‘Blue Bloods’ star Donnie Wahlberg pens touching tribute after series finale: ‘I keep closing my eyes and seeing your faces’

nypost.com:

aired its series finale on Friday, Donnie Wahlberg, who played Detective Danny Reagan, took a moment to reflect on fourteen seasons of the CBS police procedural — and pen a love note to the show’s loyal fans.“Dearest Blockheads,” the actor, 55, began on Instagram. “There is, of course, a sadness in saying goodbye to #BlueBloods.

But what a heck of a ride we had together! You all were literally part of the Blue Bloods family! Not just on Friday nights (trending #BlueBloods every single week that it’s been on the air), not just in your impact on the Ratings (which was massive), you all made yourselves an actual part of the crew,”Wahlberg added that everyone on the set “knew you, appreciated you and was happy to see you.”“None — more than me.

Of all the memories, highlights and moments, that I’ll look back on fondly from the last 14 years of filming #BlueBloods in New York City, your set visits will be something that I’ll cherish forever,” he said.The New Kids On The Block member went on to share memories from filming the show with his loyal fans being there both in person and in spirit. “You brought smiles, gifts, cupcakes (even though I was staying in shape for NKOTB tours), candy (too many Coffee Crisps and Kinder to mention), hugs, signs, inspiration and of course love.

Some visitors — did not miss a season,” Walhberg said. “Some visitors — we now miss so dearly.”“I keep closing my eyes, and seeing your faces, as I’m writing this.