Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Patrick Gaffney of the East Cleveland Police Department, Ohio and the additional 107 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 25, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Patrick Gaffney of the East Cleveland Police Department, Ohio and the additional 106 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 25, 2022

Det. 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 East Cleveland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 25, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 100th anniversary of your EOW. Never forgotten.

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

December 25, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Patrick Gaffney of the East Cleveland Police Department, Ohio and the additional 94 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

December 26, 2017

IN HONORE CASORUM
The promise... Always honored, never forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones.
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

December 19, 2014

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
GReater Cleveland TRansit Police Department, Ohio

December 19, 2013

Ninety Five years ago, on Dec. 25, 1918, my Great-Grandfather, Patrick J. Gaffney, died as the result of the gunshot wound he received during his service to the East Cleveland, Ohio area. Yes, it was on Christmas day which was also his wife's birthday! So, so sad!

He left his wife and his four children, all under the age of 10 years old, to carry on. Their lives were forever changed and the affects have lasted for generations. Sadly, this happened at a time in our history when there was no Social Security or government benefits for the remaining family. My Great-Grandmother did everything she could to raise their four children the best that she could. She is one of my hero's!

Patrick Gaffney's life was cut short but his memory has lasted. I'm thankful that my children will know him through our family history and wonderful websites like this!

Kelly Whitelock

June 3, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 93rd 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

December 19, 2011

Det. Gaffney,
On today, the 91st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of East Cleveland. Your murderer at least died prison and was never able to harm or kill anyone else again.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

December 19, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

December 10, 2007

You have not been forgotten Detective Patrick Gaffney

Patrolman Scott P. Gardner
Same Agency

September 3, 2006

1918 was a long time ago, but by surname and position, Patrick will not be forgotten.

Ret. Sgt. Patrick Gaffney
Connecticut State Police

March 28, 2006