Deputy Matt Williams and his K-9 partner 'Diogi' were killed in the line of duty 9/28/06. They were assisting another officer on a traffic stop and had chased suspect into woods. Shots were fired and Diogi was hit in chest and died. His partner was shot more than 8 times and also died.
The Funeral will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at The Village Church in Lakeland, Florida. The public is invited and Sheriff Grady Judd said they expect more than 5,000 people to attend. Diogi will be cremated and buried with his master.
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6 comments:
Thank You for this tribute to Deputy Matt Williams and Diogi. They will be missed by all who knew and respected him. May they be together and rest in peace!
May God bless all the law enforcement officers who work with dogs. They protect us in so many ways. Thank you so much for the tribute to these two heroes.
Kathy
I AM SO SORRY, THIS IS SO TRAGIC. AT LEAST MATT AND HIS BELOVED PARTNER WILL GO TO HEAVEN TOGETHER. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH FOR PROTECTING ALL OF US US CITIZENS.
LOVE & PRAYERS FOR YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY,
CHERYL GORDER
The HUGS-N-KISSES ANIMAL RESCUE of Bluff City, Tn sends our condolences to the friends of family of Deputy Matt and Diogi. We work here with abused German Shepherds and Rottweilers and the local LE. Truely they both will be missed. Thank You to both of these LE officers for your service, now rest in Heaven, we will see you one day. God Bless.
Kelly St.John
Founder
HUGS-N-KISSES RESCUE
Bluff City,TN
I was touched when I heard of this last year and wrote Diogi's name down. Last week, a month after losing my Rottweiler of almost 11 years, I adopted a chow mix from the local shelter and named him Diogi. Since then, several people have loved the name and will also name their new dog the same. Here's to Diogi and his beloved master Deputy Matt. May they be forever in peace after time well served but ended far too quickly.
I have just read of officer Matt and DiOGi's fate and have been moved so much. God bless and keep them both.
Through my tears i know they are in paradise.
Alan (Ireland)
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