Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Sidney A. O'Connor

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Tuesday, January 17, 1956

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Reflections for Police Officer Sidney A. O'Connor

Rest in peace Officer O' Connor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 30, 2021

Dear Sid, my Father worked with you on the Detroit Police Department. His name was Joe Geromette. He loved you as a person and as a fellow officer. He talked about you throughout his entire life. I hope you and my dad are in heaven and are together again having fun. You are a true hero. RIP

David Geromette

March 17, 2017

Rip. After 60 years your heroism is not forgotten. Thanks for your service.

Future Detroit PO Ali
Dearborn, MI

January 17, 2016

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 56th 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 for time never diminishes respect.

Rest In Peace

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

January 17, 2012

Dear Sid: I sat next to you at the Police Academy in 1952. Our class had fifty nine cadets. I was the last member of that class to retire in 1991 (after 40 years). You were the only member of our class to be lost in the line of duty. I think of you often, as I am sure our other classmates do also. You are a American Hero, and I was honored to know you.

D/Sgt. Bill Pendergast (ret.)
D.P.D.

July 14, 2010

Uncle Sid,
I never got the chance to meet you but Dad talks about you all the time. Rest in peace.

Donna
Niece

December 2, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 6, 2008

My father, Arthur LaVigne, served on the Detroit P.D. from 1954-1960 so he may have known you. He then went on to retire from the Flint P.D. in 1987. May God bless your family and may you rest in peace.

Former Reserve Deputy Alan LaVigne
Vigo County, IN

September 25, 2007

I remember walking the beat on
several occasions with Sidney. He had
long legs and I could not keep up with
him. He was a very nice person.

Rest in peace

J.L.B.

Joe Bannigan
DPD 13th Precinct

March 29, 2006

50 Years ago today. You are a true hero sir. Rest in peace.


Michigan State Police

January 17, 2006

Sidney,
You are not forgotten.. Not now, not ever... God Speed Brother...

HEROS LIVE FOREVER !!

January 11, 2006

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