Officer Down Memorial Page

In loving memory to our son-law Thomas Langone. Dedecated Father, Husband, and Police Officer. We will not forget you.

Rest In Peace.

Frank and Catherine Accardi
Mother and Father in-Law
August 16, 2011

I have been blessed with the honor to have DHS/TSA canine LLangone assigned as my partner. She is an explosive detection canine and was named in honor of Tommy Langone. I was a Manhattan North cop and never worked with Tommy but have co-workers that have. He was a cops cop. I will never forget up and neither will your name sake. We serve in your honor!

PO Mayra Schultz (Retired)
NYPD, DHS/TSA
May 29, 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

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

DETECTIVE PATRICK DONOHUE
NYPD
September 11, 2009

You are not forgotten...Thank you

Anonymous
September 11, 2009

Officer Langone,
Sir, On today the 8th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your brother who was killed that day for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of NYC and our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
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

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

Robyn Wilkes
January 12, 2009

Tom,

Remember working with you at Jamaica Hospital all those years ago....

Rest easy

"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted"
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God" ~ Matthew 5

Paramedic Instructor
Buddy
January 22, 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 2, 2008

Thank you, Ofc. Thomas Langone, 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. Langone.

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

Thank you for your sacrifice and all the lives you saved that day. It takes a brave officer to run into a burning building. Rest in peace. Thanks to your family for the gift of two brother heroes that answered their calls with bravery.

trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol
September 11, 2007

To the wife, son and daughter of Officer Thomas Langone...please accept my most sincere condolences for the loss of your husband and father. He was a hero...always carry his memory in your hearts...and talk about him to all those who will come after him...they are his legacy.

To his mom...you have my heartfelt sympathy...I know your pain and grief having lost my own wonderful young son...no one should have to lose one child let alone two...maybe the only comfort you may find is knowing that your two sons are together...watching over all of you from a far better place.

To his sisters...I too have lost a brother in the line of duty...you have my understanding and condolences at the loss of both your brothers...it is not easy to have your own sadness and to watch your mother grieve too...I have also been there...you all will be in my prayers.

May God's perpetual light shine upon the souls of Officer Thomas Langone and his brother Firefighter Peter Langone and may they both rest in His eternal peace for having made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting and serving the people of New York.

With my prayers and deepest sympathy,

Anita L. Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61
July 16, 2007

HERO! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
Tennessee
February 8, 2007

To the family of Officer Langone,
Thank you for his service and sacrifice.He will not be forgotten.

stephanie
December 24, 2006

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

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. Your family had to endure losing two beloved heroes and how I wish they had not had to endure this tragedy.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect and gratitude for the distinquished service Thomas 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 28, 2006

a hero lives forever.....

September 12, 2006

Still missing you Capt. Adrenaline.

September 11, 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

I will never forget.

Gina Jones
Fellow American
August 14, 2006

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

Police Officer
July 17, 2006

Tom:
Let me say first off, that as a former resident of New York, residing in Yonkers, I always admired the NYPD for their professionalism and dedication. Secondly, for the last 27 years, I have been a law enforcement officer in the State of Florida, 25 of those years here as a Deputy Sheriff and Detective. The type of courage you displayed by deliberately putting yourself in harm's way to save others, only enhances what I stated about the NYPD.
You, and all who made the supreme sacrifice that horrible day, will NEVER be forgotten. Your actions, and those of others, has made us all proud to wear the badge. Though the animals who designed that attack were successful in killing thousands of innocent lives, they will NEVER be successful in diminishing our dedication to protect our fellow Americans, and our resolve to bring to justice any and ALL terrorists, foreign or domestic.
My prayer for your family, Tom, is that God grant them peace in their heart to know that they have made such a sacrifice on the alter of freedom, by losing not one, but two sons, and that we, as law enforcement officers and fellow Americans, would do well to always remember freedom isn't free. And to you Tom, may our Lord walk with you as you patrol the streets of heaven, knowing you have done your job, and did it well. God bless you, police officers everywhere, and God Bless America.

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office-Florida
June 21, 2006

I will never forget that day. Wathing the television and seeing the devastation. I remember vividly watching and thinking my God all those policeman and firefighters. I had family there as well. They survived.
I had to do something so I did what I could. I volunteered at the morgue representing an out of state agency. I will remember every day of my life all the flagged draped stretchers brought into the morgue and thinking my God look at all the policeman and firefighters.
I see you all in my dreams quite often. I remember you all everyday and think about that day everyday. You are all heroes and are my inspiration to lace up my boots! I only hope and pray that I can be half the officer you are. Rest in peace.

A brother who remembers.

Anonymous
February 17, 2006