Officer Down Memorial Page

Det. Boss,
It has taken over 89 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
January 22, 2009

Detective Boss, my Dad spent five years as a New York Central Patrolman. He grew up with the Railroad as both his father and step-grandfather worked for the New York Central. His brother also worked for that line. The years he spent with the New York Central, the five as a cop and the years prior to that working the trains were the happiest he's ever been. Though he loved his time on my hometown's PD, he never really has let go of his time with the railroad. He left only because at the time, frequent lay offs were a problem.

I say all this because I know railroad people, you're a different breed and that becomes part of you. You died protecting one of the most vital parts of the American economy and for the time you spent protecting it, you truly are a hero. My Dad misses the railroad and I'm sure, up in Heaven, you miss it too.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
January 21, 2009

You are not forgotten.

Anonymous
January 18, 2009