Boston Watch, Massachusetts
End of Watch Monday, December 19, 1825
Reflections for Watch Officer Jonathan Houghton
Never forgotten by the Officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department
Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
December 19, 2024
Watch Officer Houghton, it has been 199 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 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Boston.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
December 19, 2024
Watch Officer Houghton, it has been 198 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
December 20, 2023
On the Anniversary of your murder the officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department will never forget your sacrifice, while in the performance of your duties.
Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
December 19, 2023
You are never forgotten by the Officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department.
Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
December 19, 2022
Never forgotten by the Officers of the Boston Police Department
P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
Boston Police Department
December 19, 2021
Never forgotten by the Officers of the Boston Police Department
P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
Boston Police Department
December 19, 2021
My 4th great grandfather.
Ann-Marie Cunniff
May 26, 2019
It is now 190 years since your murder. You have NOT been forgotten.
God Bless.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
December 19, 2015
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 186th 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 who was murdered in the 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
December 19, 2011
Your brother and sisters still remember your sacrafice. It was just announced over all channels of the BPD radio system. RIP
Det. Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept.
December 19, 2010
Rest in peace and may all know you will never be forgotten.
James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 11, 2010
Watch Officer Hiughton,
Thank You for your service and sacrifice. YOU are a HERO!!You may have left us but you will never be forgotten...
God Bless you... Rest in Peace..
Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994
April 5, 2008
Watch Officer Houghton,
On today, the 182nd anniversary of of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for th citizens of Boston.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
December 19, 2007
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
December 10, 2007
In the line of duty, another hero pays the ultimate sacrifice so others can walk without fear. May you REST IN PEACE.
Correction Officer Scott Boutell
Massachusetts Department of Correction (MCI-Shirley)
August 21, 2007
thanks for what you did.god bless and r.i.p.
deputy
fairfield county s-o lanc,ohio
November 23, 2006
Watch Officer Houghton, you have the distinction of being the first known law officer to die in the line of duty in Massachusetts. A sad distinction. It will never be known what you may have been known for had you not been visciously murdered.
Your memory lives on. God Bless and Rest in Peace.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
March 20, 2006
On 07/15/05 RTG 42-05 remembered Watch Officer Jonathan Houghton and dedicated our training day to him.
You are not forgotten.
Boston Police Academy RTG 42-05
BPD
November 21, 2005
Watch Officer Houghton,
Many years have gone by...But we will never forget...Rest in Peace Brother...
Officer
NC
August 12, 2004
Watch Officer Houghton, thank you for your service to the citizens of this great country. You are gone but not forgotten.
Daniel Olivas
December 12, 2003
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