Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I can't believe its been 9 years. It feels like it was just yesterday when I was standing outside the NYU Security office talking to you with my little yorkie waiting for my dad to get off work. You kept making jokes how a certain person was gonna cook up my dog for dinner. You free spirit and smile is the last memory I haave of you. It was so hard to hear you were trapped that day and possibly never be seen again. Every year my dad and I sit and talk about that last night at NYU. You are now in a better place watching over your family and being your brother's guardian angel. You must be so proud of him. My prayers go out to your family who I know miss you dearly.

Desiree Badillo- Rodriguez

September 11, 2010

Wow, another anniversary is here. 9 years ago my brother, my hero was taking away from us. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Please keep watching over us. I love you. RIP my brother until we meet again.

Danielle Leahy Vella
Sister

September 10, 2010

Jimmy,

You are in my thoughts as the 11th draws near. May you rest in Peace and know that your life touched so many and you will never be forgotten.

Cousin Julie Darby

Anonymous

September 9, 2010

many things and many time we always had fun and good time love u bro

firefighter
snowflake fire dept

July 10, 2010

Tonight I explained to my daughter the meaning of sacrifice.
I took off the wall my NYPD Police Officer Shield, 8943. I wore that shield from 1981 through 1984,the same shield that was carried by PO James Leahy into the inferno on September 11,2001. He did so selflessly and with no regard for his personal safety. He made a decision to sacrifice for the good of society. And for that sacrifice he will always be remembered, by me and now my daughter who has learned what sacrifice means. And the shield that hangs on the wall will continue to have meaning, real meaning for the next generation.

David DelSanto, Lt. (retired)
N.Y.P.D.

May 17, 2010

James,
Thank you for watching over our fsmily this year. Please keep watching over us. Happy New Year.
Love Always,
Danielle

Danielle Leahy Vella
Sister

December 31, 2009

Jimmy,

I was thinking about the good times that I had with you and JT when I had the opportunity to work with you.

I miss you!!!!

Godspeed Jimmy.

Never Forget

Det. Stephen Reid Ret.
NYPD

September 12, 2009

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God bless you and God bless America.

Miranda

September 11, 2009

I am forever in debt to the 23-37 and the 343. Your sacrifice has not been forgotten. You are a true hero, Thank you for your service Sir.

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County, Florida

September 11, 2009

I was brought in by C.O.P.S. as a peer counselor and had the great privilege of being the escort for James' wife and children at the first Police Memorial (May '01) following his tragic death 9/11. Over the days with them, I came to know and respect him through his family and think of him, and them, as I am now, each and every Sept. 11th as well as other times during the year.
I lost contact with his wife over the years, but do hope she is well and she and the kids are finding some peace. I carry with me the double pin (NYPD 6th / Badge 8943) that she gave me back then.
As a 35 year veteran of Law Enforcement, I grieve for each of the brave men and women we lost that day, and subsequent to it, due to the terrorist attack.
May they all rest in peace.
Bob Easton

Sgt. (retired) Bob Easton
Tucson Police / Oro Valley Police (AZ)

September 11, 2009

James

Eight years since you made the ultimate sacrifice. Your heroic actions are not forgotten.

DETECTIVE PATRICK DONOHUE
NYPD

September 11, 2009

You are not forgotten...thank you

Anonymous

September 11, 2009

Officer Leahy,
On today, the 8th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you and all the LEOs who died that day for your service and sacrifice for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

September 11, 2009

James,
Wow, I can't believe another anniversary is here. I feel like it was yesterday when you were getting Johnny Bop off the bus on the 1st day of school. And I was asking you if you wanted to come with me and the boys to the park. I miss you so much. I wish you were here. I would love to see your smile and hear you laughter. Not a day goes by without me thinking of you. Rest in Peace my hero, my brother. I love you.


Danielle Leahy Vella
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Danielle Leahy Vella
Sister

September 11, 2009

The anniversary of 9/11 is coming up in a few days as you well know. I just wanted you to know that you have not been forgotten. Rest in Peace...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

September 8, 2009

Hey James, I know you were there today with us watching Artie get his Combat Cross medal. We are so proud of the both if you. I love you and miss you each and every day.
R.I.P. my brother.


Danielle

Danielle Leahy Vella
sister

June 9, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends and family. May God bless and keep them.

THANK YOU SO MUCH, FOR HELPIPNG PROTECT OUR COUNTRY!!!!

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 12, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes

January 12, 2009

James you were a great friend and an even better Father to your Kids. They are all Growing up very nicely and doing very well. you would be proud. They miss you and Love you. I Look at your Picture Daily. Thanks for everything you did for me Miss you and Love you. Brian.

Det.Brian Ebanks
NYPD Best of friends

October 21, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Leahy, you will be missed but never forgotten. Sorry I didn't stop by on 9/11 but you were in my thoughts and prayers....

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

September 18, 2008

HEY JAMES, ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY. IT DOESN'T GET ANY EASIER. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE NOT HERE WITH US. BUT I KNOW YOU ARE WITH US EVERYDAY. I LOVE YOU.

Danielle Vella
SISTER

September 11, 2008

Today marks the 7th anniversary of that horrific day. I could not leave a reflection for every public safety responder so I'm leaving one for my namesake with the intention that it's meant for all.

Those of you who responded to what at first was thought to be a tragic accident soon found out the truth, that maniacal filthy fanatics had made a direct attack on American soil. Just as the military personnel at Pearl Harbor had to deal with a sneak attack, so did all of you and you did it with dedication and heroism. You, Patrolman Leahy and all those who ran towards tragedy instead of away from it are what heroes are made of, yet not one of you would claim that title. You would no doubt say, "I was just doing my job." All of us in Law Enforcement, no matter where we work or what our responsibilities are, strive to emulate you and can only pray that when push comes to shove, we can shove with the best of them. The men and women of the NYPD and all the other agencies who lost someone that day, ARE the best of them, the best of us.

God Bless and may you all, especially you Jim (If I can be so bold) continue to Rest in Peace.

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

September 11, 2008

R.I.P. Brother, we still remember and appreciate your sacrifice. God be with your family.

Officer Wil
Modesto CA PD

September 11, 2008

Jimmy:

Can't beleive it's been seven years. I bump into people from the 6th all the time. Supposedly not too many people left there anymore that I would even know. Your brother is there, you'd be proud of him. I rode my bike to DC for the Police Memorial in your honor from NYC last year. The braclet is in the 6th Pct. "museum". Some reason working out with you in the gym every day sticks out in my head the most. You'd think that would get me into the gym, but it doesn't.

PO Ari Maas
NYPD

September 11, 2008

Jimbo,
Seven years have passed. I sit looking at your prayer card on my desk, after the first moment of silence, with tears in my eyes. You will never be forgotten.
Mary :)

Mary
Friend

September 11, 2008