Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, November 28, 1931
Reflections for Patrolman William L. Abbott
Patrolman Abbott, it has been 93 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 10 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Andover.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
November 28, 2024
Never forgotten by the officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department
Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
November 28, 2024
Patrolman Abbott, it has been 92 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
November 28, 2023
Never forgotten by the officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department
Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
November 28, 2022
Never forgotten by the Officers of the Boston Police Department
P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
Boston Police Department
November 28, 2021
Patrolman Abbott,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 28, 2021
Now, it's 87 years and you are still remembered. God Bless.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department
November 28, 2018
Brother, it is now 86 years and you have NOT been forgotten. God Bless you and all your descendants.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department
November 28, 2017
Never fogotten by the Men and women of the Boston Police Dept.
P.O. Robert Anthony
Historian Boston Police Dept
November 28, 2017
On September 16, 2012 the Boston Police Dept will be dedicating a Granite and Bronze Memorial for P.O. Abbott and the other 5 officers killed in the line of duty.
P.O. Robert E. Anthony
Boston Police Dept
September 10, 2012
Officer Abbot, the men and women of your department have never forgotten you. RIP
Patrolman Michael Kane
Boston Police
September 29, 2009
I never knew you but heard of your heroics-- your family remembers and honors you--
Donna LoVerme
granddaughter
February 19, 2009
Patrolman Abbot,
On today, the 76th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
November 28, 2007
Neighbor, you are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
vandenberghe
manchester, nh
November 28, 2007
Patrolman Abbot, today marks the 75th anniversary of your tragic death. I hope someone caught the individual you were pursuing and justice was served. You did great service to the people of Boston and the Commonwealth and for that, I thank you.
God Bless and may you Rest in Peace, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
November 28, 2006
To my Great-Uncle, I wish I had met you, Rest in Peace, will rejoin together someday in the big Roll call in the sky.
Larry McKinnon
Corporal Lawrence McKinnon III
Tampa Police Department
January 25, 2005
MY BROTHER, I AM HONORED TO BE THE FIRST TO LEAVE A REFLECTION FOR YOU. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
January 16, 2005
Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:
- Quick access to your heroes
- Reflections published quicker
- Save a Reflection signature
- View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past