Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This story is a shame. A murdered cop still needs justice. I cannot do much, but I urge those who have the ability to do something. This story needs to be told and justice needs to be served.

Anonymous

January 29, 2010

The world lost a wonderful hero and kind soul when it lost my cousin Phillip. It is so awful that no one has ever been brought to justice. Let's hope that changes.

jeanne
phillip was my first cousin

November 4, 2009

May you rest in Peace.

NY Resident

Anonymous

August 24, 2009

A son of a retired 72 Sgt, I first learned about Officer Cardillo when I saw the front license plate on a old 68 Fury black and green RMP that read 'Remember Cardillo'. I became curious and researched the incident. What I found was alarming and disturbing, to say the least. The perp is likely not living, and therefore justice was never served in this case. It amazes me that this could occur in NYC at that period in time. 'Remember Cardillo' 28 Sector George.

Deputy Sheriff
Martin County Sheriff's Office (FL)

July 9, 2009

God Bless You...Hopefully we will meet one day in that beautiful place in Heaven, reserved for Italians Only. Remember Cardillo...in your Tours, Hearts and prayers. God also be with you and yours.

Police Officer
New York

June 1, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Rich Skinner
WTPD, NJ

April 19, 2009

Remember Cardillo, God Bless his soul.

po
nypd

April 15, 2009

Thank you all for your comments.
Christos look me up i am listed.

todd cardillo
son

April 15, 2009

Now 37 years after Phil's murder our brother officers are still trying to solve this case. Long live the memory of Police Officer Cardillo.

I’m Rudy Andre a retired NYC Detective.

I was a Police Officer assigned to the 28th Precinct in Harlem when Police Officer Phil Cardillo was murdered.
I witnessed the brutal beating of Police Officer Cardillo and two other members of the NYPD. Later that day I was informed that Phil had also been shot at point blank range. Phil died from his wounds on April 20, 1972.
I lead the charge into the building first stopping where our officers lie unconscious. I recognized Police Officer Phil Cardillo. He was bleeding from his nose and mouth. I said, “Oh God please take care of him”. My actions have been well documented in the book Circle of Six as written by Randy Jurgensen. I feel this book is a major reason Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly has prompted the reopening of Phil’s murder case some 27 months ago. I know he witnessed first hand the suffering of the Cardillo family for he was assigned to guard Phil’s room at St. Luke’s Hospital during this dreadful time.
Almost 20 years after the death of Police Officer Phil Cardillo I had a chance meeting with a young man working in A&L deli in Palm Coast Fl. He recognized my miniature Detective badge and inquired if it was a NYC badge. We went back and forth for several minutes and to my astonishment this young man turned out to be the son of Police Officer Phil Cardillo. From that point Todd and I have become good friends. We have similar interest in cars and in fact he painted one of my muscle cars. I was present a Todd’s mothers funeral and was proud to be present at his wedding to Deanna. It’s amazing how fast Todd’s children Tiffani and TJ have grown.

Todd has a right to have his questions of his fathers death answered. This loving family needs to know the truth of why the city chose to cover up the April 1972 murder. The embarrassing questions need to be asked and most certainly answered. I would like to enlist your help in getting the Department of Justice to take notice in the death of Police Officer Cardillo.

Respectively Submitted
Rudy Andre, New York City Detective (retired)

Retired Detective Rudy Andre
NYPD 28th precinct

April 15, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Cardillo and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

April 14, 2009

I read the Circle of Six as well as Murder at the Harlem Mosque. I was disgusted by the NYPD brass and the Mayor. What was even more alarming was that both Codd and Ward became Police Commissioners. It was great to hear that, after Randy Jurgensen's request, P.C. Kelly re-opened the case. I haven't heard anything about it though.

God Bless Phil Cardillo. He deserves the Medal of Honor.
REMEMBER CARDILLO.

Lt Joseph LaRose
NYPD

February 27, 2009

To all those that read this - I grew up across street from the cardillo family as good friend with his children.
My parents treated his children as their own. I have not seen them in about 20 years and hope that they are enjoying life. Karma will get the guy who killed him and will deliver justice to those that did nothing. thanks God things have changed and this type of incident is highly unlikely with the NYPd anymore.

Christos venetiou investigator
friend of family

September 17, 2008

I'm just about done reading the book "Circle of Six" and it is disturbing to say the least, at what the brass(COWARDS) of the N.Y.P.D. did in order save their careers and further the career aspirations of then mayor Lindsay. While a cop killer was on the lose. Never forget Philip Cardillo.

LT. Daniel Sarrubbo
N.Y.P.D.

June 6, 2008

Remeber Cardillo

PO
NYPD 026 Pct

May 20, 2008

REST IN PEACE, PHIL
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

Ret. Sgt. Mel Lasky
N.Y.P.D. P.B.B.N

April 21, 2008

I worked in the 34 in the 90's and had many occasion to be in the 28. Every time I walked in and saw Phil Cardillo's photo it reminded me of why I went on the job. Phil and many other Officers of his generation inspired many of us to become Officers thru their bravery and devotion to duty and each other. We might not be able to count on others to "Do the right thing", but we could count on each other. Rest easy Brother and God Bless you and your family.

Joseph Alonzo Lt.(Ret)
NYPD

April 20, 2008

May GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR ANIVERSARY,,,,,,,,,,

Det Jim Mulligan (RETIRED)
NYPD

April 20, 2008

Remember Cardillo.

P.O.
28 PCT. NYPD

April 20, 2008

May you continue to rest in eternal peace.

SCO Kieran O'Hagan
New York State Courts

April 20, 2008

Rest in peace Phil. May God watch over your family. Frank Basile - TPF

PTL Frank Basile
Tactical Patrol Force - NYPD

April 20, 2008

I remember reading "Murder at the Harlem Mosque" as a young student at John Jay College. It left a lasting impression on me. I'm glad that Randy has done his job to keep this story alove, because many of the up and coming young kids never heard Phil Cardillo's story. Now that I'm at that retirement age, I hope those in the job will continue to tell the story to the youngsters.

"Lest we forget."

Sr. Inv. Bob Tarwacki
NY County DA

April 12, 2008

P/O Cardillo, you are not forgotten. We remember Cardillo.

Sgt. #322
Philadelphia Poilce Dept.

March 25, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

December 24, 2007

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 20, 2007

Today I finished reading "Circle of Six". It made me sick. I always disliked Ward and Rangel, now I hate them. How Rangel is still in politics disgusts me. As a fomer Sergeant in the 9 th I always knew Phil Cardillo was a hero and I'm glad his story is still being told. It would be nice to see his story on the big screen. God bless Phil Cardillo and the entire Cardillo family.

Michael F. Gala Jr Battalioin Chief
FDNY

December 12, 2007