Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest condolence to the entire family. RIP.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police

February 27, 2024

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

February 7, 2024

My heartfelt condolences to PO DiDato's family, friends and the East Fishkill PD.
Dan, you became perfect and He took you back, rest in peace son.

Thomas Ganci
Father of two LEO's and a career FF

January 8, 2024

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer DiDato. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at East Fishkill Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

January 8, 2024

Our Heavenly Father, I pray now your peace, love, strength, courage and comfort for this family, department and friends. Father, the road ahead will be a tough one. But, I know You are able to carry them through the storm today and and calm the storms of tomorrow. Father, I pray they feel Your presence each minute of the day. I Jesus Name I pray, AMEN

Chaplain James Brackeen
Richmond Hill Police Department

December 31, 2023

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

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

December 30, 2023

In Honor, Memory And Respect, Officer Daniel DiDato... Sir, Thank You For 22 Years Of Dedicated Service To Law Enforcement In NY... A Precious Most Valued Life Can Be Gone In An Instant, But A Memory Of A Caring Good Human Being Lasts For Always... May Strength, Comfort, Blessings And Peace Be With Your Family... May You Rest In Eternal Peace, Officer Daniel DiDato...

Gail Mercado

December 30, 2023

RIP and may his soul rest in Heaven.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

December 26, 2023

God Bless and thank you for your service.

Detective Tim F
Chicago PD

December 25, 2023

Officer Didato, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your loved ones are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

December 23, 2023

Rest is peace brother.

Sergeant - retired
City of Hagerstown - MD

December 23, 2023

Rest in Peace Officer DiDato. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

December 23, 2023

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, Daniel P. Didato, from complications of a vehicle accident. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Officer succumbs from injuries due to a vehicle accident. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our prayers and thoughts to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection where Officer Didato had previously served.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

December 23, 2023

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

December 23, 2023

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Rafael Figueroa
Puerto Rico Police Department

December 23, 2023

Rest in peace Officer Didato.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2023

On behalf of the 68 dedicated volunteers associated with POINT 27 across the United States, we would like to offer condolences for Police Officer Daniel P. DiDato. Please know we are eternally grateful for Daniel’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Police Officer DiDato, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the East Fishkill Police Department in Hopewell Junction, New York for Daniel’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Police Officer Daniel P. DiDato’s family.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division (Retired)
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

December 22, 2023

Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

December 22, 2023

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

December 22, 2023

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

December 22, 2023

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Daniel P. DiDato and the extended law enforcement family of the East Fishkill Police Department, New York.



End of Watch Monday, December 18, 2023.



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 Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 21, 2023

Rest in eternal peace brother.

Detective (Retired) JUAN TORO
NYPD

December 20, 2023

It’s crazy how our lives can change in an instant. We were just laughing and doing impressions of people and now you’re gone. I will forever hold the memories I have of you close to my heart. The PD will never be the same after this. You truly have left an impact on all of us. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace

Senior Police Asst.
East Fishkill PD

December 20, 2023

It’s crazy how our lives can change in an instant. We were just laughing and doing impressions of people and now you’re gone. I will forever hold the memories I have of you close to my heart. The PD will never be the same after this. You truly have left an impact on all of us. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace

Senior Police Asst. Jessica Deschesne
Town of East Fishkill PD

December 20, 2023

May you rest in Peace Sir.

Susan Chaidez
N/a

December 20, 2023