Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman O'Brien, it has been 93 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 4, 2023

My great-grandfather Edward J. Mealy passed away while still a working as a Lieutenant in Brookline in 1931 after 48 years of service. He was unfortunately involved in both incidents where Brookline officers was killed in the line of duty. In the case of Officer O'Brien, he was the Lieutenant in charge who sent out the alert for the two suspects. 37 years earlier, he was one of the first officers on scene at the murder of Officer McMurray. RIP to all who serve, and especially to Officer O'Brien.

Lieutenant Kevin Mealy
Brookline Police Department

January 14, 2021

On this 90th anniversary of your untimely departure rest in peace always knowing that your service, both military and police, will never, ever be forgotten as no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 4, 2020

Patrolman O’Brien,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Europe fighting the Germans during WW I as a member of the 26th “Yankee” Division.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 4, 2020

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 30, 2013

Patrolman O'Brien,
On today, the 76th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW I.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 4, 2007

Patrolman O’Brien, on the 76th anniversary of your murder, I pray that you have been able to rest comfortably in Heaven. Justice was served. Despite the long years, you have not been forgotten.

God Bless, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

August 3, 2006

Please know that on the anniversary of your passing that you have not been forgotten. Thank you.

A citizen

August 3, 2004