Robert Dorsey Widener served in the U.S. Air Force for 25 years and 6 months. Robert served during the years of the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Captain Widener was killed when his patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer that ran a red light at the intersection of Ashley Road and West Boulevard. He was returning to the sheriff's office after re-qualifying at the agency's firing range. Captain Widener had served with the agency for 14 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Captain Widener gave the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Montgomery community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Widener.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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