Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Roderick Donald O'Connor was my father. He died before my third birthday, but I remember the toy fire truck he gave me the day before his accident and a trip to the beach two days before that. My relatives have told me that he was very much like me (which I take as a compliment!). I wish I could have known him better. My mother re-married another motorcycle officer several years later and he adopted me and my sister. He was the father who raised and loved me, but I will always miss my birth father.

Roderick Donald O'Connor Andersson
Son

July 27, 2021

Thank you for your service, both military and police, and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 27, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman O' Connor.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 22, 2020

RIP Patrolman O'Connor, you are not forgotten.

Police Officer (Retired)
NYPD

July 27, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 63rd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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.

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 20, 2013

RIP brother, straight as an arrow, free as a bird.

Det. (ret)
Motor Officer

July 27, 2012

Maureen O/A My son linked me up to this web site. Your father(Doc) O'Conner grew up together on 74th St. In Bay Ridge B'klyn. I went into the Navy June 1941 and theNYPD June 1951. Your father and I were childhood buddies. There isn't enough room in this reflection to relate the memories I have of your 1st DAD. In 1954 ?? 1 had the pleasure to work
With your Step-Dad In the old 77 Pct. How the years have past.

Earl Sandel Ret.Sgt.
Buddy

January 21, 2012

My brother Rod sent me the link for this site. I was too small to remember what happened at the time of the accident, but we have never forgotten our father. We were lucky, subsequently, to have been brought up by another wonderful policeman, Norman Andersson, who married our mother in 1952. We are both touched and grateful to whoever took care of this memorial. Rod mentioned our father's dimples at his daughter's wedding, they've been passed on and remind us of him.

Maureen O'Connor Andersson
Daughter

October 18, 2011

I am Roderick O'Connor's son. I was just shy of my third birthday when my father died. I cherish two memories of him -- going to the beach with him, my mother and my sister a few days before his accident, and a toy fire truck he gave me the day before his accident. I often look at photos and home movies of him that my grandfather took in the late 1940's. I just came across this website and would like to thank all of the officers who have posted memorials for my father.

Roderick O'Connor Andersson
Son

October 12, 2011

I said a little prayer today for Patrolman O'Connor and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

July 20, 2009

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

July 27, 2006

Motorman, rest well sir thank you for your service.

Senior Motor Officer M. Thurmond
MPD

July 27, 2006

Patrolman O'Connor,
On today, the 56th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but for our Country as well when you served in the U.S. Navy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

July 27, 2006

Rest in peace motorman.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

March 26, 2004