh I salute you for your service and sacrifice. Our prayers go out to Josh’s family and his fellow officers.

Deputy M. McCorkle
Ellis County Sheriffs Office

July 28, 2012

You will always will be remembered as great father, friend, and Officer. I'm glad to have had the honor of calling you my friend you will truly be missed.
I will continue to pray for you and your family as they weather this storm.

R.I.P My brother

Deputy Charlie Littleton
Ellis County Sheriff's Office

July 28, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Rest in peace brother.

Sergeant Paul Schanno
State of MN Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

July 28, 2012

Officer Williams--While I was off holding the line with another department, you kept my wife and kids safe here at home. Rest In Peace my brother. We will take the watch from here.

D.J.

July 28, 2012

To the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Josh Williams.

My heart is filled with great sadness at the lost of your loved one and fellow officer.

We in the law enforcement community are a family, whether you wear a Badge, a Shield or a Star upon your chest, whether you work in a small town or a large city, whether you work in Detention Facilities or out on Patrol, whether active duty or retired, we are family, a law enforcement family, a band of brothers having walked the line of good over evil knowing that at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community.

For Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling for some will give all that they have.

I commend you my fallen Brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do.....serving your community making a better and safer place for us all.

FINAL CALL

Officer Williams status.....Officer Williams status.....Officer Williams status..
Attention all units.....Officer Josh Williams is now 10-42

Rest in Peace my Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN !!!

Master Senior Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police

July 28, 2012

Rest in Peace Police Officer Josh Williams. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and your department at this time. Thank you for your service to this country and your community.

Sgt. Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC

July 28, 2012

Rest with God Officer Williams. Your dedication and utltimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Prayers for the family during this time in their lives.

Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

July 28, 2012

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

July 28, 2012

Off Williams, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

July 28, 2012

May you rest in peace officer Williams, We at Ball Fire Dept pray for your family and the Waxahachie Police Department, We pray that God will place his healing hands on Everyone during this time of need..

Firefighter/EMT-B Don Kerry
Ball Fire Dept, Ball,Louisiana

July 28, 2012

Rest in peace Brother Josh.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

July 28, 2012

Words cannot fully express my deep gratitude for the life and service of Officer Williams, nor convey adequate sympathy to his family. In one terrible moment the world completely changed for many, and the days ahead will be difficult for the survivors. May God bless Officer Williams' family, friends and fellow officers with peace and comfort. May Officer Williams always be remembered with great honor for giving the ultimate sacrifice.

Randy McCoy
Brother to Officer Jeff McCoy, EOW 6-5-07

July 28, 2012

May you rest in peace my brother, may God & your fellow co-workers look over your family.

Officer
Cook County Sheriff's Dept

July 28, 2012

Rest in Peace

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

July 28, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Williams.

Christina Gernale
Sister Patrolman Conrad Gernale EOW 9/6/02

July 28, 2012

Josh, I am still at a loss for words. You will truly be missed by many and I will never forget that smile. I hate that you're not here with us but it's comforting to know we have a guardian angel like you watching over us. Rest in Peace My Brother !

Lt. James Saulter
Ellis County Sheriff's Office

July 28, 2012

Police Officer Josh Williams rest in peace you are now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved one, and pray for you during the days to come. Josh will be in the company of Heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, They are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price. Today, like many others,
they welcome you to this hallowed place. As you march down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces. Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your Brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. Stan Phillips Retired
Retired, Walnut Grove Police Department, Walnut Grove. Mississippi

July 28, 2012

Rest in peace and thank you for your service to our community. My prayers go out to your family during this time.

John Friedmann
Dallas County CSCD

July 28, 2012

Josh...I enjoyed the years we worked together at Waxahachie PD....am still in shock from when I heard the news early this morning....You know I loved you like a brother & will miss you dearly....Rest In Peace my brother in blue....we have the watch from here....

Renee' Freeman Dispatch
Midlothian Police Department

July 28, 2012

Officer Williams you paid the ultimate sacrafice to keep us safe and I salute you.. Prayers go out to your family and police family. Rest In Peace brother.. We have watch from here.

Chief Deputy Derek Seevers
Harper County Sheriff Ofc, Ok

July 28, 2012

God be with you and your family.

Police Officer
Mesquite Police Department

July 28, 2012

RIP Brother.

Det. (ret)
Motor Officer

July 28, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Williams. Thank you for your years of brave service to keep all of us safe. I am sad that you ended up paying the ultimate price while performing a most dangerous job. I pray for comfort for your family, fellow officers and friends...God Bless You.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

July 28, 2012