Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr.

Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

End of Watch Thursday, June 27, 2024

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr.

My prayers for the Butler family. My heart goes out to you all, blood and blue. Mother of Toledo Police Det. Keith Dressel E.O.W 2-21-07 I am here for you.

Larraine Dressel
Mother of Det. Keith Dressel E.O.W. 2/21/07 TPD

June 29, 2024

Deputy Butler,

I am very saddened to hear of your tragic loss. I would like to thank you for your courageous service to our nation in the middle east, as well as your service to the people of Hillsdale County. I will pray for your wife, five children, as well as for all your other friends, family, loved ones and colleagues. Rest in peace.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”. – Matthew 5:9

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

June 29, 2024

Hillsdale was my home. It was safe and it was peaceful. It was that way because of men and women who chose to protect. May you rest in peace Deputy Butler. I pray for your family.

PFC Michael Dube
South Bend Police Department

June 29, 2024

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- Adult Corrections Facility

June 28, 2024

Rest in Peace Brother

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Prayers for you and your family

GOD BLESS

Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

June 28, 2024

May God's hand of peace and comfort be on the survivng family and the rest of the
Department.

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

June 28, 2024

Every day we lose another officer keeping us all safe. Blessing to all your family and friends

So sad for you and your family.
You were very brave.
Sincerely, Becky Bergstrom,
West Duluth, Minnesota

June 28, 2024

My sincere Condolences to your Family, Friends, and The Community who lost an Officer willing to protect them all with his life. Thank You Sir for your service. Rest for now.

Minnesota Girl
Civilian

June 28, 2024

MY HEARTFELT PRAYERS AND SINCERE CONDOLENCES ARE WITH DEPUTY BUTLER AND HIS LOVED ONES IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.

June 28, 2024

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers, and friends.

Reserve Police Officer Retired G. Krysto
Los Angeles Police Department

June 28, 2024

God bless you Deputy William Butler Jr., for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

June 28, 2024

Rest in peace brother. We have the watch from here. Thoughts and prayers for you, your family and your department.

Officer Tommy Thomason
Security Officer

June 28, 2024

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

June 28, 2024

I’ll say it - At least the criminal got what he deserved/ and not arrested as in most cases - it’s the way things must be done to secure our lives - thank god for police and troopers who have their hands tied all the while helping make this a place to live!!!

Civilian/ X -narcotics Fred Lovett
Narcotics Mississippi bureau

June 28, 2024

God called another hero home. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of your loved ones. Thank you for your service to our country and the citizens of Hillsdale County.
You will be missed brother. God speed.

1SG Robert Rapa (retired)
82nd Airborne, US Army

June 28, 2024

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.

Patrolman James Murray
Chicago Police Department (Retired)

June 28, 2024

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

June 28, 2024

RIP my Brother,
I will pray for your Family, Friends & Law Enforcement Family.
Thank you for, your Service, Honor and Sacrifice ><>

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.)
Chaplain ><>
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.) Chaplain ><
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

June 28, 2024

R.I.P. Sir.

Retired / Deputy Christopher Land
Macomb County Sheriff's Office Michigan

June 28, 2024

Rest peacefully my brother

Lieutenant Greg Kouba, Victoria Co. SO,
Victoria County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

June 28, 2024

Rest in Peace Brother in Blue.

“Blessed are the peacemakers for they should be called Children of God.” Matthew 5:9

Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

June 28, 2024

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Florida Police Chaplain

June 28, 2024

Rest in Peace Deputy Butler. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Butler Family and the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

June 28, 2024

Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!

Officer Pedro Rodriguez
City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

June 28, 2024

Deputy Bill Butler was a man of virtue and quality. He was a kind man. A thoughtful and charitable man. May God receive him gently into His arms and give comfort to his wife and children.

Neal Brady Hillsdale County Prosecutor

June 28, 2024

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