Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective Kenneth P. Wilcox

Albany Police Department, New York

End of Watch Wednesday, April 26, 2006

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Reflections for Detective Kenneth P. Wilcox

RIP !!! FALLEN BROTHER !!!

Mortimer J Keane RET PO
NYPD

June 10, 2023

On behalf of session 20, we'd like to send our deepest condolences.

Session 20
Zone 5 Law Enforcement Regional training academy

May 19, 2023

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

April 26, 2021

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

April 27, 2020

3:32 am, thinking about you my friend. Coolest detective "around the way" I miss our little short conversations in passing. Until we meet again my friend.

Damion Tucker
Friend

April 7, 2020

Rest in peace Detective Wilcox. Exactly on that date in 1980 did my father a retired New York City officer pass away after an illness.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2019

My condolences to the ENTIRE Wilcox family. May Kenneth's soul forever rest in peace.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

January 30, 2018

YAH, my brother, It's RAPPER B. AKA DJ ROBERT L. MR. BOSTON... Its been 11yrs.since you exited one of God's many origins called Albany and ARBOR HILL NEW YORK.... U are gravely missed by hundreds if not thousands, but we think about you all the time and miss you very much.
I believe that it's time to do research on how to approach and go about having some type of function in your name, like a huge cookout with some live bands and DJS on hand for entertainment and ALLOTA food to have for a COOKOUT.... your family is continually in my prayers and everytime I go to church, I have you on, thanks to your wife, LOVE IS LOVE, RIP,,,,DJ ROBERT L.

Robert L Boston
Close friend and fellow DJ

April 10, 2017

Kenny,

Thank you for being a friend, partner and top notch detective. I miss you brother. Rest in peace, K-Will.

Retired Commander
Albany, NY Police Department

April 26, 2014

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 27, 2013

I am privileged to pay tribute to you. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 6th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace, Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 26, 2012

K-WILL,I HAVE MOVED TO ORLANDO RECENTLY AND I AM SITTING HERE AT 3 IN THE MORNING AND WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU.WHEN WE WERE YOUNG,I REMEMBER PLAYING BALL AT THE Y,EATING WINGS AFTERWARDS WITH OUR GUYS,GOING OUT OF TOWN,YOU COMING TO THE CLUB TO WATCH ME DJ.I NEVER GOT TO SAY GOODBYE.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY HERO,AND IN MY HEART I KNOW GOD NEEDED YOU MORE THAN ME.REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.

HENRY ANTHONY BLACKMON
FRIEND FOR LIFE

July 25, 2009

To Detective Kenneth P. Wilcox, his family and his fellow officers with the Albany Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Det. Wilcox’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Det. Wilcox and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

April 26, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes

April 14, 2009

Another name added to the wall...what a great loss! So sorry you never got to
enjoy your well deserved retirement. Thank you for so proudly wearing the
badge. We honor you today on the 2nd anniversary of your EOW.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

April 26, 2008

Thinking of you on the second anniversary of your line of duty death. May you rest in peace, Blue Angel. Your family and friends who survive and mourn your loss remain in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

April 26, 2008

Its March 12,2008 Ken, I was driving today and I saw your truck or should I say one that looked like yours pass me and once again it hit me! that my friend is no longer with us. I just wanted you to know that 2 yrs later and not a day can pass that I dont think about my friend.

Until we get together again.
Roy

P.O. Roy Gows
Boston P.D / Friend Of K -Wil

March 12, 2008

Merry Christmas K-Will.
12/25/2007

P.O.
APD

December 25, 2007

"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

December 17, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers, Kenny..Watch over us K-Will...

P.O.

July 25, 2007

R I P Detective Wilcox. Thank you for your service.

Mike C
Boston MA

July 12, 2007

Detective Wilcox,

I wanted you to know that you will always be with me and in my prayers. As a member of the Police Unity Tour I rode a bicycle from Virginia to Washington in your honor and memory. As I escorted the survivors of other heroes to their seats I watched patiently for your family. I began to think it would be impossible to find them.

I believe it was you that focused my eyes to see your last name on their name tags. The ceremony had already started so it was difficult to speak with them, but I quickly explained what I had done. I gave them a piece of me with a bracelet that I wore while riding. I hope they know that I would welcome further contact with them. I would love to hear more about you from them.

Thank you for your assistance in finding them and for the wonderful life you led. May God keep you close and protect your family until once again you are reunited.

Bless you brother,
David

Sgt. David Oaks
Hubbard, OH PD

May 14, 2007

The first anniversary has arrived of your EOW and I know there has not been a day that has bone by that your loved ones have not thought of you. They will forever carry your memory in their hearts. Continue to keep watch over them, protect them from harm. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

April 26, 2007

Remembering you on the your first anniversary in Heaven. Many wish you were here but God had a plan for you. Please continue to look out for your fellow officers (brothers), keep them safe.

April 26, 2007

May Our Lord wrap His arms especially tightly around your loved ones today.

April 26, 2007

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