Officer Down Memorial Page

Maureen Faulkner I just read your book. I didn't know much about death penalty cases until your book. Thank you and Smerconish for writing it. You are one courageous American, a fighter for justice. God bless you! You are in our prayers. And so are our law enforcement officers, including a cousin in the force. Officer Faulkner is a hero!

Nina Rhea
January 5, 2012

I WAS READING AN ARTICAL ABOUT YOU ON POLICEONE.COM TODAY, SO I THOUGHT I WOULD LOOK ON THIS SITE TO GET MORE INFORMATION. AS I READ YOUR STORY AND READ SOME OF YOUR REFLECTIONS. TEARS RAN DOWN MY FACE. I WAS FIVE YEARS OLD WHEN YOU WERE KILLED I LIVE HERE IN INDIANAPOLIS. I AM ON THE INDIANAPOLIS METRO P.D AND HAVE BEEN FOR 10 YEARS. THE THING THAT HAPPENED TO YOU SO MANY YEARS AGO HAPPEN TODAY. WE LOST AND OFFICER THIS YEAR SOMEONE I WAS VERY CLOSE TO SO I FEEL THE PAIN YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FEEL. I PRAY THAT THE VIOLENCE WILL STOP BUT I KNOW IT WON'T. PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR ALL OF US LEO'S AND I ASK YOU TO BE ONE OF OUR GUARDIAN ANGELS. YOUR WIFE IS IN MY PRAYERS.

PATROLMAN
IMPD
December 14, 2011

This story about Officer Faulkner sickens me to the core. God will serve the justice in this case. I was born in 1973 and didn't know about this until now, since this evil, vile waste of a human skin got his sentence down to life in prison. It really does sicken me and I pray for his widow that God will continue to comfort her and keep her......

Kimberly Weaver
concerned American Citizen
December 9, 2011

NOW, THE POWERS THAT BE HAVE DESTROYED ANY HOPE OF TEMPORAL JUSTICE. HOWEVER, THOSE OF US THAT REMAIN SHALL BEAR WITNESS, AND AS LONG AS WE KEEP VIGIL WE WILL COMBAT THE LIES AND DECEIT. WE'LL BE FOREVER FAITHFUL TO OUR BROTHER. WE WILL NEVER FORGET.

ZEUS
NY
December 9, 2011

Happy anniversary in Heaven

TN dispatcher
December 9, 2011

30 years ago today you are taken away may you rest in peace Officer Faulkner.God bless you.

Lt. J.P.
B.P.D
December 9, 2011

Tomorrow will be 30 years you are gone. Rest in Peace.

Inv. Tony Beatrici
State of California, Div of Investigation - DMV
December 8, 2011

God grant thee peace, officer, for Pennsylvania sure as hell won't.
RIP

Charles Duus
Police family member
December 8, 2011

Thanks again Officer Faulkner.
Nice fight for justice.
We tried.

Senior Officer Julie L. Anderson
Houston Police Department
December 8, 2011

Daniel Faulkner, thank you for your sacrifice, you are a true hero.

D1/C X. Klein
BCSO
December 8, 2011

I know your soul cries out for justice my brother, and there is a court where justice will be served. The judge in that one is also the jury and he is fair and unbiased. He is the God of heaven. Rest in peace knowing one day all will be made clear. Thanks for your ultimate gift in performance of your duties.

Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department
December 7, 2011

May you rest in peace brother in blue.I was disgusted today after reading in the philly inquier that D.A. seth williams will not seek the death penalty for that scumbag.

Lt. J.P.
B.P.D
December 7, 2011

Today is 12/07/11 and I among my brothers and sisters in the Philadelphia Police Department who are keeping the memory of P/O Danny Faulkner in our prayers today.

Det AM Cleary
Philadelphia Police
December 7, 2011

You are remembered today and everyday as a hero for us all to look up too. God bless your wife.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
December 9, 2010

I was 10 years old and living in the Frankford section of Philly when your life was taken away by a dirty, low-life coward. Now 29 years later I no longer reside in Philly, and work with the Bethlehem PD. One thing that has not changed is that I still get sick to my stomach knowing what happened to you, and how some people actually support that piece of garbage. I hope and pray that you have found peace with God, and that Maureen and your family will one day see you again. God Bless you brother!

Officer Brian Quinn
City of Bethlehem PD (PA)
December 9, 2010

Danny, Well another year gone by and December rolls around. Besides thinking about Christmas and watching the grandkids be happy; it's time to remember one of Phillies finest and another LEO taken from friends and family. There has been way to many young men like you who their lives were cut short by evil! A LEO is alot like a soldier. They both take on a job to serve and protect and they don't do it for the fame or fortune. Takes a special breed of men and women who everyday don the uniform of a LEO or Soldier. In approximately 2 weeks I am going back to Philly to spend time with my wife's family. I plan on going by the spot where you were taken and salute you! You will never be forgotten and someday justice will finally be served after 29 years after your untimely death. Merry Christmas to you, Danny and to all those with you in heaven. GOD BLESS & PROTECT all the LEO's & Soldiers serving now. GOD please don't allow anymore families to feel this pain, expectially during the time we remember your Son. Rest In Peace!!!!!!

