Officer Down Memorial Page

Cousin Noel, i pray that God's light forever shine on you. Rest in peace.

Joan

Joan Jones
Cousin
January 29, 2013

Sergeant Faide-

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

RIP

TPF/SCU
NYPD
February 20, 2012

I posted an inaccurate eow date on my previous recollection. Today is actually the twenty-third anniversary of your death and I am sure you have been sorely missed each of those years.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 29, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 21rst 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.

Time never diminishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 29, 2012

Sgt. Faide,
On today, the 20th 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 New York City. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
January 29, 2009

Rest in peace brother, you will be missed but never forgotten...

Anonymous
January 29, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes
January 19, 2009

SGT. Faide your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
May 27, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
January 26, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 2, 2008

We must all die. To die doing good is the best we can hope for. I look at this man's face and I am so sad for the people he left behind, and for the years he should have had. What a tragedy. What a pity people like him have to die for others' transgressions.

Anon
Citizen
October 20, 2007

On this 18th anniversary of your tragic death, I simply wish to say thank you. Your volunteer efforts on behalf of the citizens of NYC have not been forgotten as is proven by your remembrance on this wonderful website.

God Bless you Sgt. Faide and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
January 29, 2007

Both of you died heroes. I was living in NYC when this tragic loss occurred. My dad was a Sergeant in the 72pct. God bless my brothers in blue.

Police Officer
DEP POLICE (FLORIDA)
December 8, 2004

Noel, you and Larry have not been forgotten. When I drive down the New England Thruway in the Bronx I reflect on the sacrifice the both of you made. Rest in peace brother Noel; 10-98K

Auxiliary Police Officer John Huntemann
NYPD
September 11, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
January 29, 2004