Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

19 years ago, how time goes so quickly. You will forever be remembered as a great friend who touched my heart forever. Rest in peace.

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December 2, 2013

In reflecting upon my 20 year career with my son.That day is still the worst day of my life, and a day We will never forget.You truly are deeply missed and never forgotten

PO Mango
NYPD / SCPD

July 16, 2013

I was still in the Housing Police at the time and was in the second car to arrive at the scene. I remember you like it was yesterday. God Bless You Ray.

Sgt. Greg Contino
NYPD

April 4, 2013

Today is Kevin Gillespie,s birthday. It made me think of you . I'm so sorry I wasn't there to back you up. I was working a 4x12 that day . My heart was broken, and I will never forget you brother. Your partner is a hero , God bless him and shame on the nypd

for waiting for a looser captain to ensure these scumbags came out alive.....shame.

po romanski
former nypd

March 19, 2013

I remember that day ALL TOO WELL. You were basically ambushed and given NO chance to defend yourself. And you were WAY TOO YOUNG. I also remember, ALL TOO WELL, the great pains this job took to make sure nothing happened to the perps by sending the chief of ESU down into the basement with the ESU search team. So now, they're living in a federal prison, 3 square a day, Cable TV, workout rooms and the best medical care this country has to offer. And one day, they will be eligible for parole. And where are you Ray? Well, one thing is for CERTAIN, as you can see here 18 years later....YOU will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...R.I.P. young Ray.....

PO Blaine F. Hennig
NYPD - Retired

December 2, 2012

In our life for a moment in our hearts forever!!!! You will never be forgotten.

Detective
Nypd

January 13, 2012

RIP Brother, my prays to you and family, wish I was there sooner,one of my worst days. You and Kevin were great cops to work with.I go to your memorial park named after you often.

ret sgt john wallmuller

January 10, 2012

I was there that day with my partner John Colwell, Police work in N.Y. at that time(and in general) was hours of mindless boredom to instant seconds of chaotic hell, Ray Cannon paid the ultimate sacrifice for the people of New York, I will never forget that day and nor should the people forget Ray Cannon.

Detective William Horgan
NYPD

December 3, 2011

Ray I Can Not Believe It Has Been 17 Years. May You Rest In Eternal Peace. You Are Part Of Our Holy Father's Police Force.

Retired Captain Ernie Van Glahn
New York City Police Department

December 2, 2011

Ray,
I just got home from the cemetery, this is a very hard day for those who knew and loved you. People say dealing with the death of a loved one gets easier with time, I have to say I don't agree. This is as hard for me 17 years later as the day it happened. Thinking about the good times we had always puts a smile on my face but I cannot begin to explain the hurt that I still feel each and every day. God Bless you.

PO Michael Tedesco
Nassau County Police Department

December 2, 2011

Ray,
There isn't a Thanksgiving or Christmas that I don't think about you and all the guys. We had so many great times together. Working at the mall, summer nights at my parents pool, the Hamptons after prom and even the time we returned the dog. You & Mike were some pair. Rest in peace my friend. Love Rooney

Susanne Sweeney
Friend

December 2, 2011

I was walking a foot post on Broadway / 83 in Brooklyn North when I heard of Ray's heroic passing . It broke my heart . I just hope hope that his family and friends realize what a department - wide hero he is and always will be . Forever live .........Ray Cannon , you are the inspiration of endless people , law enforcement and beyond . I for one , still dedicate any arduous act I encounter to you and other fallen brothers so that I may gain strength from the like's of you . Happiness to your family , I know you are at peace.
Ret. Det. NYPD

Det. Gilgannon
NYPD

June 18, 2011

We will never forget you Raymond.

P.O
New York

May 5, 2011

Officer Cannon, while I do not if we ever met, I have ,et some outstanding NYPD officers and I am sure you are among them. Thank-you for your service. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

February 22, 2011

Happy Birthday Ray..

Police Officer
Nassau County Police Dept.

January 2, 2011

Rest in peace my friend, I miss you so much!
Thinking of you as always...

PO Michael Tedesco
Nassau County Police Dept.

December 2, 2010

Rest in Peace my friend in "Blue". You are not forgotten...

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 30, 2010

Well it's 10/15/2010, 20 yrs ago today you and me were sworn in as New York City Police Officers, you with NYPD and me with NYC Housing PD. We were living our dreams! I still remember the day you convinced me to take the test, you got me so motivated! I remember how happy we were to finally get called, the endless conversations on the phone talking about the academy, we even talked about it at the gym! After graduation we would go to the shooting range to practice and then clean our guns together. I can't believe how fast the time went by! In December you will be gone 16 yrs. and not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I'd give anything to have you back! God bless you, you're my hero!

PO Michael Tedesco
Nassau County Police Dept.

October 15, 2010

Growing up we always filled the streets with hockey nets and gear. In the winter months there wasn't a pond around that we did not skate on from sun rise to sun set. Its been over 20 yrs since we skated together and its seems like yesterday we were tearing it up. I still remember that beer we shared over Thanksgiving. Who would have known that would be the last time I would see you.

So how I know you found the rink up there and you are skating everyday. Rest in Peace my friend.

Larry Marra
Friend

August 29, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 15th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you, especially your family. The pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 2, 2009

JUST TO TELL YOU I WAS WITH YOU THAT DAY. YOU WERE THE BRAVIST COP THAT DAY AND I WILL NEVER FOGET YOU IM SORRY I COULD NOT SAVE YOU .YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE HEREO SGT MICHAEL CAFARELLA RETIRED - NYPD- HPD

Anonymous

December 2, 2009

Wow Ray, 15 years...Like it was yesterday. You saved a lot of cops that day Ray....We all learned lessons that day that would stay with us our whole careers...

Rest in peace Ray.......You will never be forgotten

Det Gale Griffiths
NYPD

December 2, 2009

JUST THINKING OF YOU REST IN PEACE I WILL NEVER FORGET

SGT. MICHAEL CAFARELLA
NYPD RETIRED - HPD

December 2, 2008

This Dec 2nd marks 14 years that the NYPD lost a great soldier. Ray, I'll never forget that day. I was a rookie in the 075 when your partner called that 10-13 . You will never be forgotten. May God continue to bless you family.

Captain Cedric Raymond
NYPD

November 17, 2008

Ray,
I remember the day you were taken from us and the 15,000 officers that showed up at your funeral. I was there to say goodbye out of respect but also because we had so much in common. I went through the academy with you, but didnt know you. You were on your way to anti-crime and I just got there. You just got married and I was on my way there too. You will never, ever, be forgotten! Rest in peace brother.

Lt. Larry Hall
Buckeye PD, AZ

August 10, 2008