Huntersville police officer described as ‘devoted servant’ dies after cancer battle
A Huntersville police officer who was battling a rare form of bile duct cancer for almost two years died, the department said on Facebook Thursday.
“Bill was more than a police officer. He was a devoted servant to the Town of Huntersville and its citizens,” the department said. “His dedication to protecting and serving this community was matched only by the care and respect he showed to those he worked alongside every day.”
William ‘Bill’ Broadway was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma in December 2023 after multiple trips to the emergency room and a couple of stays at the hospital, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help with medical costs.
Broadway, who was a high school teacher before becoming a police officer, went through chemotherapy and other treatments after the cancer spread to the lining of his stomach and intestines, the GoFundMe page said. The page raised nearly $50,000, with donations continuing to roll in following news of his passing.
The department’s post and the GoFundMe said Broadway was deeply religious, describing him as “a man of God.” He was also described as a loyal friend and a devoted husband and father. Broadway and his wife, Sarah, met when they were just 5. The couple had been together for over 15 years.
“Together they have a 6-year-old son, Declan, who is now in 1st grade and means the world to both Sarah and Bill,” the GoFundMe page said.
The Huntersville Police Department said it was grateful for the support it received after Broadway’s passing.
“Your kindness has been a source of strength for Bill’s family and for all of us at HPD,” the post said. “The Huntersville Police Department will never forget Bill’s service, his sacrifice, and the legacy he leaves behind.”
