William Coleman Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Phoenix, Arizona

William Coleman, 50, a Maricopa County Sheriff's deputy, was shot and killed by a burglary suspect north of Phoenix Sunday morning. He was a 20-year veteran of the department.

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Dear Coleman Family--this message is filled with love and sadness for you all. It takes a special person to be in law enforcement, Bill surely fit this characteristic.

The simple words "thank you for your diligence" are surely not enough, but yet heart felt nonetheless.

This message came to me by e-mail today (5-11-12) so excuse the tardiness of the comment(s)

From a distance....Wm. Radabaugh, Past Master of an Ohio Lodge of Freemasons. And yes the Masonic...

Wm. Radabaugh

May 11, 2012 | Mt. Sterling, OH

Dear Colemn Family - You have my deepest heartfelt condolences. May God be with you to bring you comfort and peace through this difficult time. He promises at Isaiah 61:2, 65:8, to actually do away with death forever; ... will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.

February 24, 2012

A month has passed since Bill was taken from us at MCSO. Like his own family, the Office has experienced a hole which can never be filled again. Each day, we see his picture and are reminded of a life well-lived, but also one taken too soon. Time may ease the pain, but it never serves to help us forget it.

And we shall not forget you, Bill. You were a valued part of the Office, not just because you were one of the "tan and brown" who faithfully served, but because you were a man...

Fellow Deputy, Friend

February 13, 2012 | Phoenix, AZ

I have known Billl for well pretty much all my life everytime I see him he gives me a hard time and I don't mind it at all. My favorite part was when Bill let me stand on his feet to dance with him at his wedding that was my favorite memory of him.

Bailey Smith

February 10, 2012 | Peoria, AZ

I have known Bill for most of my years with the Sheriff's Office. We started our friendship working together in District II. Bill and I have always had this unwritten compitition on who would get the most citizen complaints. As most who had worked District II back in the good ole days, it was considered that, "you're not doing your job right unless your getting citizen complaints." It was a battle for me to keep up with Bill!

One of my favorite memories of Bill was the day I...

Hedger Smith

February 10, 2012 | Peoria, AZ

I met Bill in late 2009. I worked side by side with him during the Commercial Vehicle Regulations. Bill loved to teach and was a great instructor. I learned so much about the proper procedures and requirements that entailed this division. Bill you will always be remembered for your attitube and professional demeanor.

Jeff Halmekangas

February 10, 2012 | Scottsdale, AZ

On behalf of my family, my friends, and myself,"Thank You" Deputy Coleman! May God comfort and strenthen your family, and give them peace in their hearts during this time and always.
Daryl De Angelo, MCSO-SIMS Division

Daryl D

February 09, 2012 | Chandler, AZ

Your family and Bill will be forever in our hearts and thoughts, we never forget a fallen brother or his loved ones.

Fellow Deputy

February 09, 2012

From the Kovars family to yours, our thoughts are with you and we are proud to have had a man like him here to protect us.

February 09, 2012

William Coleman

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