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Patrolman Thomas Francis Gaffney

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, March 2, 1924

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Reflections for Patrolman Thomas Francis Gaffney

NYPD Ceremonial Unit
Posted: 6/30/24 on X

We gathered at the Church Of Saint Saviour to honor the 100th Anniversary of Patrolman Thomas Gaffney.

Patrolman Gaffney was killed while assisting a motorist with a stalled car on the Manhattan bridge. May he rest in eternal peace.
#NeverForget
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Retired Police Officer
NYPD

June 30, 2024

Thank you, Mike Casey, for your remembrance. Thomas Gaffney was my grandfather. The family is having a large gathering on June 29th, starting with a mass at St. Saviour Church, where his funeral was held. The NYPD Family Assistance Division and the Ceremonial Unit are offering outstanding support.

Thomas Gaffney
Grandson

March 14, 2024

Patrolman Gaffney,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 2, 2024

100 years today. I never met you, yet you live in our hearts. Rest in peace.

Eileen Appel
Granddaughter

March 2, 2024

Rest In Peace ... you will never be forgotten !

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March 2, 2021

Rest In Peace ... you will never be forgotten !

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March 2, 2021

God bless nypd officer gaffney ! Rest In Peace

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March 2, 2021

God bless nypd officer gaffney ! Rest In Peace

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March 2, 2021

God bless nypd officer gaffney ! Rest In Peace

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March 2, 2021

God bless nypd officer gaffney ! Rest In Peace

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March 2, 2021

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

March 2, 2020

Rest in peace tom

Mikey
Don't say

September 2, 2018

Having just found this website, I'm now belatedly thanking the people who have left kind thoughts and remembrances for my grandfather. The recurring theme of 'not forgotten' is still literally accurate. Although he died 91 years ago, his daughter, our beloved Aunt Jeanne, is still with us, and still has as sharp a memory as anyone.

My brothers and sisters, children, cousins, etc. still visit the NYPD Line of Death Memorial to pay our respects, and we live always with the memory of a man we never met, but whom we have always loved. This tradition will continue into future generations, and grandpa will never be forgotten.

May all of your comrades and loved ones rest in peace.

Tom Gaffney

March 6, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 88th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

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

March 2, 2012

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

Robyn Wilkes

February 26, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 2, 2008

Rest in Peace. Always Remembered.

Dy M. Martin
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office LA

March 2, 2007

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