Officer Down Memorial Page

You truly were different from the rest. Your kindness made you stand out. Five years have passed, but your memory will forever remain in the hearts of everyone you knew, including myself.
Ciana, Alexia, and Eneida are always in my thoughts; I'm sure that you're always in theirs.
You are truly missed. <3

Anonymous
Friend
March 3, 2012

We think of how sweet you were. ALL of them should have been as kind as you were to us.

Anon
Family
November 13, 2011

Tommy-

We still remember and think of you often. We miss you and know your still with us wherever you are.


Rest in peace <3

Jennie
Family
March 3, 2010

3 years have passed and the pain seems harder to deal with. I wish you were here to see how big and beautiful your daughters have gotten. They put a smile on everyone’s face they meet, just like you did. There is not a day that goes by in this house where we don’t talk or think about you and Nicky. You only met your smallest nephew a handful of times after he was born and before you were so painfully ripped from our lives, he is now 3 years old and he talks about you all of the time. Your pictures are all over the house and Massimo is always so drawn to them, he even talks to you. He’s a little character; he would have made you laugh. Your brother always says “If Tommy could only see him!” But I know you can. I know your here around us every single day!

WE MISS YOU, LOVE YOU, AND THINK ABOUT YOU ALL OF THE TIME. YOU ARE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!

Michele Popolizio
Sister-in-Law
March 3, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 3, 2010

Always remembered & honored 4 his service & his ultimate sacrifice.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau.of LEOs
March 3, 2010

YOU ARE GONE BET NEVER FORGOTTEN,GOD BLESS YOU

JASON MAITA
October 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 3, 2009

ON THIS THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS EOW, WE PAUSE TO HONOR THIS BRAVE YOUNG MAN. MAY HIS FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THEIR PRECIOUS MEMORIES AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH THE ASSURANCE THAT WHAT HE DID WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

INV HAROLD HUTCHISON (RETIRED)
HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA POLICE DEPT
March 3, 2009

Thinking of your loved ones today and everyday. I know the daily struggles they face without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence.
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005
March 3, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 2nd 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 the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I can see from the loving reflections left that you were an amazing man who positively impacted the lives of others, and that you are loved and missed by so many. Time never diminishes love or respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 3, 2009

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones today. I know they think of you every day and forever carry your loving memories in their hearts. You will never be forgotten. Continue to watch over all of them and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
March 3, 2009

It’s been almost 2 years and we finally got a little justice yesterday. Your killer will be away for 30 years with no chance of parole. I hope and pray he never makes it out alive! We miss you so much. I watch the pain in your brother’s eyes everyday and it kills me. So many times he has wanted to pick up the phone to call you, just to realize you are gone. You were taken away from us to soon. I can’t express the pain and sorrow I feel every time I look into your daughters eyes. Ciana and Alexia were blessed to have you as their father. You are gone from us, but NEVER forgotten. We talk about you everyday and keep your photos all over the house. This family has a big hole in it from losing you and Nicky. This will never get easy for any of us, in fact it will only get harder as time goes on. As we all think about what could have been, if things were done differently that night, we will never know. I love you and miss you very much. I hope you are resting in peace with Nicky, Zia, Mama and your Nonna! Until we all meet again, ciao!
Meshl

Michele Popolizio
Sister-in-law
February 12, 2009

pop, he got 30 years!!! not nearly enough for taking away such a fine officer, husband and a loving father!!!! rest in peace brother......

det.
newark p.d.
February 12, 2009

Pop today I was speaking to my mother and she told me something I never knew until now. Better than getting into great detail she told me you did something to help me out and this was around the time you passed. I never knew this but I wanted to say thank you. I still think about you everyday and that is not an exaggeration. I miss you a lot and hope that you were still here. If you were I know my life would definitely be different for the better. Thank you. And I hope this shows everyone reading this the type of person you were.

Animous
October 31, 2008

Pop it's been a little over a year and I can still remember you calling me in off the street to relieve me. You were always eager to get out there and work. All of us at the 3rd Pct. miss you and always think of you. Rest in peace brother and may you always watch over us.

Sgt. C. Soares
Newark Police Dept. NJ
May 24, 2008

hey pops its police memorial week and we the fop lodge 12 and the soa all traveled to d.c. to show that we allways roll deep , you are not forgotten and you allways come up in many conversations in the pct, dude we miss you ,you were allways real with the troops and allways was down to work , god bless you and keep the watch going up their in heaven because god is so lucky to have you watching his back now.

p/o william rodriguez jr
newark pd 3rd pct
May 16, 2008

Henry County Police Dept.,GA, Evening Watch North, we rode in your memory today. God speed brother. Gone but never forgotten.

Lt. Jeff Maddox
Henry County Police Dept., GA
March 3, 2008

Pop, I still think about you everyday and pray that I will awake from this dream. Thank you for everything you have done for me. Rest in peace brother.

Jerry Camacho
Brother-in-Law
March 3, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
March 3, 2008

Today on the 1st anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for those you left behind.
Rest in peace Sarge, you will not be forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc
March 3, 2008

Rest in peace. Thinking of you on this day 3-3-08.

Niece
March 2, 2008

Rest in peace my Brother.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex NJ Cop
March 2, 2008

God Bless you Pop. Gone but never forgotten............ It still doesnt make any sense...Probably never will....... Rest easy Brother..

Sergeant
Newark Police Dept.
February 29, 2008

SOME OF MY GREATEST DAYS AS A NEWARK POLICE OFFICER WERE UNDER YOUR DIRECT SUPERVISION IN S.C.T.F. I AM PROUD TO HAVE CALLED YOU MY BOSS, AND MY FRIEND. REST IN PEACE.

RET. P/O P. CANTALUPO
CO-WORKER AND FRIEND
January 27, 2008