Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am so touched and honored by the responses for Patrolman Dowling. This is the first time I have seen all of these incredible comments. My maternal grandmother was with the son of Patrolman James Dowling for over 50 years (also named James, as was his son) Patrolman Dowling was a great grandfather to me though I never met him. I heard the stories of Patrolman James throughout my life. When I joined NYPD in 1987, my CO at the time, DI Sheehan, made sure I was able to get his shield and wore it proudly until I retired in 2001. He also helped to get him added to the wall before we both retired, since Patrolman Dowling died while wearing our uniform. Thank you DI Sheehan for this lasting memory our family will have for generations to come.

For all of you who have commented on this reflection and prayed for our beloved great grandfather, James Dowling, our family can't thank you enough. You will always be in our heart. Forever be safe and be well.

Police Officer Leslie Cardona (Ret) NYPD
Great granddaughter of Patrolman Dowling

August 19, 2017

RIP in Heaven.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police

July 26, 2016

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

Robyn Wilkes

December 14, 2015

Dear Patrolman Dowling,
I was assigned to the 25th Pct for about 9 years (1985-1994), and never knew about your line of duty death until today. Working the steady 12 x 8, I passed by the location of E119 & 1st Ave where you were killed countless times on many a night. Sorry that happened to both you and your family on of all days-Christmas Eve. Rest in Peace

Retired P.O. Michael J. Marsala
NYPD/NCPD

May 16, 2015

37 years. Not forgotten.

TPF/SCU
NYPD

December 24, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 76th 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 who was murdered in the 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.

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

December 25, 2011

James-75 years-not forgotten. RIP

TPF/SCU

December 24, 2010

The 25th Precinct will never forget Patrolman, James Dowling. May the Lord bless the Dowling family.

P.O. Edward Pinero
NYPD 25th Pct.

November 16, 2010

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 12, 2007

I AM SURE THAT PATROLMAN DOWLING WAS SOME DISTANT RELATIVE - PROBABLY A SEVERAL TIMES REMOVED COUSIN, ETC. I SEE THAT HE DIED ON CHRISTMAS EVE WHILE ON PATROL PROTECTING THE CITIZENS OF NEW YORK. I WAS BORN 12 YEARS AFTER HE DIED AND SERVED NEARLY 33 YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT - 31 OF THOSE YEARS WITH THE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT. GOD BLESS PATROLMAN DOWLING & LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS EVERYWHERE WHO GIVE THEIR LIVES IN SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. SIGNED - JAMES DOWLING -

JAMES DOWLING - DETECTIVE (RET.)
HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE, CALIF.

August 9, 2006