Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace buddy

Carson loveless

March 26, 2024

NEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Edward J. Costigan of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 83 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 10, 2024

It's good to affirm that even in 1918, the Akron Police Department's anti-crime efforts were running afoul of organized crime. It's obvious that their pursuit of justice and attempts to rid their city of criminal elements incurred the wrath of well organized criminals. The murder of Officer Costigan and his fellow officers reflects the highest of ethical and righteous principles, of which all peace officers should aspire to accomplish. Despite the dangers, Akron and their officers vigorously pursued dangerous and well organized evil doers, despite the high costs. For that we should all honor Officer Costigan and all others felled in similar circumstances.

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

January 10, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Edward J. Costigan of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 77 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 10, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Edward J. Costigan of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 10, 2021

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Edward J. Costigan of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 72 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

January 10, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Edward J. Costigan of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

January 10, 2019

A century ago today you gave your life for the citizens of Akron. Your assailants are long forgotten, but you, sir, are not forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona

January 10, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are honored and remembered on the 100th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

January 10, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Edward J. Costigan of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

January 10, 2018

Officer Costigan,
On today, the 96th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Akron.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Bordef Patrol

January 10, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 94th 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 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 10, 2012

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 3, 2008

Officer Costigan,

Rest in Peace Brother...Never Forgotten...

Officer
NC

August 7, 2004

It always saddens me to come here and see an officer w/ no reflections. I know you were murdered in 1918 and that is quite a long time ago, but here today in 2004 I want to say that your life meant something and that I thank you for trying to protect the streets and people of Akron back in 1918. I don't know if the person who murdered you was ever caught, but I hope so. The method in which you and Officer Hunt were murdered was cowardly and cold-blooded. God Bless you, Officer Costigan.

With respect and admiration,

A 911 Dispatcher
Houston County 911

June 23, 2004