Officer Down Memorial Page

Thoughts and Prayers for the family and Dept. of Detective
Andrew F. Faggio. Thank you for your service.

Jeffrey Wolf Training Director/Lt.
Western Region Detention Facility- SD
April 20, 2012

Detective Faggio, New England is bleeding blue this year. Far too many accross the nation are making the ultimate sacrifice and yours, so early in the year is no less painful now. A Police Officer doesn't have to have known his brother or sister to feel the pain of their loss but as painful as that is, we cannot feel what those who know and love you most are feeling. My heart and prayers go out to them.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
April 20, 2012

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such incidents. May family & friends feel the presence of the "God of all comfort" as they endure the distressing days ahead. I join you in your agonizing grief & remember you in my prayers.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD
March 2, 2012

My heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of this brave Officer. May God bring you peace and a speedy closure to this tragic event. Please remember, our brother will ALWAYS be a HERO and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR P.D.
March 1, 2012

Rest in peace brother. I pray for peace of mind and strength for your family, friends, and co-workers.

Sgt. Matt Allen
Granville PD Granville, WV
February 19, 2012

"Never forget what they did here. It is rather for us, the living, to be dedicated here to the great task remaining before us - that, from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here, gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
President Lincoln
Your sacrifice and last full measure of devotion will not be forgotten. RIP Brother

Detective Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Missouri PD
February 9, 2012

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiance Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Detective Faggio. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Andrew he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Andrew's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Andrew's life was about so much more than the way he died. Andrew will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Detective Faggio, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiance Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been nine years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
February 6, 2012

Rest in Peace, Detective Faggio. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 4, 2012

Father God, bless this HERO Officers family with strength, peace, and comfort, that only YOU can provide. Bless the Department family as they cope with the loss. Be there, Lord, as they cry out to You in the midnight hour. Cause them to know that You are there and will never leave their side. I paise You and honor You, Lord, for hearing this prayer. In Jesus' Matchless Name, Amen.

Michael Cubberly, Disabled / Retired - HCDOC
Member: Honor Legion Police Departments of the State of NJ
February 4, 2012

Det. Faggio,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Haven. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol
January 30, 2012

These stories are terribel, never met any of them nor am I in law enforcement. Just stumbled upon this site. Really sad stories....

Civilian
Pennsylvania
January 25, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX
January 25, 2012

May Saint Michael lead you into paradise.
May those who have gone before you welcome you into their arms and take you to the throne of GOD.
Rest in Peace my Brother

Ptl,Thomas West
McKeesport Pa. PD
January 24, 2012

Rest in peace my Brother!
"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Jack Garcia, Retired FBI
FBI
January 23, 2012

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his police family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
January 22, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office
January 21, 2012

Detective Faggio, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.
January 21, 2012

My heartfelt sympathies to the family of Detective Faggio and to his brother and sister officers at the New Haven PD.

Lt. William Molis (retired)
Norwich (CT) PD
January 21, 2012

May God Bless and Keep Detective Faggio and his family.

Capt. Frank Branca, Ret.
Greenwich (CT) PD
January 18, 2012

RIP Detective Faggio, the great service you provided will never be forgotten.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
January 18, 2012

Detective Faggio - Rest in peace my brother. Thank you for the service you provided to New Haven P.D. May God Bless and keep your wife and children.

Officer Roy L. Shriver
North Enid Police Department, North Enid, Ok.
January 17, 2012

On behalf of Support 1, we are truly saddened by the loss of this officer. We hope that this officer's family, friends, and co-workers are lifted up during this difficult time. Thank you for your service, Detective Andrew F. Faggio.

SSG Chris Chavous
Aiken County Sheriff's Office (SC)
Founder and Chair of Support1
January 17, 2012

Rest in peace Andy, I will never forget you warm smile, your kind words and your generous heart. You will always be in our hearts.

Officer JodiAnne Novella
New Haven Police Department, New Haven, CT
January 17, 2012

Brother may you Rest in Peace. Your LEO family will stand strong in support of your loved ones. You are honored and remembered as your shift has ended. We will take it from here sir.

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

God Speed

S.F. Kon, Police Chief
HLPD-Blount Co Alabama
January 17, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to his family and community.

Communications Officer Leslie
Dickson, TN Police Dept.
January 17, 2012