WILLIAM GAW HANCOCK III

Uncle Butch was my godfather and I will always remember my 16th birthday, he sent me 16 long stem red american beauty roses and came to visit with a really nice outfit. He was also responsible for my love of the Moody Blues, he played Days of Future Passed on his stereo, and head set!! I think of him whenever I listen to them,and it is often! Rest in Peace! Love, your niece(god daughter) Sandi

Light a candle for those we mourn.Into a new life they will be born.Do not look for them at the gravesite. They are somewhere else radiating their beautiful light. They have gone to a new world where there is no darkness ,No pain.Their light and essence will always remain.Light a candle for those who have left this mortal place.They are free to travel through time and space .When we think of them,They are near. When we sit in a beautiful garden their voices we hear.When we listen to a divine...

Light a candle for those we mourn.Into a new life they will be born. Do not look for them at the gravesite.They are somewhere else radiating their beautiful light. They have gone to a new world where there is no darkness, no pain. Their light and essence will always remain. Light a candle for those who have left this mortal place. They are free to travel through time and space. When we think of them,They are near.When we sit in a beautiful garden, Their voices we hear. When we listen to ...

Butch I will miss our long talks and laughs. You always said, "Never say goodbye", so dear brother rest now; your work here is done. You did good. I miss you. I will see you on the other side. Love Ya, Mary Beth.

My condolences go out to Lori and the family. I'm sure he was a great man and he will be missed by many. I will keep your family in my prayers always. Love Diane

Uncle Butch's passing will leave a void in many peoples hearts especial his family's. We can honor him by celebrating his life and keeping his memory alive by the fond memories we have of him. I know one that comes to mind is how happy my mom Marybeth was went they made contact again and the visits they shared in Pa,NJ, and Florida. Uncle Butch rest in peace knowing one day your family will be with you and I know you are with Aunt Ada and others who have passed before and you are in great...

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. The members of our CopNET family would like to thank William Gaw Hancock for his dedication and service to the citizens of Philadelphia. The passing of Butch will be broadcast to our 3015 members shortly and we would like to extend our sincere condolences to his family. His absence from our ranks will be deeply missed by the remaining members of Philadelphia’s Finest who were fortunate to have served with him...