Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Widman, you took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of Fort Meyers and this great country. In the performance of duty, you made the ultimate sacrifice. There is no greater example of honor. May your loved ones, friends , co-workers find peace. May the citizens realize the sacrifice made by the law enforcement officers every second of every day. Rest in peace Brother Officer Widman, we have got it from here..

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

July 19, 2008

On behalf of all the members, we offer our deepest condolences and prayers for your fallen brother and his family.

Boston Fire Department
Engine 52 Ladder 29
Blue Hill Ave

Engine 52 Ladder 29
Boston Fire Department

July 19, 2008

Andy I will miss you online You know the rest

Lt Hunny Gunny USN
Friend

July 19, 2008

Thank you for your service to your community, and your country. You will not be forgotten by the thin blue line. Our prayers go out to you, your family, and your dept. Rest in peace sir.

ofc. Charles Robson (ret)
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

July 19, 2008

Andrew,
My thoughts and prayer's are with you and your family. May you rest in peace Brother.

[email protected]
Meredith Police Dept. NH

July 19, 2008

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

gordon hobbs
nc game warden

July 19, 2008

Officer Andrew Widman,When I think of you I see a young brave man (brother officer) who was the same age as my two sons. I will never forget your bravery. Will always remember you.I will pray for you often.

Deputy Tom Schmidt
LCSO.,Retired Cape Coral Police Dept.

July 19, 2008

To Officer Widman, family and the Fort Myers Police Department. I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. Words can not be offered to ease your sorrow and your pain, but know that there are citizens who truly care and have been devastated by this loss as well. You must have been a remarkable man and will never be forgotten. My prayers are with your family. Although your Earthly watch ended July 18, 2008, may you continue with your Heavenly watch over us from now on.

I honor you as I honor my dear friend Cpl. Steve Levy, New Jersey whose ended his watch October 21, 1999 and will never be forgotten as well.

Godspeed....

Eileen K., Cape Coral

Eileen K

July 19, 2008

Once again we loose another great man/officer in my state and Fort Myers PD goes thru the pain of a LE line of duty death. To Officer Widman's family and friend just to let you know that we are only a phone call away, we the surviving families of officers killed in line of duty (CONCERNS OF POLICE SURVIVORS and specially our South Florida Chapter is here for you)

God Bless you and you are not alone.

Terry Miyares
south florida C.O.P.S.

Terry MIyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio MIyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

July 19, 2008

Although i live in Cleveland, Ohio I know what a sacrifice you have made for all of us. Thank you!!!!!!

you are a hero, and i know you are with God now. God bless you and your family.

Michelle

July 19, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND ULTIMATE SACRIFICE! REST IN PEACE ON THOSE GOLDEN STREETS ABOVE WITH THOSE GONE BEFORE YOU!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

July 19, 2008

To the family of Officer Andrew Widman:

In the heart of those who loved him, he will always be there. We will not give up and his sacrifice will never go unnoticed.

A hereo does not become a hero by their death, but by how they lived their life.

Rest in peace Andrew, now you can walk heaven's beat.

God Bless Andrew's family, his squad and the memebrs of the Fort Myers Police Department.

Retired Lieutenant FHP
Former Ft. Myers Police Officer
Private Investigator Bill Ferrell III

Retired Lieutenant Bill Ferrell III
Florida Highway Patrol

July 19, 2008

Rest in peace.

Anonymous

July 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Widman's family. Also to the FT.Meyers P.D. My prayers go out to all of you Stand tall and proud.Officer Widman you will be missed.Rest easy sir and God Speed.

Lt. Phillip Howell
Burton Fire & Rescue

July 19, 2008

Yet antother brother officer taking from us way to early. May you rest in peace and your family be watched over by loved ones and friends. Rest easy brother, will take it from here.

F.T.O. Marino-Vitani
Brevard Co. Sheriff's Office, Fl.

July 19, 2008

May you rest in peace. Thank you for your service.

Ptl. Cheryl Desko
Cuyahoga Falls PD, Ohio

July 19, 2008

Your entire family is in my thoughts and in my prayers. It's very tragic that he's gone, but at least you can be very proud of how he died unselfishly. I hope your faith in God is helping you through this very rough time in your lives.

Stacey Kaczorowski(Toledo, OH)
(sister of Bryan Hurst-bank robbery)

July 19, 2008

Andrew I cannot believe that one of my academy brothers is gone. You will be missed, you and your family are in my prayers. Heaven is now a better place with you in it.
RIP Rev.

Officer Stephen B. Chase
Cape Coral Police Department.

OFC S. Chase
Cape Coral PD

July 19, 2008

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

July 19, 2008

Thank you for your service, Sir. You've done your job well. Now its time to walk Heaven's beat and watch over your family and your brothers and sisters in blue. There are many that await you. You'll be home. You're a Hero....and Hero's Live forever!

My thoughts and prayers to your family and the Fort Myers Police Department. God Speed....

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for thay shall be called Sons of God",(matthew 5:9)

Lori Seguin- Ret. Ft.Lauderdale PD
Stepmother-Broward Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Seguin E.O.W. 2-15-06

July 19, 2008

Andrew Widman was my best friend within the state of Florida, and it was a pleasure and an honor to be his ward partner and work with him side by side. I have never worked with such a great guy, we would even show up at each others calls when it was something so simple just because. You've heard of the good cop bad cop, well i was always the good cop and he was always the BETTER cop. Ive never seen him loose his plesant attitude and the worse thing to date ive ever heard him say was "gosh darn it" followed by my personal favorite of "leapin lizzards!"

There were so many good times, from laughing at the funny calls and our late night coffee chats at work where we would discuss anything from weekend plans or devise a way to take over thailand and make it a resort.

He was such a great friend, even outside of work always offering to help people move, do whatever they needed, anything. Every holiday that passed he always made sure i was going to visit family or had family in the area, otherwise he would invite me to dinner - which is way above and beyond being a good friend.

It will never be the same, ever. And your not getting off this easy, it doesnt end here cause i will be writing much more.......

S.T. Fitzpatrick
Fort Myers Police Department

July 19, 2008

IAM SO SORRY FOR THE FAMILY LOST AND THE DEPARTMENT LOST,I FEEL THE PAIN WITH YOU.I RETIRED AFTER 30YRS,BUT IS STILL WITH THE RESERVE,MY BROTHER IS NOW IN A BETTER PLACE(OFFFICER ANDREW WIDMAN)

Capt.ALBERT HARPER,JR(RET)
PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE

July 19, 2008

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Widman and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Widman, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Widman is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.

Special Agent
FBI New York

July 19, 2008

There are no words to fully express my sorrow in hearing that another fine officer has been killed in the line of duty. My prayers to his family, friends, and the Fort Myers Police Department. When will this ever end?

Jennifer Bell Huntsville AL
Mother of a Police Officer

July 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your loved ones and Department during this difficult time.

Sheriff Mark O. Gower
Iron County Sheriff's Office

July 19, 2008