Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family and loved ones of Sergeant Rodney Gillis and his fellow officers with the New York City Police Department and most especially to Rodney:

Mere words seem insignificant to honor your heroism and courage which will never be forgotten. On this the fifth anniversary month of the tragic devastation wreaked upon our nation, those brave men and women who lost their lives safeguarding others are remembered and revered.

May your spirit continue to soar and your memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect and gratitude for the distinquished service Rodney gave to his community and country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 11, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg Police Department, CA; eow 4/24/05

September 29, 2006

a hero lives forever.....

September 12, 2006

Thank you

September 11, 2006

Thinking of you and your loved ones on this tragic day in history. You will never be forgotten and will be forever a hero.

Nicole Burdette
Wife of Deputy Alex Burdette EOW 3-12-05

September 11, 2006

HERO! Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

July 17, 2006

Just want to let everyone know that Sgt. Gillis is the honored officer whose name appears on my blue, metal MIA wrist bracelet that I wear. After the attacks I purchased (for the fund-raising efforts for victims' families) two bracelets, one in red for a downed fireman, which I gave to someone else; and my blue one which holds Sgt. Gillis' name. I wanted to let the family and loved ones know that I wear this with pride and sorrow both. I often hold him and his family and children in prayer that the Lord keep his loving Arms around all of you.

J Perdue

July 9, 2006

May God Bless Sgt Rodney Gillis and his family. I think you were the only guy in Truck 8 who smiled

PO
CT

May 19, 2006

We have not forgotten.................

AZ Narc

January 17, 2006

No words can express my loyalty to Officer Gillis and the other law enforcement officers, ems, and fireman that wre killed on September 11. You are the bravest of the brave and a true hero to all AMERICANS. I would have been there right beisde you if I was your co-worker. You will always be remembered and THANK YOU for protecting all of us, rest in peace Brother and my prayers are with your family, friends, and NYPD.

Officer J.D. Green
Manvel Police Department, Texas

December 13, 2005

I just couldn't beleive what I had just read when the names were released to us informing us of the 23 members who had perished on 9-11...It seemed as though it was just yesterday you and I were sitting next to each other in the Police Academy....88-10. You made me laugh and you were a good friend...I have told my children about you and my oldest daughter was sad when I told her you were my FRIEND...You will never be forgotten, GOdbless you and your family. Forever your friend -Noel

DET2 NOEL GARCIA
NYPD

December 1, 2005

REST IN PEACE BROTHR AND KNOW YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID ON THIS TRADGIC DAY

ROBERT THORNTON
EX-POLICE OFFICER AT GROUNG ZERO

September 11, 2005

Thank you for your service. May God continue to bless your family, friends and department.

Chesterfield County Police, Va.

September 11, 2005

My prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice and caring for your fellow man.

DISPATCHER DEBORAH MORGAN
Md Transportation Authority

July 29, 2004

Rodney, Thank you so much for all the love,support,and encouragement you gave to me upon entering ESU. You are indeed missed . Now there is work for you on the other side. Until We meet again in our heavenly home know that you are constantly thought of and your smile lives forever. Your little sister.

