Fort Myers Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, July 18, 2008
Reflections for Police Officer Andrew Allen Widman
My condolences to his family. Thank you for your service! You'll not be forgotten!
A Civilian
July 22, 2008
I knew Officer Widman (we knew him as 'Wid') at my dorm on campus at Toccoa Falls College, in NE Georgia. I will always remember the long discussions that we had about our idols of the TFC Staff, his: Dr. Potter; mine: Dr. Williams. We would 'argue' for hours, the merrits and flaws of their different areas of study. Wid, you will not be forgotten.
Joshua Evitt
TFC Alumnus and Tolkien fan
July 22, 2008
God Bless you and your fa
mily! Andrew is a hero and my prayers are with you and your kids..they will grow up knowing thier dad was a hero.......... i know my freind Nora Hass will help you cope, because she lost her son in the line of duty also.....i worked with at lee mem hosp for several years......she is an awsome person....Andrew is in now in heaven and is safe forever......love to you and your family....arlene
Anonymous
July 22, 2008
I am so sorry for your lost...Officer Andrew is now patroling the heavens as God watches over your family...Know that you are loved - our prayers are with you.
Trisha
Aunt of Brian Andrew Haas
Henry Co. Deputy EOW 4-24-04
Trisha & Allen
July 22, 2008
God Bless you Officer Widman for your service to Fort Myers Police Department, and the sacrifice you made, so that others are safe. You are a hero sir. Your family and especially your children, will be in our thoughts and prayers. You will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace.
Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC
July 22, 2008
There are no words any of us can say to you that will soften the pain you feel today and will in the future. Coming here to read the reflections left will be hard for a long time, but there will come a time when it will be a comfort to you. You may still cry, but you will know that you are not alone in your grief. There are too many of us who know that grief, but know that we share your loss and you will be remembered in our prayers.
Gloria Prince
Mother of Beaumont Police Officer Lisa Beaulieu
EOW 4/27/2007
Gloria Prince
July 22, 2008
God bless you and keep you by his side. May your family find peace in knowing you are in a special place and now will be looking over them.
Agent
PA State Parole
July 22, 2008
A truly sad day for law enforcement. May the Lord watch over you and your family in this time of need. Thank you brother Widman for doing a job that most people can't or won't do. You are a true brother to all of us that wear the badge. Godspeed!
Deputy Sheriff
Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, FL
July 22, 2008
RIP brother!
Q132
LEO
July 22, 2008
Don't stand by my grave and weep
for I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn’s rain
When you awaken in morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in a circle flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not die.
Thank you for the reminder of life's precious quick beauty.
You will always be remembered. May be Peace and Love fill the hearts of your loved ones.
Fellow sister
Lee County sister
July 22, 2008
All of us at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary grieve for the Widman family and the loss of a dear brother in Christ. We are proud of the life Andrew lived and the work he chose. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children. Andrew is a hero to us all.
Mark Horvath
Gordon-Conwell Seminary Campus Safety
July 22, 2008
Rest in Peace Sir...............
Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police
July 22, 2008
We wish to offer our condolences to family, friends & co-workers of Police Officer Andrew Widman.
Edna & Family Lehigh Acres, Fl.
DOE-VR
July 22, 2008
My heart goes out to Officer Widman's family and friends. It was not to long ago that our family is where you are today. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless our heros and their families who are part of the Thin Blue Line.
Rebecca Shelton
Sister In law to CMPD Officer Jeff Shelton(EOW 4/01/07)
July 22, 2008
You may be gone but you will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in Peace, my brother.
Deputy
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
July 22, 2008
Officer Widman you are a hero. Thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Fort Myers Police Department. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.
State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
July 22, 2008
A Hero Is...
One Who Never Hesitates To Tackle The Most Difficult Problems..
One Who Is Always By Your Side..
One Who Knows Right From Wrong..
One Who Acts With Pride..
A Hero Touches Every One Of Us,
Whether It Be Word Or Deed..
Always Tending To Those Who Find Themselves In Need..
When A Hero Leaves This Earth, Yes, It's Sad, But True..
All Too Many Times, The Hero Is Dressed In Blue.
Anonymous
July 22, 2008
Officer Widman, during your tour of duty you have served your city and community with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest, we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Widman, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The police family will be by your side always. To the men and women of the Fort Myers Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay safe. God Speed Brother
Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch
July 22, 2008
Rest in peace Brother Andrew, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73
Anonymous
July 22, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family and my prayers to all who knew Officer Andrew Widman. He will be missed and is now on the right hand of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
PO Joseph Torres
NYPD
July 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Andrew Widman and the Fort Myers PD.
Sgt Ron Shaw
Live Oak Police Dept
July 22, 2008
REST IN PEACE, BROTHER
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONE, ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
Anonymous
July 22, 2008
Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the fellow officers and the family and loved ones of PO Andrew Widman.
Rest in peace Sir you will not be forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Town of Oconomowoc
Oconomowoc Wisconsin
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc
July 22, 2008
You made the ultimate sacrifice, you are a Hero. Thank you for your service Officer Widman. We'll take it from here, Brother.
May God Bless your family.
Deputy Sheriff
Lee County Sheriff's Office
July 22, 2008
"No greater love have a man than to give his life for a friend." John 15:13
PO Sr Allred #1100
GCPD
July 21, 2008
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