Officer Down Memorial Page

Your birthday is upon us once again and though we will not be together you will certainly be in my thoughts. Hoping the happy memories of birthdays past will out weigh the sadness of you not being here to celebrate.

April M. Allen
Sister
March 18, 2012

This time of year I think of Shawn w/soccer great teammate! Great Guy!

al spadaccini
HDCS SOCCER TEAMMATE
August 14, 2011

Rest in peace

Carolanne
widow of Tpr Tom Pryme, Troop B Canton
August 5, 2011

Tomorrow will mark three years since you were taken from us so suddenly. I think of you every day and miss you dearly. I hope that tomorrow will be filled with happy memories for all who are thinking about you and remembering you as I will be, my brother, my friend.

April M. Allen
Sister
August 2, 2011

On the second anniversary of Trooper Snow's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Trooper Snow is not forgotten.

Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department
August 4, 2010

Shawn, as your birthday comes and goes once more I am reminded of birthdays past and all the wonderful times we shared while we were growing up. I will never forget you my brother, my friend. Still missing you.

April Allen
Sister
March 18, 2010

You were a wonderful one-of-a-kind guy and friend! Thank you for the great years we had together. I will never forget them. Also, thank you for all your dedicated years to the NYSP and the Navy. My thoughts and prayers are still with you and all your family.

Sherry Shattuck
Friend
September 24, 2009

Shawn, I feel like I never told you how much your friendship really means to me. I know God continued to put you in my life to show me the person I wanted to be. I got your message and I will be at the benefit ride on August 22. I miss you and think of you often. Fair winds and calm seas brother.

Chuck Mulvey
Friend
August 5, 2009

It seems like yesterday, but it's been a year. You are still missed and thought about every day. My only hope is that you are in a better place; where I am sure you are still helping others.

Officer Lisa Jenne
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
August 4, 2009

To Trooper Shawn W. Snow, his family and his fellow officers with the New York State Police:

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
August 3, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes
July 30, 2009

Uncle Shawn was the best. I can remember when we were kids he would play with us. This one time we were playing a game and he let us capture him and put him above the garage as a prisoner. I know all I know about 80's music from him, we used to play name that tune in the living room with all his 80's CDs. We were supposed to be neighbors, but he died the day after we moved in. I can't believe that its been almost a year since we lost you. It feels just like yesterday in my heart. We miss you so much! Thanks for all the pennies you leave us.

Amanda Siver
Niece
July 24, 2009

Shawn, I"LL never forget the times during Highschool just hanging out even if we didn`t go to the same school. We had such good time.
Then there was the U.S. Navy. Serving together while at Millington TN, you made your home my home. I don`t know how I would made it through it all if not for you. Even though I was not a part of the family at that time you treated me as so. There are somany things I could say,but thanks for all the memories.

Stephen Allen
Brother Inlaw
May 29, 2009

Today is a day for honoring our heros. Shawn was definately a hero even though he may have not thought of himself that way. It has been a long couple of weeks with memorials from Washington D.C., to Albany and Raybrook, NY. It was comforting for our family to be surrounded by so many caring people who truly feel the same loss. So many said it was an honor to be part of the ceremonies, but the honor was ours as well for having caring helpful 'new friends' to help deal with the loss and pain. I miss Shawn so much and so many do, but I know he is still here watching over and protecting us each and every day. Thank you to all who help make each day easier to get through.

Penny Snow
wife
May 25, 2009

Trooper Snow,

It was an honor transporting your family and friends early on in Police Week. May God comfort them and your coworkers during this difficult week. Rest in Peace sir.....

PFC Penman
City of Fairfax PD, VA
May 14, 2009

Trooper Snow, "Rest In Peace". God Bless You and Your Family, I will be riding in the Police Unity Tour with Chapter 1 in Your Honor and Memory.

Sgt. Donna Ehret
NYS Courts
May 7, 2009

Although we worked for a short time together in Governeur, I will always remember those days you helped me...
Rest in Peace My Brother....

Trooper Jack Keller
Fellow Trooper
May 5, 2009

March 19th once a day of joy is this year a day of tears. No more birthdays will we celebrate together. You will remain 47 forever as the rest of us grow old without you. Missing you more than words can say.

April Allen
Sister
March 19, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

God bless you and all who mourn you. May God give them the strength to carry on. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

To the kids: I don't know how old you are, if you are boys or girls, or if you will even read this. But if you do, I want you to know that your dad is and always will be a hero. He will never be forgotten. He loves you now and always. May God give you the strength to carry on.

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

K.L.
February 28, 2009

Shawn-
Although I did not work with you often, when I did I never remember a discouraging or bad word coming from your mouth. You were truly a kind, selfless soul who helped everyone you came in contact with, good and bad. You are missed by everyone in our unit because your kindness and dedication set a standard that is hard to match.. Rest in Peace Brother Shawn..You have earned your place....

Trooper- B CVEU
New York State Police
February 5, 2009

It was an honor to know you and you will be sorely missed brother. May god bless you and your family. God speed brother.. RIP

Trooper
NYSP-B Troop
December 8, 2008

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Trooper Snow and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Trooper Snow for your dedicated service to the people of New York and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
October 18, 2008

To those who loved Trooper Snow, my heart goes to you all. Know that you're not alone in this journey you walk. I lost my fiance in the line of duty January 2003 and my world was forever changed. It's been a long hard road, and even as time as gone forward, and I've found many reasons and ways to smile, I still have not forgotten the man that he was. Dennis was a beautiful person and he forever has a part of my heart, just as I'm sure Shawn will always be a part of yours.

It takes a special person to put their lives on the line everyday to make this world a little safer for us all. I know many of these men never would've thought of themselves as "heroes" but they were in so many ways. It's sad that it they had to lose their lives for some of us to see that. Having said that, thank you Trooper Snow for helping to make this world a better place. You will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg. I know this isn't a very manly thing to do, but if you happen to run into Dennis up there, please give him a big hug for the kids and I. Dennis was a good man and we miss him more than words can say.

Wishing those who loved you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennnis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
September 27, 2008

Trooper Snow
I do not know you but you or your family but I feel like I should meet them. You and my cousin by marriage left this world in the same way. You were both serving your communities proudly when you were taken from Earth. Deputy Craig Blann of the NCSD, Indiana was a wonderful man and I'm sure that you showed the same strengths he had.
Please know that your immediate family, your work family, your friends and the community you served will forever be in my prayers. I hope that you and Craig sit up there and look down to keep "eyes" over all of us.
Rest In Peace Trooper Snow.
Mandi Blann

Mandi Blann
September 24, 2008

We have a common friend, you were his best man at his wedding 10-11 years ago. Chuck and Melissa we obviously touched deeply by your friendship. You sound like you were one hell of a guy. My condolences to your family, your extended work family, and all your friends over the difficult times that will ensue over the next year in your absence. You are a hero . Thank you for your sacrifice Sir, bless your family.

Billi-Jo Orr
Firefighter/Paramedic
September 21, 2008