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Jul 20, 2008 at 11:11 AM EDT
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Aug 3, 2008 at 1:58 PM EDT
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - Have you missed any of WINK News' coverage of the the murder of Fort Myers Police Officer Andrew Widman? We have put links on the left hand side of this page to every story posted online.
There are a number of memorial funds set-up for the Widman family:Fort Myers Police Department:Andrew Widman Memorial Fund
Fifth Third Bank
Account #7432124563
Herocare:Herocare, Inc
c/o the Widman Family
8695 College Parkway, Suite 2060
Fort Myers, FL 33919
or
www.herocare.org “donate now” button.
The law firm Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz:Dropped off or mailed to any one of the law firm’s five offices or two Preferred Community Bank branches.
Firm Offices are at:
1515 Broadway
Fort Myers, Fl 33901
1603 Hancock Bridge Parkway
Cape Coral, Fl 33990
4802 Lee Boulevard
Lehigh Acres, Fl 33971
4947 North Tamiami Trail
Suite 101
Naples, Fl 34103
2852 Tamiami Trail
Suite 1
Port Charlotte, Fl 33952
Preferred Community Bank Offices:
4391 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, Fl 33966
3020 Lee Blvd
Lehigh Acres, Fl 33971
Tribute to Andrew Widman EventThere will be a tribute to Officer Andrew Widman at Rockstarz Music and Sports Bar on Friday, August 1. Seven local bands are playing at the event, which will start at 5 p.m. and continue until 2 a.m. A couple of police officers play in the local bands. There is a $10 charge at the door, and all proceeds will go to the Widman family.
Rockstarz is located at 3557 Fowler Street in Ft. Myers.
Hair by Carlos holding a 'Hairathon' Fundraiser Event for Andrew Widman's FamilyThere will be a fundraiser to benefit Officer Andrew Widman's family at Hair By Carlos on Friday, August 1st.
All HBC hairdressers are joining to give free haircuts for all women and men, starting at 12pm until closing. All donations will go to the Widman family.
Hair By Carlos is located at 6338 Presidential Court, Ste 104, in Ft. Myers.
Corner of College and Summerlin. Call 481-8010 for directions if needed.
Tuesday, Jul 29 at 8:27 PM Jennifer Ft.Myers Harley-Davidson wrote ...
I would like to thank Kevin Bires for including me in his idea to have a memorial ride for officer Widman. I also want to thank the entire biker community for joining us in remembrance of Andrew Widman. It was a beautiful site watching hundreds of bikes leave Harley as a unit. Together. Thank you FMPD and CCPD for escorting everyone. THANK YOU TO ALL!
Tuesday, Jul 29 at 2:33 PM ANONYMOUS 2 wrote ...
I FEEL VERY SORRY FOR THIS FAMILY AND THE YOUNG THREE CHILDREN BUT AT THE SAME TIME I FEEL PROUD FOR THE COMUNITY ALL RACES GETTING TOGETHER TO HELP WIDMAN'S FAMILY AND DON'T BLAME ALL INMIGRANTS FOR WHAT HAPPEN THIS THING WAS DONE FOR A CUBAN GUY,MOST INMIGRANTS TRY TO LIVE IN THE RIGHT WAY JUST FOR THE REASON TO DON'T HAVE PAPERS AND CUBAN PEOPLE WHEN THEY CAME TO THIS COUNTRY THEY HAVE EASILY A LEGAL STATUS AND LIVE FROM GOVERMENT AND DON'T SUFFER AS THE INMIGRANT PEOPLE DOES THINK ABOUT IT?
Monday, Jul 28 at 11:12 PM Anonymous wrote ...
My hear goes out to the widman family.. officer widman is now all of lee counties guardian angel. My prayers will go out to all the women and men of lee county who put there lives on the line to protect me and my family.. may god bless you all..
Monday, Jul 28 at 6:48 PM peg lawrence wrote ...
I a mom of an DOT officer and I worry everytime he goes to work. My heart goes out to his wife and family for to loose part of ones self can not be replaced, I have lost a daughter who was 29 at the time and the empty is so bad as is the empty of her losing her hubby and from the bottom of my heart I pray God watches over her and gives her the strength she needs to get through the days and weeks to come, time passes and family gets ones through the rough days.....GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS
Monday, Jul 28 at 2:35 PM Anonymous wrote ...
THIS MY OPINON WHY DIDNT THEY HAVE THE COVERAGE AND ATTENTION FORM THE PUBLIC WHEN DEPUTY SHERIFF NUNEZ DIED? SHE HAD CHILDREN, SHE WAS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. WHAT WAS THE DIFFERNCE IF YOUR GOING TO DO A FUNDRAISER DEDICATED FOR ALL THE OFFICERS THAT GAVE THERE LIFE ON DUTY FOR THE PAST YEAR,,,
Friday, Jul 25 at 9:36 PM Maria Martins, Cape Coral wrote ...
I have a son in Iraq right now, and may God protect him, but our laws only seem to protect the criminals, this makes me so mad that we have so many illegals here and we can't do anything about it. They take away good officers from us, and what do they get in return a slap on the wrist! I'm deeply touched by our community, how everyone pulled together to help Officer Widmans family. They will need our help more now than ever. Our prayers will be with the family now and forever. Amen.
