Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was born/raised in Brooklyn and moved to Atlanta 30+ years after I married and we raised our family here.

However, the maternal side of my family has remained a steadfast fixture near P.S. 316 so I’ve had the opportunity to drive by frequently.

This summer while riding in a friend’s car we stopped at the light on Sterling/Classon and I shared the history of my family and St. Theresa’s church across from the school (generations of family ties). My friend asked if I attended 316 and who was Elijah G. Stroud.

I was proudly able to explain it to him because I attended when the school was renamed after Officer Stroud and my mom worked there

I remember it being “drilled” into our heads daily who he was and the sacrifice he made. We would proudly proclaim that we were students of Elijah G. Stroud Elementary School and sorta/kinda through in the “PS 316” at the end…

After receiving a traumatic head injury at the school my mom sent me to The Bahamas to live with my Dad a few years and I returned to Brooklyn for junior high and high school.

I married a police officer (retired now), my brother was a police officer and my uncle was an officer in the 71st before he retired and passed — I truly understand the sacrifice that Officer Stroud made.

Just wanted to share my reflections…

Adair WhiteJohnson, PhD
Former Student, Elijah G. Stroud Elementary

August 27, 2023

I am now a proud teacher at PS 1316 named after such a great man. RIP Gone but not forgotten.

Teacher
NYC Department of Education

March 30, 2023

I was student at PS 316 when the school was named after P.O. STROUD .

MAY HE SIEP

Kevin Chalmers
NYC. DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS (RET)

November 8, 2022

I am a sub teacher at the Elijahst Sroud Elementary School in Bklyn.I think he would be proud to see how he is honored by the commitment of students and staff. Susan Bitterman

Susan Bitternan
Board of Education

June 5, 2022

Officer Stroud,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 18, 2022

Jesus Christ, during His earthly ministry, proclaimed, “No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 HCSB]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Ministering to Law Enforcement Nationwide
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

March 4, 2021

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

March 18, 2020

Stopping by today, it's be 48 years since my Dad was taken away from our family. We miss him, but kniw he is always with us. Thank you John Miller, from Atlanta, yours is a truly wonderful tribute to my Dad.

Joyce E Stroud
Daughter

March 18, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Stroud.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 18, 2020

That is a great story. I am also a graduate of PS 316, Class of '82. I appreciate the back drop. Brooklyn! Forever

Thaddeus Anderson
N/A

February 21, 2020

My name is John Miller. I attended PS. 316 which was named after Elijah G. Stroud. While attending back in the 80’s the story was told of how the name of the school had come to pass and at that moment I knew I wanted to be a Police Officer and I did become a patrolman - not in NYC but in Atlanta and I am still serving. I was on my assignment today and I was daydreaming about how/ why did I end up in this profession, that is my testimony. Rest easy E.G.S.

John Miller - Patrolman
Atlanta Police Department

September 4, 2018

Was unaware that the convictions had been overturned. Will have to look into this.

Preston stroud.
Great-Nephew

July 9, 2018

Thank you for your service my brother. May you continue to watch over your family, and the N.Y.P.D.

Lieutenant Ray Flores (Ret.)
N.Y.P.D.

March 18, 2017

Rest in Peace Officer Stroud. Although, I never met you, you are still deeply missed by your friends and family.

Lt. Joseph R. Vigueras
Watch Commander
Southeast Patrol Division
145 West 108th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90061

January 2, 2017

My name is Ian Stroud the son of patrolman Elijah George Stroud. I want to thank all the heartfelt reviews that were posted about my father. Even though I was six years old at the time his name will never be forgotten because I named my son after my father. His name will live forever. Again thank you for the prayers for not only myself before his other two children Joyce and Jerry Stroud.

IAN STROUD

July 13, 2016

It was my honor to research newspapers, books and magazines and finally find your ID Card Photo from a 1972 Spring 3100 article and make sure your photo was put on this site. I wanted to put a face to your heroism in the Line of Duty. I did the research because you are a brother officer and no matter how many years past, you will always be remembered. Rest Easy Hero.

APO Christian Durante
NYPD: 68th Precinct Auxiliary Police Unit

February 5, 2016

Joyce your father is no doubt a hero, God Bless him. I served with the NYPD, and retired in 2010, your father makes me proud to have worn that uniform. He had 19 yrs on and continued to fight crime with a vengence, and not only does a coward takes his life they were found not guilty...unbelievable. May P.O Elijah Stroud rest peacefully, and enjoy every moment of looking down upon you with pride. God bless you, your father and entire family.

P.O David Biondi
NYPD

December 13, 2014

It's been over 40 years since my father was shot down by cowards... After all this time, I still grive and miss my Daddy! He was the best Dad a girl could have, my lifetime of wonderful memories will always be with me.

What saddens me the most is that my Dad was not their to see me graduate from college, get married, the birth of my belove son. My son will never have the honor of knowing his grandfather. Or knowing what a wonderful man Elijah G. Stroud was to his family, friends, co-workers and to the children at PS 316...and the community he served.

Daddy, your little girl loves and misses you. My comfort is know that you are with me in my heart always.

Joyce E. Stroud
Daughter of Elijah G Strtoud

December 30, 2012

Thank you for your bravery, honor, service, and ultimate sacrifice. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten! May God bless your family and friends. I salute you, Sir!

Sergeant, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD USA

March 18, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 18, 2010

You will never be forgotten. I worked in the area around the time of your death. Most of the members of the BLA never meet the punishment they deserved. May God bless your and your family.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 16, 2010

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

Robyn Wilkes

March 12, 2009

God bless you patrolman Stroud and may you rest in eternal peace.

your brother in arms PO Diaz

PO Daniel Diaz
NYPD

May 3, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

April 30, 2008

OFFICER STROUD, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

March 18, 2008