Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective Troy, it has been 94 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service. You should be very proud of the legacy to law enforcement you have created!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

January 14, 2024

You are not forgotten by the officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department.

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

January 13, 2024

Never forgotten by the Officers both active and retired from the Boston Police Department.

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

January 13, 2023

Never forgotten by the Officers of the Boston Police Dept

Retired PO Robert E Anthony Historian
Boston Police

January 13, 2022

I heard stories about James Troy, from my grandmother, Claire Harrington...james was her Brother....My mother, Anna Donoghue (harrington) was born later in the year that Jim was killed, and was very close to Jim's son, Tommy....and other children...rest in peace, great grand uncle..

Susan Koberski
Great grand niece

January 13, 2021

My 101 year old father (Joe Colbert) and i visited the gravesite this week in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, MA. My mother Anna Troy Colbert was a devoted daughter to both James and Anna Troy. She was 12 years old at the time of his death. Family history reports after his death the remarkable Troy family held together by a loving Great Grandmother and Grandfather Miller and James wife Anna. All are buried together at his gravesite. The Boston Police Department decorates his grave each Memorial Day. Thank you.

Ron Colbert
Grandson

January 13, 2020

Det. Troy,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 13, 2020

Rest in peace Detective Troy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 30, 2019

Just walked by the sign commemorating Detective Troy and his service. Thoughts to his family and all members of the PD.

John

July 3, 2018

I think often of my grandfather, and wished that I had had the opportunity to know him. Coming from a police family has given me a perspective on life and duty that I would not have known otherwise.

Bert Deivert
James J. Troy is my maternal grandfather

April 22, 2018

I will never forget the sacrifice that my grandfather and his family gave for the City of Boston

Sgt Edward H. Troy
Massachusetts State Police/Grandson

January 14, 2018

He was my grandfather. I never had the chance to know him and my father lost him at nine years old. My dad went on to become a BPD Detective. They were both inspirational people to me. Very proud of their sacrifice and service to the city.

Sgt. Edward H. Troy
Massachusetts State Police

January 14, 2018

Today is the anniversary of James' line of duty death. My family and I are thinking of his service and sacrifice today. We are residents of the city of Boston and we have a fantastic police force here in the city. We as a community need to stand behind our law enforcement officers. James made the ultimate sacrifice and as the famous saying goes it is not just a community that loses an officer. It is a nation. Honor the fallen and never forget. This post is for Detective James Troy. You are in our hearts and prayers tonight.

Former Protective Security Officer (PSO) for Region 1 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Police, Pete Harrington BostonMA

January 13, 2016

Rest in peace, great uncle.

Maureen Harrington Carter
niece

January 13, 2016

Rest in peace, Great-Uncle, Jimmy. Our family loves you still.

Maureen Harrington Carter
niece

January 13, 2016

You will never be forgotten by your many grandchildren and
great grandchildren.

Rita Scott

January 13, 2015

rest in peace, great uncle

Kevin L. Harrington Jr.
nephew

January 13, 2014

On this 82nd anniversary of your death I am reminded how honored i am to be your grandson. Your legacy lives on in your family and many of us have worn the uniform with pride.
Greg Deivert

Retired Sergeant
Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety

January 13, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 81rst 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 13, 2011

Detective Troy, on this 79th anniversary of your murder I just wish to say thank you for your service and that I find it gratifying that your killer died in prison, never having tasted freedom again, just as you never did. You have not been forgotten, Brother.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

January 13, 2009

Det. Troy,
On today, the 78th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

January 13, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 4, 2008

Rest in peace Detective Troy, you served Boston well and will not be forgotten.

A citizen

May 24, 2006

Grandpa,
Although I never got to meet you, I am proud of the rich heritage you left for us. You would be happy to know that your legacy in public service lives on through your sons, daughters, and their children. At last count six of us have taken your place in the thin blue line. "Greater love hath no man than this, to lay his life down for a friend." John 15:13

Sgt. Greg Deivert
Grants Pass, OR Departmen of Public Safety