Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Night Policeman Timothy O'Brien

Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Monday, October 2, 1893

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Reflections for Night Policeman Timothy O'Brien

Officer O’Brien,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army during the Civil War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 2, 2023

Jesus Christ, during His earthly ministry, proclaimed, “Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

February 24, 2021

No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 2, 2020

RIP Sir. We will never forget those who sacrificed their life trying to protect the citizens of their community.

V.K.Mary, 911 Communications Officer, Harris County Sheriffs Office, Houston, in the Great State of Texas

December 9, 2019

RIP sir! you are remembered always!

Special Agent Steven Scurek
Canadian Pacific Police Service

July 11, 2016

Officer O'Brien,
On today, the 122nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a LEO-but for our Country as well when you served in the Union Army during the Civil War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 2, 2015

One additional comment, it is truly wonderful to notice that Officer Shane O'Brien left a reflection back in 2011. Night Policeman O'Brien, you have left a legacy and no doubt you are proud.

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

October 2, 2015

It's now been 122 years since your murder at the hands of a pair of nobodies. They're deeds have been remembered, but they have been forgotten and discarded. You are honored here and rightfully so. I can only hope that your descendants have never forgotten your courage and sacrifice. Thank you for your service, not only in protecting one of America's greatest assets, it's railroads, but also for your service in preserving the Union.

God Bless you, hero and Brother, may your eternal rest always be peaceful.

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

October 2, 2015

Thanks to this web page your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. rest in peace.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

April 5, 2013

Thnak you Sir for your service and Heroism. RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

August 24, 2012

Timothy O'Brien was born in County Tipperary Ireland. He joined the 27th Iowa Infantry at McGregor Iowa in 1862. He fought in the western campaigns, rose to the rank of Sergeant, and was wounded in Mississippi. After the war he became a railroad police officer in Mason City, Iowa.

He was my Great grandfather.

Officer Shane O'Brien
Dubuque, Iowa Police Department

June 1, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 116th 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

Anonymous

October 2, 2009

Officer O'Brien,
It has taken almost 115 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 17, 2008

Night Policeman O'Brien,

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.. You are a HERO and will not be forgotten... Rest in Peace Sir..

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994 Henrico PD Virginia

August 12, 2008

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