Officer Down Memorial Page

I'm the Mike who received the unvailing coverlet from Det. John Tobin, Clarkstown Police Dept. on October 15, 1991. My wife, Susan and I attended the unveiling dedication at the National Law Enforement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. on that date. George Frees and I were appointed to the Suffolk Co Police Dept. on 9/30/1968 and attended the same academy class. We and four other police officers were assigned to the 1st Precinct. George's partner, Robert Staab, survived his serious injuries and continued to serve Suffolk County for many years and retired a few years back at the rank of detective. George's mom & dad have since passed away. His wife, Jane, died a few years ago from cancer. George's children still attend memorial services for fallen Suffolk Co Police Officers.

Thank you John Tobin for remembering that special day in 1991. It's just one hour into Christmas Day and I happened to come upon this website. Thanks to your reflection, I now remember vividly, the contact we had on October 15, 1991. John, if you read my reflection, I want to thank you for kind and thoughtful words. Hopefully, one day, we'll meet again. Until then, may God bless you also.

Detective Mike Carmody
Suffolk County Police Dept., Ret.
December 25, 2011

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