NoNo 
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West Fargo, ND
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| 29 Sep 2006 3:52 PM |
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My condolences to the Family, Friends and fellow Officers of Deputy Williams.
I am thankful that we have Brave men like him trying to keep the rest of us safe.
Rest in peace Matthew.
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Dave
We make a living by what we get.
We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill
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jular2
Posts: 32
Hallandale, Florida
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| 29 Sep 2006 8:17 PM |
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| I am a retired LEO myself and his family has my most sincere and deepest sympathy--He paid the ultimate price for keeping the rest of us safe from the dregs of society and we will be forever grateful to him and his family. |
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Larry Schneider
Hallandale, Florida
U.S. Army Veteran 1955-1957
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sneakysnake
Posts: 4841
Panama City, Fl.
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| 29 Sep 2006 8:31 PM |
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| Deepest sympathies for the FAMILY & FRIENDS of Deputy Vernon Matthew Williams. The State of Florida has lost another true HERO. May you rest in peace. You all will remain in our THOUGHTS & PRAYERS. |
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James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!
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pbear27958
Posts: 77
Moyock, North Carolina
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| 29 Sep 2006 9:10 PM |
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| Condolences to the family and to the Sheriff's Dept for the loss of two officers. I was at a loss to hear that he and his K-9 partner perished in this fashion. I later learned that the suspect received his punishment. May God Bless the family and friends. Will keep them in prayers. |
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Alan Brothers
ENC(SW) USN Ret
1980-2004
In Memory of parents Logan and Audrey Brothers; both WWII Veterans |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8708
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 29 Sep 2006 9:11 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Deputy Williams.
May Diogi find eternal peace at Rainbow Bridge.
Pegs down…
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - SGT Dominic Sutherland - WOCS Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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susuchandler
Posts: 324
Orlando, FL
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| 30 Sep 2006 9:30 AM |
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| My sincerest condolences go out the the family and friends of this hero, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. |
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Susan
USN 88-93, USNR 93-98
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.
~anonymous~
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 790
Poway, CA
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| 30 Sep 2006 9:44 AM |
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| Condolences from Southern California to the family and friends of Deputy Matt Williams. |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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rjwheaton
Posts: 288
Santa Cruz, California (Northern California)
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| 30 Sep 2006 10:59 AM |
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Thank you Deputy Williams for your service, and for the sacrifice you made protecting and defending the citizens of the state of Florida. I pray that your family, loved ones, and friends will receive God's comfort during this difficult time.
Roy "Genius" Wheaton
Santa Cruz, California
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SpecForces18b
Posts: 4
Cheyenne, WY
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| 30 Sep 2006 2:49 PM |
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My heart felt sympathies go out to Deputy Williams family, co-workers and community. The loss is great but so was their service. Stand strong and know that your deputies will be remembered as true HERO's. Rest in peace Matthew and Diogi.
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Mike Langley
Special Forces
LEO
In Memory of PFC James J. Arellano 081706
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kingshadow506
Posts: 1001
State Captain Montgomery, Alabama, My Son My Hero
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| 30 Sep 2006 5:54 PM |
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I would like to extend our condolences and prayers for Deputy Williams, his family and his department from the Blue Knights Alabama IV. As a retired K-9 supervisor in Montgomery Alabama I take this very hard, especially in the manner of which it happened. Remember it takes a special person to pin that badge on, and for this Deputy Williams WE COMMEND YOU FOR A JOB WELL DONE. We wish you all God Speed.
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"Proud Father of an American Soldier, 2nd Tour , 101st Airborne
In honor of my father, L.A. Reynolds World War II Combat Vet.
In memory of Super Heroes, Cpl. Matthew Bolar, Sgt. Kirk Teegardin, Tommy Poss "Tomkatz
Penguin
Great State of Alabama
kingshadow506@charter.net
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hdpanther1
Posts: 878
District 7 Ohio PGR Ride Captain Kettering, Ohio
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| 30 Sep 2006 9:17 PM |
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To the family, friends and fellow deputies of Matt Williams I offer you deepest heartfelt condolances for your loss. I pray that God will comfort you all in this time of you loss. There are no words that can be said to ease your pain but know that we stand humbled to Salute your Hero.
To Deputy Williams we thank you for your service and helping to keep the streets safe. You are an American Hero and we Honor you. |
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ED
AKA "Big Daddy"
PGR Ohio District 7 Ride Captain
Riding in memory of:
Spc Jacob E. Melson 7 Jan 2006 Iraq
Pfc James Paul White Jr 11 Aug 2006 Afghanistan
SrA Kenny P. Hauprich 8 Nov 2007 Italy
SSgt Travis L. Griffin 3 April 2008 Iraq
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same."
