Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman William J. Cady

South Plainfield Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Saturday, April 19, 1975

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Reflections for Patrolman William J. Cady

Rest in peace Patrolman Cady.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 18, 2019

Patrolman Cady,
Sir, as a fellow Marine;LEO I would just like to say on today the 43rd anniversary of your death Thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A Fellow former Marine;LEO

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 19, 2018

Bill was a combat veteran of Vietnam. He was known as an officer who could show compassion when needed, but nerves of steel when that was needed. I sat with his wife in the emergency room while doctors and nurses valiantly tried to save his life. His son is now a police officer in Florida and looks just like him, tall and trim. Why heroes like him pass while the lowest of our society seem to thrive? I don't know the answer. God bless Bill Cady.

Lt. Thomas R. Bullock
South Plainfield, NJ

April 16, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today on the 37th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 19, 2012

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten, and may the driver of the vehicle suffer a greater penalty when he meets a greater power. You are gone from our department but you are not forgotten. I think about it everytime I put this uniform on. God bless you, rest in peace.

Patrolman JI
South Plainfield PD

September 13, 2009

I like to come by this website a few times a week to leave a reflection for one of our heros. Today I came across your memorial. Thank you for your dedicated service to your community. My heart goes out to your family that had to suffer your loss. You are truly a hero.

Side note...6 months is not nearly enough of a debt to return for the loss of a Police Officer.

God rest. Never forgotten.

Laura
Philadelphia, PA

December 10, 2008

Rest in peace my Brother.

Kevin T Ryan
NJ

April 20, 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 13, 2007

Rest safe with Our Lord and may He bless your loved ones.

April 19, 2007

Officer Cady, 6 months wasnt enough Im sure. Your family endured so much more pain than that. Your nephew, Bobby proves that. After all these years sir, you are still remembered.

I found your reflection because my birthday is April 19th. I was 6 years old to the day that you were taken.

Rest easy sir and know that I will hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Heather
Ross County Ohio Deputy Sheriff

March 10, 2006

Uncle Bill was there for me during a very hard time in my life. I was in need of a male figure I could look up too and admire. You treated me with respect and gave me love that was missing in my life at the time. I will always remember him and have kept him in my thoughts all these years. It was hard hearing of his death, but even though I only knew him a short time...his memory and kindness will live with me forever.

Thank you Uncle Bill...hopefull when my time is up I will be able to see you again.

Bobby

November 25, 2003

Officer Cady was my uncle. At a time in my life where I had no father figure to look up to or talk too he was there for me. I will always have such warm thoughts of him, he was the type of man I always wanted to be. Thank you Uncle Bill for being there for me at a time I needed you the most.

I have thought of you often since that traggic day...I will do so until my time is up. In which time we will meet again.

Bobby

Bob Seltsam
None

November 25, 2003

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