New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, December 22, 1927
Reflections for Lieutenant Charles Kemmer
Posted on Thursday, Oct. 19th, 2023 Michael Gannon
Queens Chronicle News
Hero’s honor long overdue
On Dec. 22, 1927, NYPD Lt. Charles Kemmer was shot and killed as he attempted to interrupt a robbery at a restaurant in Ridgewood.
The city gave him long overdue honors on Wednesday, Oct. 11, dedicating the corner at 70th Avenue and Cypress Hill Street in his honor 96 years later.
Those in attendance included members of Kemmer’s family, representatives of the 104th Precinct, the Juniper Park Civic Association, the Newtown Historical Society, Councilman Bob Holden, the Lieutenants Benevolent Association and NYPD Patrol Borough Queens North.
Retired NYC Police Officer
NYPD
October 20, 2023
Rest in peace.
Lt Jim Russo
December 22, 2017
I said a little prayer today for Lieutenant Kemmer and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.
Robyn Wilkes
December 16, 2015
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 84th 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. Even while wounded, you were still able to perform your duties which enabled the department to apprehend your killers.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 22, 2011
RIP Lou
TPF/SCU
NYPD
December 22, 2011
Lt. Kemmer,
On today, the 84th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
USBP
December 22, 2011
YOU GAVE ALL FOR THE COMMON GOOD. AS WE SEE TODAY, YOU AND THE OTHER HEROS WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
RET DET FRANK DEMARCO
NYCPD
December 22, 2007
You are remembered today and thank you sir for your service
VanDenBerghe
Manchester, NH
December 20, 2007
rest easy lt. your killer is burning in hell
November 7, 2006
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