Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 27, 2021

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

October 26, 2021

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Sheriff Joshua J. Welge. Please know we are eternally grateful for Joshua’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Deputy Sheriff Welge, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office in Sarasota, Florida for Joshua’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Joshua J. Welge’s wife.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

October 26, 2021

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Deputy Sheriff Joshua J. Welge. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, Florida.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

October 26, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of another LEO to COVID-19. May Our Lord have a Special place in his heavenly home for this TRUE HERO. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and his department.

Retired Chicago Police Officer Michael T
Chicago Police Department, 9th District

October 26, 2021

Most merciful God, You hold each of us dear to Your heart. Hold all those law enforcement officers and their families, who are afflicted or affected by the COVID-19 Virus, in Your loving arms and tenderly draw them into Your life, together with all others who are living with the COVID-19 Virus. Assure them that they are not alone, and give them courage and faith for all that is to come. Strengthen those who care for them and treat them, and guide those who do research. Forgive those who have judged harshly, and enlighten those who live in prejudice or fear. Nourish those who have lost sight of You, and heal the spirits of those who are broken. We pray this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, who suffered and died, and then rose from the dead to lead us into new life, now and forever. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, USGF, NCCA
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Christian Chaplain Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

October 26, 2021

R.I.P Deputy Sheriff Joshua Welge

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen

October 26, 2021

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

October 26, 2021

Josh,
Please rest easy brother, just know that we have it from here. Your dedication to service was exceptional and it showed. We will do our best to honor your life and the sacrifice that you have made. RIP my friend!

Sgt Darrell Seckendorf (Motor 1)

October 26, 2021

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

October 26, 2021

Rest in peace, Deputy Welge. Thank you for your service.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

October 26, 2021

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Deputy Sheriff Joshua J. Welge during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Joshua J. Welge.

Gail. M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

October 26, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Sheriff Joshua Welge. I am so very sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Deputy Welge will not be forgotten.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

October 26, 2021

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County(Minneapolis)- Adult Corrections Facility

October 26, 2021

Rest in Peace Deputy Welge. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Welge Family and the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

October 26, 2021

RIP

Rosie Hammond Wilson
Civilian/Retired Teacher
Harris County/Precinct 4, TX

Forever Grateful Survivor

October 26, 2021

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Deputy, Joshua J. Welge, from complications of the COVID-19 Virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Deputy succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our Prayers and Thoughts to the Venice Police Department where Deputy Welge had previously served.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

October 26, 2021

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

October 26, 2021

Rest in Peace Deputy Welge. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

October 26, 2021

Rest In Peace, Deputy Welge. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

October 26, 2021

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 26, 2021