Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

John, I woke up oday and thought of you. You were like a brother to me. You were always quick with a smile and you didn't like to see people without one. You were a part of my family, and still reside in the hearts of those of us whom are left on this Earth. Maybe you and Lois are Playing "car tag", now :) You followed your dream and became a Police Officer. I know how proud you would have been to do that. I pray for your Parents and your Brother, Paul and Sister, Nancy. I hope they find comfort in their memories. The Keen Family Loves you.
Love, Tracy

Citizen, Tracy Keen
Friend

March 30, 2012

John, i know 18 years have passed but i still feel your presence with me just as strong as the first day you left us. You are deeply missed by all who knew you. I will always wonder where you would be today, how your life would have been with your friends and family with you. The vivid memories i have of you will live forever, you were a great friend. Happy Birthday in heaven, I miss you. Rest in peace

Lt Anthony Felice
NYPD

January 4, 2012

John i still remember that day like it was yesterday.i think of you often but have never written on this blog.I could not because it just brings back that horid day.I was walking to go talk to you when you were hit.I was going to tell you of an incident that had happened a few days before.I was off duty and asked you what to do.IM sure you would have laughed at the outcome but you never got it.I have told you in my prayers so im sure you laughed.I dont tell this story much because it still brings a tear to my eye.Im retiring soon so i decided it was time to write to you.I know your in a better place but you are sorely missed here.I will soon be leaving the job and almost everything associated with it behind,but i will never leave you or your memory.that will go with me where ever i am.GOD BLESS

SGT. Adam D. Sanchez co.90-52
NYPD

December 7, 2011

Rest in Peace John

Lt. June Pappas
NYPD

March 29, 2011

Happy Birthday John

Lt Anthony Felice
NYPD

January 4, 2011

John, Thinking of you on your 17th anniversary in Heaven.Time goes by so fast but memories still remain fresh. I see you right now playing 3rd base at 78 street park in Jackson Heights and always being a voice of reason when things went bad on the field.
You are missed John, please keep watching over us from Heaven.

Det. Brian M. Bourke
NYPD

October 8, 2010

John
Another year passes, but the memories still remain. The laughs, the good times, and the friendship i miss. I often wonder where you would be right now... Its not fair, but we cannot change the past, all i can do is honor you and the time i knew you. So please know you are not forgotten, and you are still loved by all you knew.
Always thinking of you buddy...
Anthony

Lt Anthony Felice
Friend & NYPD (former housing)

October 8, 2010

I was working the night of 10/08/93 and responded to the 10-85 forthwith over the air. There was a parking enforcement detail on the scene validly removing triple parked livery cars. There was a mini-riot of about 300 locals. The officer in the detail put out a 10-85 forthwith over the air and I responded. I jumped in a sector car that was heading there because I was on foot that night. Back then it was a lot more dangerous than now. I got there and it was complete bedlam. We were able to clear the crowd out to the point where it was calm. However, an illegal alien by the name of Pedro Gil climbed to the roof of 501 West 175 Street, looked over the edge, saw Officer Williamson standing with a couple of other officers getting ready to get back in his vehicle, and Pedro Gil launched a 40 pound bucket of spackle off the roof, landing right on the officer's head. The crowd cheered wildly in approval.

After a 2 week intensive manhunt, the best detectives in the world were able to apprehend Gil who naturally had fled to the Dominican Republic. Although this site says the perp was convicted, he was acquitted of murder. He was convicted of manslaughter. The jury said that the police could have handled the situation better, so of course the perp walks. That's what happened that night out there.

God Bless you, John.

Captain Andrew DeStefano
NYPD

March 30, 2010

To Officer John Williamson and and his loved ones:

On this the sixteenth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, John. I am praying for solace for your family today and each day of their journey as survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service John gave to his community and the citizens of New York, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 8, 1993.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 8, 2009

As always you remain in my thoughts and prayers, you will never be forgotten. Each day passes and you are thought of, wishing you were here. Rest in peace.

Lt. Anthony Felice
Friend

October 8, 2009

John, just woke up a few minutes ago and thought of you on your 16th anniversary in heaven. Keep looking over us from above. You are missed.

Det. Brian Bourke

October 8, 2009

Never forgotten! God Bless Ofc. Williamson's family, friends & NYPD.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

January 29, 2009

JOHN , IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY YOU WERE PLAYING 3RD BASE AT 78 STREET PARK. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT IT HAS BEEN 15 YEARS TO THE DAY. YOU ARE TRULY MISSED. YESTERDAY , I STOPPED UP TO SEE YOUR PLAQUE AT PSA #6.
KEEP WATCH OVER ALL OF US AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE PAL.

DETECTIVE BRIAN BOURKE.

October 8, 2008

John

As each day continues to pass by, you are still a part of my life. Memories of you are ever present in each waking hour. You my friend will never be forgotten and I miss you dearly. Thank You for watching over me and until we meet again.

Anthony

Lt Anthony Felice
Friend

October 8, 2008

You have not been forgotten. Continue to watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. Those that love you think of you every day.

Bob Gordonq
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 7, 2008

John

Time may pass but the memories will live forever, you will never be forgotten and thank you for being here for me

Anthony

LCD Anthony J Felice Jr
NYPD

July 2, 2008

You have made a very big impress on a very dear friend and although I have lost contact with him I am sure you continue to watch over him and keep him safe. Thank you.

Veronica Campos
friend

May 30, 2008

I fondly remember John from SJU. He was a great person and friend. I think about his family often and can't imagine the grief they have been dealing with over the years. John was the best and I will never forget him.

I miss you, John.

Your friend,
Kim

Kim
A Friend

February 26, 2008

I was just watching an old re-run of COPS which taped with the NYPD air patrol and E.S.U. shortly after your death. The story of how you were killed was mentioned and so I searched until I found your page. What a horrible tradegy and at such an early age. What an even bigger injustice the jury committed with such a short sentence. May god bless and look over your family and someday may your killer get his just desert. R.I.P. Brother.

Ofc. Pierce S.
LPD, NJ

February 15, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 19, 2007

Officer Williamson, thank you for your service. You will never be forogtten.

How a jury of 12 people could acquit someone of murder is beyond comprehension!

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

November 13, 2007

John,
It has been 14 years, yet seems like only yesterday that you were here with us. May you take comfort in knowing that we will never forget you.

PO Sharon Sutherland (Retired)

October 8, 2007

Today on the anniversary of your death we reember you and thank you sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better manchester, Nh

October 8, 2007

John
As each year passes we all continue to think of you and reflect on the memories we shared together. Each day you are thought of, and I will never forget you.

Anthony

Lt. Anthony Felice
Friend/former member of HAPD

October 8, 2007

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

July 17, 2007