Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman William L. Abbott

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, November 28, 1931

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Reflections for Patrolman William L. Abbott

Patrolman Abbott, it has been 92 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

November 28, 2023

Never forgotten by the officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

November 28, 2022

Never forgotten by the Officers of the Boston Police Department

P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
Boston Police Department

November 28, 2021

Patrolman Abbott,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 28, 2021

Now, it's 87 years and you are still remembered. God Bless.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

November 28, 2018

Brother, it is now 86 years and you have NOT been forgotten. God Bless you and all your descendants.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

November 28, 2017

Never fogotten by the Men and women of the Boston Police Dept.

P.O. Robert Anthony
Historian Boston Police Dept

November 28, 2017

On September 16, 2012 the Boston Police Dept will be dedicating a Granite and Bronze Memorial for P.O. Abbott and the other 5 officers killed in the line of duty.

P.O. Robert E. Anthony
Boston Police Dept

September 10, 2012

Officer Abbot, the men and women of your department have never forgotten you. RIP

Patrolman Michael Kane
Boston Police

September 29, 2009

I never knew you but heard of your heroics-- your family remembers and honors you--

Donna LoVerme
granddaughter

February 19, 2009

Patrolman Abbot,
On today, the 76th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

November 28, 2007

Neighbor, you are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

November 28, 2007

Patrolman Abbot, today marks the 75th anniversary of your tragic death. I hope someone caught the individual you were pursuing and justice was served. You did great service to the people of Boston and the Commonwealth and for that, I thank you.

God Bless and may you Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

November 28, 2006

To my Great-Uncle, I wish I had met you, Rest in Peace, will rejoin together someday in the big Roll call in the sky.

Larry McKinnon

Corporal Lawrence McKinnon III
Tampa Police Department

January 25, 2005

MY BROTHER, I AM HONORED TO BE THE FIRST TO LEAVE A REFLECTION FOR YOU. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL.

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

January 16, 2005

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