Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer John Williamson

New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, October 8, 1993

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Reflections for Police Officer John Williamson

25 years. Never forget. Cant tell you how many times I remembered to look up and to remind my guys about airmail because of your sacrifice. You kept me safe and my cops safe. Rest in peace brother.

Asst. Cmr Kevin O'Connor
NYPD

October 18, 2018

I was with John a few weeks before his death. We were all setting up a show in Orbach Arena at Camp Alpine for the Boy Scouts O.A. Conclave. I didn't know John well but I knew enough to follow his example. Very Sad. RIP John.

SCBPO / Eagle Scout Alan Wolfe
U.S. Customs and Border Protection / BSA Troop 28Q

October 9, 2018

Twenty Five years. Seems like yesterday. You were a great friend and great scout leader. We all miss you.

John Pritchard
Suanhacky Lodge, Queens Council NY BSA

October 8, 2018

Rest in Peace my friend. You will never be forgotten, every year all your friends, active and retired still hold you dear to their hearts.

Ret. LCD Anthony J Felice Jr.
NYPD

October 8, 2018

May you continue to rest in perpetual peace , and may you always be there in spirit with the people who loved you, and keep your memory alive.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

October 8, 2018

Several days ago was the 24th anniversary of your murder and sacrifice. You no doubt observed it as did all who share the same date in Heaven.

Here on Earth is was not forgotten by many, and remembered later by many more. You will never truly be forgotten because your name is on a wall in Washington and you are also remembered here. And especially, because all your descendants will never forget you or your sacrifice. You are a hero.

God Bless you, Brother and FOREVER REST IN PEACE!

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

October 12, 2017

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

October 10, 2017

This was not funny. A tragedy to be mourned forever. Rest in peace Officer Williamson. Bravery, humility and honor like yours will be saluted for generations to come.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 8, 2017

Rest in Peace buddy. Never forget.

Lt Anthony Felice
NYPD

October 8, 2017

Rest in peace John. We were in the same academy class ,but we never met.Well,with 2900 recruits in three squads, that makes sense. I remember the day you died. I remember being so angry that someone had the nerve to kill a cop.So angry that someone threw a bucket off the roof at the police.So angry that it was someone from our class. I went to your funeral. I had to. You were one of the guys from my academy class. One of "our" class.It was different from other LOD funerals for me. . I will never forget the day I attended your funeral. I still think of you from time to time. Even though we never met .You will never be forgotten brother.Never.

Sgt. K Ford.
NYPD (Ret)

May 20, 2017

Rest In Peace my friend. You will never be forgotten.

Lt. Anthony Felice
NYPD-friend

October 9, 2016

I remember hearing all about this. It happened a couple of months after I started the academy. When I was assigned to the 34, the cops in the heights were still talking about his death and Mike's. Terrible. God bless

Lt. Ralph Cilento
NYPD

October 9, 2016

I remember that tragic day. May God continue to watch over you and your family.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

October 8, 2016

I visit the page from time to time. Remembering the cops who really did care about each other, and most of all john who gave more then any one of us. The guys who were always there in good and bad times. Now the good times are gone, but we remember on, working with the best of the best, tony f, bobby m, kevin m, just to name a few. I always were johns memorial bar on my uniform and have never taken it off. So proud of all the cops here to keep johns memory alive, especially tony f. for all you've done.

PO John Morelli
nycha PD

August 10, 2016

It is so touching to see so many reflections left for you... God Bless you all, never forget. Rest in Peace

Lt Anthony Felice
NYPD-friend

November 21, 2015

John, it is so hard to believe it's been 22 years. On the LIRR shedding a tear rigbt now. Your nephews and nieces are absolutely beautiful. Please keep looking down on all of us.
So many men and women have given there lives since you did John. May you all rest in peace , god bless you angels.

DETECTIVE BRIAN BOURKE
NYPD

October 8, 2015

Rest in Peace John, never forget...

Lt Anthony Felice
NYPD

October 8, 2015

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Williamson and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO!

Robyn Wilkes

October 6, 2015

Officer Williamson, the 22nd anniversary of your murder is approaching. It's sad that your murderer was given such a light sentence, but that's our justice system and it doesn't always work. It's apparent from all the reflections left behind that in your four short years on the job, you had quite a positive impact on all who knew and loved you. An obvious hero.

Your agency is a part of history now and you are a sad part of that history, but an honored one.

God Bless you Brother and may you rest eternally at peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 26, 2015

I don't know why I thought of you today. But here I am. You were one of the nicest guys I've ever met. Always so sweet and sincere. I wish I could turn back the hands of time and change everything.

Annonymous
Friend

May 21, 2015

just thinking of john, no reason. remembering things from the past, good men, like john

p.o. robert marks
hapd,nypd

January 31, 2015

I graduated Molloy with John, we never hung out a lot but he was always a good guy. He was one of the first in our class to lose his life, he gave his life in the protection of us all. A senseless act took him from his family, but none of us will forget.

Citizen, Patrick Devaney
classmate

January 14, 2015

Happy Birthday John

Lt Anthony Felice
NYPD

January 4, 2015

My you rest in peace and always be remembered for your ultimate sacrifice.

Anonymous
CBP

December 17, 2014

I remember this as it were yesterday I was working in the 81 pct. What I don't remember is a bunch of cops rioting, looting, and setting the neighborhood on fire after the verdict. So once again who are the ANIMALS

Ret Det
NYPD

December 17, 2014

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