Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I want to express my deepest simpathy and I want to say to the family of officer Widman that I am very sorry for their loss and that he will always be in my prayers.

David Ocasio Peace officer
New York City Department of Juveniles Justice

July 20, 2008

It is never a good day when you wake up and hear another family member is gone. Although I never had the pleasure of working with Officer Widman, he is still part of a special family that wears the uniform. My families thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Widman. Please know that you will never be forgotten, NEVER. We will do our best to carry on where you left off

A Deputy
Lee County Sheriff's Office

July 20, 2008

You sheltered me from harm. Kept me warm, kept me warm You gave my life to me Set me free, set me free The finest years I ever knew Were all the years I had with you

I would give anything I own, Give up me life, my heart, my home. I would give everything I own,
Just to have you back again.

You taught me how to love, What its of, what its of.
You never said too much, But still you showed the way, And I knew from watching you. Nobody else could ever know The part of me that cant let go.

I would give anything I own, Give up me life, my heart, my home. I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again.

Is there someone you know, Youre loving them so,
But taking them all for granted. You may lose them one day, Someone takes them away, And they dont hear the words you long to say

I would give anything I own, Give up me life, my heart, my home. I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again. Just to touch you once again.

a friend

July 20, 2008

We watched you grow up on our vacations in Michigan, and turned into a young man and a strong Christian.Our hearts skipped a beat when we heard the sad news, we know you are safe with God and rejoicing, but for us that our left, it will be a long,sad healing process. Our prayers are with your family always, and their strong faith will heal them thru this devestating time. We love you all and are just a phone call away.

Jerry & Julie Rice
close friends of the Widman Family

July 20, 2008

God be with your wife and children.

And may He wrap his warm embrace around your fellow officer that was forced to take the life of your killer.

You will NEVER be forgotten.

Anonymous

July 20, 2008

Rest In Peace, Officer Widman.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

July 20, 2008

God Bless, RIP.

Former FMPD

July 20, 2008

Watch over us, brother.

Dep K. Corson
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

July 20, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

July 20, 2008

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

July 20, 2008

Rest in peace brother.. We will take the watch from here
To the family and friends of Andrew, take comfort in the fact that he was trying to make this world a better place and doing something he loved. My family knows first hand the pain you are going through as we lost our Son, Husband, father and brother, Reading, PA Police Officer Scott A. Wertz E.O.W 8-6-2006. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Brother-in-law of
Reading, PA Police Officer Scott A. Wertz
E.O.W. 8-6-2006

P/O D.L.Schappell
BPD Maryland

July 20, 2008

He will truly be missed and is considered a hero by all who knew him. We know that he is up with God now in peace and will watch over all of us everyday. May God watch over his family now and forever.

CSA Elizabeth Haarbauer
FMPD

July 20, 2008

Rest in Peace. Thank you and your family for the ultimate sacrifice. May you never be forgotten.

Sgt. Dewayne McCarver
Huntsville Police Department (AL)

July 20, 2008

Andrew rest in peace brother, may your memory and sacrifice never fade. See/Yaa on the Flip/Flop brother(God speed).

SGT RON BUCHHOLZ
SANDOVAL CO SHERIFF RIO RANCHO NM

July 20, 2008

On behalf of all the recruits from the Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Session 45, we extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Andrew Widman. Thank you Officer Widman for your service and sacrifice.

You will never be forgotten.

Session 45
Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, NY

July 20, 2008

“The Badge”
By: Terry Longpre

They put on and adjust their uniforms so neat,
And most carry their Badge over their hearts.
They adjust their hats and strap on their guns,
They are the heros, they are the ones.

They are our brothers, sisters, mothers and dads,
They are our neighbors and our friends.
They are cousins, uncles and aunts,
And they are ones that listen to our rants.

They are young and they are old,
Most went to college, some did not.
Some are tall and some are small,
But they wear the Badge, one and all.

They place themselves in the line of fire,
They even sometimes rise our ire.
And yet they seek those out who want to do us harm,
But they walk the "Thin Blue Line", arm in arm.

They might be shot or hit by a car,
And some might be knifed in a bar.
They work all night and during the day,
And in courtrooms it seems they stay.

Most wear uniforms, some don’t,
Most will retire, some won’t.
Most have short hair, some have none,
But all carry a Badge and a gun.

Be it silver or gold,
Be it a star, shield, new or old.
Their Badge they will always respectfully hold.

They do things we can’t contemplate,
They protect us from the daily chaos.
They go home tired, sometimes crying,
Some don’t go home due to dying.

To Serve and Protect is their pledge,
One day you may see them talking to someone on a ledge.
And their Badge they wear so proudly,
Yet, you won’t hear them speaking very loudly.

They have wives, husbands and children at home,
All families hope that late night phone call doesn’t come.
There are bills to be paid, which may require a second job,
Yet they still go to work to face a noisy mob.

When you see someone in Law Enforcement,
Give them a smile and shake their hand.
They have given an oath to protect what we have,
They are dedicated to protect our land.

May God Bless them one and all,
For only He knows when they may fall.

Retired Corporal Terry Longpre
Manatee County Sheriff's Office

July 20, 2008

As a fellow City employee, I want to express my condolences to the family of Andrew Widman. Thank you for serving our City.

E. Pennington
City of Fort Myers

July 20, 2008

My you rest in peace ANDREW , your tour is complete, thank you and GOD BLESS. I shall pray for you and your loved one's.

P/O
Philadelphia

July 20, 2008

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

July 20, 2008

Thank you Officer Andrew Widman for your service and your sacrifice, you are a true hero.

Charlotte Hyland
Daughter of fallen officer Larry D. Minard Sr.

July 20, 2008

To the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Widman I send my most heartfelt condolences. Your loved one's sacrifice will forever be remembered by myself and my family. May God be with you all at this time.

Jennifer Mayo, sister of
Deputy Hilery A. Mayo Jr. STPSO La. E.O.W 6/9/07

July 20, 2008

RIP Brother, prayers to your family & friends.

Sgt.Borrero

Sgt.Borrero
BPD

July 20, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of OFficer Widman. Rest in peace, sir, and thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

July 20, 2008

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and department.

Manny H.
Burbank, IL P.D.

July 20, 2008

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police (Michigan)

July 20, 2008