Officer Down Memorial Page

Officer Carlo, thanks for your service and your sacrifice in defense of the people of New York City and the United States of America. You honored Italy, the country of your ancestors.

Grazie, sorella!

Fabrizio
Italian State Police
August 20, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the third 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. We will never forget the sacrifice of any of our 9/11 heroes, I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both their pain and ride are forever.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 15, 2010

3 years have passed Maddie & it's still hard to believe .. Seems like only yetserday we were in the Academy..
Rest easy..and may you & God keep up the good work of watching over those you left behind...
Miss ya'

Det. Cutolo (Ret./disabled)
NYPD
July 15, 2010

Always remembered & honored 4 her service & her ultimate sacrifice. May the Lord continue to comfort all those who mourn her tragic loss.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of LEOs
March 9, 2010

My heart hurts and I am deeply saddend to find out you had past. I still remember how we joked and laughed as we went through the process of becoming Officers. You were my friend and I will always love you for that, and I will miss you deeply. I'm sorry I didn't see you before you moved on. But your spirit and bigger than life personality will forever live in my heart. Love always your friend.

PO FELICIANO
NYPD TB / FRIEND
November 5, 2009

Maddy, Just thinking of you today. I miss your funny faces and your antics in the office. Wish we had more time together on this universe. I think about you all the time and my last visits with you in the hospital. Your advice to me is always with me but I have not accomplished it yet. I hope to gain the strength and discipline.

Your friend,
Cheryl

Cheryl Gagliano
NYPD - Co-worker and friend
September 9, 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

Thank so much Officer Carlo. God will bless and take care of your family. Rest in peace my sister.

TPD
NOPD

PO IV Terrell DeFillo
New Orleans Police Department
August 20, 2009

Officer Carlo,
Maam, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
August 5, 2009

Officer Carlo thank you for your willingness to help your fellowman. You are a hero. God bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my sister.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
July 15, 2009

To Officer Madeline Carlo, her family and her fellow officers with the New York Police Department:

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
July 15, 2009

Officer Carlo, may you rest in peace. God watch over your family. You were a true hero!

Police Dispatcher C Reese
Arizona Department of Public Safety
June 3, 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. I'm sure Madeline was a very special person, even though I didn't know her. Every moment with her was a blessing, as with Kris. Treasure them, never forget 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 Carlo and her family. She may be gone but never forgotten. She will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes
January 12, 2009

Rest in Peace Officer Carlo, I did not have the pleasure of working with you but I am sure you were a great cop. You will be missed but never forgotten...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
October 16, 2008

I think I speak for all of us when I say there are no words to describe how very much we miss Madeline and what an unfillable void has been left in our lives.

She was my sister, and she was incredible.

Madeline had a heart of gold. Even though she was a police officer for over 15 years, she still believed the world was good, and she always had a kind word and a warm, friendly smile for everyone. She was kind, considerate, caring, loyal, and brave. She was beautiful, inside and out.

Madeline loved being a New York City police officer, and she carried out her duty with pride and dedication.

Her children, Cynthia and Orly, and her grandson, Brandon, were the center of her universe, as were Mami, Papi, her brothers, sisters, and all our kids, her nieces and nephews. I always remember when my son Nelson was very young (she was only 7 years older than Nelson), he liked to talk, and she would never get tired of listening to him. I am happy she and my grandson Daniel met (she made him laugh hysterically in Vegas and California when he was a couple of months old) but I'm very sad that as he grows he'll never know personally this wonderful, special person that was my sister.

With Madeline, it was always more about her family than it was about her. Not afraid to die, to the very end she worried more about us than she did about herself. I firmly believe that her constant reassurance to us that she was OK with her fate is what's keeping us all standing today.

I miss her every single minute of every day. She is and will be in our thoughts and in our hearts all the days of our lives, and our lives were better for having her with us for those all too short 41 years.

I know (we all know) she's in a better place, and we will have to try to continue to survive by remembering all the wonderful, fun, and happy times we had with her and the joy and unconditional love she brought to our lives.

Rest in peace, my little sister. I love you and I miss you more than anyone could ever imagine.

Love, Your Sister Olga

Olga I. Carlo
Sister
October 2, 2008

Another hero dies prematurely as a result of that terrible atrocity that is 9/11.Rest in peace,officer Carlo,and may your family and friends find comfort and healing.

bernadette chantrey
citizen
September 18, 2008

My name is Luis Santiago, and Madeline was my aunt.

Before I share with you a letter that my mother has written to her, there is something I wish to say (on my mother's behalf) to everyone that has been kind enough to lend their time, support and words during this arduous year;

On behalf of the entire Carlo Family, I want to thank each and every one of you whom have been supportive of Madeline and our family during this very difficult time. Please forgive us for taking so long in formally thanking you, but it is still a day to day struggle just to accept the monumental loss we have been dealt. It is because of this support that we manage to go about from day to day, so again.. we thank you.

There is so many things I want to say right now, about how Madeline lit up a room when she walked in, about how she was the life of the party. Anyone fortunate to have known her knows exactly what I mean by that.

Madeline was one of a kind.

Not to deviate, but I have kept my mother's letter as true as she wrote it. She gave me two and a half pages of what she wanted to say, with permission to edit and add accordingly. I decided to then take this opportunity to mix in what I also want to say, while keeping true to the overall point my mother wanted to make.


