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Patrolman Raymond Cleveland

Poughkeepsie City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, September 25, 1969

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Rest in peace Officer Cleveland.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 6, 2022

I'm Raymond Cleveland the 3rd, I wish I had met my grandfather. I was born in '74. Thank you all for your support of him, and I'd like to thank all men and women in blue!!! God bless and stay safe. :)

Raymond Cleveland
Grandson

March 3, 2021

I was working at the time Off. Cleveland was attacked . Off. Richard Sauter drove Ray to the hospital in Ray's police traffic truck. I have a few stories about working with Off. Cleaveland if the family is interested. RL # 44 & 70 . Retired in April 1989 in charge of the City of Poughkeepsie Traffic Division.

Patrolman Richard A. Leigh
City of Poughkeepsie Police Department

January 28, 2021

It's been almost 51 years and the pain and hurt is still heavy in my heart .this was my grandfather and I never got to meet him .just the story's of what a wonderful man he was as a father grandfather and husband and police officer.he gave his life and there is nothing that will ever stop the missing him or the remembrance of his sacrifice.my condolence to any family that has lost a family member of the police force.there brave act of courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.true heros and they will never be forgotten.

Kathleen r Cleveland
Grandaughter

August 14, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. Never forgotten.

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

September 25, 2019

Officer Cleveland,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Poughkeepsie. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 25, 2019

Officer Cleveland,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Poughkeepsie. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 25, 2019

Another year has past and you are still missed still honored and still time can't change the heartache of how you left us all to soon.love you grandpa .

Kathleen cleveland
Grandaugter

November 3, 2016

We honor your service to the department and the community. Rest in peace. We remember you as we draw near to the date of the anniversary of your death.

Chief Ronald J Knapp
City of Poughkeepsie Police (NY)

September 11, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 43rd 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.

Time never dimishes respect. Your memory will always be remembered and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

September 25, 2012

this was my grandfather i never meet I was born 2 years later, I never was told the whole story. love u papae.love kathleen r. cleveland

cleveland grand daughter
granddaughter

December 11, 2011

This officer lost his life on the day that I was born. I offer my condolences to his family and his department.

Trooper C.J. Trantham
Alabama State Troopers

June 13, 2004

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