Officer Down Memorial Page

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
May 17, 2012

I am a Suffolk County Police Officer and I am one of four officers from the 6th Pct who have recently been informed that we have been chosen to recieve the 2012 Timothy J. Henck Community Service Award for our work with an organization that we founded a few years ago called 6th Pct. Cops Who Care. After beind notified of this honor, I set out to learn more about the man for which this award is memoralized. I, as well as my fellow Officers who are reciveing this award would love to know about the life of Timothy Henck. If a friend or family reach out to me, it would be greatly appreciated as we prepare to proudly recieve this award in his honor. Thank You.

PO 6th Pct.
Suffolk County Police Dept.
April 28, 2012

I miss you, Dad.

Jennifer
April 22, 2012

You have not been forgotten. Continue to watch over your loved ones and close friends.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
August 6, 2010

To the dear Henck family,

I just came across this...feel like I should have known this already...but haven't lived on LI since 1986. I wanted to express my sincerest of condolences for the loss of Tim. One of the things I so vividly remember about Tim was his HUGE and LOVING heart. I pray that you will somehow take comfort in Christ's promise of eternal life with the knowledge that you will one day be reunited. Rest in peace Tim.

Kelly Parks Wagner
Sayville H.S. classmate/St. Lawrence retreat team
December 2, 2009

Never had the pleasure of knowing you Tim , but I knew and worked with your beautiful Wife at the time of your death. It was a hearbreaking blow for those that worked with her. Your baby girl is 14 now, I am sure you are watching over her.
All these years later, you are not forgotten , and will never be.
Rest in eternal peace.

Anonymous
October 21, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes
August 3, 2009

Just wanted to stop by and let you know Sergeant Henck that you are not forgotten, Rest in peace brother, Until we meet on Heavens streets......

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
August 8, 2008

Thinking of you and your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over them and appear to them in their dreams so they know you are close. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
August 5, 2008

I came across this site and this entry by accident - or perhaps it was serendipity. We who are engaged in law enforcement do so because we care about the lives all of us, no matter what we do, where we live, the colour of our skin, our origin, religious belief or however else society chooses to differentiate itself. I did not know Sergeant Henck, but I honour his sacrifice - and that of all of us who care for and protect the common wealth - so that all may live to have a better future. My sincere condolences to his family.

Hugh Ryan
HM Revenue & Customs
June 19, 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

Tim,

You and I never met and that is my loss. I know, and have worked with your Brother, Jimmy. I wish I had the chance to meet you. I wish you all the best in heaven and know that you will never be forgotten. Your service to our community will never be forgotten. You are an inspiration for the younger generation of cops. God bless you and your family.

MICHAEL CARL TANNER, DAI
LONG ISLAND DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
August 9, 2007

I went to the police academy with Timmy and worked with him in the third precinct. He was always a good guy and is missed by those of us that were fortunate enough to have know him. Its been 11 years since that tragic night but he is never far from my thoughts. Tim, God bless and thank you.

Sgt. 1019
Suffolk county
September 2, 2006

God bless you Timmy.Hard to believe it has been 9 years since you made the ultimate sacrafice. Time stood still in those few weeks after your passing.

This family thinks of you often and prays for you, and the beautiful wife and daughter you left behind.

Police Family
September 13, 2004

Its nine years today since you're gone. You will never be forgotten. God bless.

PO
Suffolk County Police
August 6, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, August 6, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Sergeant Timothy J. Henck who died in the line of duty on this date nine years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Sgt. Henck's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC
August 6, 2004

Warrior and Hero!

February 9, 2004

I was working as a Police Officer in New York City when you made the ultimate sacrifice. I'll never forget because 5 months later I was hired by Suffolk County. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

PO
Suffolk County
December 12, 2003

As a Suffolk County Police Cadet at the time of this incident, I can tell you that the mood was of disbelief and anger around the precinct. Now I sit here years later, and remember it as if it were yesterday. I have a family of my own now, and couldn't imagine the pain your wife and child are still going through. I pray everyday for them and for Officers and their families as we go to work everyday never knowing if we will be coming home. God Bless

Officer Jerry Goglas
Orlando Police Department