New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Monday, April 5, 1926
Reflections for Patrolman Charles Henry Reilly
Rest In Peace , hero ! You are never forgotten ! I pray your family was looked after .
Ret. Po ohara
Nypd mounted
April 5, 2021
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 86th anniversary year 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 who was murdered in the 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
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 5, 2012
Charles
86 years-not forgotten!
RIP
TPF/SCU/DBBX
NYPD
April 5, 2012
Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.
James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
April 5, 2010
I said a little prayer today for Patrolman Reilly and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.
Robyn Wilkes
March 24, 2009
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
April 7, 2008
Patrolman Reilly,
On today, the 82nd anniversary of your murder, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City. It took another year, but your murderer finally got the justice that he deserved.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
April 5, 2008
Patrolman Reilly, It is an Honor to post your first reflection in memory of your sacrifice and heroism. You are not forgoten and may you rest in peace my brother.
Judgment Day for a 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 26, 2006
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