Connecticut State Police, Connecticut
End of Watch Saturday, October 22, 1932
Reflections for Trooper Leonard H. Watson
Trooper Watson, it has been 92 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 7 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Connecticut.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
October 26, 2024
Trooper Watson, it has been 91 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
October 23, 2023
Trooper Watson,
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 the state of Connecticut.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 22, 2022
Gone but not Forgotten Brother! Rest in Peace.
TFC Len Widener
CSP H
September 29, 2015
Rest in Peace, Trooper Watson. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 1, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 79th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Your sacrifice was made so many years ago. Time never diminishes respect. Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater. Pittsburg Police Dept., eow 4/24
October 22, 2011
Trooper Watson, thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Sergeant
Connecticut State Police
October 22, 2010
Trooper Watson, my thoughts and prayers are with you on this day. Thank You for your service. Never Forget.
Sergeant
Connecticut State Police
October 22, 2009
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
Van DenBerghe
NH
October 19, 2007
It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.
Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.
They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.
Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.
So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.
By
Author Unknown
Motor Unit
Newington CT PD
September 8, 2007
Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.
Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
October 22, 2006
Thank you for your service to your state. You are remembered. Rest in peace.
A citizen
October 22, 2004
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