Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Ralph P. Gentile

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Thursday, November 1, 1928

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Reflections for Patrolman Ralph P. Gentile

Rest in peace Patrolman Gentile.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2022

No passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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

November 1, 2020

Patrolman Gentile,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pittsburgh.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 1, 2018

RIP Brother. May you be with GOD and may GOD be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

March 12, 2015

Officer Gentile, a Hero in Heaven, you will ALWAYS be remembered and NEVER forgotten.

Kim Weigand
Mom of Sgt. Mike Weigand E.O.W. 9/14/2008

November 1, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd 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
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater. Pittsburg Police Dept., eow 4/24

November 1, 2011

Officer Gentile,

Today, I dedicated my shift to you and your memory. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ofc. Ken Stevwing
Pittsburgh Police

Ofc. Ken Stevwing
Pittsburgh Police

November 1, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

October 29, 2007

Officer Gentile,

We will never forget the sacrifice you made. Today, I dedicate my shift to you and your memory.

Ofc. Ken Stevwing
Pittsburgh Police

Ofc. Ken Stevwing
Pittsburgh Police

November 1, 2006

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

November 1, 2006

Rest in peace motorman, for we have the watch now.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

June 14, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Pittsburgh Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Patrolman Gentile deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Patrolman Gentile is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, North Carolina

May 31, 2006

Thank You for your service in law enforcement,You will not be forgotten.
REST IN PEACE.

TMP

May 16, 2004

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