Det. Stevenson
nypd

April 29, 2004

DEAR GOD
HOW DO WE BEGIN TO PRAISE AND THANK YOU FOR OUR BROTHER RODNEY TO SAY HE WAS A BLESSING IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. IT'S STILL SOMEHOW NOT REAL TO ME, NOT CLEAR HOW HE COULD ACTUALLY BE NOT HERE IN THE FLESH. YOU SEE BECAUSE TO US WHO KNEW HIM HE WAS BIGGER THEN LIFE AS THEY SAY I WORKED WITH RODNEY IN THE 79PCT AND IN ESU . IT'S BOTH PAINFUL AND COMFORTING THE REALITY IS I AM JUST ONE OF MANY MANY PEOPLE WHO DID WRITE OR COULD WRITE A REFLECTION . YOU SEE I REFLECT ON RODNEY EVER DAY MANY TIME'S A DAY . IN MY UNIT WE LOST 14 OFFICERS AND WE , MEANING THE NYPD LOST 23 GOOD OFFICERS ALL TOGATHER I KNOW THAT WOULD HAVE HAD A PROFOUND EFFECT OF RODNEY BECAUSE HE CARED FOR OTHER COPS SO MUCH HE CARED FOR OTHER PEOPLE SO MUCH.WHEN YOU SIT IN A CAR (REP) WITH SOMEONE FOR MANY YEAR'S YOU GET TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER WELL. I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE THE LAUGHS WE ALL HAD WHILE WORKING THE 12X8 TOUR YOU MADE THAT TOUR. I REMEMBERED THE NIGHT YOU WERE MADE SGT. I WAS SO PROUD BECAUSE I KNEW YOU WOULD BE LEAVING AT LEAST FOR A WHILE, THAT MADE ME VERY SAD I ALSO KNEW YOU WOULD BE BACK AND DO GREAT AS A BOSS I ALSO REMEMBER WHEN YOU CAME BACK TO EMERGENCY EVEN IF YOU HAD TO GO TO TK#4 FIRST THEY ALSO LOVED YOU AND YOU THEM. WE KNEW WE WOULD GET YOU BACK AT TK#8. TO SAY YOU ARE MISSED AND WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED SEEMS TO LITTLE TO SAY WE WILL LOOK AFTER YOU CHILDREN THEY ARE GETTING SO BIG AND ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL. I DON'T MEAN TO GO ON SO MUCH BUT THERE HAS BEEN SO MUCH PAIN SO MUCH LOSS . I TRY TO KEEP IN MIND YOU ARE WITH GOD AND I TRY TO KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE AND THAT COMFORTS ME. YOU WILL ALWAY'S BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW YOU ALL THE TRUCKS ESPECIALLY YOUR CHILDREN ,MOM ,NANA AND RONALD. YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. I WILL ALWAY'S MISS OUR LONG HEART FELT TALKS I MISS THE ADVICE YOU GAVE TO US ALL IN A HEART FELT FASHION WAY I REMEMBER OUR LAST JOB. THE PAIN DOES NOT GO AWAY YOU JUST LEARN TO LIVE WITH IT SOME HOW PEOPLE BECOME MORE PRECIOUS GOD BLESS YOU RODNEY AND GOD BLESS ALL THE NYPD OFFICERS YOU WILL ALL FOREVER BE MY HERO'S NOT JUST BECAUSE OF THE WAY YOU DEPARTED THIS EARTH BUT BECAUSE THE WAY YOU LIVED I LOVE ALL OF YOU AND I THANK GOD FOR YOU ALL GOD BLESS EVERY FAMILY AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND COMFORT YOU ALWAYS. THANK YOU LOVE FROM YOUR SISTER,PARTNER AND FRIEND. THANK YOU GOD MATTIE LAWRENCE

MATTIE LAWRENCE
ESU NYPD

April 29, 2004

Rodney, I miss you, so very much. I have been blessed to have had you in my life. I miss your voice, your gestures and words of inspirations. I feel your spirit all around us, protecting and loving as always. A true gentleman you were, a wonderful Son, Brother, Grandson and especially a Father. God has a great man by his side, made with all the right stuff instilled by the best, (Mom and Nana ). We will never, ever forget you.... I will never, ever forget you, and the things we had shared and had done....I love you cousin, until we meet again.

Ginger
NYPD

April 16, 2004

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.

You were called into this profession and our Lord and Savior has blessed you because:
According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.
A Peace Officer's badge is to be honored by us, because God honors it.

You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for your fellow man, while serving, defending, and protecting others in your community.

Thank you for your service to America. Your efforts saved thousand that horrible day.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. You will be in our hearts forever.

September 11, 2001---Gone, but Never Forgotten.

Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 6, 2004

Yesterday, today and tomorrow, memories of Rodney's jubilant laugh, especially when he was eating his favorite foods; keeps me smiling and lightens the reality of his eternal departure to a higher and better place.

Mother. Geraldine (Geri) Gilliam
Home

April 1, 2004

it has been over 2 years and sgt gillis has not been forgotten

thank you sgt for your ultimate sacrifice

to your family god bless you stay strong

dispatcher
polk county sheriff's office, florida

December 27, 2003

Rest in peace.

