Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Peter, I was rookie cop in the 75 when I met you. I will always remember the time you took to give a smile and kind word to a young man like myself entering law enforcement. I am hurting inside and the crying ever since I heard the news. I will miss you my friend. Though many miles away from the 75 pct, I will never forget you. Thank you for helping make me the officer I am today. God Bless you and your Family.

Tom Bakalis
Montgomery County Police, MD

December 22, 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 22, 2011

"A Man Remembered, Never Dies."

Being a fellow Long Islander from Patchogue before moving to Florida in 2004, I was deeply saddend to hear of your passing, as it hits close to home. Rest in peace and thank you for your service, brother. Please watch over us and protect us from harm.

My condolences to the Figoski Family and the members of the New York City Police Department.

Trooper Peter C. Hooker
Florida Highway Patrol Troop-K Orlando

December 21, 2011

We never met, though I we know some of the same people. You have been described to me as the model of a police officer, father and friend. I admire and respect you for the legacy you have left for those who were close to you. Your passing is such a terrible loss to your family, friends, NYPD and the community you served. Godspeed.

Sergeant C.J. Witzenburg
Oneonta City Police Department

December 21, 2011

Godspeed, Brother. Rest easy in the peace of the Lord.

Ret. Police Officer John Engebretsen
N.Y.P.D.

December 21, 2011

I am absolutely heart broken for po Figoski and his daughters these perps have forever ruined these girls lives the holidays will always be associated with this tragedy. I commend him for being an exceptional officer especially being out there still with 22 years on. I worked in east ny when I first got on the job I wish I.could have gotten to know him. God bless his family and may he rest in peace.

po Hernandez
nypd

December 21, 2011

RIP Pete,you will missed by everyone! I remember coming to the 75 with you in Oct 90. you were a true professoinal! never had a bad side! 75 forever!

retired police officer
NYPD

December 20, 2011

Dear Officers:

I am sorry for the loss of a wonderful police officer and human being. May he rest in peace. God Bless him, and watch over his daughters.

Anita Paryani-Reed.

Anita Paryani, J.D.
future attorney

December 20, 2011

Rest in peace. May justice be served.

Deputy Sheriff
Oneida Co. S. O.

December 20, 2011

As the daughter of a 32yr (now retired) veteran of N.Y.C.P.D, I thank you for your heroic service and sacrifice.
I pray that God touch each of your daughters hearts with mercy, peace and healing. May your journey into the Heavens be made with Godspeed! In Jesus' Holy name, Amen.

Ingrid Ericsen,
Oviedo, Florida.

Grateful citizen

December 20, 2011

Thanks for the years served......We got it from here brother......now you can be the true Guardian Angel in heaven......God bless you and family. Rest in peace.

PO Ayala, Angel
NYPD

December 20, 2011

You answered the call..you stood the line..you gave the ultimate sacrifice..stand down Sir it's time to rest.
Our families prayers to yours.

Trooper Thomas Duane
Mass Stae police Gang Unit (Boston)

December 19, 2011

The quality of life in the "seven five" went down a little but he quality of life in heaven went up quite a bit. RIP BROTHER

Detective (ret.)
Schenectady Police

December 19, 2011

Another sad day for Law enforcement...RIP....

SGT Thomas DeMaria
Aberdeen Proving Ground Police Department

December 19, 2011

God Bless You!!!!

You Were a Proud Father of four wonderfull children , such as I . May the City of NEW YORK remember you and your Family in the upmost highest Respect. You were the Icon of NEW YORKS FINEST!!!!. Investigator James LaDolce # 166 Monroe Co. PA!!. God BLess You!!!

Investigator James LaDolce
True Blue Investigations

December 19, 2011

Rest In Peace...

My heart and prayers go out to your family, especially your 4 daughters.

Thank you for your sacrifice! Another Hero gone but not forgotten...

Jeanine Lee
Sister of Fallen Officer Kevin M. Lee E.O.W. 1-27-06

December 19, 2011

God Bless You, your family and the New York City Police Department. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Godspeed.

Officer

December 19, 2011

"He Answered The Call"



Today in the sun, I bid him farewell
A man, a hero, I never knew well

Like many before him, who answered the call
Wearing a badge, he was destined to fall

Though by choice a long life and a happy old age
Would he have chosen, had he written the page

But the office he chose never promised long life
Just half of his salary, for his child and his wife

He went without fear, into the darkness of night
Bringing comfort to some, to some others light

Easing their pain and calming their fears
He did his duty, never asking for cheers

A husband, a cop, he answered the call
We bid him farewell for he gave his all

P.O. James Viterito (Retired
Nassau County Police Department

December 19, 2011

As Family, Friends and fellow officers gather to honour you today, my thoughts and prayers are directed to them. I am saddened by the enormous loss suffered by your family, colleagues and your community. I am moved by your selfless service and sacrifice; on and off the job.

Staff Sergeant Brian Bowman
Toronto Police Service

December 19, 2011

God Bless you and your family. Thank you for your service May you Rest In Peace

wendy Poole
Private Citizen

December 19, 2011

I was working one borough away in Manhattan when I heard the level III mobilization come over the radio, the dispatcher saying an MOS had been shot in the face. I was in shambles for the rest of the tour, not knowing your name, but hoping you'd be okay. It was not until my ride home from work that I heard on 1010Wins you had passed. I began to cry right there. I never knew you, but I bleed blue and have had trouble sleeping ever since. It truly could have been any of the over 30,000 of us that day. I'm staring at my Class A's this morning, waiting to bid you farewell in what will likely be the largest send off if NYPD history. I swear on all I love in this world, you will never be forgotten. Not by me, not by your entire family in blue. We will all be here for your family and four daughters forever. From this rookie to you, old timer...rest in peace.

Police Officer MC
New York City Police Department

December 19, 2011

God Bless!

Officer
Tohono O'odham Police

December 19, 2011

You were truly loved. I did not know you, but I can tell by what an uproar your death has caused. They would only close down a school district and change the railroad schedule for the funeral of a true hero.

Probational Explorer Zack Magee
NCPD

December 18, 2011

Courage is the virtue that insures all of the others. God bless the NYPD and all of its fallen members

Joseph H. McAndrew
NYPD-Ret-

December 18, 2011

The Lord our Savior is holding him in his arms...I imagine he says to Pete, "well done my son, you fought the good fight. Rest in the kingdom of Heaven".

PO (retired)
NYPD

December 18, 2011