Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman John Vincent Gleason, Jr.

Plainfield Police Division, New Jersey

End of Watch Sunday, July 16, 1967

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Reflections for Patrolman John Vincent Gleason, Jr.

Your heroism and service is honored today, the forty-third 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 16, 2010

My Dad worked thru the race riots as a fireman. He knew you and always spoke of the senseless cruel death you endured. To add insult to injury those responsible are out of prison. ALL KILLERS OF PUBLIC SERVANTS SHOULD BE GIVEN MANDATORY LIFE SENTENCES.

George Gano, Jr
Son of a Plainfield Fireman

April 7, 2010

Your sacrifice is never forgotten, although the state and justice system has forgotten. Those suspects should have never been released. Rest in peace brother

P.O. J.I.
SPPD

September 11, 2009

Sir you are remembered today and thank you for your service. This writer is very disappointed that justice was not appropriately served on your behalf.

Pat
Manchester, Nh

October 30, 2007

You and your courage will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, John.

Michael J. Burns

July 26, 2007

Your memory will never be forgotten nor will your sacrifice. Rest in peace my friend.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

July 16, 2007

May you Rest safe with Our Lord.

July 16, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Plainfield Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Patrolman Gleason deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a man than the will to give his life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Patrolman Gleason is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, North Carolina

May 26, 2006

Your watch ended on the date of my birth. I thank you for your service to your community, you are a true hero. Rest easy my brother.

Off. J.T.Beeken
Goldsboro Police Dept. NC

November 22, 2004

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