Police Officer III James Hartley Pagliotti

Jim, I’ll always remember that night back in ‘84 when you and Glynn were assigned to HWD SOS. I wasn’t too happy to give up my regular partner in order to show you around. Less than an hour into that shift, there was no turning back. Partners! For the balance of the time we had together, we constantly put Butch and Freddy (Better known as the B Team) to shame in our competition for guns and felonies. But then again, Butch was practically working an L car. When we went our separate ways, the ignorance of youth allowed me to believe that we would always connect back up again in the future…

The unknown number of children named in your honor represent the vast untold stories of the parents who were fortunate enough to experience your friendship. Luckily for our two daughters, Julie had the foresight to spare them the awkward explanations.

While your absence has left a large void in those of us fortunate enough to call you friend or partner, we have filled that void with observations and lessons learned, inspired by who you are and how you conduct yourself. In life, you motivated your colleagues to be true to the integrity and discipline of being a Los Angeles Policeman. Thirty five years later, the inspiration lives on. I’ll see you later my brother.

Mark 22743
L.A.P.D (Former)

June 22, 2022