Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Horace D. Lord

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, February 19, 1971

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Reflections for Patrolman Horace D. Lord

God bless you brother, rest peacefully.

P.O
RET NYPD

August 7, 2022

51 years ago today you left us may you Rest In Peace love your son

Darren lord
Son

February 19, 2022

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement family.

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

February 19, 2022

Sorry your life was cut tragically slow

Dawns

February 20, 2021

Rest in peace.

J.R.

February 19, 2021

Rest in peace, brother.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

February 19, 2021

Patrolman Lord,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you 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
United States Border Patrol

February 19, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 9, 2020

Rest in peace Buddy. I will never forget the day. Never forget the screams and cries.

My brother Horace Lord (Buddy)
Patrolman down 1971

May 30, 2020

Rest in eternal peace

Mark Mottola

February 19, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman Lord.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 1, 2019

Rest in peace my brother.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

February 19, 2019

I will never forget that night, because I was there. I saw him as he laid there dying in my lieutenants arms after the lieutenant and I returned fire and killed the gunman. Fortunately after being wounded myself I was able to maintain my composure arrested the other suspect and also was able to gain entry to an apartment of the floor and call 911 to get help.

Retired PO Londel Davis
NYPD

August 10, 2017

Patrolman Lord,
On today, the 46th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you 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
United States Border Patrol

February 19, 2017

Rest in perpetual peace my brother. Thank you for your service.

N.Y.P.D. Ray Flores Lieutenant
(retired)

February 19, 2017

It was my honor to research newspapers, books and magazines and finally find your Photo of you smiling in Roger Abdel's book at John Jay College and make sure your photo was put on this site. I wanted to put a face to your heroism in the Line of Duty. I did the research because you are a brother officer and no matter how many years past, you will always be remembered. Rest Easy Hero.

APO Christian Durante
NYPD: 68th Precinct Auxiliary Police Unit

February 5, 2016

RIP Officer. 44 years ago today, you are not forgotten. God bless you and your family.

Retired Police Officer
NYPD

February 19, 2015

May you be resting in peace, Patrolman Lord and continue watching over all men in women in blue as you stand with St. Michael

Sergeant O'Keefe (retired)
NYPD

February 19, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 41rst 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.


Your memory will always be honored and revered as time never diminishes respect.

Rest In Peace

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

February 19, 2012

Sir

Thank you for your courage and dedication. God bless you...

USBP San Diego, California

SBPA
USBP

June 19, 2010

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

Robyn Wilkes

February 13, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND YOUR SERVICE. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

February 11, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 20, 2007

Officer Lord, You gave your all for that I am grateful. Your brother officer Senior Trooper Keith Miller, Oregon State Police

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller
Oregon State Police

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