Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

July 18, 2008

RIP Officer Widman. Sincere condolences to your family, friends and colleagues.

J.M.
Gardai (Irish Police Force)

July 18, 2008

ANDREW YOU WILL BE MISSED.

OFC SCOTT FREDRICKSEN
BROOKSVILLE PD FORMERLY FMPD

July 18, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother! You will be greatly missed by us all. You are a hero and it is now your time to walk the beat in Heaven. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

Det. Keith Strasheim
Corpus Christi, Texas PD

July 18, 2008

Rest In Peace Brother. Watch over from above as you fellow officers take the watch. Know that they also took out the one who took your life. My condolences to your Family and the Fort Myers PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

July 18, 2008

To our Fallen Hero and his Family:

My wife and I offer our sincere condolences for your incredible loss. Our hearts are breaking as well. Coming from a larger department in South Bend, Indiana, prior to moving to Marco Island to becacome a police officer here in Florida, we unfortunately know how it feels to lose your loved one, Husband, Father, Son, Brother, and Friend to the entire Fort Myers Police Department. Our thoughts are with you and we are truly sorry for your loss.

Eric and Tracie Rhymer
Marco Island Police Department

Officer Eric Rhymer
Marco Island Police Department

July 18, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the family, which includes all of FMPD on this senseless loss of an American Hero.

Chief Paul F. Sireci
Tampa Int. Airport Police

July 18, 2008

My condolences to the Fort Myers Police Department and to the family of Brother Windman. RIP Brother and please hold the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett ( ret. )
Charles County Sheriff's Office

July 18, 2008

Sir, you are a hero and may you rest in peace.

Police Officer M. LaFramboise #1270
Independence Missouri Police Department

July 18, 2008

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother, we have the watch...

Officer

July 18, 2008

May God and all the angels welcome you home my brother-in-blue...and may God give grace and comfort to your loving family left behind. Today you joined the elite of the elite, you shall ever remain young. My deepest sympathy to his loving family, and to the Fort Myers Police Department. May God give you comfort…peace be with you.

Det. D. Epperson (PGPD Retired)
Carroll County Sheriff's Office, Maryland

July 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Off. Andrew Widman and the men and women of the Fort Myers PD. May God be with you all.

Chief Russell Barnes
Zephyrhills PD

July 18, 2008

Please know that our hearts are broken for the family of Officer Widman and our prayers are with you and the men and women of the FMPD.

The Starks Family
Parents of Officer Daniel Starks

July 18, 2008

May God be with all of you. Our prayers are with you.

Lee County Sheriff's Office
Major Crimes

July 18, 2008

My Prayers go out to you and your family. Godspeed, we will never for get.

Sgt. Brandich
Lee County Sheriff's Office

July 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, your friends and your law enforcement family. We know that there is a an angel above us. God Bless.

Lee County Sheriff's Office
Communications Division

July 18, 2008

Words cannot express the feeling of grief that came over me this morning when I learned of the senseless death of FMPD Officer Andrew Widman. I can only find solice in knowing that Officer Widman is with the Lord. My thoughts prayers go out to his family and his extended family at FMPD during this time of grief and sorrow. Officer Widman served his community with honor and integrity. He is a hero who will never be forgotten!

Lieutenant Donnie Fewell
Lee County Sheriff's Office

July 18, 2008

Rest In Peace Brother, My deepest condolences to his family, Agency and friends. It is sad to have a love one leave home for work and not return! God Bless the Wife and kids!
We got your watch brother!

Det.Sgt. Al E. McDonald, (Ret.)
MD DPSCS-SERT

July 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones. May you rest in peace. Thank you for your service and bravery.

Anonymous

July 18, 2008

Thank you for your service and sacrifice Officer Widman.

D. Lindsey
WA resident

July 18, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 18, 2008

May God bless your family through these rough times. We don't know what's going on in our world and what's causing these outbursts of violence. However, in your short time of duty I'm sure you've touch someone forever. I'm sure you're at peace now, and your Law Enforcement family will take care of your family for you.

TINA CARVER
Lee County Sheriffs Office Forensic Unit

July 18, 2008

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin Police Department

July 18, 2008

To Mrs Widman and Children:

You have to know that your husband Andrew is already in heaven as is my son who died the same way this year. My daughter in law and grandchildren are still hurting. Our prayers are with you in your loss and we will pray for you as others prayed for us. May God hold you tightly in his arms. Grieve and Cry. It does amazing things for your soul.

Kirkwood Mo Police Dept.
Mother of Officer Tom Ballman, EOW 2/7/08

July 18, 2008

To The Family of Officer WIDMAN,

You have our most sincere sympathy for the untimely passing of Officer WIDMAN. He has displayed the dedication which is characterized by all law enforcement officers. Our prayers are with Officer WIDMAN and his family. May God Bless Him!

Sergeant Curtis BLANC ~ Retired/Chicago Police Department
Officer Karen BELLUOMINI-BLANC ~ Active/Chicago Police Department

Retired Sergeant Curtis BLANC
Chicago Police Department

July 18, 2008