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Rest in Peace Shelby

  

(top) Members of the Santa Monica Police Department carry the casket of William Shelby, Jr., at Woodlawn Cemetery during the funeral service on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Shelby retired in December 2007 after 37 years of service as a Santa Monica City Jailer. Shelby was born and raised in Santa Monica. He attended John Adams Middle School, Lincoln, Jr. High School and Santa Monica High School, were he played varsity football. Shelby was in the United States Army and served two and a half years in Vietnam. (above) Honor Guard from Post 2967 fire-off a 21-gun salute during the funeral service at Woodlawn Cemetery on May 29, 2009.

Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 12:00PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | Comments4 Comments

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Thank you Fabian for the beautiful pictures of our beloved Shelby's funeral. You captured on film the moments of beauty and sadness of this day
May 27, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterCathy Milliken
Thank you very much for posting these touching photos of our dear Shelby's service. We miss him so very much.

The Shelby Family,
Joanne, Marcus and Celeste
May 28, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJoanne Shelby
Beautiful Photos. Thanks for posting them.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Shelby's Family.
May 29, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLinda Elson & Jonathan Hoffman
Bill Shelby was a great man, he was always giving me good advise and he taught me alot, we were neibhors in the early 8o's. Me being a gang member and Bill being in the police field I was nervous to meet him. Bill and I became close friends as my life changed. We started coaching our kids in T-ball and raised our kidss playing ball at Carraige Crest park, We enjoyed Dodger games, fishing, football games and Bill taught me how to cook catfish and fried chicken! Bill was always there for my 5 kids as they grew up, I was able to share the best hamburger in the World with Bill, when he took me to The Oar House in Santa Monica! I am proud to say that Bill Shelby is my friend! We love You Bill and we will miss You! God Bless the Shelby Family !
Edward Abeyta & Family
May 31, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterEdward Abeyta

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