New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, January 30, 1930
Reflections for Patrolman Maurice D. O'Brien
I am not sure if we are related by blood but certainly we are related by the shield as brothers. I worked for NYPD for twenty years in various pcts in the Bronx and several times came close to killing someone or being killed myself. My prayers are with you and your family . Rest in Peace.
Det Michael T O'Brien NYPD ret.
NYPD
January 31, 2022
Rest in peace Patrolman O'Brien.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 30, 2021
Rest in heavenly peace
Mark Mottola
January 30, 2020
Rest in peace.
Lt. Jim Russo
January 31, 2018
E.O.W. Patrolman O'Brien
Kim
A family of cops
May 22, 2014
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 81rst 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.
Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
January 30, 2011
I said a pray for you today Patrolman O'Brein. Thank You for your service...
RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
January 30, 2010
I WALKED THE SAME BEAT AS PATROLMEN O'BRIEN AS A NARCOTIC OFFICER. PATROLMEN O'BRIEN MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE SO THAT THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE WOULD BE A SAFER PLACE TO LIVE. MY PRAYS ARE FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
January 30, 2009
I said a little prayer today for Patrolman O'Brien and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.
Robyn Wilkes
January 19, 2009
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
January 27, 2008
Judgment Day for a NYC Patrolman
.....Author Unknown
The Patrolman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Patrolman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my Church have you been true?"
The Patrolman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
Can't always be a Saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my work was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep,
I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the Throne
Where the Saints had often trod.
As the Patrolman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Patrolman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Sgt. E. Chaves
Broward County Sheriff's Office
December 24, 2006
or the late 60`s.
citizen denmark, Mark
January 31, 2004
The vest wasnt invented before 1972. Saddenbly enough.
Citizen Denmark, Mark
January 31, 2004
were your vests please
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