Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was working NYPD manhattan radio covering Washington Heights the night this young cop lost his life...I remember the incident well!

Jim O'Connell

December 16, 2014

21 years today. Ill never forget that day. Worst day of my career. Ill never forget you either, brother. You were one of the good ones.

Anonymous
NYPD

October 8, 2014

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

October 8, 2014

I hope this coward got the full 15 years, he should have gotten life.

RPO Carmen koota
NYPD

October 8, 2014

Thank you for your service. In your short 4 years on the job, you left people with memories that they continue to share to this day.

Ret. Sgt. Kathleen A. O'Malley
Kathleen A. O'Malley

October 8, 2014

Always thinking of you, Rest In Peace my friend.

Lt Anthony Felice
HAPD/NYPD

October 8, 2014

Today on the anniversary of your death we wish to remember you and thank you Sir for your service.

D. Holmes, Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons

October 8, 2014

January 4th....Happy Birthday in heaven my friend.

Lt Anthony Felice
NYPD / Friend

January 5, 2014

Hey John,

With a new year about to begin we reflect and remember. And we do not forget. To our HAPD family and Officers and families around the globe, life is so precious. Tell someone that you Love them today. Open a door and hold it for the person behind you. Say a kind word and smile just because. John was such a good man. With a good spirit. Share some goodness and smile. Then think of John. I'm sure he'll be smiling with you.

Police Officer Marcy (Retired)
HAPD forever

December 27, 2013

I will always remember you John... it may be 20 years ago but yet seems like yesterday... many of us think of you, and will never forget the friend you were to all of us. You are truly missed..Rest in Peace My Friend...

Lt Anthony Felice
NYPD / Friend

October 8, 2013

Hey John, I was talking about Tony today, how he memorized movies, and I thought of you once again. I looked up HAPD and found this site, and found you. I read all the reflections and like the others; I will never forget. I talk to my children often about police officers and service. When I speak about the true good guys. Those who are fair and just. Your name is always mentioned. A good example you set, a good man, you are remembered.

To the Williamson family, Chris and Tony, When I think of John I think of you guys too. May God continue to hold your hands. Marcy

Marcy
HAPD forever

February 19, 2013

Happy Birthday John. I will never forget you my friend.

Lt Anthony Felice
NYPD Friend

January 4, 2013

John,
19 yrs today. I woke up this morning and on the drive in i thought of you the whole way in.
Happy Anniversary in Heaven.
YOU ARE SO MISSED MY FRIEND.

Det. Brian Bourke (NYPD)

October 8, 2012

John,
I will never forget you, the years have passed but you are still thought of, still missed and still with me. Every year I have learned more of the person you were, the lives you touched, for that I am grateful.

Lt Anthony Felice
NYPD

October 8, 2012

As a scouting friend it was a pleasure to know John growing up to be a fine young man. Sprintime and Summer brings another camping season at Alpine and Aquehonga without your smile and helpfulness. Thanks for your inspiration.

George Cuhaj, SM=T-90
Gateway District, Queens Council, BSA

June 19, 2012

John, I woke up oday and thought of you. You were like a brother to me. You were always quick with a smile and you didn't like to see people without one. You were a part of my family, and still reside in the hearts of those of us whom are left on this Earth. Maybe you and Lois are Playing "car tag", now :) You followed your dream and became a Police Officer. I know how proud you would have been to do that. I pray for your Parents and your Brother, Paul and Sister, Nancy. I hope they find comfort in their memories. The Keen Family Loves you.
Love, Tracy

Citizen, Tracy Keen
Friend

March 30, 2012

John, i know 18 years have passed but i still feel your presence with me just as strong as the first day you left us. You are deeply missed by all who knew you. I will always wonder where you would be today, how your life would have been with your friends and family with you. The vivid memories i have of you will live forever, you were a great friend. Happy Birthday in heaven, I miss you. Rest in peace

Lt Anthony Felice
NYPD

January 4, 2012

John i still remember that day like it was yesterday.i think of you often but have never written on this blog.I could not because it just brings back that horid day.I was walking to go talk to you when you were hit.I was going to tell you of an incident that had happened a few days before.I was off duty and asked you what to do.IM sure you would have laughed at the outcome but you never got it.I have told you in my prayers so im sure you laughed.I dont tell this story much because it still brings a tear to my eye.Im retiring soon so i decided it was time to write to you.I know your in a better place but you are sorely missed here.I will soon be leaving the job and almost everything associated with it behind,but i will never leave you or your memory.that will go with me where ever i am.GOD BLESS

SGT. Adam D. Sanchez co.90-52
NYPD

December 7, 2011

Rest in Peace John

Lt. June Pappas
NYPD

March 29, 2011

Happy Birthday John

Lt Anthony Felice
NYPD

January 4, 2011

John, Thinking of you on your 17th anniversary in Heaven.Time goes by so fast but memories still remain fresh. I see you right now playing 3rd base at 78 street park in Jackson Heights and always being a voice of reason when things went bad on the field.
You are missed John, please keep watching over us from Heaven.

Det. Brian M. Bourke
NYPD

October 8, 2010

John
Another year passes, but the memories still remain. The laughs, the good times, and the friendship i miss. I often wonder where you would be right now... Its not fair, but we cannot change the past, all i can do is honor you and the time i knew you. So please know you are not forgotten, and you are still loved by all you knew.
Always thinking of you buddy...
Anthony

Lt Anthony Felice
Friend & NYPD (former housing)

October 8, 2010

I was working the night of 10/08/93 and responded to the 10-85 forthwith over the air. There was a parking enforcement detail on the scene validly removing triple parked livery cars. There was a mini-riot of about 300 locals. The officer in the detail put out a 10-85 forthwith over the air and I responded. I jumped in a sector car that was heading there because I was on foot that night. Back then it was a lot more dangerous than now. I got there and it was complete bedlam. We were able to clear the crowd out to the point where it was calm. However, an illegal alien by the name of Pedro Gil climbed to the roof of 501 West 175 Street, looked over the edge, saw Officer Williamson standing with a couple of other officers getting ready to get back in his vehicle, and Pedro Gil launched a 40 pound bucket of spackle off the roof, landing right on the officer's head. The crowd cheered wildly in approval.

After a 2 week intensive manhunt, the best detectives in the world were able to apprehend Gil who naturally had fled to the Dominican Republic. Although this site says the perp was convicted, he was acquitted of murder. He was convicted of manslaughter. The jury said that the police could have handled the situation better, so of course the perp walks. That's what happened that night out there.

God Bless you, John.

Captain Andrew DeStefano
NYPD

March 30, 2010

To Officer John Williamson and and his loved ones:

On this the sixteenth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, John. I am praying for solace for your family today and each day of their journey as survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service John gave to his community and the citizens of New York, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 8, 1993.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 8, 2009

As always you remain in my thoughts and prayers, you will never be forgotten. Each day passes and you are thought of, wishing you were here. Rest in peace.

Lt. Anthony Felice
Friend

October 8, 2009