Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 17, 2007

I am thinking about George today, some 26 years after we graduated from the Connecticut MPTC Academy together. I was a Meriden officer then, and George was a great guy to have in class! Always a part of our fond memories.

Chief Noel C. March
University of Maine Police

August 31, 2007

It's been seven years now since your EOW. It is still hard to believe that you are not here. However the Memorial Service held toight at Middletown Police Headquarters proves that you have not and will not be forgotten.

Micheal Mounts
Connecticut State Police Fingerprint Unit

January 28, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 7th anniversary of your EOW. I know they have had you in their thoughts every day over the past 7 years and silent tears of love continue to fall from their broken hearts. Continue to watch over them and guide them on lifes path. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

January 28, 2007

It has been seven years since your death and I can't stop wondering what our police dept would be like if you were still with us. Please look over the men and women of the Middletown Police dept form upstairs. Miss you

Sgt Michael A Marino
Middletown police Depy

January 2, 2007

we are now coming up on the 7th anniversery, and I still miss you.You were a great supervisor... a cops cop... and a true friend. I will be at the national memorial again this year to honor you. I just want you to know that you will never be forgotten. Just look down upon the MPD HQ on Jan. 28, and watch the many ceramonies/ tears shed... in your name. Peace be with you my friend.

Officer Rob Siena #8888
City of Middletown Police dept.

December 5, 2006

GEORGE, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO TO ALL OF LAW ENFORCEMENT....

OFC ROB FUMIATTI
NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 3, 2006

George,

Six years have gone by and you are still missed. I will be having that Keystone that I never got to have with you in January of 2000. We'll never forget you.

Michael Mounts
Connecticut State Police
Fingerprint Unit

Michael Mounts

January 28, 2006

Remembering you on the 6th anniversary of your EOW. You helped me to see the light. I know you are watching over me as I'm going through the academy, and will continue as I get out on the road. You are missed Radio 16, and may you continue to dance like no one's watching.

Amy Zitka

January 28, 2006

Thinking of you on the 5th anniversary of your death.
I'm so sorry you never got to enjoy your retirement
that you so deserved. My thoughts are with your family as they struggle to go on without you. Thank
you for your many years of service.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

January 28, 2006

I had the honor to know George, I miss his laugh his smile and his stories, he was always helping us out to do our job. He was a great man who we can never forget. Peace be with you.

Michael Osiecki
South Fire District

October 25, 2005

In loving memory of Sgt. George
Dingwall: The website has highlited
you today so we have an opportunity
to thank you posthumously for your
tremendous sacrifice. May God
continue to help heal those who loved you most.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

July 16, 2005

The Final Inspection
Sergeant George Ross Dingwall stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, Sergeant Dingwall .
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
Sergeant Dingwall squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As Sergeant Dingwall waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Sergeant Dingwall,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Officer
Manchester PD

May 2, 2005

Rest in Peace, Brother. We will never forget the sacrifice you made. Watch over your family and your brother & sisters at Middletown PD. Guide them from danger and help them continue to carry the sword, which was passed down by you and all those who have been called to their last assignment.

A Squad
Woodbridge CT PD

January 28, 2005

sgt dingwall,
this past week I had the fortune to meet your wife Kim at the Candle Light Vigil in Wash DC. What a wonderful women. Know that although she misses you dearly, she and your children are being strong and carrying on your legacy. rest in peace brother

sgt john blair
taylor pd

Sgt.Dingwall your great personality will always be within my heart. You served the city well, with honor and pride.

I'll always remember you, I'll continue to smile and think about you, I'll never Forget you.

Britney Brookes
Middletown Police/Explorer post 54

Sgt. Dingwall, I'll never forget you,Please watch over those who serve and protect. I know when the time comes for myself to wear the uniform, I'll be thinking of you.

God Bless You!

Britney Brookes
Middletown Police Explorer Post 54

Six months have passed since out department lost one of our own.  One would never think that a department of our size would lose an officer in the line of duty.  Sgt. Dingwall was the first in the Cities history and hopefully the last.  Sgt. Dingwall was a classmate and close friend of mine. As our families grew they became close friends as well. Sgt. Dingwall was a loving family man and well respected in our department.   He continues to be dearly missed. George please conrtinue to watch over us and remember your closing at Roll Call will alwayed be remembered.  Continue to Dance Like No Ones Watching.You are greatly missed by those who loved and respected you.

Lt. David Gervais
Middletown CT Police

Dance like no one's watching

We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another.

Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are older.

After that we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with.  We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage.

We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, are able to go on a nice trip when we retire.

The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now.  If not now, when?

Your life will always be filled with challenges.  It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway.

One of my favorite quotes comes from Alfred D. Souza.  He said "For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life.  But there was always some obstacle in the way.  Something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid.  Then life would begin.

At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life."

This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness.  Happiness is the way.  So treasure every moment that you have.  And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special,  special enough to spend your time.....and remember that time waits for no one.

So stop waiting until you finish school, until you go back to school,

Until you lose ten pounds, until you gain ten pounds,

Until you have kids, until your kids leave the house,

Until you start work, until you retire,

Until you get married, until you get divorced,

Until Friday night, until Sunday morninhg,

Until you get a new car or home, until your car or home is paid off,

Until Spring, until Summer, until Fall, until Winter,

Until you are off Welfare, until the first or fifteenth,

Until your song comes on,

Until you've had a drink, until you've sobered up,

Until you die, until you are born again,

To decide that there is no better time than right now to be happy... Happiness is a journey, not a destination.

A thought for today:

"Work like you don't need money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like no one is watching."

Anonymous

To a Co worker and a friend:

Sarge i miss you dearly. I think of constantly and i will always keep you in heart. I always will remember " COME HOME WITH BADGE OR ON THEM". Thank you for teaching me so much of what i do this day. You will be there on the day of my Acadmey Graduation.

May God bless you and your family.
Catain Justin Pianka CSP Auxillary
and former Middletown Police Department Explorer CPL.

Captain
Connecticut State Police Aux./ former Mdtwn Police Dept. Explorer cpl.