Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Widman's family and with all of the Ft. Myers Police Department.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

July 20, 2008

Rest in peace, Officer Widman; God bless you and your family.

Officer
Port St. Lucie PD

July 20, 2008

I'm Sorry you had 2 leave this world like this!!!! My Prayer's go out to Officer Widman's Family. We come into this line of work to protect and to serve!!! we put on our uniform's with Pride to represent our Agency!!! We give as much safety to our Communities as we can!!! That's what Ofc. Widman was doing the Night He passed away!!! Now He can be a Servent to God and Help protect us in this World!!! Rest In Peace My Brother!!!

SGT.Pulido
Public Safety Supervisor

July 20, 2008

My condolences to the Widman family! God Bless!

Sergeant Sam Espinosa
Lee County Sheriff's Office

July 20, 2008

Rest in Peace Sir, God be with you, your family, and Department during this horrible time. GODSPEED!

Aaron P. Sparks

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department NH

July 20, 2008

The men and women of the 81st Precinct, New York City Police Department, extend their condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Andrew Widman.

81st Precinct
New York City Police Department

July 20, 2008

Rest in peace Brother.

Patrolman N. Drakulich #289
Cicero, IL. PD

July 20, 2008

God bless the family of Officer Widman, and the members of the Fort Myers Police Department. This is a rough time for all of you, but be comforted in the knowledge that Andrew walks with God.

Anonymous

July 20, 2008

When Andrew applied for a job with us the command staff questioned him in detail about his seemingly drastic shift in careers. His education and background was solidly with the Lord. He convinced us that this wasn't a shift in careers at all and that he would still be able to help people which was what he cared most about.

We remember Andy now as the Cop he had become in a very short career. He treated people with respect and decency. He always had a smile on his face and had a positive attitude about everything. Andy was also very conscientious, making sure his paperwork was without errors to avoid arrests from being dropped. He was on his way to having a very successful careeer in law enforcement.

We remember Andy because he made an impression on us from the start. We will remember Andy now because he died a Hero and gave the ultimate sacrifice to the City, the Citizens and this Agency.

His family will need much support from this point on. We will do everything we can to help them with whatever they need. They are a part of the FMPD family now just as Andy was. I can tell you that the family is in awe over the outporing of support from all the local law enforcement personnel, dignitaries, businesses, citizens and even the media. Thanks to everyone for that!

Andy we will miss you for all you have done and all that you would have done!

Major Glenn Johnson
Fort Myers Police Department

July 20, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

Sergeant Fredric Meyers
City of North Port PD

July 20, 2008

Andrew you will be truely missed. I just want to let the family of Ofc Widman know they are in my thoughts and prayers. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.

Rebecca FMPD Dispatcher
Fort Myers Police Dept

July 20, 2008

Be at peace Brother knowing you were doing the work that others would not even begin to understand. You stepped out as many others do in the course of their tour of duty, to help the citizens you protect daily. You will live on in the hearts of us who walked before you and the ones who will walk ahead of you. God Bless your family.

Ret. Detective Pete Matarangas
Hartford Police Department, Hartford CT.

July 20, 2008

To the family of officer Widman, this is a great loss for you his wife and children and other family members. Treasure those special moments that you had together, remember that he is gone in the physical aspect but his spirit lives on in you and your children. May God strengthen you and your family as you face this difficult time. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding but in all thy ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path. Thank you Officer Widman for your service here on earth, Our Creator has a bigger job for you in heaven.

Audrey

July 20, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother. Rest in Peace.

APO
NYPD

July 20, 2008

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Fort Myers Police Department. May peace be with you during this tragic time. We grieve with you and know that your Hero will never be forgotten. To Officer Widman's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The CSPD Wives Association
Colorado Springs Police Department

July 20, 2008

R.I.P. Brother, our thoughts and prayers are with your family and coworkers.

Sgt. McCluskey
Manhattan Police (IL)

July 20, 2008

Thank you for the service you've given and thank you for answering the call of duty when innocent people needed assistance. Please watch over your brothers on the streets and I pray no more names must be added to the list.

May you rest in peace.

Ofc. Jon Vanik
TCC Police Department

July 20, 2008

My prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Widman. You will never be forgotten by your entire police family. God bless you always.

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 20, 2008

We are deeply saddened by your passing. May we all be inspired by the life you led. You truly are a Hero!

Ofc. D. Barbour
Cape Coral Police Department

July 19, 2008

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

Officer Eric Golz
Long Beach Police Department (CA)

July 19, 2008

My condolences to the Widman family, friends, and the Fort Myers Police Dept. Rest in peace my brother.

Deputy Jesus Manresa
Broward County Sheriff's Office

July 19, 2008

May GOD bless you and your family. You're a true hero to the comunity you served.

K9 Officer Brad Hobbs
Greenwood Police Department

July 19, 2008

To the Widman family and Fort Myers Police Department, My prayers are with you. As I read what happened, my heart hurts for you all. Hold on to Gods hands, he is carrying you right now and will continue to do so in the future days to come. Peace Be With You All!

lorrie winder
wife of ofc. Brian Winder EOW 7-3-04

July 19, 2008

Rest in peace hero.

Ofc. G.Watts#2062
San Francisco Police Department

July 19, 2008

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO THE JOB. TOLEDO PRIDE BROTHER..

SGT. JAMES DARLING
PEMBERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 19, 2008