Officer Down Memorial Page

My heart go's out to any surviving family member of an officer who gave his / her life in the line of duty protecting the rest of us. <3

former police cadet , Frank Fogel.
none ,
May 15, 2012

one of Philly's heros taken too soon. Can not believe it has been 4 years since hearing the news that you were gone. Thank you for protecting the city that I live in.

Jen R. Police officer wife
Phila Police wife
May 3, 2012

Thankyou for your service, you are a hero who will never be forgotten. God bless your family and friends.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
May 3, 2012

rest in peace and may god bless you

Lt. J.P.
B.P.D
May 3, 2012

Justice was not served because of a Deadlock Jury. May you Rest in Peace Steve and God Bless. Your family and friends will always remember you and love you...

Steve Helvitson Sr
Friend of Officer Gary Skerski E.O.W. 5/8/2006
August 26, 2010

I read today where 2 of Sgt. Liczbinski's killers were sentenced to life w/o parole, plus additional years. A victory to most but still a tragedy that the jury deadlocked because of 2 jurors that could not see that these 2 deserved the death penalty. To the Liczbinski family, may you take some solace in the fact that these killers will never again walk amongst the good citizens of Philadelphia. God Bless

Patrolman DJ Olvera
Grand Prairie Tx Police Dept
August 22, 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
May 3, 2010

May we never forget this Warrior's sacrifice. On this anniversary May his Family have Peace in their Hearts. He will not be forgotten..

Officer Debra McFall Ross
May 3, 2010

To Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski, his family and his fellow officers with the Philadelphia Police Department:

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff
May 3, 2009

God bless Sgt Liczbinski and his family!

K9 Officer
Chandler, Az PD
April 26, 2009

I would like to say my prays go out to Sgt. Stephen Lizczbinski, and his family. I did not know Stephen personally, but Sgt. Stephen really sounded like a great guy who wanted to do nothing but protect his community and serve his country. He made the ultimate sacrifice and I know he will be remebered forever. Currently I am a graduating criminal justice student that was thinking about applying to the Philadelphia Police Department, but I just think its so sad that so many officers are losing their lives.

Krisopher Carter
Criminal Justice Student
April 21, 2009

By William Butler Yeats
I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made;
Nine bean rows will I have there, a hive for the honeybee,
And live alone in the bee-loud glade.

And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow,
Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;
There midnight's all a-glimmer, and noon a purple glow,
And evening full of the linnet's wings.

I will arise and go now, for always night and day
I hear the water lapping with low sounds by the shore;
While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements gray,
I hear it in the deep heart's core.

CHAS MCNEELY
OCEAN CITY PD NJ
April 18, 2009

God bless you. Your loved ones, whom your last words were for, are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give them the strength to carry on.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks EOW 9-20-08

K.L.
February 27, 2009

i was the newest one in the district when you passed. I remember i was at my brothers party when i got the phone call. I went home, put on my uniform and headed down 95 to help out on my day off. When i got there, we had no more radios left so they wouldnt let me go out on the street. So i grabbed a case of beer out of my trunk and gave it to the officers in your squad who had searched all day for your killer.
I didnt know you that well, in fact my only memory of you is backing you up on an assist as soon as I arrived at work one night. I watched over your house many nights after you left this world, and we proudly came in 2nd place at your 1st annual memorial softball tournament!

But what I am most proud of srg., is when one annonymous port richmond citizen called 911 at 7am one sunday morning.
Radio dropped me down what i had thought to be just another illegal parker. Then i read the location as i opened my eyes from a previous power nap. Almond and Schiller with Maryland tags...
I drove faster to this parker then any other in my 6 months on the street. When i arrived i noticed the silver impala blocking your memorial flowers from the spot where you took your last breaths..where your reminded us to tell your wife and kids that you loved them..
I dont know what felt better..
The fact that someone called the police to report this ignorant maryland driver of what he had just done..
or the fact that in the remarks of the 40 doller parking ticket i got to write..

NO PARKING, SIGNS PROPERLY POSTED, SGT LICZBINSKI'S SPOT!!!

rest in peace with your brother sgt. simpson

#4951
ppd 24dst 3sqd
February 22, 2009

God Bless you and your family OFFICER LICZBINSKI, you and your family gave the ultimate sacrifice to keep your city and your family safe. May you fly on the wings of angels as they bring you home.

Carla Matthews
LVMPD Ex-Wife
November 19, 2008

RIP Sgt. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police
November 18, 2008

I was profoundly moved by Sergeant Liczbinski's tragic story. What touched me most was the account of his final expression of love for his wife and children.

I am deeply humbled by his, and numerous others, willingness to selflessly sacrifice their lives for others. I am equally humbled by the sacrifice that Sergeant Liczbinski's family has made in losing their husband and father, and I express my most sincere condolences to them.

I am confident that the most important thing in Sergeant Liczbinski's life was his family. May all of us in Law Enforecement who read his story and remember his incredible sacrifice take a moment to pray for the safety of Law Enforcement Officers everywhere. And may we all strive, as Segeant Liczbinski did, to make our families our first priority.

Sergeant Jake Petersen
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, Utah
November 18, 2008

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Sergeant Daniel Abrahamson
Osceola County Sheriffs Office
November 18, 2008

Reunited with your partner, I am sure you will look after him. So many stories to swop. May you both rest in peace.

Anonymous
November 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sergeant Liczbinski, today and always... Thank you Sergeant Liczbinski for your service and sacrifice, you are a HERO and will never be forgotten... Rest in Peace Sir...

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994 Henrico PD Virginia
November 18, 2008

My respect goes out to you, Sergeant Liczbinski; My condolences to your family.

In Chicago, patrol officers usually ride in pairs- depending on the district and watch. I have a profound respect for supervisors and lone patrol officers both here and across the country that selflessly head to calls while awaiting back-up.

To the Philadelphia Police Department, I’m sorry to hear of Sgt. Liczbinski’s death as a result Sgt. Simpson’s loss. I wish strength for all familys: Liczbinski, Simpson, and PPD.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
November 18, 2008

My heart goes out to your family. RIP Sarge we will take it from here. Watch over us as we carry on

Anonymous
November 18, 2008

I know you were there to greet your partner. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and protect them from harm. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
November 18, 2008

I do not know officer Liczbinski or his family but I understand his sacrifice....I lost my brother in law Robert Tanner in jan. 2002....he was also gunned down in the line of duty. In jan. of this yaer I will attempt a climb of aconcagua, argentina with the group cops on top...I am honored and proud to be a part of this expedition to be carried out in the name of officer Liczbinski. Regardless if our team reaches the summit, the simple fact that we are there in in itself is a great success...and proof to the fact that we will never forget and this officers family and freinds are not alone....steve janke/team aconcagua 2009

Steve janke/firefighter
U.S. Forest service
November 16, 2008

Thanks to my granddaughter I found this web site. She had to do a ancestry report for school. Her grandfather, my late husband, was Ross F Brackett, killed 7/15/1968. My condolances go out to you and your family. May you find peace knowing that no matter how much time passes he will always be remembered by those who care.....it has been over 40yrs and no matter what has happened in our lives, and yes, we do go on, he will live within you as Ross has lived within me, his daughter and now his granddaughters..Bless you and yours

Amelia
comrad
October 28, 2008