Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As the Marine Park son of an NYPD officer, reading about Officer Ryman's death hits close to home. An article about two new NYPD Harbor Unit boats dedicated in his memory brought me here.

They say time heals all wounds, but we know this isn't always true. My condolences to the Ryman family.

TMK

September 18, 2014

Daddy - We will fight for justice for you until the end of time. We love and miss you! xoxoxo

Janet Ryman
Daughter

May 17, 2014

Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

August 14, 2012

Daddy - Missing you today as I do everyday. It's been 30 years but still feels like yesterday. When you died a part of all of us died and we were never the same.

Love....Janet

Janet Ryman
Daughter

August 27, 2010

i was just looking at all the officers that died on aug 14th and found that your dad was killed the same day that my dad was killed. my dad was a police officer in bell county ky. on the 30th anniversary of their deaths i will be thinking about your family as well as my family.

Joann Hall Doyle

August 14, 2010

Daddy, I miss you and Mom so much it hurts... Just thinking about you guys today as I do everyday. Keep watch over our family and keep us safe...
Love you always......Janet

Janet Ryman
Daughter

August 17, 2009

May God bless P.O. Ryman's family.
The bravery that P.O. Ryman displayed is an inspiration to all Police Officers.

Sgt. Mike O'Malley
NYPD

August 15, 2009

I never knew officer ryman,but over the 20 years i spent on the job,whenever i passed his memorial,i would always stop and read it R.I.P

rob c
NYPD,RET

August 14, 2009

Rest in peace brother--you may be gone but your legacy will forever live on.

Anonymous

August 14, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes

August 10, 2009

Not forgotten. Never forgiven.

Rest in Peace.

Just a Cop
NYPD

May 10, 2009

Just thinking about all the "should have beens"... missing you and praying your at peace. Always in my heart.

Margaret
Daughter

April 8, 2009

Officer Ryman,

The sacrifice you made so long ago has not been forgotten. Today, I honor you. I will never forget. Rest easy, brother.

Senior Ptlm J Anthony Sandoval
Kingsville Police Department

December 10, 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

January 2, 2008

Dad:

We will always continue to fight for justice for you and our family. We won this round!!!

Love & miss you so much,

Margaret

Margaret Ryman-Rainone
Daughter

November 14, 2007

My sympathies to Patrolman Ryman's family, colleagues and friends. I gladly would have traded places with Patrolman Ryman that night. God bless his soul and his family. A former Broolklnite.

SFC
US Army Military Police, Ret.

September 21, 2007

I had the honor of working with Harry for a few years in the old Communication Section at 240 Centre Street prior to his transfer to the 60 Precinct. His was a great guy to be with and he loved the job. Harry rest in peace, you are not forgotten.

Lieutentant Charles A. Kulaka, Ret.
New York City Police Department

March 16, 2007

Yesterday marked the 25th anniversary of my father's death. He was honored and remembered by his fellow brothers and sisters of the 60 Precinct and the NYC Police Department. I am personally humbled by their continuous love & support for our family and am proud to be associated with these wonderful officers. May God watch and protect them all.

Margaret Ryman Rainone
Daughter

August 15, 2005

A true warrior who protected the innocent. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.) ATF
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

July 31, 2004

06/14/04

This is another example of "above and beyond the call of duty." Officer Ryman, you are a true hero. You will never be forgotten, thanks to the ODMP. Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

June 14, 2004

You are not forgotten, thank you for protecting our streets both on and off duty.

December 19, 2003