Officer Down Memorial Page

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

I just would like to say that you are missed so very much and that when you'r name is spoken around here, it is in the most of cherish and favorable of tone's , you are missed deepley and Belford Engine is not the same with out your sense of humor & wit. Sometimes when the Guys are talking about the old times, like the trips we all used to go on like skiing up to Elk Mountain. Well they were FUN.
You Are a True Brother Firemen & Police Officer.
I salute you and all of your Brother Officers & Firefighters
God Bless you and you'r Family Always.
Your Friend
Bob Meyer

Firefighter Robert Meyer
Middletown Township Fire Department
May 19, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You are a true hero hero for us all to look up too. You will not be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
March 29, 2008

I am so very sorry Ken.
To all that read this, Ken was just a genuine nice person. A gentleman, mild mannered, well mannered, humble and brought up right. It is my understanding that Ken was working at the world famous Port Authority Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan that day. When he heard the call for assistance(8-13) he commandeered a taxi cab and responded to the scene. He without hesitation gave his all to save the life of strangers.
The world would be better off with beautiful soul, I am so very sorry

P.O. Artie Rossi 983(ret)
NYNJ PAPD
December 20, 2007

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

Dear Ken:
As I wind down my 27 year career, I always come to reflect on what you and the rest did the horrible day. Neither my words, nor words from any government official, can ever due you justice for the sacrifice you willingly made.
Successfully saving 25,000 innocent people is no small feat in any circumstance. But to do it while buildings are on fire and about to collapse, that is a feat of bibical proportions. Your sacrifice cannot and will not be forgotten, no sir. For to do so, would be a grave injustice and disrespect to you and your family.
In that vein, I write this reflection. To keep a promise I made to all of you who gave everything you had on 11 September 2001. Each reflrection is not only showing deserved respect for you, but to keep alive in the minds of our fellow countrymen, that a police officer is not only here to "eat donuts", or "write some tickets", but rather to answer the cry of the wolf at the door, when others cannot or will not respond. And in answering that cry, the price paid is veery high.
Our blue may have gotten thinner, but our line has held. Our countrymen are safe, and our country proud. Proud of you, one of America's Finest, now and forever. I pray that our God in Heaven hears me every night when I lay my head on my pillow, and give Him thanks for all I have, WE have, as a result of your actions. Rest in peace my brother, we have the watch. I have only the words I lived my career by, to give you: "Above all else, honor".
God Bless You, God Bless your family, and God Bless America. Amen

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office-Florida
May 29, 2007

Your's was the first 9/11 funeral I attended and I felt honored to do so. It was even more of an honor to speak with your family members after the ceremony. May they have comfort in knowing that you are with the LORD.

Patrolman Brad L. Reider #185
Jackson Twp Police (NJ)
January 17, 2007

To the family and loved ones of Officer Kenneth Tietjen and his fellow officers with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department and most especially to Kenneth:

Mere words seem insignificant to honor your heroism and courage which will never be forgotten. On this the fifth anniversary week of the tragic devastation wreaked upon our nation, those brave men and women who lost their lives safeguarding others are remembered and revered.

May your spirit continue to soar and your memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect and gratitude for the distinquished service Kenneth gave to his community and country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on Septmeber 11, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg Police Department, CA; eow 4/24/05

September 14, 2006

a hero lives forever...we will never forget your ultimate sacrafice

September 13, 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

Bless You HERO.. We will NEVER FORGET !!!!

January 27, 2006

You were hilighted on the website
today. You have not been forgotten
and time has not diminished your
sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

January 26, 2006

Despite the high number of deaths to our public safety professionals, know that your heroic efforts did not go unnoticed...rest well my brother and know that your sacrifices that day brought a few tears of relief to those who were fortunate to escape because of your actions.

Anonymous...Seattle Police Department

December 26, 2004

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

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

There are not many people and/or officers brave enough to do what Kenny did on 9-11. His bravery will be rewarded by God. May he watch over the rest of us while we do our jobs with the same dedication, loyalty and love that he always showed.

Anonymous

To our friend Kenny and his family. Kenny was a friend and a fellow Hockey Player that played for our Hockey team (Five 0). His hockey number (#33) has been retired. Our pain cannot be expressed in words for the loss of our friend but be sure he will never be forgotten. God Bless this hero. God Bless America. God Bless all of those who we lost on 9-11-01.

Sgt. George Casaletto
Keyport Police Department

God bless each and every life lost on Sept. 11th. Officer Kenny Tietjen was a friend of mine. He always gave 110% to his family, friends, job, and community. Kenny even gave to his community during his time off of the job. Kenny and I attended the local fire academy together and volunteered in the same fire department. He will be missed by many and his courage will shine on as will all of the other lives lost that day! God bless him and his family.

Ptl. Laurence Schachtel, Jr.
Middletown Twp. Police Department, NJ

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

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

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.