Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service Officer Arduini !!!!!!

Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Department
Hartford, CT

March 6, 2024

Officer Arduini, it has been 26 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

May 4, 2023

Officer Arduini,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Granby. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 4, 2022

Tonight will be 20 years since the loss of Officer Vincent R. T. Arduini. Most of the Officer now working at the Granby Police Department were not here when this occurred. But everyday we think of Vinnie.

Rest in peace.

Officer Joe S. Adams
Granby Police Department

May 3, 2017

Not a day goes by without thoughts of you. You will always be in my heart. I love you always Vinnie.

Amber Pepka Olson
Fiancé

May 9, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Arduini. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 1, 2012

Vinny,
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and the times we had had in the academy. Thinking of you doing those situps still brings a smile to my face. You were taken way too early and I think of you often, everyday I carry your mass card with me. Class 259 forever.

Officer Flaherty
West Haven P.D.

July 29, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

May 4, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 13th anniversary 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 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. I pray for solace for your family members as I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

May 4, 2010

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NHV

May 5, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 9, 2007

You were named after me young man. I was blessed by that gesture by your mother. You impacted many lives in the years you were with us. May god bring peace to your family so that they can endure the continuing pain of your loss to them.

Vincent Moore
Mothers Cousin

July 6, 2007

This anniversary day must be a difficult day for the family of Officer Arduini. What a tragic end to a promising young life. I bet that sometimes it feels like yesterday that you last saw him; other days it probably feels like forever.

Officer Arduini's family - you are not alone and he is not forgotten.

RIP brother. Watch over your brothers in blue.

May 4, 2007

A decade has passed since your were called away from duty. My thoughts are with your loved ones on this anniversary. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol guarding over the Thin Blue Line.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 4, 2007

To think that it's been almost 10 years, it feels like yesterday we lost you. Still in our thoughts and Prayers.

We Miss You!

Ray Caul
Responder to the Accident

April 6, 2007

My fellow Brother in Blue you will be remembered. God's Blessings to those you left behind. Your family & friends are in my prayers. God will take care of you now and there will no longer be any pain or unhappiness.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller
Oregon State Police

Rest in peace.

S. Yates
Concerned citizen