LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — On Veterans Day, Hillsdale Faculty hosted its twenty third annual Hillsdale County Veterans Corridor of Valor Awards Ceremony, inducting the late Sgt. First Class William “Bill” Butler Jr., a Hillsdale County sheriff’s deputy and Michigan Military Nationwide Guard veteran who was shot and killed in June throughout a site visitors cease.
“Bill Butler gave his life in service to our country and our community,” mentioned Jeffery Rogers, vp of the Veterans Corridor of Valor. “We are humbled by his example and grateful to honor his sacrifice.”
Fallen Hillsdale deputy William Butler. (Photograph courtesy Rondee Butcher)
Fallen Hillsdale deputy William Butler, proper. (Photograph courtesy Rondee Butcher)
Fallen Hillsdale deputy William Butler, high proper. (Photograph courtesy Rondee Butcher)
Butler retired after serving over twenty years within the Michigan Military Nationwide Guard, having been deployed a number of instances in the course of the Iraq Conflict earlier than working as a recruiter.
Veterans Day Corridor of Valor ceremony at Hillsdale Faculty on November 11, 2024.
Veterans Day Corridor of Valor ceremony at Hillsdale Faculty on November 11, 2024.
Veterans Day Corridor of Valor ceremony at Hillsdale Faculty on November 11, 2024.
Veterans Day Corridor of Valor ceremony at Hillsdale Faculty on November 11, 2024.
Veterans Day Corridor of Valor ceremony at Hillsdale Faculty on November 11, 2024.
On June 27, deputies from the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Division, together with Butler, tried to conduct a site visitors cease on and arrest Eric Michael Fiddler, who pulled out a handgun, shot Butler, and ran. After regulation enforcement positioned Fiddler, he opened hearth on them and died within the ensuing gunfight.
Hillsdale Faculty additionally hosted Butler’s memorial providers in July, which came about on the Hillsdale Faculty Christ Chapel. Butler is survived by his spouse, 5 youngsters, two grandchildren, mother and father, and sister.
