Officer Down Memorial Page

I never knew my great-uncle, but from all the stories told to me by my grandmother (his siser-in-law) and the rest of the Mascari family, he was an officer and a gentleman. May he, and all other fallen officers, rest in peace.

Stephanie Brooks
Tampa, Florida

Stephanie Brooks
Family member, my grandfather's brother
October 31, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes
August 10, 2009

I recall the incident and subsequent honor/funeral procession, when as a boy of eight, my father, patrol officer #99, recounted the tradegy of what happened. It made a lasting impression on me, as both my children and grandchildren can attest --them having also heard the story.

I had met Inspector Mascari (and recognized his photo immediately) and many other MVPD officers of the era, some of whom were also close family friends, when I'd often visit the station house.

We don't forget.
Peter Rauch

Peter Rauch
son of MVPD Officer #99, Melvin H Rauch (deceased)
March 16, 2008

Dad - After all these years, the City of Mt. Vernon gave you a beautiful tribute. It touched my heart and reliving those days after we lost you made me so sad again. I will always love you and remember what a wonderful Dad you were. Talking about you brought back some forgotten memories - visiting you at the police station, walking with you to work in a blizzard because you felt you should be at the station house and the last day I saw you.
Love you Dad,
Gerry

Daughter
November 17, 2007

Dad, you will always be in my heart. You were a wonderful father and left my life far to soon. Love,
Gerry

daughter
June 23, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
February 16, 2007

My Department is currently making arrangements to further honor our fallen brother and are looking for any pictures that anyone might have of Inspector Frank J Mascari. It is our intention to use the picture(s) for a permanent memorial located inside of our Headquarters.
Please contact me if you can help us in this endeavor,
PO Eugene H Wilsea #2182
C/O Mount Vernon POlice Department
Patrol Operations Division
2 North Roosevelt Square
Mount Vernon NY 10550
(914) 666-3375
Wilseax7 @ Optonline.net
Rest in Peace Brother Mascari, you will never be forgotten.

PO Eugene H Wilsea #2182
November 13, 2006

I am the daughter of this officer. I was thirteen and am now 70. All these years later the memory is still so fresh and so sad. A wonderful policeman a wonderful husband and father. Rest in peace Dad.

gerry garvey
daughter
July 22, 2006

Frank after all of these years you are still remembered as a hero! God bless you sir.

Ofcr. Dan Winger
LBCCPD, Ret.
February 19, 2005