"Dear Madeline,

To have had you as my sister was an honor, to have you as my friend was a privilege.

You were a great person whom was always there whenever we needed you, no matter what or when. This was especially true when I lost my vision and you became my "Seeing Eye Dog" as you jokingly referred to yourself. You were there for my three kids, Sasha, Luis and Ashley.

You, like everyone else in the family, accepted Ashley into this world with open arms, never looking at her as a child with Downs Syndrome but as any other child, loving her just as much. Your support, courage, selflessness and kindness is something I will forever admire and miss, as well as your beautiful smile and loud hearty laugh.

Madeline, our hearts are forever broken, we are forever changed, not one day goes by that we do not think of you. The stories, the memories will never fade.

Please continue to give us the strength to go on and please give Pa a big hug and kiss from us all.

Till we meet again

Love your sister,
Yvonne Carlo"

Yvonne Carlo
Sister
July 22, 2008

Maddy was my first real partner on patrol in Housing. We became very close as the years passed by. She was no longer a partner but a sister, we shared our problems and solved them together. Maddy was like the older sister i never had and always wanted, till i was finally blessed by her.When we all lost Maddy it was a great person and brave person with the highest level of compassion that was taken from all of us.It has taken me this long to post anything about my dear friend because it has been hard to accept the fact that she is gone,but even on her death bed she worried about everyone else. That was Maddy....She is greatly missed there are times when i need to talk and i reach for the phone to give her call only to realize the harsh reality. But now i look up to the heavens and speak to my dear friend which i love,respect and miss so much

Sgt Luisa Mifsud
N.Y.P.D a partner,friend and sister
May 12, 2008

It's so sad that I had to hear about Maddy's death from others. I guess that's what happens after you retire. I first met Maddy when I worked at FTS. She put on such a tough act. Deep down,she was such a softy. She had a heart of gold. When I would see her at 1 Police Plaza, I would always ask for a hug. Then, I would ask her out! She would always laugh it off.
If there is a Heaven, & I hope there is. I know for sure that Maddy is there. Hey Maddy, you are one of the classiest young ladies I've ever met. I'll never EVER forget you! The world is such an empty place without you. God bless you Maddy. xo Sully

PO G. Sullivan
Friend
April 24, 2008

Bobbie, Juliette, and your Godson li'l Julio and I just want to thank everyone who has expressed their reflections of you.
We miss you so much girl, every second of every day and we miss talking to you.
Sorry it has taken me so long to post a reflection but it has been so difficult not having you here with us, but I'm sure you can read our hearts and know that very deep hole you left.
You were always so special, always cheerful and honest and such a dear person to be around and we truly miss you.
NYPD has lost such an inspiration and New York has lost a true citizen and servant.
We will see one another soon and I only hope you and Pa are great, and we miss you guys so very much.
Ma is doing fine and your brothers and sisters are doing everything to keep her well so don't worry.
We keep you in our hearts and minds always baby, so just rest, you deserve it.
I remain your proud brother always, and Bobbie, Juliette and li'l Julio send our love.
Thanks for everything you did for us.

Julio Luis Carlo, Jr.
Proud eldest brother
April 22, 2008

This May 9, we leave for the Police Unity Tour from New Jersey to Washington DC for Police Week. The Unity Tour is a 350+ bicycle ride that officers ride in to honor the fallen officers. This year I will be going and honoring Officer Carlo. I would love to be able to meet and see her family and friends in Washington DC and present them with a gift in her honor. The motto of the tour is "we ride for those that died". Over 1000 officers from all over the country will be riding. Officer Carlo deserves to be recognized for the work and dedication that she gave that continued through the years and during the hardest time in New York's history. Thank you for your service and dedication Officer Carlo, your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers!!

Chris Hedger
Springdale PD, Ohio
April 17, 2008

Thank you for you Service and rest in peace P.O Carlo, yet another victim of the 9/11 Attacks. You were a Credit to the NYPD. Your selflessness will never be Forgotten!

Civilian
Toronto, Canada
April 14, 2008

MADELINE, I NEVER HAD THE CHANCE TO SEE YOU IN UNIFORM [NYPD] BUT I CAN IMAGINE, YOU WERE SO PROUD! REST IN PEACE SWEETHEART, REST IN PEACE.
COUSIN FRANK
MP RETIRED

SSG F NIEVES
US ARMY MILITARY POLICE
February 26, 2008

When I think back to the day I met Maddy(through Ana Ramirez PSA 8) it seems like we had been friends for years! It was such a ray of sunshine just to hear a kind word that she would always give or a great word of advice. She fit into my circle of friends as if we had been friends for years. When Maddy called it was going to be a conversation on one of many of Ana and I best friend feuds and how we needed to make a mends. I will always remember all the great advice she gave on friendship and relationships. The couple of times I got to see her at the hospital I never got a chance to say Thank you. It breaks my heart to know that I couldn't be there(minor surgery) by her side like I wanted to and be there for Ana and the Carlo Family. I prayed constantly asking God to remove the cancer but God only takes the good and God was missing one of his Angels. I know she's up in heaven looking down on us and protecting us! Maddy, Thank you so much for being Ana's great friend and all that you've done for me and keeping our friendship together. I hope to follow in your footsteps and be just as good of a friend as you were. I miss you girl! Hang in there Carlo Family...Love Kimmy

Kimberly Long
Friend/teacher
February 23, 2008