Sr.Cpl Hunt
Dallas PD

October 15, 2003

I cannot find the words to say how sorry I am that we have lost these great heroes. I cannot express my thanks enough for your bravery and sacrifice. My prayers are with you and all of your families and brother/sister officers......................AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 15, 2003

I was one of the 340 officers who attended the 911 memorial in manhattan NY 2002.
I like the rest of my fellow officers paid tribute to every officer who lost their lives at the world trade center 9 11 2001.

whilst at the NYPD museum in manhattan i was touched by the bravery of the officers of that fateful day in 2001.
God Bless you all .

Many regards to their families and colleagues ,
on behalf of the U.k. police officers..

In respect of all who perished ,a Ground Zero flag which was given to Sc 7061 Boyce at the 911 memorial 2002 .
Has now been donated and is now situated at the
SOUTH WALES POLICE FORCE H.Q.
in Bridgend , South Wales .u.k.


Sc 7061 Dave Boyce ,
South Wales Police force ,
u.k.

sc7061 boyce
south wales police , uk

I was one of the 340 officers who attended the 911 memorial in manhattan NY 2002.
I like the rest of my fellow officers paid tribute to every officer who lost their lives at the world trade center 9 11 2001.

whilst at the NYPD museum in manhattan i was touched by the bravery of the officers of that fateful day in 2001.
God Bless you all .

Many regards to their families and colleagues ,
on behalf of the U.k. police officers..

In respect of all who perished ,a Ground Zero flag which was given to Sc 7061 Boyce at the 911 memorial 2002 .
Has now been donated and is now situated at the
SOUTH WALES POLICE FORCE H.Q.
in Bridgend , South Wales .u.k.


Sc 7061 Dave Boyce ,
South Wales Police force ,
u.k.

sc7061 boyce
south wales police , uk

I did not know this officer or the others who lost their lives on September 11th. They are TRUE AMERICAN HERO'S. GOD bless the NYPD and all of the families associated with them.

" THE WICKED FLEE WHEN NO MAN PURSUETH BUT THE RIGHTEOUS ARE BOLD AS A LION" - Proverbs 28:1

Recruit Don Reichhardt
60th Crater Criminal Justice Academy
Prince George, Va.

Officer Don Reichhardt
Virginia State University Police Department

It was late one Tuesday evening,
Before a mother could sit down,
To tell her only child about
The terror that hit downtown.

She looked into the eyes of her son
God, she loved him so,
She felt her heart begin to break
And the hurt begin to show.

She gathered all her strength and courage,
as her story she began to tell.
"Baby don't cry, but I'm afraid daddy
Might be under a building that fell."

The boy looked back at his mother,
His eyes made not one blink.
And the mother's tears began to fall.
What would her baby think?

You see, his dad is a Policeman,
And his hero from the day of his birth.
He loved his dad more than anything else
That could ever inherit this earth.

The mother's head began to drop,
Her forehead resting on palm.
She thought her son would be upset.
Instead, he was very calm.

The boy leaned over towards his mom,
And put his hand upon her head.
In her ear he began to whisper,
And this is what he said:

"Mommy please don't cry,
I knew daddy wasn't coming home.
I talked to him just a while ago,
But it wasn't on the phone.

He told me that he loved me,
And he promised we'd meet again.
He told of his new home,
And the job he was to begin."

"God is building an army,
And there are many angels needed.
That, is where daddy and the others went.
They weren't all defeated."

It was then, the mother lifted her head.
The tears streamed down her face.
And she could feel her husband's presence,
As it filled her heart with grace.

It was then she knew her son was right.
He was in God's great army now.
She also knew her son was safe,
That he'd be kept from harm somehow.

So, evildoers of the world beware.
An army is on the way.
Bolstered by new angels,
Who left the towers that day..

Their commander has never been beaten.
His power has never been matched,
And if evil thinks He was almighty before......
Well, the surface has just been scratched!

9-11-02 - 1 year anniversary
We will NEVER forget!
GOD BLESS!

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