Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Susanna and the Ft. Myers PD,

I feel for your loss. I did not have the privilege to know Officer Widman which I can see is my loss. I will keep you in my prayers......

Anonymous

July 23, 2008

G-d Speed My Brother

UC
ODPS Inv Unit

July 23, 2008

Andrew and family,
I am so saddened to read of this tragedy, my heart goes out to your wife and children. Thank you for your sacrifice to help others and know that you will never be forgotten. Mrs Widman, I am so sorry, please know that the law enforcement family will always be there for you as they are for my daughter and her 2 children.
Andrew rest in peace and know that your family will be taken care of.
Penny

Penny McManama
mother in law of Craig Blann EOW 09/06/2004

July 23, 2008

All of heaven hushed when God announced his arrival.

Anonymous

July 23, 2008

We Send Our Deepest Syampthy To The Family Of Officer Widman Rest In Peace Sir God Speed

Danny hixenbaugh(RET ISP)&Becca
Ret Indiana State Trooper

July 23, 2008

Peace Officer Andrew Widman...Another Warrior for Saint Michael!!


I AM A WARRIOR
—by Jon F. Hooper
I stand with God. I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary.
I fight for those who can’t. I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the downtrodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets,
for I serve to protect the Innocent.
It matters not where or when, for Evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing, for it was my honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy:
For now, I STAND WITH GOD!!!!

In Memory of #592-12/19/07

Karen and Paul Highbarger
Mom And Stepfather/Officer Chris Nicholson EOW:12/19/07

July 23, 2008

To the Wife, Children and Family of Officer Widman:

Our hearts fell so deeply when we read of Andrew's death. It saddens us to learn that Andrew has died under very similar circumstances, as our son did on 12-19-07, just before Christmas. We immediately logged on to this odmp, as you will, too. Chris of odmp, is a great resource of COPS, Concerns of Police Survivors, who are with you, right now, and will be right beside you, the rest of your lives, to help you and be there to lean on. You and your children have Guardian Angels, for life, and beyond.

Please, take compfort in knowing that your husband,your Daddy, son and brother, has truly died a HERO! He will NEVER be forgotten, as his DEEDS have spoke his final words. May the Good Lord Bless You and Keep you all. We will see you in DC, next year. You are SURVIVORS, and things WILL get better.

Karen and Paul Highbarger
Mom And Stepfather/Officer Chris Nicholson EOW:12/19/07

July 23, 2008

My thoughts go out to your family. Thank you so very much for your service.

Anonymous

July 23, 2008

On behalf of the Tampa Police Department, we send our deepest sympathies. The loss of a brother leaves a void with us all. It is especially personal to me, as Officer Widman is from Monclova Township and I am from Toledo. The story of his sacrifice has made headline news in Toledo's paper.

His sacrifice will not be forgotten and his name honored by all. To the family, please allow the support from his brothers and sisters to get you through this time. Police Officers are resilient by nature and are well versed in dealing with tragedies. God Bless you and the members of the Fort Myers Police Department.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department

July 23, 2008

God Bless you Offier Widman! Your family and fellow Fort Myers Officers all have my prayers.
Rest in Piece!
Your Duty is over GOD SPEED BROTHER
Thank You

Rev 14:12
Here is the patience of the saints: here they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

Dfc Daniel A. Shainline Sr
Lee County Sheriff ~ Queen Annes County Maryl

July 23, 2008

I met Andy when he was younger. His mother, Marty, was a nurse in my office for a number of years. She was proud of Andy and his accomplishments. I share Marty's memory of her son and am very saddened by his death while serving his country. I pray that God grace his family as Andy graced those whose knew Andy.
Dr. Michael Cardwell

Michael S. Cardwell, M.D.
friend of the family

July 23, 2008

My deepest condolences and prayers to the Widman and Ft. Myers Police Department families. Rest in the knowledge that Officer Widman is now living in glory with the Lord. God bless you all and may you find a peace in this awful situation.

Linda T.
Naples, FL

July 23, 2008

Rest in peace Brother!!

Anonymous

July 23, 2008

Police Officers are part of a brotherhood that others will not know. Rest in Peace Ofc. Widman, we've got it from here.

Ofc. Culver #138
Holly Hill Police Department
Volusia County, Fl

Ofc. Culver #138
Holly Hill Police Department

July 23, 2008

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

July 23, 2008

God Speed you will be missed.

Deputy Shelley
Escambia County Sheriffs Office

July 23, 2008

All Police officers all over the world share in the loss of our brother. The family should know that your loss is shared by all and we will support the family always.

Lt. Monastra (Retired)
Parma,Ohio Police Department

July 23, 2008

Matthew 5.9

“Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God.”

Inv. Derrick Wester
JCSO

July 23, 2008

It affects us all greatly when one of the people sworn to protect us is killed in the line of duty. My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Widman's family, as does my profound appreciation to all of law enforcement for the job they do every day. We are so lucky in this country to live in relative safety, and much of this is due to people like Officer Widman.

Thank you.

Deborah von Maack
Citizen of Fort Myers

July 23, 2008

A poem for you, and your family, that I wrote a while before I almost died:
The air is full of flying things
Butterflies, and angel wings

Things unseen, and things unspoken
Life on earth is but a token

One day less, than one day more
Things have changed, yet just as before.

RIP, Andrew Widman.

Anonymous

July 23, 2008

I am praying for this downed Officer, and his family. I know one of his colleagues, by email only. I wish this had not happened to Officer Widman, and I pray for my email friend to stay out of harm's way. I know she is attending his funeral, today, Wednesday, 7/23/08. The whole department has my condolence.

Suzanne

Anonymous

July 23, 2008

Thank you for youe service brother! Go with God.

Anonymous

July 23, 2008

Rest in peace bro', we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

July 23, 2008

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless.

FMiller
Civilian

July 23, 2008

God bless you and your family for the ultimate sacrifice you have made. Go with God & Rest in Peace, Officer Widman. We will miss you!

Christen
FM citizen

July 22, 2008