New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Monday, January 28, 1980
Reflections for Police Officer Cecil Frank Sledge
My letter went out today Officer Sledge, Thank you for your service. God Bless you and your Family, Brother of the Badge.
Retired Police Officer Bob Reed
South Lake Tahoe Police Department
August 14, 2012
My letter to the parole Board is on the way Frank. The reflections left in yout honor are tribute to an amazing officer. May God bless your family.
Major Larry Carter
Norfolk Sheriff's Office VA
August 14, 2012
A "No Parole" letter for the thug that killed you has been sent. You will never be forgotten!
Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79
August 10, 2012
Officer Sledge's NO PAROLE Letter is on its way to NYC parole board as I sit and write this note. I never had the pleasure of meeting Officer Sledge but I know what it is like to lose your HERO. I can only imagine the pain that is caused every time one of these murderers get out of prison. I do NOT believe in parole and DO believe in the death penalty.
Cynthia West Monroe, LA
Survivor (41+yrs)
May God bless and protect all of you.
WMPD are my HEROes always at the top of my prayer list.
August 9, 2012
I heard of the story of Officer Sledge from a long time resident of Canarsie where I now live. Therefore I must pay tribute to the man for his heroism, for it is cops like him who keep Canarsie safe.
Is is also fitting to know that as recent as this week, a movie was being produced about the Sledge incident.
I also hope they never let Crazy Sal out of jail
Keith Michael Austin
Canarsie resuident
June 8, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 32nd 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.
Time never diminishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered. .
I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold your family in my heart's embrace today
.Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 28, 2012
I remember officer Cecil Sledge from my hang-out at PS 279, he kept a vigilant watch over us unruly teens, on one evening he saved the life of a teen who was going into convulsions caused by a drug overdose, this being a regular occurrence at the PS 279 park. I have kept his memory always, he seemed tough but we could feel his concern was only for our safety. I am now almost 55 yrs old, It has been 40yrs since I last hung-out in a park after dark. I just wanted his family and fellow officers to know he is remembered. G-D bless Officer Cecil Sledge and his family.
The Berman Clan
Canarsie KId
Glenn Berman
January 16, 2011
Citizen
Acquaintance
January 16, 2012
I remember officer Cecil Sledge from my hang-out at PS 279, he kept a vigilant watch over us unruly teens, on one evening he saved the life of a teen who was going into convulsions caused by a drug overdose, this being a regular occurrence at the PS 279 park. I have kept his memory always, he seemed tough but we could feel his concern was only for our safety. I am now almost 55 yrs old, It has been 40yrs since I last hung-out in a park after dark. I just wanted his family and fellow officers to know he is remembered. G-D bless Officer Cecil Sledge and his family.
The Berman Clan
Canarsie KId
Glenn Berman
January 16, 2011
Citizen
Acquaintance
January 16, 2012
I will never forget Office Sledge. I was just a kid in Canarsie, Brooklyn and Office Sledge would clear me & my friends out of the park of PS 242 if it got past 10pm at night. He was tough but it was because he wanted to keep the neighborhood as safe as possible and make sure us kids didnt get into too much trouble.
I will never forget the day when Office Sledge pulled over Crazy Sal & Sal shot him and then Officer Sledge's coat or something got caught on bumper and he was dragged for blocks. I was traumatized. And then on the news later that night we saw that he had a wife & two little kids and then we felt even worse.
It's been 31 years since his death but I've never forgot Office Sledge and what happened that day.
God Bless
tracey
a kid from the neighborhood
August 2, 2011
Frank-
From Alabama to Brooklyn-31 years later you are still
"The Finest."
RIP Brother
TPF/SCU
February 13, 2011
Frank;
30 Years ago tonight I will never forget. I always have you on my mind. You were a great cop. Rest in peace.
Tony Molinaro
PO Anthony F. Molinaro
69th Pct Retired
January 27, 2010
God bless sir. Thank you for your sacrifice, we will take it from here.
Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
July 15, 2009
Frank;
28 years ago is a night I'll never forget. I think of that night often. I am not going to get into the particulars. But as I grow old that night is always with me. God Rest your soul.
Anthony F Molinaro PO Retired
69th Pct
January 28, 2009
I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Sledge and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.
Robyn Wilkes
January 19, 2009
I will never ever forget that night at the 69. It was the first of many that I would spend there. You are missed and will never be forgotten.
Linda Adelson LoGatto
widow of P.O. Joseph Anthony LoGatto
June 17, 2008
Officer Sledge, thank you for your service and dedication. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Michelle - wife of Retired LEO
March 11, 2008
Tomorrow will be twentyeight years from that horrific night that I will never forget. I think of you all the time. I have nothing more to say. Frank, God Bless your Soul.
PO Anthony F Molinaro
69th Pct Retired
January 27, 2008
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.
Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
January 25, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 2, 2008
Frank, I never had the chance to say goodbye to you. You went out of your way to help the NCPD Narcotics Squad take down a major narcotic trafficker and illegal alien (rasta's) smuggler in 1979 and I will never forget your assistance and dedication. Thank you my friend...and goodbye
Detective George Freund
Nassau County Police Dept
April 27, 2007
Frank, my brother Dennis and I will never forget the good times we had in the Army Reserve together. I last saw you when you gassed up an unmarked car in my 105th Pct. Your straight forward wit and funny stories were legend. May you rest in eternal peace brother! I will never forget you. We will meet again at sundown.
P.O. Robert Conner (Retired)
NYPD
July 29, 2006
Officer Sledge,was and will always be a hero.You will never be forgotton by your brothers and sisters of the NYPD.Officers will visit your memorial page and thank you for your Police service. God bless you and your family,rest in peace my friend.
LT.CAROLLO
NYPD
May 19, 2006
Frank
26 years since that ttagic night.
Gone but not forgotten.
God bless!
TPF /SCU
NYPD-
January 26, 2006
RIP-one good cop!
NYPD-
September 16, 2005
I will never forget the night that my "Uncle Frank" was killed in the line of duty- it is still one of saddest memories.
Frank Sledge was a partner as well as a friend to my father in the 69th. I will never forget you and I know my father has never forgotten either.
May you rest in peace.
Kerri Duffy
Kerrin Duffy
September 29, 2004
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