Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Edward R. Byrne

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, February 26, 1988

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Reflections for Police Officer Edward R. Byrne

Like Eddie, I was a very young Police Officer (25 years old) and assigned to the ajoining precinct (105) when he was assassinated by four cowards. Rest in Peace and remember cops from around the world will NEVER forget the sacrifice you made to the city of New York.

Lt. Keelan
NYPD

February 25, 2011

I JUST SEEN THE STORY OF YOUR CAREER ON THE F.B.I FILES. THANK YOU!!!

OFC THOMPSON, E.R.

December 6, 2010

Never forgotten

Anonymous

June 22, 2010

I have recently been assigned to the 103 Pct as Executive Officer and i see your picture on the wall of honor across from the desk every day when I come to work. I remind the cops there at roll call how the patches on their arms are not there for decoration but are patches of honor. Cops like you Ed wore them with honor and I wont let them forget tht fact. Mike Coyle.

Captain Mike Coyle
XO 103 Pct

April 17, 2010

Yet another year passed...and holding true that your supreme sacrifices will never be forgotten. Rest in God's loving arms, and watch over us.

Paul Sanzone (Ret. NYPD)

March 2, 2010

Eddie, we will never forget you. Rest In Peace. God Bless the Byrne Family.

Sgt. Daniel Connolly
NYPD

February 26, 2010

Your murder was the most shocking experience in my life. The profound sadness which each and everyone in the 103 as well as the entire NYPD felt then, and still to this day is amazing. I often think of your family and wonder how they are coping as the years go by. I think of you on this terrible anniversary, and will always remember how hard everyone worked to find those animals responsible and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law. We were all so young then, and could not imagine humans could be so cruel. You will always be remembered!

P.O. Naomi Kaufman
NYPD (Retired)

February 26, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 26, 2010

Eddie I think of you often.
Rest in Peace.

Lt. John Cappelmann Retired
NYPD

February 26, 2010

RIP Eddie

22 years ago on a Friday night I can't get over how quickly time fly's by. The 103 was crazy back in the 80's,
my how it has changed since then.

God Bless you and your family. You will always be in our hearts and prayers.

John P. Heintz Retired Detective
NYPD

February 26, 2010

Read the book "Cop Shot" by Mike McAlary.

Continue to rest in peace. No assignment is routine. Always remember that.

Just a Cop
NYPD

May 18, 2009

May you rest in peace my brother. I did not know you but your memory is still alive amongst all of us cops. Look down from heaven and keep us all safe. God Bless You.

PO Murphy
NYPD

February 27, 2009

Another year passes. You will never be forgotten. Your assassination outraged this country, and also inspired many like myself to serve. No one can ever hold a candle to your brave service and sacrifice.

Bless your soul, brother.

Lt Paul Sanzone (ret.)
NYPD

February 27, 2009

Rest in peace Ed. You are missed but never forgotten...
21 years man, time flys. You would have been out by now. Watch over us.

Seregeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

February 26, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes

February 16, 2009

God Bless Officer Eddie Byrne.

J.Kelly
NYPD

June 17, 2008

It has been twenty years and I think about you often. Not a day goes by when I don't make some reference to you. You were a special person, who died too soon. It was my privledge and honor to know you. I have told my son about you, and what it takes to be a man of honor, and how you made a difference in my life. I was in a horrible situation, and you told me to face it, and change it. It was hard to take, but I did face that I made choices to get in this situation, and I did change it. Thank you for your candor that day and your kindness. You are missed from someone who you made a huge difference in my life.

Jonathan's Mom
Friend

April 9, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother

Detective Lee
NYPD MSDND

February 27, 2008

20 YEARS. SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

PO
NEWARK ,NJ PD

February 27, 2008

REST IN PEACE. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THIS DAY

PO GALLAGHER
NYPD PSA7

February 26, 2008

You will never be forgotten. God bless you and yours. May you rest in peace.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 26, 2008

Rest in peace, Eddie. You will NEVER be forgotten.

SCO Kieran J O'Hagan
NYS Courts

February 26, 2008

Eddie, I was only 10 when you were taken from us. I remember hearing the news. It was a sad day for this city. I read the books, watched the movies on tv and will never forget your name or what you died for. It is because of the sacrifices that you, and unfortunately so many others have made that I kept my head on a swivel when I was on the street. Watch over us from heaven brother, you are missed and will NEVER be forgotten.
FIDELIS AD MORTEM!!!

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

February 26, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary.

Former Police Officer
Fauquier County, Va

February 26, 2008

RIP you did not die in vain.

PO Wanderman
Yonkers PD

February 26, 2008

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