Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 13, 2009

To Officer Vincent Julia and his loved ones:

On this the thirteenth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with all family members who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Julia. I am so humbled by your valor and service.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Vince gave to his community and the citizens of Delaware, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 9, 1996.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

February 9, 2009

Dear Vincent...I think of you and your mother (my only sister Betty) each September, and know that you are together in heaven. Your loving Aunt Nancy

Nancy Bazil
Aunt

September 9, 2008

Uncle Vince,

Love you and miss you. You are always in my thoughts. I tell Jaime about you.

Love
Dena

Dena DiMatteo
Neice

April 11, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

February 7, 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

December 9, 2007

Vince,
I just came to your picture today in our old high school yearbook. You wrote to me how we had become friends in homeroom over the years. You said that I enlightened your day. I never got to tell you how you enlightened my days. And even though it is now over 20 years later, the memory of your smiling face brings a smile to mine. Wishing you peace............Michele

Michele Huston-Drummond
Friend

September 9, 2007

Though this tragic accident occurred two years before I became a Trooper and though I never you, I remember this incident quite well. You are often thought of by many in the law enforcement family here and you will always be remembered. Rest in peace my friend.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

February 9, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 11th anniversary of your EOW. You have not been forgotten by those that love you nor will the members of the Blue Family ever let you be forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones. Also, those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 9, 2007

Vince,

I was cleaning out my draw and found numerous Mass Cards and other items from some of the police funerals I had attended when I was on our Honor Guard. I remembered that we went to alot of these together because you were on the Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Departments Honor Guard. I can't help but laugh when I think of you comming into the station to go with us. You always had a smile on your face. We both laughed and said we were getting sick of go to these funerals. And then we were all going to yours. You were a great guy and we think of you often. Everytime I go over the bridge with my family I pray for you and your famiy. REST IN PEACE VINCE for God protects those who protect others.

Lt. Louis Branda MTPD

Lt. Louis F. Branda
Monroe Twp. Police

October 28, 2006

Love and miss you dearly Uncle Vince. You will always be in my heart.

Kristi

Niece

August 21, 2006

You were a bright light that went out too early. Before we all were ready. God bless you.

Yvette & Kathleen

February 9, 2006

You were my sister Betty's youngest child, and you joined her in heaven at such an early age. We were always very proud of you, and the memory of your handsome face will live in our hearts forever, dear Vincent.
Your loving Aunt Nancy

Nancy Bazil
Vincent's Aunt Nancy

August 26, 2005

I love You . I miss you.
you will always be in my thoughts.you will not be forgotten.We will not forget you .
Love You,
Julia*

Julia Geschwindt*

July 3, 2005

We love you so much and miss you dearly. You will always be in my thoughts. You will never be forgotten in our hearts.

We love you,
lucia maria and angelyna lynn <3

lucia maria and angelyna lynn*

July 3, 2005

I love you and miss you dearly, You are and will always be in my heart!
Love,
Anne

Your sister Anne

July 3, 2005

We Love & Miss You Dearly.

You Will Never Be Forgotten.

I LOVE You

Joe Julia
Brother

June 18, 2005

You will never be forgotten, Vince.

nj PO
RPD

September 15, 2004

Never forgotten...............

Officer
NC

March 21, 2004

Officer Julia,

You died a hero. You are not forgotten. Rest in peace.

Detective Retired
Baltimore County Police Department

February 9, 2004