New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, February 26, 1988
Reflections for Police Officer Edward R. Byrne
Eddie, we will never forget you. Rest In Peace. God Bless the Byrne Family.
Sgt. Daniel Connolly
NYPD
February 26, 2010
Your murder was the most shocking experience in my life. The profound sadness which each and everyone in the 103 as well as the entire NYPD felt then, and still to this day is amazing. I often think of your family and wonder how they are coping as the years go by. I think of you on this terrible anniversary, and will always remember how hard everyone worked to find those animals responsible and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law. We were all so young then, and could not imagine humans could be so cruel. You will always be remembered!
P.O. Naomi Kaufman
NYPD (Retired)
February 26, 2010
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 26, 2010
Eddie I think of you often.
Rest in Peace.
Lt. John Cappelmann Retired
NYPD
February 26, 2010
RIP Eddie
22 years ago on a Friday night I can't get over how quickly time fly's by. The 103 was crazy back in the 80's,
my how it has changed since then.
God Bless you and your family. You will always be in our hearts and prayers.
John P. Heintz Retired Detective
NYPD
February 26, 2010
Read the book "Cop Shot" by Mike McAlary.
Continue to rest in peace. No assignment is routine. Always remember that.
Just a Cop
NYPD
May 18, 2009
May you rest in peace my brother. I did not know you but your memory is still alive amongst all of us cops. Look down from heaven and keep us all safe. God Bless You.
PO Murphy
NYPD
February 27, 2009
Another year passes. You will never be forgotten. Your assassination outraged this country, and also inspired many like myself to serve. No one can ever hold a candle to your brave service and sacrifice.
Bless your soul, brother.
Lt Paul Sanzone (ret.)
NYPD
February 27, 2009
Rest in peace Ed. You are missed but never forgotten...
21 years man, time flys. You would have been out by now. Watch over us.
Seregeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
February 26, 2009
I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Byrne and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.
Robyn Wilkes
February 16, 2009
God Bless Officer Eddie Byrne.
J.Kelly
NYPD
June 17, 2008
It has been twenty years and I think about you often. Not a day goes by when I don't make some reference to you. You were a special person, who died too soon. It was my privledge and honor to know you. I have told my son about you, and what it takes to be a man of honor, and how you made a difference in my life. I was in a horrible situation, and you told me to face it, and change it. It was hard to take, but I did face that I made choices to get in this situation, and I did change it. Thank you for your candor that day and your kindness. You are missed from someone who you made a huge difference in my life.
Jonathan's Mom
Friend
April 9, 2008
Rest in Peace Brother
Detective Lee
NYPD MSDND
February 27, 2008
20 YEARS. SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
PO
NEWARK ,NJ PD
February 27, 2008
REST IN PEACE. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THIS DAY
PO GALLAGHER
NYPD PSA7
February 26, 2008
You will never be forgotten. God bless you and yours. May you rest in peace.
RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
February 26, 2008
Rest in peace, Eddie. You will NEVER be forgotten.
SCO Kieran J O'Hagan
NYS Courts
February 26, 2008
Eddie, I was only 10 when you were taken from us. I remember hearing the news. It was a sad day for this city. I read the books, watched the movies on tv and will never forget your name or what you died for. It is because of the sacrifices that you, and unfortunately so many others have made that I kept my head on a swivel when I was on the street. Watch over us from heaven brother, you are missed and will NEVER be forgotten.
FIDELIS AD MORTEM!!!
Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
February 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary.
Former Police Officer
Fauquier County, Va
February 26, 2008
RIP you did not die in vain.
PO Wanderman
Yonkers PD
February 26, 2008
We will never forget your sacrafice. God bless the Byrne family, and God Bless the N.Y.P.D.
Lt. Rob Ortlieb
NYPD
February 26, 2008
Today, like all days..just to say...you will never be forgotten..
Michael Duffy
An Garda Síochána - Ireland's Police
February 26, 2008
Twenty years patrolling the heavens above. Eddie is never forgotton. Continue to watch over us.
Lt Paul Sanzone
NYPD
February 26, 2008
KNOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN REMEMBERED FROM THE DAY YOU WERE BORN AND SINCE YOU HAVE LEFT US TO PATROL OVER YOUR BREATHERAN . IT IS WITH THE GREATEST ADMIRATION OF YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE THAT I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOUR NAME MEANS MORE TO ALL OF US THAN CAN EVER BE EXPRESSED. EVERY LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH FOR ALMOST 19 YEARS WE HAVE GOTTEN TOGETHER WITH MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND CELBRATED YOU WITH THE EDWARD R. BYRNE COP OF THE MONTH AWARDS ISSUED TO HUNDREDS OF OFFICERS WHO HAVE SELFISHLY DONE THEIR DUTY AT GRAVE RISK TO THEIR LIVES. WE SALUTE YOU AND KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS EVERYDAY OF OUR LIVES. THANK YOU.
LIEUTENANT CLAUDIO FERNANDEZ
NYPD HIGHWAY PATROL
February 25, 2008
It's been 20 long years but any of us still on the job from back then still remember and we think of him often. The city owes so much of it's successful turn around to PO Byrne's sacrifice. His death at the hands of the lowest life forms imaginable woke a city up and sparked a police department to hit back hard and not let up. We will never forget you brother !
Sgt Jim Bolden
NYPD
February 24, 2008
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