Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

At times like this words escape us. I'm sure it is difficult to express your anguish. It is also difficult to express the depth of our sadness at your loss. I always say our lives are like a movie. We only see one frame at a time but God sees it in its entirety. I can't tell you why you were robbed of your husband's and your Father's life . But I can say with great assurance that you will see him again someday and until that day God will carry and strengthen you. The Psalmist said, "God is the strength of my heart." In this dark and painful time you will find that stength and the peace that passes all understanding as God watches over you, the family of Officer Andrew Widman. Please know and understand that your husband and Father was operating in one of the highest callings of all, that of protecting and serving the people of his community. In the difficult days ahead remember that Andrew is not gone, he only stepped over to the other side. The thoughts and prayers of our family are with you and the children.

Det. Donald & Cpl. Angie Hill
Desoto CountySO/ Wauchula PD

July 18, 2008

My heart and prayers go out to the family and the Fort Myers Police Dept.
I'm from FL, but in Birmingham right now.
People do care and I am so very sad for everyone now.

Anonymous

July 18, 2008

God Bless and give strength to the family and friends of this brave young officer in their time of need.

Marshal Randy Ford
Green Mt Falls Marshals Office, CO

July 18, 2008

God I pray that you place a "Hedge of Protection" around Officer Widman's Family, Friends and Fellow Officers. I would pray that you keep "Angels watching and walking with them every step". When I was in the Marine Corps they taught us the Marines Motto. It is "Semper Fi" and it means "Always Faithful". Today Officer Widman was 200% "Always Faithful". Don't worry because we will step up and pick up right where you left off. We all are brothers forever. Your watch has came to a end but we all be seeing you soon.

SGT JOHN S. CONRAD
DANDRIDGE POLICE EAST TENNESSEE

July 18, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 18, 2008

I hope that god comforts the family of
OFFICER ANDREW WIDMAN in this time of sorrow. Your memory will never die within the Law Enforcement Family, rest in peace my brother...

NESTOR RIZO
LEHIGH ACRES RESIDENT

July 18, 2008

Rest in peace brave Warrior. We will keep your family, friends and fellow officers in our thoughts and prayers.

AZ Narc

July 18, 2008

RIP Bro. You are a hero, your family and friends are in our prayers.

Detective
Peekskill Police Dept.

July 18, 2008

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER WIDMAN. OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO EACH OF THEM. OFFICER WIDMAN, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

July 18, 2008

Thank you for your service and dedication. Rest in peace brother. May God watch over you and your family.

Sgt. Bruce Sigler
Lee County Sheriff's Office, Fort Myers, Florida

July 18, 2008

God Speed Officer Widman. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Police Officer Scott Korhonen
Chicago Police Department

July 18, 2008

I woke up early this morning to give my wife a kiss as she went off to work (Seminole Police Officer)then I turned on the news as I always do to hear of your tragic
ending to your shift. My wife came home at the end of her shift. You didn't get to.

Our family is deeply saddened that another one of ours so close to home is taken by a scum bag. Our prayers are with you and your family. Our prayers are with your shift who were there with you and there courage to get the job done.

God bless

Detective Sgt. Don Salo
Glades County Sheriff's Offic

July 18, 2008

I would like to offer my prayers and deepest sympathies to all of the Widman family. May God be with you in this your time of great loss. To all of the FMPD family, I know this is a great trial for you as well. I will pray for you as you continue your patrol. Thank you all for all you do! Romans 13:4. Officer Widman you are and always will be remembered as a hero. To the officers who brought swift justice to this murderer, you have my sincerest gratitude.

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

July 18, 2008

I personally did not know Officer Widman but I share the sadness his family is going thru. May Gods peace surround his wife, kids and family at this difficult time. My prayers to them.

Corrections Clerk - S. Gonzalez
Lee County Sheriffs Office

July 18, 2008

God bless your family and friends at this very difficult time. Your service to the community and your ultimate sacrifice shall never be forgotten.

Sergeant Michael P. Smith
Fort Lauderdale Police

July 18, 2008

A HERO may be gone....A HERO will never be forgotten...R.I.P.
Your killer got what he deserved

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

July 18, 2008

My condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of officer Widman. It pains me to see a young brother so close to home give the ultimate sacrifice to protect others from the slime. I, myself had on the job run ins with the suspect.
Andrew, your family, especially your children will be in my prayers. Brother rest easy now, your shift is over, we will carry on what you started.

Cpl. Jeff Gregor #1719
Collier Coutny Sheriffs Office, Naples FL

July 18, 2008

There are few words to describe the senseless taking of this officers life. Rest in Peace brother Widman, you're walking the beat in Heaven now. Your brother officers have the watch now.

Edward F. Beck, Retired
Stone Harbor PD, NJ

July 18, 2008

Be at peace brother. We have the watch now.

Officer
Maryland

July 18, 2008

My prayers and the prayers from my family go out to the family and fellow workers of this brave officer. As a police officer who also has a home in your area, I am devistated about this loss and the loss of so many other officers.

Detective John Campbell
Chicago Police

July 18, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl.II David A. Murphy
TX DPS

July 18, 2008

To Officer Widman's family and friends,

My wife, Heather, and I offer our condolences on your loss. Know that your loved one died giving the ultimate sacrifice and we know that he is resting in heaven with angels.

Sergeant Lyle Agins
Monroe County Sheriff's Office

July 18, 2008

Andrew, my heart is soo sad that you were taken away from your family this morning. My family and I pray for your wife and children and all your other family members and will support them in whatever they need. You need not worry about them as they will be taken care of forever.

You were sure to make something of yourself as you were already leaving your mark with the department. I enjoyed having you on our squad and the fun we all had. You will never be forgotten and we will always honor you.

Rest in peace my brother, you are truly in a better place. Watch over your family and give them the strength and confort they need through the angels that have been sent to care for them.

To the family of Andrew I pray for God's strength to get you through the tough times. Please know that you will always have a place in the law enfrocement family and we will do whatever it is that you need at any moment.

Andrew I am going to miss you buddy, the smiles, the laughter, the so serious phone calls I used to get from you. I miss you already brother.

Sean

Sean Hoover
Fort Myers PD

July 18, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

John DiLello, Sr Correction Officer, Ret
NJ Dept of Corrections

July 18, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Widman...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

July 18, 2008