Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Neil Gibbons

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, October 19, 1924

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Reflections for Sergeant Neil Gibbons

Sgt. Gibbons,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during the Spanish-American War.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 19, 2024

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

October 19, 2017

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

Robyn Wilkes

October 13, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 87th 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

October 19, 2011

I THINK ONE OF THE LAST REFLECTIONS SAYS IT ALL REGARDING ONES LIFE ON EARTH. SINCE THE DAY SERGEANT GIBBONS WAS BORN UNTIL HIS DEATH I KNOW HE MADE A IMPACT ON MANY. REST IN PEACE. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRNK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

October 19, 2010

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
nh

October 16, 2007

~The Dash Between The Years~

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning ... to the end.
He noted that first came her date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the "dash" between those years. (1900-1970)

For that "dash" represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth
And only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars...the house...the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our "dash".

So think about this long and hard
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.


And be less quick to anger,
And show our appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy's being read
With your life's actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your "dash"?

September 21, 2004

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrifice is not forgotten.

Police Officer
NYPD

December 19, 2003

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