Colerain Township Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, August 15, 1918
Reflections for Constable John Henry Willsey
NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Carl W. Setser of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 67 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
August 15, 2024
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Constable John Henry Willsey of the Colerain Township Police Department, Ohio and the additional 65 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
August 15, 2022
Rest in peace knowing that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
August 15, 2020
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Constable John Henry Willsey of the Colerain Township Police Department, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
August 15, 2019
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
January 8, 2019
Constable Willsey,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Colerain Township. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 15, 2018
Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.
Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA
August 15, 2018
Today is the 100th anniversary of Constable John Willsey's EOW. We are grateful for his service to his nation.
Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona
August 15, 2018
NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Constable John Henry Willsey of the Colerain Township Police Department, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
August 15, 2018
Dear Uncle John Henry, I just found you doing geneology research. Your death certificate reads homicide-- shot in the head. I am abjectly sorry but so proud of you being a hero. You were my great grandfather's brother and I am sure the whole family was heartbroken. Rest in peace
Holly Drake
Great Grand Niece
March 5, 2016
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 95th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. 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
February 21, 2013
IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.
Continue to keep watch over us all.
Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department
August 15, 2012
It an honor to know that you are family. You are a hero for serving your fellow man!
Anonymous
December 30, 2008
Constable Willsey,
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 John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994
April 14, 2008
Constable Willsey,
It has taken over 89 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Colerain Township.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
February 9, 2008
I AM HONORED TO LEAVE A REFLECTION FOR YOU AS YOU ARE ADDED TO THIS PLACE OF FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE
VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 7, 2008
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