Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I always hoped I’d make it through my career without knowing the loss of a fellow officer. Agencies around us had already faced it—each time, you could see the pain etched into their faces, no matter how close they were to the fallen. Then came April 2nd. I was driving when I heard the words: “Walton, I have been shot!” I couldn’t make out who it was. I scanned the CAD, desperate to find a call that matched. It was the trespassing call. I immediately floored it out there to you.

I kneeled beside you, telling you to hold on. I checked on our co-workers to see if they were ok. They weren't. I stayed with your family through the agonizing wait, hoping you’d pull through. You didn’t.

Will, your impact on our community, your brothers and sisters in uniform, and your family is immeasurable. You are deeply missed. Not a day goes by that I’m not thankful for your courage and the sacrifice you made to protect total strangers. You gave everything—and we will never forget.

Captain Angie Hogeboom
Walton County Sheriff's Office

October 21, 2025

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

July 2, 2025

I am a retired Deputy Sheriff of 21 years. It always hurts my heart when a brother or sister in law enforcement passes away. Deputy May thank you my brother for your service rest easy. We love you and your family. God bless

Deputy D.Cox
Muscogee County Sheriff's office

May 27, 2025

He died protecting us and giving his all. Unfortunately, they have no one to protect or defend them. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

Luna Rodriguez - Student

May 13, 2025

This decent deputy died doing what we expect of every good officer. May God shed his grace of his family and fellow officers.

Senior Judge Scott Epstein
Former prosecutor, Pueblo, CO

April 23, 2025

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

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

April 21, 2025

Thank you so much Deputy May for your service to the citizens of Walton County FL. Heroes like you are never forgotten!

River Brazwell
Citizen Supporter

April 20, 2025

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

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

April 20, 2025

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det.Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

April 16, 2025

RIP Officer M. Galarza. We wear our daily uniform to serve the public, not knowing what lies in front of our daily duties. May God grant your family peace.

Retired Officer
Harris County

April 15, 2025

Gaby Macaluso
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GABY MACALUSO

April 14, 2025

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer May. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Walton County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

April 14, 2025

May he rest in peace.

Recruit M Galarza
UCLA PD

April 14, 2025

To your family, I thank you for allowing us to share such an amazing man. Your family will always be our family because of this terrible tragedy. Angels come in all forms and fashions. Will earned his wings that morning, but he was an angel from the day he was born. God just let us love him 1st!!

Jason Patt
Just a grateful citizen

April 12, 2025

Deputy William May will forever live in our hearts

Law enforcement supporter Gabriel White
None

April 11, 2025

Deputy William May will forever live in our hearts

Law enforcement supporter Gabriel White
None

April 11, 2025

Rest In Peace My Brother.

Det.Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

April 11, 2025

Thank you for your service.

Recruit Navarro
LASD

April 11, 2025

I miss you brother!!!! We only worked the same districts for a short period of time but I will never forget you!!!! RIP Deputy William May F383!!!!

William Curtis

April 10, 2025

Rest in peace, Deputy May. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

April 10, 2025

Rest easy hero thank you for your service may your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

April 10, 2025

Thank you for your service and prayers to your family.

Recruit T C
UCLA UCPD

April 10, 2025

There is a hole in my heart from our Family's LODD 51+ years ago. Every time I hear of another LODD, my wounded heart hurts for their Family.

Janice Koonts Younts, RN, EMT, MICN,CEN
RN & EMT, MICN, CEN (Retired) LODD Family Member

April 9, 2025

Rest in peace deputy may. John 15:13

FL Explorer Police Explorer
SCSO

April 9, 2025

My deepest condolences to Deputy May’s loved ones, the Walton Community and the Walton Sheriff’s Department. Your service and dedication to your community will not be forgotten.

Recruit Moctezuma (LA School Police Dept)
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Acadmey
Class 481

April 8, 2025