Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer William James Leahy

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, June 6, 2019

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Reflections for Police Officer William James Leahy

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Officer William and to the Brothers and Sisters of the Port Authorities NY/N Police Department, New York . May he Rest In Peace. May our and Savior, Give those who suffer, Peace of mind and understanding of the Sacrifice He gave. (RIP Brother we will take your Watch)

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red RoseLodge FOP# 16 Lancaster, County Pennsylvania

June 11, 2019

Rest in peace brother. We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.

Lt. A. Orozco
ADOT/ECD

June 11, 2019

RIP, Officer Leahy. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

June 11, 2019

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich

June 11, 2019

Any lost law officer is tragic, & those lost due to illness acquired while heroically supporting & protecting our Country are the definition of Hero. The word is being diluted by those seeking acclaim for their own purpose, & sadly our true heros need more, not diluted support. Your loved one is a true hero...God Bless him & you.

Civilian
Uncle is a sergeant in Whittier PD.

June 11, 2019

Rest In Peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

June 11, 2019

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

June 11, 2019

R.I.P. May God bless his parents.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb,Retired
New York State Police

June 11, 2019

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, William J. Leahy, from the September 11, 2001 terrorist's attacks at the World Trade Center Towers in New York City. It is always a huge loss when a fellow officer succumbs from complications from this attack. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

June 11, 2019

To the family of Police Officer William J. Leahy, friends, Superintendent Edward Cetnar and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department.
You are lifted up in heart, thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding to keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for service.
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." John 3: 16 & 17
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
CH / OB PD
Goldsboro, NC

June 11, 2019

"The Final Inspection"
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 his 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 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

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming

June 11, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Leahy!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

June 11, 2019

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Leahy and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Leahy, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

June 11, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and brothers/sisters in blue.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

June 11, 2019

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

June 11, 2019

I’m so sorry to see another person die due to the 9/11 attack.
May you Rest In Peace Officer Leahy.

John M. Young
Civilian Police Supporter/son of Phila PD Officer

June 11, 2019

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P Waggle
Civilian

June 11, 2019

Rest in peace brother.

Sgt (ret.) Thomas McCarthy
NYPD

June 11, 2019

Leahy family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Officer Leahy thank you for your Dedicated Service to your Community and to your Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice on that horrible day of 9/11/2001 because this is the day that slowly started taking your life away and you did not even relize it. You along with many of your Brothers and Sisters in Blue Sacrificed your lives that day to put others first. You are all heros in Americas eyes.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

June 11, 2019

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

June 10, 2019

Rest in Peace, good and faithful servant.
God has already reserved a special
place for our protectors.
Please continue your watch over us.


Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

June 10, 2019

Rest easy Brother, Thank you for your service. May your sacrifice and memory never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

June 10, 2019

On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer William J. Leahy and the extended law enforcement family of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, New York.

End of Watch Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

June 10, 2019

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 10, 2019

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck Retired
NYSDOCS

June 10, 2019

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