Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Brother...my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the NYPD during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

December 12, 2011

R.I.P

Sergeant
NYPD

December 12, 2011

God Bless P.O. Peter Fioski and his family for the ultimate sacrifice. It is tragic and heartbreaking....may he rest in peace. xo

Wife of an NYPD Sergeant

December 12, 2011

Rest in Peace Officer Figoski

Retired Police Officer Carol O'Shea
New Bedford Police Dept

December 12, 2011

Rest in Peace Sir......................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Police Dept. Tx.

December 12, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 12, 2011

Rest in Peace. May God welcome you and watch over your family and all that serve.

Detective R. L. Drake, (retired)
NYPD

December 12, 2011

Rest in peace Brother. Thank you for your brave service to keep all of us safe. I am sad that you ended up paying the ultimate price while performing a most dangerous job. I pray for comfort for your family, fellow officers and friends...God Bless You.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

December 12, 2011

RIP BROTHER... MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Detective Dowling
NYPD

December 12, 2011

R I P Brother: The policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining. Just as brightly as his brass. ... "Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My church have you been true?" ... The policeman squared hi...s shoulders and said,"No, Lord, I guess I ain't, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint. I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been violent, Because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep.... Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here. They never wanted me around Except to calm their fear. If you've got a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't.....I'll understand. There was silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, policeman, You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell." Author Unknown

Ret.Bridge and Tunnel Officer
T B T A

December 12, 2011

Thoughts and prayers from Minnesota. Thank you for your service and thank you to your family for allowing us to have you among us....

PO Liam Duggan
Saint Paul Police

December 12, 2011

God rest your soul.

I hope the remaining suspect's punishment comes swift and sure.

Trooper I
New Jersey State Police (retired)

December 12, 2011

Who knows what to say to comfort one on this sad day... My thoughts are with the family and coworkers of Ofc Figoski. A true inspiration for me.

Officer
Chattanooga Police Dept.

December 12, 2011

Rest in Peace. God Bless your family and watch over all those that serve

Detective R. L. Drake, (retired)
NYPD

December 12, 2011

Rest in peace, Officer Figoski. Your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

December 12, 2011

My prayers go out to your family and friends in this difficult time. You are a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. You will not be forgotten. R.I.P.

PO
NYPD 44pct

December 12, 2011

Godspeed Officer Figoski. Your service was not in vain.

Frances R.
American Airlines/Life resident of NYC

December 12, 2011

Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten ...

P.O. CARABALLO
TRIBOROUGH BRIDGE AND TUNNEL AUTHORITY

December 12, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Peter, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Carl Wortham Assistant Chief (retired)
Sand Springs PD OK

December 12, 2011

Rest in peace brother Figoski -

Det. James P. McGrath(retired)
Schenectady Police Department

December 12, 2011

R.I.P

retired officer

December 12, 2011

May God watch over him and his family

Retired Detective

December 12, 2011

RIP Brother. We'll carry on for you.

Sgt
Shelby County TN

December 12, 2011

We salute Officer Figoski and the sacrifice he made to protect his city.

Blue Star Police Supply
Denver, CO

December 12, 2011

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

December 12, 2011