Thursday, Jul 24 at 2:25 PM kristin wrote ...
As a police officers wife, I know this is our biggest fear. It is hard for me to make sense of this happening to such a good, Christian man. My heart goes out to his young babies who are too young to know. It's not fair they will grow up without a Father. And his Wife will be without her Husband. Atleast, we can take comfort in knowing he is in Heaven with the Lord. I will pray for the Widman Family.
Thursday, Jul 24 at 10:17 AM Joan from Cape Coral wrote ...
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Widman Family. May God watch over his wife, children and family.
Wednesday, Jul 23 at 9:57 PM Tyler Miller wrote ...
this police officer is a good man who served for fort myers fl
Wednesday, Jul 23 at 1:53 PM Anonymous wrote ...
My Thoughts a prayers are with his family and our outstanding police force in Lee County. My God watch over those babies as they go through their life with out their father and may that always know the impact their father had on so many people that he was a wonderful soul. God Bless
Wednesday, Jul 23 at 12:11 PM Anonymous wrote ...
He's introducing Jesus Christ into people's lives. Amen.
Wednesday, Jul 23 at 10:51 AM Ela wrote ...
My heart and prayers go out to the family of our Fallen Officer. May God give his wife the strength for I am sure at this point she would much rather have her husband and the father of her children here with them. It's a shame what goes on the world we live in. God help us all for there is just no regard for humanity anymore.
Wednesday, Jul 23 at 10:31 AM the Klena Family wrote ...
We have known Andy and his family for about 25 years. My daughter went from kindergarten - 12th grade with him. I will never forget his "Frog Poem" at speech meet, or his iguanas. What a wonderful young man of God he was. Although I know he is with the Lord he loved and served, my heart is breaking for his Mom and Dad, brother and sisters, and especially for his wife and children. I only had the pleasure of meeting Susannah once at a wedding in Toledo; but I knew what a special woman she was.
Wednesday, Jul 23 at 9:30 AM Beth in Cape Coral wrote ...
We are deeply sadden by a loss of an young father and brotherhood in law enforcement. Though we will truly miss him, he memory stays eternally. To all those who encountered a memory with Officer Widman, be honored. Lift your hearts to our Lord and reach out to his family members, young childrens left behind and to all of the families of fallen law enforcement officers. You're all in our hearts and prayers. May God be with you ALL!!!
Wednesday, Jul 23 at 8:43 AM anonymous wrote ...
If only that warrant was checked on and served by LCSO...
Tuesday, Jul 22 at 9:52 AM Louise wrote ...
Officer Andrew Widman, The American justice system has failed this fallen policeman, and his young family. A convicted 20 time felon refugee on violation of probation was allowed to go free. The American justice system should be considered an accomplice to murder. May God bless and heal this young family and watch over them always.
Tuesday, Jul 22 at 9:31 AM Rob in Cape Coral wrote ...
It is so sad that the justice system failed Andrew and his family. My heart goes out to his family and the law enforcement community. I have family members in law enforcement and can only imagine the grief.
Tuesday, Jul 22 at 8:58 AM Pastor Paul wrote ...
It is all very sad and tragic but the thing we need to understand is that GOD called him home to HEAVEN. God has a plan for each one of us, it doesn't make sense to us but he knows exactly what he's doing. Thank God that he and his wife are of God, for they will be reunited in heaven for eternity. Please turn your life over to God so you too, can have an eternal life. It's going to be GREAT up there!!You don't want to miss out. There is not much time left the signs of the ending of time is near
Monday, Jul 21 at 7:11 PM Angie Hill wrote ...
My thoughts and prayers go out to the wife and children of Officer Widman, I know he is in Heaven, but I pray for peace for his family. They are who need the prayers. He is a Godly man and is in peace. I know his wife is going to need a tremendous amount of emotional and spiritual support during this difficult time. I am just curious, did Arango have any family in Florida? Is his funeral also going to be closed casket, or will Cuba "now" accept him back to their country?
Monday, Jul 21 at 3:31 PM Anonymous wrote ...
My heart goes out to this family. I have cryed so much over this but when you know these men and women put there life in harms way every day and than something so senseless like this happens it take a chunck out of your heart. I will contenly pray for this family and may god bless these children everyday of there life. To let them know that there father was a true hero.And may god bless our court systems and the way they do there follow ups.
Monday, Jul 21 at 2:57 PM Anonymous wrote ...
I am very sorry for the loss in this family, I know that words don't do much justice to what has happened, but I just hope that the family knows that we are all here for them. I also want to make sure that the police force and friends of the fmaily and of Mr. Widman also know that we are thinking of you and praying for everyone who has suffered from this loss. May Mr. Widman and his family be in your paryers at all times.
Monday, Jul 21 at 12:03 PM Anonymous wrote ...
I feel so bad what happened to officer Andrew Widman.I don't have much of a relationship with my father but I can't imagine life without him.God bless his children and his wife.
Sunday, Jul 20 at 11:11 PM PAMELA CLARK wrote ...
AM SO SAD AND AND BROKEN HEARTED FOR THE FAMILY AND THE POLICE FORCE FOR THEIR LOSS, SO SENSELESS AND UNNECESSARY DEATH, AND PREVENTABLE, WHY DID THE GIRLFRIEND NOT TURN THIS GUY IN??????????
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