Officer Down Memorial Page

Grandpa I said a prayer for you this morning and every morning, please be waiting for me when I get to heavens gate. I still long for your strong hug. I hug my grandsons everyday and remeber you in some small way.

Charles B Quinlivan Jr.
US Postal Service/ Grandson
March 13, 2012

I said a little prayer today for Patrolman Quinlivan and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes
September 14, 2009

How sad that you left us so early in life. You left behind a wife and 5 children- one died about a year after you. I have heard stories what a hard life Grandma Q had trying to support the family. I wish we could all have known you.

Ellen L. Quinlivan
December 4, 2007

So many years have passed, but you are still a part of our family; both Law Enforcement and you're own. Your son Charles, was a Deputy Sheriff and I, your grandson, a Correction Officer. So it's true the acorn doesn't fall far from the tree. I can only imagine the times we would have shared, but I can promise you that as long as my branch of the name carries on; someone, somewhere, will cherish and carry forth the legacy you began. I've seen your name carved in stone in Schenectady,NY- Albany,NY and Washington, DC. That stone may wear out, but you will never disappear from our hearts. I miss you Grandpa....

Donald F Quinlivan, C.O. ret.
NYS Dept. of Correctional Services and Grandson
March 31, 2007

Patrolman Quinlivan,

Thank you for your service and dedication to the citizens of Schenectady New York. Your sacrifice will not be FORGOTTEN...... and I salute you for a job well done

Senior Officer D.W.Reichhardt
Virginia State University Police Department
May 29, 2006

Patrolman Quinlivan showed, in his actions of Sept. 15, 1925, what it meant to have courage. His sacrifice was for the greater good, but a terrible one none the less. It's sad to note that these days, there would be all sorts of investigations, inquiries and accusations rather than just an appreciation of his hard work.

You did a good job and for it, your family lost you in the physical sense, but as your grandson so eloquently put it, you're still there, protecting them.

God Bless you and all you left behind. Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
October 5, 2005

We have seen many mementos that my father kept from his father's life in the Schenectady NY Police Department. It is unfortunate that we did not get to meet him in person but know full well that he would do the same thing again. My father said he would always do the right thing regardless of what others may have thought about him. He was a motorcyle officer for the department and my younger brother is Keeper of his motorcyle putts, gloves, whistle, and parade and working baton's.

He was young when he departed this earth however, we have always felt his presence around us protecting us each and every day.

Thank you Grandpa Quinlivan for being an honorable man and gentleman. Your children and grandchildren have often relived your short life and the sacrifice you made for all of us.

Thank you,

Michael E. Quinlivan (Patrolman's Grandson)

Michael E. Quinlivan
Grandson of Deceased Patrolman
June 15, 2005

Rest in peace my brother.

P.O.
A.P.D
April 13, 2004