Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Welch, it has been 101 years since you were taken from us. I grew up in Framingham, and because of the contacts I had with our school safety officer and a patrol officer who my part-time school bus driver I knew very early on in my life I wanted to be a police officer. That eventually led to a 34-year police career, half of those years as a Chief.

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 15 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 3, 2024

FRAMINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT FACEBOOK POST 2/3/23

It is hard to believe that it has been a century since the passing of Framingham Patrolman William H. Welch. But today, February 3, 2023, marks the 100th anniversary of the End of Watch for this heroic officer. It was on this day in 1923 that Patrolman Welch was shot and killed by a suspicious person he was investigating at McGrath Square. He was a 15-year veteran who left behind a wife and three children. Memorialized by the street that now bears his name, we are reminded of Patrolman Welch’s sacrifice each time we enter our building at 1 William H. Welch Way. Today, as in every day, we honor his bravery and his memory. A memorial wreath is on display in our front lobby and will be later be placed at the gravesite to pay our respects. R.I.P.

Anonymous
Framingham, MA

February 4, 2023

Patrolman Welch,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Framingham.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 3, 2023

On the 100th anniversary of your end of watch, I wanted to say thank you for your service.

Anonymous
Family

February 3, 2023

Rest in peace Patrolman Welch.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 29, 2020

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 89th 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 23, 2012

Patrolman Welch, it's strange how people behave when facing the police. This individual who murdered you may have gotten a fine or maybe even a few months in prison for whatever he did, but he murdered a Police Officer in cold blood. I hope he's in hell.

Your sacrifice makes you a martyr; your life makes you a hero.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

June 12, 2010

Thank you for your service

Ptl. Paul M. Patriarca
Framingham, MA

November 6, 2008

Patrolman Welch,
On today, the 85th anniversary of your murder, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Framingham.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

February 23, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 14, 2008

1923 was quite awhile ago but the loss of a police officer is always difficult,
no matter how many years. We pray for the family and the terrible void that must have been left so many years ago.
Thank you Officer Welch for serving the citizens of Framingham.

Citizen Grace
St. Louis County

November 3, 2005