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Constable Thomas W. Wohlfeil, Sr.

Pennsylvania State Constable - Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Friday, November 24, 1989

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Reflections for Constable Thomas W. Wohlfeil, Sr.

May God be with you, your soul, and rest peacefully. You’ll always and forever be a hero, remembered in our hearts and souls. You went beyond and above your calling within Law Enforcement. We thank you for making our communities, our state, and country a safer place. Thank you for your service and God bless!

Anonymous
Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth

May 9, 2022

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)

November 24, 2020

Constable Wohlfeil,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Pennsylvania. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R. I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 24, 2019

Well it’s been 29 years and it’s still hard to think about that night. I hope I am making you proud.

Tom Wohlfeil Jr.
Son

November 23, 2018

Thank you for bringing honor to our ranks. You will be missed.

Constable Paul C. Dallard, Jr
Chester, PA

Constable Paul Dallard, Jr
Pa State Constables

December 24, 2016

Thank you for your service we remember you and never forget.

CPL CHIRICHELLO L /CERT
LANCASTER PRISON PA

November 24, 2016

A Hero now in Heaven, Always remembered and Never forgotten.

Kim Weigand - PA C.O.P.S.
Mom of Sgt. Mike Weigand E.O.W. 9/14/2008

November 24, 2014

Will forever miss my brother. A lot of good times together. <3

Jim Wohlfeil
Brother

November 13, 2014

23 years is a long time without you, my soulmate. I have moved on but without you there is a void that cant be filled. Rest in peace my love.

Barb

November 24, 2012

It has been 23 years since you were taken from us. A day does not go by that I do not think about you.

Imagine if I was given one moment,
just a single slice of my past.
I could hold it close forever,
and that moment would always last.

I'd put the moment in a safe,
within my hearts abode.
I could open it when I wanted,
and only I would know the code.

I could choose a time of laughing,
a time of happiness and fun.
I could choose a time that tried me,
through everything I've done.

I sat and thought about what moment,
would always make me smile.
One that would always push me,
to walk that extra mile.

If I'm feeling sad and low,
if I'm struggling with what to do.
I can go and open my little safe,
and watch my moment through.

There are moments I can think of,
that would lift my spirits everytime.
The moments when you picked me up,
when the road was hard to climb.

For me to only pick one moment,
to cherish, save and keep,
Is proving really difficult,
as I've gathered up a heap!

I've dug deep inside my heart,
found the safe and looked inside,
there was room for lots of moments,
in fact hundreds if I tried.

I'm building my own little library,
embedded in my heart,
for all the moments spent with you,
before you had to part.

I can open it up whenever I like,
pick a moment and watch it through,
My little library acts as a promise,
I'll never ever forget you

TJ

November 24, 2012

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

July 16, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd anniversary 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya




Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

November 24, 2011

Constable Wohlfeil you are a hero. Thank you for your willingness to help your fellowman. It has been 19 years since the end of your watch and you have not been forgotten. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

November 24, 2008

Constable Wohlfeil,
On today, the 19th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Pennsylvania. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

November 24, 2008

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. RIP.

May 9, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 23, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 26, 2007

Here we are one year later to honor and remember you as always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

November 24, 2007

Constable Wohlfeil, you died doing right and defending the weak, and we honor your memory. We wish comfort and peace to your family.

Stephen Phipps, private citizen

April 11, 2007

Rest in peace always sir.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

November 24, 2006

Rest in Peace brother, you are not forgotten!

FRED SCHOENENBERGER, STATE CONSTABLE
PA STATE CONSTABLE'S OFFICE

August 12, 2006

May our fallen brother rest in peace, my condolonces to his loved ones.

Constable Chuck Jordan
Pennsylvania State Constables Office - Vernon Twp.

January 8, 2006

Rest in peace my brother.Thank you for your service.Many do not realize our job ia as dangerous as it is.

Constable John O'Mara
PA State Constable Office

December 18, 2005

Why is it that an Officer who died in the line of duty less than 20 years ago has such an incomplete bio? Thomas' badge number, and the outcome of what happened to the suspect should be noted as Thomas died heroically in the line of duty? God Bless you Thomas for giving your life doing the job that few dare to do... Your memory should be better immortalized...

Evan Remedios Police Officer
San Francisco Police Department

October 19, 2005

As a Constable, I wish the family of this departed brother peace. All law enforcement officers, including Constables put it all on the line every day. May we all be safe.

State Constable Robert OBrien
PA State Constable's Office

April 23, 2004

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