D/D Gary W. Carew
Seminole County Sheriff's Office, FL/J.E.P.C.F.
December 3, 2010

While walikng the streets of Philadelphia I came across a bronze plaque concreted into the sidewalk. That sidewalk plaque is in front of #1234 Locust St. It marks the spot where this man died protecting us. It reads,"In memory of Daniel "Danny" Faulkner. Murdered at this spot in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Philadelphia on December 9, 1981. Dedicated December 9 2001 by his family and friends." I was awe struck. I was dumfounded. It rocked me out of my everday world. I had never seen that kind of municipal memorial. I googled his name and found this page. He stops a car going the wrong way down a one way street and he is horribly slain. I have since come across other such sidewalk memorials in Philly and find the practice very important, meaningful and commendable.
As we rush about Philadelphia in our every day world, we should be challenged to pause at those spots where these officers gave the last full measure of their devotion. We should be challenged to put our every day concerns aside for at least one moment, just one little moment right there on that sidewalk, and ponder the very thin blue line, of which this man is a part, that separates bad guys
from us the protected. If his murderers would do this thing to an armed officer of the law during a traffic stop, what would they do to the rest of us? I photographed Danny's sidewalk memorial. Then I came across one for another officer. I photographed it also. I have resolved to photograph them where ever I see them and to document the surroundings. I am a frequent visitor to Philadelphia, my favorite city. The moderator of this web site has my email address. If he cares to contact me, we can perhaps come up with a way that anyone who wants to see Danny's sidewalk memorial may do so. The desk at my business is at a window facing a very busy highway. 25,000 cars a day go by my window. I see lots of traffic stops. Whenever I do, I always stop my work and keep an eye out for the officer.
When I am traveling along a deserted rural interstate highway and I see a lone officer approaching a stopped car or I see an officer standing at a driver's window, I always cringe. Then I send the officer a good wish.

Al Cavalari
citizen
August 6, 2010

As a mother of two sons serving in the Philadelphia Police Department, I remember that day as it was yesterday. My sons were told of the tragedy when they were very young. They are 26 and 22. I am proud to say that they are well aware of their fallen brother, even if it was before their time. We are all family. I am so very proud of my two children, and what they stand for, as well as, all who serve and protect. St. Michael, watch over all our family in blue, and bless those fallen officers and their families. We are one.

Cyndi Warman Ryan
Mother of two serving in the PPD
June 28, 2010

Daniel J. Faulkner will be in our hearts and minds in our police and peace officer memorials here in canada every year. Just so you know that PO's all over the world have him in our hearts and badges. Our support from the corrections dept in Canada to the brothers in blue on the street. R.I.P

CPO Rivas
Alberta Corrections CANADA
June 19, 2010

Maureen...Congrats on the recent US Supreme Court ruling...recently finished reading your book. I hope there will be justice for Danny...will proudly wear my Justice for Daniel Faulkner shirt

You are not alone!

JV

Sgt John Vogt
SLMPD
January 31, 2010

I cheered the day the latest Supreme Court ruling came in....it's about time Maureen, your family, and fellow officers move closer to your date with destiny! I know Danny is smiling at your latest judicial twist!!. Maureen, hang in there, we're all here beside you!!

PO Heckman-Sauer
January 24, 2010

I was in a local eatery this past week at lunch and I saw a gentleman wearing a Danny Faulkner memorial shirt that I also have and I struck up a conversation with him and to my surprise he told me about an articale in the local paper he was reading that the Us Supreme court just ruled that it is ok for the state of Pa. to execute wesley cook.
Looks like all the hard work that Maureen and all of the Faulkner supporters are doing is finally getting some good results for the good guys side. Now it is up to governor Rendell to keep it going and sign the dotted line.
R.I.P Danny you are never forgotten

Greg
Horsham, Pa.
January 23, 2010

Good news for the Faulkner family! Your continued hard work to ensure justice is done has been rewarded today. Wesley Cook can now get what he deserves.
In Valor, there is hope.

A cop in Ohio
Columbus PD
January 20, 2010

P/O Faulkner, Another year has come and gone, it's been 28 years since you were taken from your wife, your family, friends, and fellow LEO's. I have only known about your death a few years. My wife is a Philly gal and she speaks very highly of you! I wish I could have had the chance to meet you. I along with EVERYONE ELSE will never forget you and we hope that someday justice here on EARTH will be carried out! Wish you GOD SPEED and keep watching over those (HERO's) LEO's in Philly. Merry Christmas, Gary

D/D G. W. Carew
Seminole County Sheriff's Office, FL J.E.P.C.F.
December 15, 2009

Danny, you are not forgotten. You are remembered. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of and prayed for in our home. . God Bless you. God Bless Maureen.

Kathi Halligan
Phila PA
December 9, 2009