William R. Dils served in the U.S. Navy for 1 year and 10 months. William served during the years of World War II and the Cold War.
Deputy William Dils was shot and killed while investigating a burglary at a residence in North Collins. He was shot once in the abdomen through a closed bedroom door. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The killer was sentenced to 25 years to life. He has a parole hearing in May of 2012. Deputy Dils was a WWII veteran and had been employed with the Erie County Sheriff's Department for 19 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Dils gave the Erie County Sheriff's Office 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Buffalo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Dils.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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