Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective Rafael Cotto-Casillas

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Sunday, August 19, 1951

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Reflections for Detective Rafael Cotto-Casillas

Thank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that no passage of time will ever erase your heroic actions and sacrifice.

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

August 19, 2020

This is my Abuelo. RIP...
Rita Anne Padilla Cotto Roman
NY, NY

Rita Roman
Grand Daughter

March 13, 2018

64 años de aquel fatídico incidente que cobró su vida. Dios lo tenga en su gloria. Continúe descansando en paz que nosotros seguiremos velando por los suyos ahora.

Special Agent (former PRPD Agent #31069)
USACID

August 19, 2015

Hoy hace (64) años usted ofrendo su vida trabajando por un mejor Puerto Rico, seguimos honrando su memoria trabajando por un mejor P.R., gracias hermano Det. Cotto-Casillas, descanse en Paz, y DIOS, siga dándole fortaleza a su familia y descendientes de usted.

Agte. Armando Maldonado
Div. Operaciones Conjuntas

Agte. Armando Maldonado
Policia de Puerto Rico

August 19, 2015

gracias por poner la foto de mi padre. no lo habia visto, pues no lo llegue a conocer. pero fue un gran ser humano, padre y esposo segun me cuenta mi madre y murio haciendo su deber.

Myriam
hija

March 25, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 62nd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

February 27, 2013

no llegue a conocerte pero siempre pienso en ti...bendiciones ....tu hija

anonimo
anonimo

November 14, 2012

Never had the opportunity to know you but your memory will never die. Your grandaughter Michele and great-grandson Ulysses.

Michele Roman
grandaughter

January 14, 2011

Detective Cotto-Casillas, you are not forgotten

August 19, 2006

Detective Cotto-Casillas,
On today, the 55th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Puerto Rico.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 19, 2006

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