Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was in the NYPD academy and had just received my gun and shield, when P.O. Mosomillo was killed in the line of duty. I remember reading the reports of what had happened. Anthony showed extordinary restraint, compassion and bravery. He subsequently lost his life.

As a rookie Officer, I was deeply moved by his heroism and sacrifice. I obtained one of the masscards from his funeral and placed it in my uniform cap. I was deeply affected by the emotion displayed by his loved ones at his funeral.

Although years have passed and I now work for a smaller suburban agency, I still carry Police Officer Mosomillo's masscard, along with the inspiration obtained from his bravery and sacrifice.

Police Officer Joseph A. Donza
Town of Mount Kisco P.D. -New York

October 19, 2005

Tony, I miss you buddy.

Ret. Sgt Martin T. Mc Donnell
NYPD

February 11, 2005

I've lost 5 fellow officers in my time on the job, and I can empathize how your family and friends feel. God holds a special place for those who give their lives in the service of others. Save a place for us, brother.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

August 28, 2004

Anthony is someone that is loved and missed deeply, he will always be in our hearts.

August 11, 2004

I WORKED WITH TONY FOR SEVERAL YEARS. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND WHOM I COULD TALK TO ABOUT ANYTHING. TONY ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND ALWAYS WISHED YOU A GOOD MORNING. HE HAD ONE DAUGHTER AT THE TIME I WORKED AT THE 67 PRECINCT AND I KNOW HE LOVED HER VERY MUCH. TONY LOVED HIS JOB AND WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO ALL HIS FELLOW OFFICERS. HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED IN MY HEART. TONY YOUR MEMORIES LIVES ON. LOVE DEBBIE WRIGHT

dispatcher deborah wright
seneca police dept

August 3, 2004

I can't belive its been a year since I lost ny childhood friend, Police Officer Anthony Mosomillo. For all of his family and his friends it is a loss that some of us will never recover from. Each of us, individually have our own special memory. He was and will always be remembered as a great man, partner, father, husband, brother, son and to me a special friend.

I've known him almost twenty years and listing to others speak of him ..even until this day ....he never changed. Although we were not as close as we got older... when I was young he was always a good friend not only to me but many others.

The tragedy of his death has changed many. For me, it has taught me to tell people I care about how I feel about them. I am sorry that I never told him what a great guy he was. Sometimes people need to hear it.

His family, a very special family. Each of them hold a very special memory and place in my heart. May they always be as close and tell each other how much they love each other. A family as close as yours.... people admire.

I am sorry for your loss and always will be.

Whenever I hear this song..some of the words remind me of your ANGEL. Anthony...

ANGEL by Sarah Mclachlan

Spend all your time waiting for that second chance

For the break that will make it OK

There's always some reason to feel not good enough

And it's hard at the end of the day

In the Arms of th Angel, fly away from here

You're in the arms of the Angel; may you find some comfort here.

May 26th 1998.

Ellen Montana

I am a Suffolk County cop, I used to work in the 67th pct NYPD(with Tony), I get real choked up when I think of Tony Mos. But I just had the need to tell the world he was the nicest guy I have ever crossed paths with, GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY , Brian

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Suffolk Police

It is always a terrible feeling when a Police Officer is killed doing his job nothing could be worse for the family and friends who love them so much. I feel especially bad when one of New York's Finest is hurt or killed because I was once a very proud member of this department. I would not be the man I am today if it wasn't for the chance I had to serve in what my opinion is the best Police department in the world. I am sure that Anthony died doing a job that he loved doing very much and would of continued doing for many more years. I cant help but feel sick that someone would remove this beautiful individual form this life so soon. To the family and friends of this great brother in blue you have my sympathy and love. I am so sorry for your loss.

God bless the Mosomillo family and everyone who reads this message. He is and always will be one of New York's FINEST !

Police Officer Carlos Fuster
Metro-Dade Police Department, FL

I wrote a poem dedicated to Officer Mosomillo. I didn't know him, i don't even live in the same
state as he did, but the death of any officer is a tragedy.

"The last Call"

I didn't mean for it to happen,

but thats part of the job.

Danger can lurk in any darken alley

or behind any closed door.

I take a step to walk in.

I didn't know I wouldn't walk out

As I walked in a struggled ensued.

This was nothing new.

Suspects thinking they can escape the police.

Something changed,something happened

I heard the words "He's got the gun, shoot him"

As I draw my weapon, I hear a familiar sound.

The difference is I'm not the one firing.

I fire my weapon, and the suspect is dead.

and just now I realize something is wrong

I see the blood and I realize I've been hit,

and everything is comming to an end.

It wasn't suppose to happen

He wasn't suppose to be there

Somebody had lied

and now I'm the one to pay.

Stay strong and don't be afraid.

I will always be with you, and I didn't die in vain.

Just remember I am always in your heart,

and I will be watching you each and everyday.

Kayhla Brown
Baltimore, MD

I attended the NYPD Academy the same time as Anthony did. I did not know him well. We met again when we were assigned permanent command at the 67 PCT. We were in different squads. I remember him being a quiet, well liked person. I left NY in 1988 and never went back. I occasionally read the NY Post and when I saw Anthony's photo, I could not believe it! I couldn't believe he still worked at the 67. I attended his funeral in full uniform. I wanted his loved ones, family and friends to know that Anthony was remembered, even by those who did not know him well and did not live nearby. I will always remember him and all the officers I knew at the 67.

Trooper Andrew Canepa
Pennsylvania State Police

TONY "MOS"
I JUST WANT THE WORLD TO KNOW THAT YOUR ARE "THE BEST". IT SEEMED LIKE TIME ON THE JOB DIDN'T MATTER IN YOUR MIND. WHETHER A GUY HAD 10 YEARS OR 10 MINUTES ON THE JOB YOU TREATED THEM THE SAME WAY. TONY YOU ARE THE BEST PBA DELEGATE THIS JOB EVER HAD. YOU FOUGHT TOOTH AND NAIL FOR YOUR GUYS. I NEVER HAD ANY OTHER DELEGATE GO TO BAT FOR ME LIKE THE WAY YOU DID.
IT WAS AN HONOR TO WORK WITH YOU. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU....

Anonymous

I didn't know officer Mosomiilo but my prayers go out to his family and friends and co-workers. Being the wife of a former cop I can only imagine the grief they are feeling but I know he must have loved his job and he is in a much better place than any of us. God Bless.

S.Bullock
Georgia

To Officer A. Mosomillo's family and friends:
His tour is over, but his memory lives on.
God Bless...

Deputy I. Martinez
Broward Sheriff's Office (South Florida)

Deputy Sheriff I. Martinez
Broward Sheriff's Office

There is no greater gift, than to give one's life for another. For this I say thank you, we can never repay you.

Sgt. Michael Fanning
NYPD

Of all the tragedies listed on this board, listed long before I wanted to be a police officer... Long before I even had any respect for police officers... why do i write a post for you? Because you last day of life was the 18th anniversary of the begining of mine. It was the day I became and "adult". But not really. I was not an adult. I didn't believe in anything. Not even you. Now 3 and a half years after your murder i appeciate so much more. The LEO community among those who have a new appreciation. I am sickened with myself because I could tell you exactly what i was doing when you gave that last full measure, yet at the time I wouldn't have cared. Well officer, I care now and I will care forever. God bless you.

Volunteer Richard Butler
Knoxville Police Department

Rest in peace, man...

detective Vlatko Novak
MUP RH, Zagreb, Croatia