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Patrolman Robert William Wehagen

Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, July 8, 1938

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Reflections for Patrolman Robert William Wehagen

Patrolman Wehagen,
On today, the 85th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 8, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Robert William Wehagen of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 8, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Robert William Wehagen of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 8, 2023

Robert Wehagen was my grandfather, whom I never had the honor to know. Elaine (daughter) was my mother (deceased) and she loved him very much. His badge number was 969, and was a WWI vet. While still in uniform he was also part of the first actual traffic accident investigation squad. My grandmother (Eleanor) wasnt too happy with his appointment to the bureau, but not because she was not extremely proud of him, but because he often worked late and long hours on cases, allot of cold meals and my mother would miss him. Later as a young lady, my mother working at a downtown movie theater, was credited by the fbi with helping to break-up a big counterfeiting ring by stalling the suspects until the police arrived. Mom said she wished her dad (Robert) was still with her then as he would have been a very proud papa. Quite some time passed and my grandmother later remarried a wonderful, wonderful, irishman in Daniel O'rourke.

Jerry
Family - Grandfather

September 6, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Robert Wehagen of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 8, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Robert Wehagen of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 70 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 8, 2021

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Robert Wehagen of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 67 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

July 8, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 8, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Robert Wehagen of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 66 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

July 9, 2018

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 15, 2015

IN HONORE CASORUM
The promise: Always honored, never forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

July 8, 2015

My Uncle, Robbie Wehagen is buried at Alger Cemetary located at: 16710 Bradgate Cleveland, OH 44111. He was a kind, gentle man. He is buried next to his wife & the Wehagen family. (Mother, father, sisters & brothers. We visit the Wehagen area of the cemetary often. His grandfather is also buried in the cemetary & served in the Civil War. His name is engraved in the Soldiers & Sailors Monument in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio.

Patty Kettren
Niece

November 15, 2014

My grandfather, whom I never met, stands clear to my eyes through the stories my mother would tell of him. I have some photos of him in uniform which at the right time I will donate to the CPD museum.

Jerry
Family

August 29, 2014

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

July 8, 2013

Growing up, I've always wanted to be a police officer. I went 22 years not knowing I had any relatives that were officers. Then I came across my grandmothers maiden name while searching this page. Finding out I have a distant uncle who died in the line of duty, was one of the most inspiring things I've ever came across. Uncle Robert, I thank you for your service, and I will proudly represent our family by wearing the same badge you wore with pride, valor, and honor. I couldn't be more proud.

Ryan
Relative

April 23, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 75th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater

January 1, 2013

God bless you.

DFC. Daniel O'Donnell
Orange County Sheriff's Office (FL)

January 2, 2008

The details of your situation may be unknown, but what is known is you are a hero and deserve to be recognized for your service. God bless you and keep you.

quinn

December 6, 2004

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