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Detective Ralph Palma

New Haven Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Sunday, June 13, 1954

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Reflections for Detective Ralph Palma

Detective Palma , it has been 89 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 that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 13, 2023

This was my grandmother's brother, I grew up hearing this story until she passed away in 2011. Mind you she passed away on the same day he was shot in the theater. It is touching to see people pay homage and respect to him. He was a young a man with a young family and never deserved to die that way. My grandmother loved her brother dearly, time never healed her wounds. She would have been happy to see the respect and kind words put out there in his honor. So on her behalf I thank you all. To all of our fallen may you rest in peace, and thank you for your service. Gone but never forgotten.

SLB
Niece

March 9, 2023

On the 68th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service to the people of Connecticut

Shane

June 13, 2022

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 58th anniversary year of your death. 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

November 19, 2012

From your nephew RIP.

Gary Palma
Nephew

March 28, 2012

Rest in Peace, Detective Palma. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 4, 2012

Detective Palma,
On today, the 52nd anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Haven.

R.I.P.
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June 13, 2006

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