Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt. Connell: Thanks for your service to the citizens of NY City. There is no mention of relatives, but I hope they exist, and are aware of your sacrifice and service to the citizens of NY City. Your two Medals of Honor are testament to your bravery and unwavering devotion to your agency and to the citizenry of NY. You honor the law enforcement profession.

James Lopey, Assistant Sheriff (Ret)
Washoe County Sheriff's Office (Reno, Nevada)
Nevada DPS

July 12, 2021

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

July 12, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 12, 2020

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 86th 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 12, 2010

I said a little prayer today for Detective Sergeant Connell and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

July 7, 2009

There really aren't any words that can express how sorry I am that you had to bleed to death on the floor of a tavern. As a two time Medal of Honor recipient your devotion to duty is nothing short of incredible. I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for all you did as a member of the New York City Police Department and I'll guarantee you one thing: Your heroism will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace Sergeant.

Private First Class Smith
United States Army Military Police Regiment

September 30, 2005