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Watchman Willis Shipman

Connecticut Department of Correction, Connecticut

End of Watch Saturday, September 1, 1877

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Reflections for Watchman Willis Shipman

Watchman Shipman, it has been 146 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

September 4, 2023

No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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

September 1, 2020

... time will never diminish our sincere gratitude for your service and especially your ultimate sacrifice.
God Bless You Watchman Willis Shipman, your Family and the Connecticut Dept of Correction.

grateful civilian

September 1, 2015

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, Watchman Shipman. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 28, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 132nd 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

September 1, 2009

Never forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

September 1, 2007

Thank you for the job you did, and for the untimate sacrifice you made. May you continue to rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Michael Kunze
MN Dept of Corrections

October 26, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

September 1, 2004

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