Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In researching my family tree I have found you are my second great grandfather. I am honored and proud to be your great, great, granddaughter.

In honor of your sacrifice we will dedicate a memorial bench on September 25th, 2021 thanks to the help of Steven Henshaw, retired deputy of Henderson County, Illinois. It will be placed in front of the courthouse in Oquawka, Illinois.

Kathy Stevens
2nd great granddaughter

September 11, 2021

Constable Welch,
On today, the 160th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Henderson County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 11, 2019

Constable Welch's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 1-19-17 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

January 19, 2017

Constable Welch,
On today, the 157th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Henderson County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 11, 2016

Rest in Peace, Constable Welch. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

May 19, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 151rst 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

January 14, 2010

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

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

January 3, 2008

Constable Welch,
It has taken over 148 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Henderson County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

May 11, 2007

What you did in service to your community meant more than you'd ever guess - Thank you so much for your service.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI

May 8, 2007

Hero's never die; They just take on new assignments.

GOD Bless you and your family.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

May 8, 2007

Constable Welch, even though it has been a number of years you are recognized finally for your supreme sacrifice. Take comfort in knowing you sir will never be forgotten. Thank you for your dedication,service and courage. It is brave souls like you that make me proud to wear the badge. Rest in peace sir, you deserve it.

NC LEO
Winston-Salem PD

May 7, 2007

Thank you for your brave service to the citizens of Henderson County. You are not forgotten!

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)

May 7, 2007