Officer Down Memorial Page

Patrolman Costello, today marks the 63rd anniversary of your tragic death. Though I normally condemn those who cause the death of a Police Officer, I cannot condemn the man who caused yours as his death silenced his explanation. We may never know what caused this man to suddenly go berserk but regardless, he was being helped by a selfless, caring Police Officer. Your duty to the Railroad, its passengers and customers and the public in general is to be commended and praised. America’s railroads are one of the reasons this country is as great as it is and special women and men such as you helped make those railroads great.


You are also to be thanked for your service in the Great War. You are a hero.


God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
July 11, 2008

Patrolman Costello,
On today, the 61st anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for your service to our Country when you served during WWI.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
July 11, 2006

Through time and economy....your railroad is an ancestor of mine. God bless, Bill.....we have a unique profession.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police
February 26, 2004