Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
End of Watch Friday, June 18, 2010
Reflections for Sergeant Douglas A. Weddleton
Our condolences go out to the Weddleton family. May you rest easy now Sergeant Weddleton. Your tour has ended. Thank you for your service to the Commonwealth.
Family of Fallen Officer Mel Dyer
Duxbury PD
June 23, 2010
Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over. God please watch over, and tend to the loved ones left behind.......
Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.
June 22, 2010
Rest in Peace, Brother.
OFC B. Grajek
June 22, 2010
Rest in peace, Blue Angel. Thank you for your service
Daughter of an LEO
June 22, 2010
Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.
Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio
June 22, 2010
On behalf of the members of the Hudson Massachusetts Police Department, I extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Sgt. Doug Weddleton and to the Massachusetts State Police. Rest in Peace.
Sergeant Richard P. DiPersio
Hudson Massachusetts Police Department
June 22, 2010
My prayers go out to Sergeant Weddleton and his family at this time of such painful news. God Bless you Sergeant and God Bless your family at these difficult times.
There is a special place in heaven that God keeps for hero's. Let us never forget the hard work and dedication of these hero's. Rest in peace brother and may God send Angel's to help your family deal with this tragedy. God Bless.
Sgt. Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff Dept
June 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Sergeant Weddleton and his extended family,the Massachusetts State Police.May God be with you and give the strength and comfort needed during this difficult time.
L/Cpl.J.E.Kimbrell
South Carolina Highway Patrol
June 22, 2010
I was a witness to a horrific accident and was extremely upset. Although I didn't know Sgt Weddleton he was comforting and understanding at what I just witnessed. A good man, a good soul.
Anonymous
June 22, 2010
Thank you brother for your selfless service, because of you the streets of MA are safer. It is hard for those of us not in the law enforcement field to understand why we do what we do, but we would not trade our jobs for anything. Again, thank you!
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Weddleton family, and the Massachusetts State Police.
We have the watch from here.
NH Police Cadet
June 22, 2010
Twenty-eight years of sacrifice and service....rest in peace, warrior.
Trooper
Michigan State Police
June 22, 2010
Thank you brother for your selfless service, because of you the streets of MA are safer. It is hard for those of us not in the law enforcement field to understand why we do what we do, but we would not trade our jobs for anything. Again, thank you!
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Weddleton family, and the Massachusetts State Police.
We have the watch from here.
NH Police Cadet
June 22, 2010
Rest In Peace, Sergeant Weddleton.
Lt T Carr
NYPD
June 22, 2010
Rest in peace brother....To Sergeant Doug Weddleton I render a final salute.
PO KJ JONES
North Greenbush, NY PD
June 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with each and every person who has been affected by this senseless chain of events. To the friends and family of Dergeant Weddleton: Please know that he will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten! Rest well, brother.
Sergeant, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD
June 21, 2010
Rest In Peace Brother
Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol
June 21, 2010
RIP TROOPER U WILL BE MISSED.
Ofc.K.W
June 21, 2010
I am very saddened to hear of your loss. I had been in the area with my mom, who was a patient at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, when Sgt. Weddleton was killed. My heart aches for his families, at home, and at the station. I kept thinking over and over again, "it just isn't right". My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Clerk Laura Pulaski
Town of DeWitt Police
June 21, 2010
The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Doug Weddleton, and the Massachusetts State Police. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Sergeant Weddleton, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
June 21, 2010
On behalf of the 6,183 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Sergeant Weddleton’s family as well as the members of the Massachusetts State Police. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers
June 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, the Massachusetts State Police, and the brothers and sisters in uniform across the State of Massachusetts and the nation. We share your grief. May you always rest in the arms of the angels, Sgt. Weddleton. Thank you for your service, sir. We will not forget.
Peggy Parker
Fort Worth, TX
June 21, 2010
Sgt Weddleton,
To lose a friend or loved family member is hard to deal with. To know it was due to negligent behavior of another is a whole other matter. This is a tragedy that never should have happened. Please rest in peace brother. My prayers go out to your family and your brothers and sisters in LE.
With the highest respect,
Deputy Ron Alcott
Spotsylvania, VA.
Deputy Ron Alcott
Spotsylvania County, VA Sheriff's Office
June 21, 2010
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"
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May God be with everyone!!!!
Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX
June 21, 2010
Rest in peace and my prayers are with your family
Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (retired)
June 21, 2010
Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.
Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)
June 21, 2010
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