Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you rest in peace. Condolences to your family.

S.P.O. Scarlett
DMPD

July 18, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of the Punta gorda Police Department, we offer our sincere condolences to both the family of Officer Widman and our brothers and sisters at the Fort Myers Police Department. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Albert A. Arenal, Chief of Police
Punta Gorda Police Department

July 18, 2008

THANK YOU SIR FOR THE SERVICE YOU HAVE PROVIDED. MAY U REST IN PEACE. WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN......

PFC/DIST.IV
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MARYLAND

July 18, 2008

I pray for the family of this officer and I thank you all for making the ultimate sacrifice so that people like me can be safe. My heartfelt condolences go out to you in this terribly sad time. My heart breaks for you.

H. MacLean
Citizen and employee in Fort Myers

July 18, 2008

Prayers go out to you family. Thanks for serving this fine country.

Officer Dave Maynez
Fresno Police Dept

July 18, 2008

God bless you, your family, and friends. GOD has acquired another great defender.

Hubert Somohano
Brother of Officer Jose Somohano (EOW 13 Sept 2007)

July 18, 2008

Brother Andrew you have now been moved to God's elite police department manned by all our other heroic brothers andf sisters of the badge. Know this brother, you will never be forgotten by those left behind in the badge and they will work diligently to bring comfort and peace to your suffering family. Our brotherhood in the badge is all one family of mixed families from all over this great nation. Your parents, spouse, children are as our own. Your own department will be filled with mnourming for some time but God will bring them through while keeping up the performance of serving His children in your community. Rest in peace brother, give Jesus a hug for all of us.
In Christ, Tom Bradley, Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

July 18, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jef Tripp
Marion,Ma police Dept

July 18, 2008

Thank you, Officer Widman, for your service to the people of Florida and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

July 18, 2008

10-42 brother My thoughts and prayers are with the Widman family.

Kevin Harris
citizen Houston, TX

July 18, 2008

My New Watch

I began my new watch today and everything’s going fine.
I just wanted to let you know that I would be checking in on you from time to time.

It’s really different here, but in a good way,
Although the change was sudden, rest assured there is nowhere else I’d rather stay.

I work with a crew of true heroes, who always do their best,
They always do their part, and watch over all the rest.

I can’t change what happened on that fateful night
But remember that I will forever continue to fight.

Please tell my family I love them and I’m with them all the time.
Help my wife when I can’t and give a kiss to that sweet child of mine.

I walk a new beat that seems so far away
But you can reach me, and I’ll back you up, you only have to pray.

I have to go now for there’s a rookie on the street.
I have to do my part, for it’s not his time to walk this special beat.

In memory of all our fallen brother’s and sisters of Law Enforcement

Anonymous

July 18, 2008

Rest in peace. My prayers go out to your family and friends in this time of Grief.

Patrolman M. Hubbard
Ontwa Twp/Edwardsburg PD

July 18, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Andrew Widman as well as to the Fort Myers Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Widman, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

July 18, 2008

God Bless you brother...We have it from here....You were a man of God and you are with your maker...My thoughts and prayers go out to your wife and kids....You touched so many lives...You will not be forgotten.....To the fellow brothers and sisters is blue, Be safe......

OFC. CLEARWATER FLORIDA

July 18, 2008

As a former officer with a brief stint with Fort Myers PD, my heart goes out to the family of officer Widman. May God watch over them in this difficult time, and may they eventually find peace. And to brave Officer Widman, thank you for your watch, Fort Myers is praying for you. Now may you watch over us with the other angels.

Anonymous

July 18, 2008

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Widman’s family as well as the members of the Fort Myers Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

July 18, 2008

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Officer Andrew Widman. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members & Staff

July 18, 2008

RIP brother, your sacrafice will not go forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with your young family and your department.

Sgt Sean Ronan
Chicago P.D.

July 18, 2008

Rest easy brother. Your family and the Fort Myers Police Police Department are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

July 18, 2008

Rest in peace. May you never be forgotten. Your brothers and sister in the NYPD will be praying for you, your family and your extended family at the Fort Myers Police Department.

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

July 18, 2008

We will miss you friend. Still in shock, still cant believe it's true. You'll be always missed & never forgotten. RIP Andrew.

~Jason & Chassidy

Anonymous

July 18, 2008

R.I.P. Brother

Ofc. B. Spencer #465
Vero Beach Police Dept

July 18, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to Officer Widman and his family. We know all too well the loss of a Police Officer and this death hits close to home. We are praying for the department at FMPD, this officer, and his family.

Police Officers sacrifice so much to protect and serve the city - and we are so thankful for a job well done that this officer did.

We will continue to pray for this officer and his family, as well as the department.

We hope that Andrew has met up with our Daniel in Heaven.

- The Family of Officer Daniel Starks (FMPD EOW 10-25-03)
and Jessica Bankston (Ruhl)

Jessica Bankston

July 18, 2008

"Final Call"

An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.

Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
"Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way."
"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."
"Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I'm A Cop, Too."

Brother, you've done your time here on earth and now it's time to serve in heaven. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Officer W. Schulte
Fort Myers Police Department

Officer W. Schulte
Fort Myers Police Department

July 18, 2008

Rest in peace brother. Your watch has ended.

Master Deputy Dave Bradford
Wake County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit

July 18, 2008