Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

July 1, 2024

RIP

Commander Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD

July 1, 2024

Praying for peace and comfort today and during the difficult days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

July 1, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 1, 2024

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

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

July 1, 2024

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

June 30, 2024

Dear Sheriff Hodshire, Staff, Deputy Officers, and Family of Deputy Sheriff Butler,

Please keep the faith during this trying time. Remember, "21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. " -Romans 12: 21. We will overcome this merciless loss of life. May God bless and protect all of you in your pursuit of good!

Scarlet H. Sager
NA-J High School Teacher
Married to retired Virginia Beach Police Department Master Police Officer

June 30, 2024

Thank you for your service Deputy Butler !!!!!

Sgt David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford PD

June 30, 2024

RIP sir.

Retired Deputy S. Walker
NCSO

June 30, 2024

Lord Jesus Christ, as I watch America's Peace Officers bravely succumb to the wicked and evil in this broken world, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension and deadly violence. In light of the American Peace Officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies. Carry us through this time of strife and grief, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy Name, and by Your authority, I pray. Amen.

A Holy Scripture Verse of Praise and Comfort from the Law Enforcement Officer's Bible:

"No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends." [John 15:13 CSB]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Christian Clergy
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.) 1974-1998
Nashua NH Police Department

June 29, 2024

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Butler.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 29, 2024

RIP Deputy Sheriff Butler. Thank you for your service to the Country and to the citizens of Hillsdale County

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

June 29, 2024

Rest in Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

June 29, 2024

Your brave contribution goes unnoticed. The undoubtful sacrifice you made to make sure your partner went home shows a true hero, that walked straight into the face of danger so that the community can sleep well. You did what God called you to do. To all the brothers in blue. Watch over the brave ones who sacrifice their life to make sure everyone sleeps at night. Although you didn’t make it home, but you sure did go down without a fight. Forever in our hearts and minds. Rest well my friend. We have the watch from here

Volunteer Firefighter Anthony McCord
Dumfries-Triangle Volunteer Fire Department

June 29, 2024

Sheriff Butler, our world is full of evil people, and yet, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your loved ones are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jesus Espinosa
Civilian

June 29, 2024

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

June 29, 2024

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

June 29, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Butler, a police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your military service and 12 years of commitment to law enforcement service, to your family, and to the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 29, 2024

Prayers & Condolences
Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

June 29, 2024

Rest in peace, Deputy Butler, Jr. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

June 29, 2024

Justice will be done, braveheart. The world is less now. I shall always pray for you and people like you. You are the heart of courage.

Patricia Harrison

June 29, 2024

May the light of God shine on in your good deeds you left behind changing lives. I pray the Holy Spirit of God our Father comfort your family and brothers and sisters in blue. Thank you for sacrificing your life for this country and your community. No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.”
‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭13‬ ‭HCSB‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/72/jhn.15.13.HCSB

Chaplain Teri Beeler
Orlando Police Department

June 29, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother

james oneill
NYPD

June 29, 2024

Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr., my heart is heavy after reading these details of your murder at the hands of this criminal. You have been taken away from your wife, five children and all those that love and care about you. I thank you for your service to our Military and to your Department. You have led a life of service to all of us. May God Bless you and keep you now.
Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Leesburg. FL

June 29, 2024

Extending our thoughts and prayers to the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr. and the extended law enforcement family of the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office, Michigan.



End of Watch Thursday, June 27, 2024.



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

June 29, 2024