Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Warden Willard, it has been 153 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 14, 2023

Warden Willard,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of state of Connecticut. There’s no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 14, 2020

An amazing sense of care, compassion and courtesy to actually walk through the prison to listen and entertain inmates complaints. Warden Willard, on this 150th anniversary of your untimely and heroic departure please know that your memory, service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

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

August 14, 2020

Warden Willard, to be interested and to take the time to listen to the complaints and concerns of the inmates, especially in 1870 is an amazing thing to read. It showed you to be a real humanitarian in a time when it was not especially heard of. To think you were murdered while doing this is disgusting and showed how vile your murderer was, particularly for the reason he did it.

Well, he escaped prison, and I'm glad he got out the way he did.

God Bless you, Sir and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

August 14, 2016

Warden William WILLIARD ... the passage of time will never diminish our sincere appreciation for your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice for us.
God Bless You

grateful civilian

August 14, 2015

Warden Williard,
On today, the 144th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Connecticut. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer. It took another year but your murderer the justice that he deserved.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 14, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 143rd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. 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 California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 21, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

February 10, 2013

Rest in Peace, Warden Willard. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 28, 2012

Sir it has been 138 years since Your untimely death. You are Remembered today. Warden Thank You for Your Service.
God Bless You and Your Family.

J Mullens
Federal Bureau of Prisons

August 14, 2008

Warden, you are a true hero and one who will never be forgotten not only for your sacrifice and service, but for the manner in which you gave your life. Rest in peace always sir.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

August 14, 2007

Warden Willard, you were and continue to be a shining example of caring for the ones who wish to hurt us.
Continue to rest in peace sir. Watch over us and help keep us safe.

Sgt. Michael Kunze
MN Dept of Corrections

October 26, 2005