Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Alvin J. Borgwardt

Nassau County Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, February 25, 1932

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Reflections for Patrolman Alvin J. Borgwardt

Grandfather, although you sacrificed your life at such a young age and I never knew you, I know in my heart your heart that you died protecting us all. Thank you and I hope to meet you in Heaven one day

Sharon Kaider Molloy
Granddaughter

February 25, 2022

Rest in peace and always know that no passage of time can ever erase your service and heroic sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

February 25, 2021

I wish I could have known him. And I wish my Mom and Grandmother could have had more time with him. He was a brave man.

Pat Pinho
Granddaughter

March 7, 2018

Patrolman Borgwardt,
On today, the 85th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Nassau County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 25, 2017

Another year has passed and you are not forgotten. You are in our prayers. I will continue to watch over your family and keep them safe for you.

P.O. James Molloy (retired)
NCPD / Married to your granddaughter

February 25, 2016

You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to our department.
I'm proud to have followed your footsteps in the NCPD.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

February 25, 2015

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 21, 2012

Thank you for your service although we have never met I just wanted to let you know that on your 80th anniversary I myself was a Nassau County Police Officer I was sworn in 40 yrs after your death and have been married to one of your granddaughters I have loved and protected your granddaughter and the rest of your family since we met and I will continue to do so. Just remember that you are in our thoughts everyday God bless you

Police Officer James Molloy
Nassau County Police Department

May 17, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 80th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 25, 2012

Thanks for your 3 years of services, Alvin.

David

February 24, 2012

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

Robyn Wilkes

February 16, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 19, 2008

05/11/04

Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 12, 2004

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