Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Widman, thank you for your service to the community. Your watch is over, let your comrades carry on in your stead. Rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord and walk your new beat with your head held high. You were and always will be a Hero. To the family of Officer Widman, my most humble thank you the sarifice that you have made. You will always be in my prayers, the family of a HERO.

Thank you again.
Richelle A. Kemnow
LPN(ret), HM2(FMF)/USN, Sgt/USAR, ACM/olc, VFW Life Member

LPN(ret, HM2(FMF)/USN, Sgt/USAR
Disabled Veteran

July 19, 2008

Godspeed Officer Widman, your family is in my prayers

Officer Corder
Wales Police Department

July 19, 2008

R.I.P my brother in blue..............

Anonymous

July 19, 2008

My condolences to the Fort Myers PD brothers and sisters in blue. To the family of this HERO my prayers are with you. R. I. P. your tour on earth is done.
"Well done thou good and faithful servant" are surely the words you will hear from your FATHER in heaven.

Sgt Lisa Satcher
Gainesville Florida PD

July 19, 2008

Ft. Meyers and the State of Florida are safer today because of your service and sacrifice. My Prayers are with those close to you. God speed, Brother. We'll take it from here.

Officer B. Evans
Arlington, TX. PD

July 19, 2008

R.I.P Officer Widman. Thank you for your service.

robert

July 19, 2008

God speed Brother... we commend and honor your sacrafice!!!

#101
EPPD MN

July 19, 2008

The only comfort in this most tragic & horrible loss is that our dear wonderful friend is safe in the arms of his loving Savior. I weep for your loss Susannah & for your children. Please know that Andy's goodness touched many & that his legacy of Life Eternal will go on. I was so proud to hear he had become a police officer and I know he served bravely & honorably of that you and your children will always be proud!

Roxanne daCorte 911 Dispatcher
Clark County, WA - longtime friend of the Widmans

July 19, 2008

Susanna,

I am a friend of Jamie Hawkins and also in your Law Enforcement Wives for Christ group on Myspace. I weep for your loss.

Your husband was a brave, brave man. I hope each day that your family can recover from his loss.

As a dispatcher, his death further shows me that I must be as aware and focused as I can to get my officers home each night to there families.

I will pray for you each day!

Communications Officer Roxanne VanGundy
Emporia Police

July 19, 2008

Sleep peacefully in God's Arms,
Officer Andrew Widman,
You will Never be Forgotten,
And we Thank You for your service Sir,
My Prayers are with your, Wife,Children,
Family, Friends, and the Fellow Officers
with Fort Myers Police Department, Flordia,

Officer Widman, You have given the Ultimate
Sacrifice for the citizens of the USA,

Only the Lord can fully understand the depth
of your sadness, Only his Healing Love can
ease your pain,
I want you to know that my Heart is heavy, too.
I care for each of you and Pray for you everyday,

You have fought the Noble Fight and now God has
called you Home.
Return to HIm in Honor.
Rest in peace Forever,

Mother of a Deputy Sheriff.
Maryland.

Anonymous

July 19, 2008

Godspeed my friend and fellow family member...You will be missed deeply, but NEVER forgotten.
All my love, Rose

Communications Supervisor/Rose Cromie
Lee County Sheriff Office

July 18, 2008

My prayers are with the family of Officer Widman. As a prior law enforcement officer every day we took the risks of our life ending. Today, my 22 year old son, is a police officer and when I see that Officer Widman has been on the force a little over a year, is survived by a wife and three children, my heart aches praying for all officers in the world who take on many times a thankless job. "Sometimes we don't know why things happen, all we can do is hold on to the love, memories and each other." May the family find peace. Put your faith into God to help you through these troubling times. Godspeed, Marilyn Randa

Marilyn Randa
Retired LEO

July 18, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother

Deputy Dillon Corbin
Madison County Sheriff, Rexburg, ID

July 18, 2008

"This is my shield.
I bear it before me into battle,
but it is not mine alone.
It protects my brother on my left.
It protects my city.
I will never let my brother
out of its shadow
nor my city out of its shelter.
I will die with my
shield before me
facing the enemy.
"Gates of Fire By Stephen Pressfield

Thanks for being brave and taking up the shield. Rest in peace brother, your shield has already been picked up by a brother and the battle will carry on.

Sgt. J. O'Toole
Louisville Metro Police (KY)

July 18, 2008

Rest easy brother.

PO S.Harris #241
Cicero PD Cicero,IL 3rd Watch

July 18, 2008

God Speed brother. May our prayers help ease the pain and suffering your family is going through.

Deputy Sheriff
Martin County Sheriff's Office (Stuart,Fla)

July 18, 2008

Words can not express the sadness I feel at losing a college buddy. Having just lost a good friend from our own department just a little over a year ago, my heart sinks to go through it again. You were a sweetheart Andy! You knew the Lord and that is what matters...you are with HIM! Susanna and the kids are in my heart and prayers. There is always a thin, blue line.... I wish I was more eloquent with words, but I am at a loss right now. Peace be with you my friend. Shine down on us.

PO2 Jennifer Phoenix
Montgomery County Police Dept.

July 18, 2008

Here in Toledo we are all told of yet another hero that has been taken from us. Please know that I pray for your family - especially your children. Thank you for not only serving as a police officer - but also serving for our Lord. It takes special people to totally give themselves for others - you have done just that. I am truly at a loss for words - thank you for your service to protect others Officer Widman.

Civilian Dispatcher Tania Schneider
TPD - Toledo, Ohio

July 18, 2008

I am keeping your family in my prayers. Thank you for the sacrifice that you made for the city. You were an awesome police officer and you did great work in all that you did. You were an inspiration to many and you will always be remembered and never forgotten. Rest in Peace and know that your family is safe and will be taken care of. We will miss you and I know that you will be looking down and making sure that everyone is safe from your families that you built here in Fort Myers. God Bless!

Allison Carter
friend

July 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Widman's family and the brave men and women of the Fort Myers Police Department.

Deputy Josh Baker
Carver County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota

July 18, 2008

My heart goes out to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer Widman, may GOD watch over you during these troubling times.

Andrew, now it's your turn to watch over all of us.

GOD rest your soul brother.

C. Gutierrez
LEO-Space.com

July 18, 2008

Ofc. Widman,

You are a true hero that will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Officer
Clearwater PD

July 18, 2008

r.i.p. brother!

ptlm. delray pointer
chesilhurst p.d. (new jersey)

July 18, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

July 18, 2008

God Bless you, sir. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Ofc. James E. Johnson
SC Department of Juvenile Justice Police Department

July 18, 2008