Name : Werdann, George 

Rank: P.O.
Shield #: 13750 Command: 047 Pct.
Date of Death: 1982-02-21   Cause of Death: Shot-Robbery-Off Duty
     
 Officer Werdann was shot and killed as he attempted to apprehend two suspects who had just robbed a supermarket. Patrolman Werdann, who was off-duty, observed the robbery and was in pursuit of the suspects in his personal vehicle. When Officer Werdann turned the corner, he was shot and killed by one of the suspects. The two suspects were apprehended and charged with Officer Werdann's murder and robbery.

Werdann had been with the NYPD for 3 years and was 23 years old.  
 
     
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Comments from Friends    
     
George, a fellow '79 classmate (1st in five) .. always a fun guy with an easy smile. He left us too soon. Little did I know then that my "last command" would be the 4-7. Proud member of the Werdann-Fontanez-Weaver FOP Lodge.
— Ed Day (NYPD Lt-CDS) ret'd
George was in my company (#79-10) in the Police Academy. He was a proud Bronx boy with an great sense of humor. You never caught George in a bad mood. Rest in peace, brother.
— Ed Hartnett Deputy Chief NYPD
I personally knew George and will always remember his sense of humor. George was a wonderful person who was taken away from us too early.
— Lt. Kevin A. O'Banyoun (Ret.)
I was George's love.Believe me when I say I know he is an angel in heaven. He has never left my side since the day he died and left this earth! Love you George
— Carol Lynn Walsh
I worked in roll call in the 47 precinct. He was a good police officer. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He was loving and caring about everyone and everything. I still miss him. I remember the night before he died I was working and he had just brought a hamburger MacDonalds and he went to get something and I moved his hamburger. When he came back he was looking for it and said I left it here and looked around and picked it up. I told him that Mac Donalds hamburgers had legs and were still walking. He laughed and then we ate together. I loved him so much.
— Joyce Mac Lean
i was working for my brother in law dietrich spinelli at olinville arms inc gun shop at 3356 white plains road bronx 10467 when i first met officer george werdann he would come in and talk for awhile and use the pistol range downstairs he was a great guy and a good cop we were all saddened at his loss i remember being at georges wake and thinking what a shame we have really lost a good man i think had george lived he would have accomplished greatness in the nypd...rest in peace my friend i know you are truly one of gods angels
— robert bello
George was such a unique individual. What a loss was felt that evening. But those who knew him can picture him now making all the other ANGLES laugh and smile.
— Bill Skelson
rest in peace.
— sjs
Posted: November 15, 2006, 12:34 pm
It seems like yesterday that George was making us all laugh and smile... but it is twentyfive years ago this February 21, 2007. It was my honor to have know and worked with George. He was a remarkable police officer. WE MISS YOU. Mary
— Mary (Horan) Donnelly
Posted: February 12, 2007, 6:35 pm
I was a Patrol Sergeant in the 47Pct. When you meet George Werdann for the first time......you like him right off.None of us got enough of George. He was`taken too soon.
— Vincent Carrella
Posted: November 18, 2007, 8:14 pm
Went to high school (Mount Saint Michael Academy) with George from 1972 - 1976. We also played on the hokcye team team togather. I echo all the comments of his fellow police officers that George was a great guy who always had a smile on his face. Rest in peace, brother.
— Johnny Lombardi
Posted: February 6, 2008, 9:33 pm
George was a great guy. Loved by all that knew him. Certainly missed by his community and friends on Mosholu Parkway and 204 Street
— Steven Feierman
Posted: November 7, 2008, 9:58 am
i dint really know him im just a student in the school next to the precint but it sounds like he was a well respected officer with many friends and with a great sence of humor so ive heard, im glad that i can go to the school in honor of a good man and officer so R.I.P
— daniel
Posted: December 17, 2008, 7:26 pm
I remember the day Officer Werdann was killed. I was still in the Academy at that time, and over 300 recruits quit the following day. I couldn't wait to graduate and spend my career hunting down and locking up dirtbags like his killer
— John Agugliaro Sgt. Ret
Posted: December 31, 2008, 12:40 am
George was my Academy maggot buddy. We were all the lowliest of low according to our instructors. George was the only one who could make us laugh about the whole situation. He was my gym buddy and I could not have gotten through it without him. God needed the finest the day He took George. All these years later, it still does not seem real that he is gone. He was too young, too good. I still miss you my friend. God Bless. RIP.
— ellen kelly donovan
Posted: December 25, 2009, 11:45 pm
I remember George from when we first moved into 3050 Perry Avenue. One of the nicest guys you would ever meet.
— John Reilly
Posted: February 5, 2010, 8:02 pm
I went to high school with George at Mt. St. Michael Academy. We weren't close friends, but his death came as a shock nonetheless when I heard about it back in 1982. I still have my yearbook with his picture in it.
— Michael DeFilippo
Posted: June 1, 2010, 4:51 pm

 

 

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