Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I believe that this officers mother originally came from Ireland and was a sister to my Great Grandfather, William John Cheatley

Peter Jonathan Thompson

January 1, 2024

My Grandfather, Officer William J. "Amos" Woodcock died in the line of duty less than a year after his youngest son, Charles Ellsworth, "Peck", was killed in action on the heavy cruiser "Quincy" in the first Battle of Savo Island, 8 August 1942. As a five year old I remember Ma Ma Rose and daughter, Ida, couldn't stop crying. My father, William also, went in the Navy in 1939 and didn't come home until 1946 as a CPO with a chest full of ribbons. "Pop" Woodcock's service was commemorated with a bronze plaque on the wall in the Central District.

I joined the Baltimore Police Department in 1959 and as the H&S Lieutenant of the Central District supervised the move of the Central from Falls Rd. location to the new Central building on Baltimore St. In moving the commemorative plaques, we found my grandfather's plaque was made of wood, but indistinguishable from its several bronze companions. Commissioner Pomerleau was made aware and immediately ordered a new bronze.

"Pop" Woodcock got the nickname "Amos" when he arrested some moonshiners from an Eastern Shore skipjack docked along Pratt St. The case challenged a city policeman's authority to arrest for a Federal offense and was quite prominent. As a rookie in the Central many of the old timers remembered "Amos" Woodcock to me.

Gary Woodcock, Lieutenant, retired
Grandson

October 24, 2023

R.I.P.

Ret. Det. 1. Vincent Sinnott

April 7, 2023

Know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten sir. Rest In Peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired)
Delaware State Police

June 13, 2020

Officer Woodcock,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Baltimore. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 13, 2018

Dear Officer Woodcock,

I was sorry to learn that you had to leave the world under such cruel circumstances. May you always rest in peace and thank you so much for your service to the Baltimore community!

J. Gantner
Grandson, Son, Brother of NJ LEO's & NJSP

February 26, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 69th anniversary year 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 19, 2012

...R.I.P, Bill...I was told growing up that I reminded my grandmother, (your daughter) of you. I was told that you had a wonderful sense of humor. I will do my best to pass it on.

Jay Odee
Great Grandson

July 8, 2012

This is the great Grandfather that we never had a chance to meet. Thank you for keeping his memory and sacrifice alive.

Jay Odee
Great Grandson

April 12, 2012

RIP. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. OUTNUMBERED TRYING TO DO YOUR JOB LIKE MOST POLICE.

bob
retired

March 16, 2007

Bless you sir. Thank you for your service. You are a true hero.

A civilian

December 12, 2005

We ask Thy blessings and eternal rest to all our brothers and sisters
Who have sacrificed their very lives in the performance of
their duties. Give their loved ones the peace and
Strength to bear the anguish of their loss. Remove all
resentment from their hearts, knowing that eternal
peace and rest will abide their departed loved ones
forever. This we beg, Thy name forever and ever,
Amen.

Ret. Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police

December 7, 2005