Officer Down Memorial Page

I remember you as this handsome young man, with a beautiful smile. I saw you a few times in the hallways of Newark Airport when you had to be there for something, or passing thru. We shall never forget, many blessings to you and your family!

Juanita B
PA
September 11, 2011

I am forever indebted to a wonderful brother I didn't fully get a chance to know but know in my heart. Thank you, thank you! Rest in Peace and many blessing to your family.

Olabisi A Ridges
September 11, 2011

I have been meaning to write about my childhood friend Gonja. When I saw the list of names after 9/11 and saw his name there, I was shocked. He and I went to elemantary school together and he was the nicest kid I had ever met. I cant Imagiane how couragious and brave he was that day. God bless you old friend, rest in peace. I will see you again.

Darren Bartolomeo
Friend
August 24, 2011

I am forever in debt to the 23-37 and the 343. Your sacrifice has not been forgotten. You are a true hero, Thank you for your service Sir.

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County, Florida
September 11, 2009

Officer Houston,
Sir, on today the 8th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and all the other LEOs that died that day for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
September 11, 2009

You are not forgotten...thank you

Anonymous
September 11, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends and family. May God bless and keep them.

THANK YOU SO MUCH, FOR HELPIPNG PROTECT OUR COUNTRY!!!!

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
March 12, 2009

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You are a true hero who will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
February 11, 2008

You are not and will never be forgotten. You and the other brothers we lost that day are HEROES and will be remembered forever! Rest high on the streets of Heaven!

Deputy Brant Pewitt
Williamson Co. Sheriff's Dept TN.
September 11, 2007

Sir:
So many people use the term, "hero", that at times, it seems to lose it's luster. But to call you and all the rest that gave all they had that day, a "hero", is an understatement. I don't think that the term truly defines what you are.
A man, obviously. A police officer, that's evident too. But perhaps the term that is most appropriate, is "icon". Never before in the glorious history of our great nation, have so many police officers been called upon to perform the tasks that you did on 11 September 2001. And with God's blessing, never again.
I like to think of you and the rest in a different concept. "Guardians of the people", is fitting. That is a responsibility we as police officers take very seriously, and are committed to, even unto death. For nowhere is there a group of people so dedicated to the preservation of life, than that of police officer. To give it all, to anyone who is in grave danger, to know that the sacrifice is ultimate, yet still does it, that's an icon. That, is you.
We can never give back to you and your family all that was lost. But we can remember, we can give thanks, and we can always be cognizant of one simple fact: our freedom is not free, but rather comes at an enormous price.
Your actions, my brother, have helped preserve the dreams of our forefathers so long ago; "That this nation shall receive a new birth of freedom, and that the government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth".
Rest in peace, we have the watch. Amen

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office-Florida
March 15, 2007

a hero lives forever.....

September 12, 2006

Thinking of you and your loved ones on this tragic day in history. You will never be forgotten and will be forever a hero.

Nicole Burdette
Wife of Deputy Alex Burdette EOW 3-12-05
September 11, 2006

HERO! Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
Tennessee
July 25, 2006

I found a baseball cap emblazoned with the letters PAPD, an American flag on one side, and the name of Officer Uhuru Houston stitched on the other side. What's amazing is that I bought it at a Goodwill thrift store in Ellensburg, Washington, in 2005. I was amazed to type in the name and come up with the officer and WTC. With another anniversay approaching, I feel even more connected with an event I could only witness on TV. I still can't get my arms around it all. Some trip for a hat.

Carlton Moyers
na
August 18, 2005

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

April 12, 2005

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.

You were called into this profession and our Lord and Savior has blessed you because:
According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.
A Peace Officer's badge is to be honored by us, because God honors it.

You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for your fellow man, while serving, defending, and protecting others in your community.

Thank you for your service to America. Your efforts saved thousand that horrible day.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. You will be in our hearts forever.

September 11, 2001---Gone, but Never Forgotten.

Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
April 6, 2004

Rest in peace blue angel, and thank you.

Andy
December 12, 2003

I tried to attend as many funerals as I could during these darkest of days as my way of showing respect to families and coworkers of all of my brother and sister Officers and Firefighters. I cannot find the words to say how sorry I am that we have lost these great heroes. I cannot express my thanks enough for your bravery and sacrifice. My prayers are with you and all of your families......................AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
September 15, 2003

I sat in court and watched my brothers and sisters die that morning. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

My Prayers are with all the friends and family of all the officers who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
I lost my brother tragically, Det. David Taylor, Greensboro PD, On August 7, 2001. I was in NY for my fiancee's Mother's funeral the first of Sept. I was stranded there for 3 weeks due to this atrocity. As I watched the events on TV, I cried for all those who lost their lives. But was especially emotional about the Police Officers and the Firefighters and their families, as I had just recently suffered a tragic loss myself. As I walked through the streets in the days following the attack, I cried with pride as I saw the officers on duty on all the corners in the city. I knew how hard it was for them, knowing they had lost their friends. On the Sat. following the attack I was at St. Patrick's for mass. The last 2 people to go up and take communion were 2 NYPD officers, again I cried. I hope all of you are getting the support that my family and I got when we needed it, from the Deparment. I know the comforting words and even the funny stories the officers tell us about my brother helps. I know that our loved ones who are gone from here, had a higher calling and are happy and at peace in Heaven. Hopefully we can all feel that same peace one day! God bless All of you! And God bless America!
Tracy Taylor
Thomasville, NC
Sister of Greensboro Det.David L Taylor
EOW 8/7/01

TRACY TAYLOR

Your death will be avenged and your heroism, bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten!

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Anonymous

God I don't know what to say. I intend to post this message for each and everyone of you heroes so Officer, Detective, Agent, Whatever,... I thank you. You swore to serve and to protect. Well your days of protecting us are over. But you will forever be in service. Your eternal service... the inspiration you and your fellow bothers and sisters have re-enforced in my heart, will live so long as I do. Though I will not always carry your name in the front of my mind, not in my duties as a soldier or as the police officer I plan to become when I get home, I will still always carry with me the knowledge of your sacrifice... of your heroism, of your selflessness... I will carry a samll piece of you everywhere I go. Be it with an M-16 in my hands in a strange land, or a badge on my chest in my own back yard... long after the flags come down and the nation carries on... until the day I die... you will continue to serve... as my inspiration. God bless you. God bless your family. God bless your agency. God bless FDNY. God bless all the soldiers, sailors, airmen, coast guardsmen, and marines. God bless New York City. GOD BLESS AMERICA. Thank you my brothers and sisters. I love you.