Will you please join me in mourning the passing of LT. John F. Walsh, Crestwood P.D.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Crestwood lost one of it's finest on Thursday 2/2/06 when LT. Walsh, or John as we knew him passed from the roll call.
John started his police career at Webster Groves in 1972, and also worked for the Ellisville P.D. prior to arriving in Crestwood in 1987, where his leadership qualities became evident as he worked his way up from patrolman to Lieutenant (promoted in 2000).
John was the sort of person who came to symbolize the true spirit of all the Crestwood employees, friendly, outgoing, and truly dedicated to his profession, and the City he served.
What can one say when one looses a friend? I am reminded of the words of John Donne, the English poet, who wrote "every man's death dimishes me...Ask not for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee." John, were going to miss you!
I have been advised that a memorial service for LT. Walsh will be held at St. Elizabeth of Hungary church at 10:00 AM, Tuesday 2/7/06. Please attend if you can.
Tom Ford
NO.64
John started his police career at Webster Groves in 1972, and also worked for the Ellisville P.D. prior to arriving in Crestwood in 1987, where his leadership qualities became evident as he worked his way up from patrolman to Lieutenant (promoted in 2000).
John was the sort of person who came to symbolize the true spirit of all the Crestwood employees, friendly, outgoing, and truly dedicated to his profession, and the City he served.
What can one say when one looses a friend? I am reminded of the words of John Donne, the English poet, who wrote "every man's death dimishes me...Ask not for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee." John, were going to miss you!
I have been advised that a memorial service for LT. Walsh will be held at St. Elizabeth of Hungary church at 10:00 AM, Tuesday 2/7/06. Please attend if you can.
Tom Ford
NO.64
posted by Crestwood Independent at 10:05
1 Comments:
Thank you, Mr. Ford, for your tribute to John.
John was a great friend and employee. He will be missed by all, especially his dear friends. The police officers and city employees that worked with John are deeply affected by his loss. Your support and kind words are appreciated.
To show you what a generous person John was, he donated his body to science. His gift is a a testament to his humanity.
We encourage all to attend John's memorial service.
Per John's wishes, donations will be accepted to Backstoppers.
Backstoppers is a fine organization that "provides the much needed financial assistance for the spouses and dependent children of these public servants who have lost their lives in the line of duty."
If you cannot attend, you may make contributions via their website at www.backstoppers.org, or contact City Hall, they will redirect you to a Backstoppers representative.
Thanks to all.
Our condolences to the grieving.
Yours truly,
Chris Scarpinato
IAFF Local 2665 Firefighters
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