Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer England, it has been 68 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 14, 2023

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 14, 2020

One Officer down in our City is one two many. May you always keep your Brothers safe. RIP . Keeper of the Watch.

Family of fallen Laurie Gregorio
NBPD

June 14, 2020

RIP Brother your sacrifice is not forgotten

Brother Officer
NBPD

March 2, 2016

I Have Heard Of Officer England And I Was Told He Was A Great Officer My Sympathies To The Family.

Park Police Officer James E Murphy Jr
New Bedford Park Department

November 21, 2015

I was 5 years old on that day. My father was also on the NBPD and I remember him telling me that the nice Officer England that gave me ride in his cruiser at State Pier just a week before had been shot and died in the line of duty.
My father died as a Captain on the NBPD at the very young age of 52. I joined The NBPD in 1975 and retired in 2005. I always remembered the name James England as the first and only New Bedford Police Officer killed in the line of duty.

Lt. Frederick Anselmo (Retired)
New Bedford Police Department

September 15, 2015

Thank you for your service. My father, Edward Vardo, was your partner that day, he has since passed. I attended your funeral, I was seven. That day I learned the courage it takes to be a policeman. Although I never became a policeman, I did serve my country in the army.

Robert Vardo, MSG (Ret )
US Army

July 21, 2014

Officer England,
On today, the 58th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Bedford. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 14, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 57th 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

September 14, 2012

R.I.P officer England

sergeant kelly s botelho
new bedford police

September 14, 2011

It's now 55 years. RIP, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 14, 2008

Officer England,
On today, the 52nd anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Bedford. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

September 14, 2007

May you rest in peace and watch over the rest of your brothers and sisters in New Bedford as well as all that wear the suit of blue. From a brother officer in New Bedford

New Bedford P.D.

March 24, 2007

Officer England, Today marks the 51st anniversary of your death. Thank you for your service to the Commonwealth and the people of the City of New Bedford. I know that, though you left this world physically, you remained forever in the hearts and minds of those you left behind.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 14, 2006

51 years later, and your sacrafice and dedication have not been forgotten.

Rest in Peace, Officer England

Police Lieutenant
Everett, Massachusetts

September 14, 2006

All alone out there...gone but not forgotten. Other police officers understand, rest brother

Ptl Brian Tarbox
Lighthouse Point Police Dept.

September 14, 2005