Officer Down Memorial Page

Always Remembered, Never Forgotten. Rest in Peace my Friend. Tom
SHS Class of '81
USCG '82 - '06

Tom Bruzdoski, ETC
USCG(Ret)
February 9, 2011

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

Robyn Wilkes
September 15, 2009

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God bless you and God bless America.

Miranda
September 11, 2009

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 Danz,
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

Paul

Eight years since you made the ultimate sacrifice. Your heroic actions are not forgotten.

PATRICK DONOHUE
NYPD
September 11, 2009

The anniversary of 9/11 is coming up in a few days as you well know. I just wanted you to know that you have not been forgotten. Rest in Peace...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
September 8, 2009

R.I.P

Sergeant
NYPD
June 24, 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 6, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes
January 12, 2009

Vince, it has been seven years. I just wanted to know that you and your buddies were on my mind as I went through my day. Thank you for your sacrifice and know that we are all thankful for the things that you did that day.

Semper Paratus!

Anonymous
September 11, 2008

R.I.P. Brother, we still remember and appreciate your sacrifice. God be with your family.

Officer Wil
Modesto CA PD
September 11, 2008

When I got to ESU in 1999 Vinny was my training officer and when his partner transferred out to ESU K-9 I became stesdy partners w/ Vinny. He was one of the most knowledgeable members of ESU in tactical and rescue situations as well as an NYPD sniper team member veteran of the USMC and a member of the Coast Guard reserve. Vinny was supposed to be working a 4x12 on 9/11 but switched onto a day tour to attend operating enginering school at night for the betterment of his family life and as a further asset to ESU. Please take time to visit Vinny and other members of the NYPD as well as all the members resting on the wall. Thank You Ray Flood NYPD ESU

Detective Raymond V Flood
NYPD ESU
May 2, 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 3, 2008

Thank you, Ofc. Vincent Danz, for your dedication to God, your family and. ultimately, your country.

Your sacrifice was not in vain, and you will never be forgotten.

God speed and God bless. Rest in peace Ofc. Danz.

God Bless America.

LRVirgil, Civilian
Texas - Law Enforcement Supporter
September 30, 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

You are a hero, Officer Danz. The nation mourns along with your family for that terrible day. It is hard to believe it has been 6 years. Thank you for your dedication and service. God bless.

A proud American
September 11, 2007

Everytime we go into Buckley's we raise our pints and think of you and Angela. You are forever in our hearts.

Rich and Diana Yastrzemski
Friends from Southampton
September 11, 2007

Thank you for your sacrifice and all the lives you saved that day. It takes a brave officer to go into a burning building. Rest in peace.

trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol
September 11, 2007

Just thinking of you and the rest of the guys from Truck 3.
My prayers are with you and your families. You will not be forgotten!

Detective Cody Gill
Broward Sheriff's Office (former NYPD 43 pct)
September 11, 2007

Dear Vinny:
This reflection to you, serves two purposes: one, you deserve this, and many more. Second, because I made a promise to each of you who gave all that horrible day, that I would write a reflection to each and every one of you. That's the least a brother can do.
What you did on 11 September 2001, is so typical of a hero...always thinking of others before himself. And that, Vinny, is what you are...a hero. I don't know any other group of people who would so willingly sacrifice their life for another, except police and firefighters. I am so PROUD to be among you all, for we are America's soldiers at home. The first and last line of defense to protect our countrymen from animals like the terrorists.
Although you are not here to be seen or talk to, I am certain that you are looking down on the rest of us from a better place, smiling in the knowledge that you saved so many more people. Unfortunately, some of our countrymen have come to forget the sacrifice, the dedication, the professionalism you all demonstrated that day. But so help me God, as long as I live on this earth, I WILL remind people that freedom comes at a great price, home and abroad.
We live in the greatest country in world, because of people such as yourself, willingly to do whatever it takes to protect our countrymen, and our way of life. Although the blue line is a little thinner, we have held. Rest in peace, we have the watch. Amen

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office-Florida
November 27, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Officer Vincent Danz and his fellow officers with the New York City Police Department and most especially to Vincent:

Mere words seem insignificant to honor your heroism and courage which will never be forgotten. On this the fifth anniversary month 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 Vincent gave to his community and country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 11, 2001.

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

September 29, 2006

a hero lives forever.....

September 12, 2006

YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.....

SGT.
NILES, IL PD
September 11, 2006

You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your courage.

September 11, 2006