Ronald Reagan
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LSA0901
Posts: 1372
Cage Captain - The LowCountry of South Carolina
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| 02 Oct 2006 7:40 AM |
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My deepest condolences to Deputy William's family, friends, and fellow officers.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. |
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“One man cannot own something as wonderful as the PGR.
It belongs to fallen heroes.
It exists for them.
It serves them.”
---Randy "Steam" Stevens
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In Memory & Honor of Retired GA R/C Mike "Deltoid" Bland
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Lee Anderson - The PieMan™ - Charter CLAM
myspace.com/pgr_blondstranger
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cutter56
Posts: 0
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| 02 Oct 2006 10:46 AM |
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Thousands of mourners are expected at the funeral Tuesday of a Polk County deputy slain alongside his canine partner. The funeral for Matt Williams and his police dog Diogi is scheduled Tuesday afternoon at Victory Church in North Lakeland.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said authorities looked for the biggest church in the city. Diogi will be cremated, and his remains will be interred with Williams at Auburndale Cemetery. |
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TROG
Posts: 592
Jackson, MS Central Mississippi Ride Captain
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| 02 Oct 2006 11:27 AM |
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I posted the following on Office Hout's thread earlier this morning. I sickens me and tears at my heart to know we've lost two great American heroes to those with no respect AT ALL for human life. May our Lord cast those responsible down with furious anger.
Deputy Vernon Matthew "Matt" Williams and Diogi:
May our brother and sister warrior heroes and LEOs in Heaven greet you at the gate to escort you to the right hand of our Father. May our Lord's mercy and kindness bless your family and give them peace.
Your service and sacrifice to the people of a grateful nation shall never be forgotten.
Rest easy, sir. Your mission on Earth is done.
Fallen LEOs always hold a special place in my heart. When I was a young boy, my father owned a small gas station and shop where every Saturday, the motorcycle brigade of the Jackson Police department would bring their bikes. Dad would tune them up and I would wash them with all the TLC I could muster. For years, no one else in this city was allowed to touch those beautiful Blue & White Harleys! Those men and women looked after me as if I were one of their own. It is with a heavy and tearful heart whenever I bid farewell to a fallen Brother or Sister in Blue.
I'll not be able to be there in body but my spirit rides with you, PGR.
Officer Williams, no pegs down here for you, sir. I can feel you riding among us on a Heavenly Horse of Blue and White Steel! |
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Cpt. Jera Anderson
US Army Aviation, Ret.
`74 to `94 Thunder From The Sun
Riding in memory of:
MSGT Ron "Top-Dawg" Looney, MS PGR
CPL Dustin "DUSTY" Jerome Lee
CWO5 Jamie D. Weeks
CWO Jason G. Defrenn
CWO Keith Yoakum
I Peter 2:15-16 – "For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God."
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mlparco
Posts: 33
FORMER Ride Captain Tampa, Florida
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| 02 Oct 2006 12:03 PM |
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The last word that I have recieved is that due to the expected turnout, only LE Agency Reps will be asked to attend. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me. Although, I don't think attending as a concerned citizen would be frowned upon. Anyone wishing to ride together, please contact me.
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FORMER Ride Captain - Tampa Area, Florida
In Valor there is Hope |
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Daslowpoke
Posts: 1286
New Port Richey, FL
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| 02 Oct 2006 3:52 PM |
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We have contacted the Polk County S.O twice and also the funeral director. We have had no response from either which is understandable considering the magnitude of the loss and the size of the tribute that is being arranged for these two Homeland Heroes.
Based on this, we are asking that the Patriot Guard Riders as a group stand down.
However, we have heard news reports that the public is welcome. Any individuals that would like to go as members of the community are encouraged to do so. If you want to get together with other riders please work through mlparco from the post above.
John Minch (aka slowpoke)
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Riding in Memory of:
John "SmokyMTNSporty" Deniakis
"Optimistically pessimistic about life"
Mike "Deltoid" Bland
"It's All Good"
Jack "jacklok" Loken
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ipfrev
Posts: 240
Walk it, don't talk it. Keizer, Oregon
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| 03 Oct 2006 11:11 PM |
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I consider that we are blessed and privileged to be able to pay our respects to anyone who serves the citizens of this nation and has had the requirement of placing themselves "in harm's way".
This probably does not include civil servants who sat deskbound for 20 yrs and then retired.
It definitely does include ALL police and fire personnel whose families never knew from day to day whether or not they would return from a routine shift on the job.
Missions are not of the required attendance variety, and anyone who chooses to do so may "stand down" at any time they choose.
I choose to ride, pegs down.
God bless every one of them. Go before them, Lord and keep them safe.
Deputy Williams, Thank You for your sacrifice.
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Rev. Matthew Price
BLK RGT
AMA-Life, NRA-Life, MRF, A.B.A.T.E. Or. SC
US Army Korea '60-'61
Isaiah 6:8 ~ Gal 1:10 ~ Laus Deo
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