Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace brother.

Former Leo

August 1, 2024

Sergeant Chesna, it has been 6 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and 6 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 15, 2024

I was in Massachusetts when I saw the Police Procession on the highway for you Michael. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Gone too soon. Fly high & watch over us on earth.

P.O. Curnyn retired
NYPD

July 19, 2023

Sergeant Chesna, it has been 5 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you, your family, and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 15, 2023

It was an honor to represent my department, and Maryland law enforcement at your funeral.

P.O. Jon Goldin
Takoma Park Police Department

March 1, 2023

Rest in peace Sergeant Chesna.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2021

Rest in heavenly peace thank you for your service

Mark Mottola

July 15, 2020

Sgt. Chesna,
On today, the 2nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army as a member of the 10th Mountain Division in Iraq and Afghanistan. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. I’m originally from the South Shore and lived two towns over from Weymouth and this hits home for me.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 15, 2020

You haven’t been forgotten brother. Godspeed.

Patrolman
Lawrence PD

July 8, 2020

"My love, you are strong and you will do well in life. I love you and my children deeply. Today and tomorrow, let each day grow and grow. Keep smiling and never give up, even when things get you down. So, in closing, my love...tonight, tuck my children in bed warmly. Tell them I love them. Then hug them for me...and give them both a kiss good night for Daddy."

anonymous
anonymous

August 27, 2018

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

August 27, 2018

Rest in Peace Brother

Officer Roman Puchovsky
Lexington, KY Police Department

August 19, 2018

Rest in peace

Sgt Jim Bulman
Scituate Police Dept

August 15, 2018

I hope that everyone can find comfort in Revelation 21:4 where it says, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Until we see him again in Paradise, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

August 14, 2018

R.I.P. BROTHER Chesna!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

August 1, 2018

Thank you for your service Sgt. Chesna. You will never be forgotten.

Patrolman Andy Aulo
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health

July 28, 2018

Mike, Thank you so much for your service to the greatest country in the world, allowing all of us to be able to have the freedom that was granted from your service. The citizens of Weymouth were also very blessed to have had 6 years of your service to their community. It was such an unthinkable act that led to you making the ultimate sacrifice but from the bottom of my heart, THANKS BROTHER!!! May GOD bless you and your family members left behind that are dearly grieving your loss. You will be missed but NOT forgotten.

Sgt. (Ret) Steve Davis
Maricopa County S.O.

July 27, 2018

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

July 27, 2018

Mike, I am so, so sorry. I promise to do whatever I can to keep your memory alive and ensure your sacrifice is never forgotten by the people of Weymouth. Part of you will always live on in those whose lives you have touched, like mine. That part of you living on in us is what gives us the desire to help care for your loved ones, and when we do so, they will know it’s you reaching out to hold them. Your loss has reawakened my desire to serve and be a force for good. I am praying, and will continue to pray, for you, your family, your friends and your fellow officers.

John Hicks
Friend, Weymouth citizen, Fellow veteran

July 26, 2018

All he wanted to do was to become a police officer back home when he left the service. His never quit attitude carried him far in everything he did. A love for basketball and gym time. I'm proud to have been a Cobra brother in arms and as a fellow holder of the thin blue line. Rest Easy, brother. 'Til Valhalla

Bill Knobbe
C 1/87 Infantry 10th Mountain Division & Missouri Police Officer

July 26, 2018

Please excuse the unintentional error on my previous reflection. It should have read as follows. On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Michael was killed in the line of duty.

To the Chesna family, fellow officers, and all who call Michael beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Sgt. Chesna gave to his community and the citizens of Massachusetts and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 15th, 2018.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

July 26, 2018

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Glenn was killed in the line of duty.

To the Chesna family, fellow officers, and all who call Michael beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Sgt. Chesna gave to his community and the citizens of Massachusetts and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 15th, 2018.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

July 26, 2018

Thank you for all the memories from our academy together. Rest easy Mike, thank you for you service to your city and our country.

Patrolman Ken Pilz
Methuen Police Dept

July 26, 2018

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I know that God sends those angels to watch over our officers, sometimes to protect them and sometimes to whisk our officers into His presence.

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

I have lifted your family to God every morning for over seven years. I pray that Michael's life and death will bring glory to God.

Trust those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

July 25, 2018

RIP Sgt Chesna. Thank you for your honorable service in the US Army and the Weymouth Police Department.

SFC William Farrell
US Army Military Police Ret.

July 25, 2018