Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer John William Snow

Newark Police Division, New Jersey

End of Watch Friday, August 13, 1976

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Reflections for Police Officer John William Snow

Rest In Peace

Nick mottola
None

August 13, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your memory, service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 13, 2020

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES... There isn’t many that will ever understand the belly of the beast until you’ve made your way to the South.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

- 123rd.

Southward
NPD

July 15, 2019

R.I.P. Officer Snow taken way too soon for a few dollars, my heart goes out to your family who had to live without you, god bless you always!

Mark Butler

January 10, 2018

I remember Officer Snow crossing us kids on Wison & Ferry! He always took time to talk to us. He mentioned that he had a daughter and a party that he had to make sure he wasn't late for! He was such a sweet man! I was around 8 or 9 at the time and still remember him that's how nice he was. I was a teenage at the time of his death! It bothered me for a long time. Now with the Angels.

Susan
Friend

November 10, 2016

40 years and still remembered. My condolences to your family and thank you for serving in our country's law enforcement.

John Haseltine - Civilian

August 13, 2016

On Saturday August 13th, it will be 40 years since we lost you. I can honestly say not one day has gone by without thinking about you or that day. You have been so missed. My world changed that day and not for the better. Never accepted it, never will. I You were the best man I ever knew, all you wanted to do was to come home be with your family, swim and play with the dogs. You loved all creatures and they loved you. I miss you Dad. Always will.

Kathi
Daughter

August 10, 2016

Every year I think about you and how my Dad, your fellow officer, would tell me how you'd patrol Newark with tons of cat and dog food to feed the strays. You met our schoolbus escorted us to thd Newar Museum when i was in 3rd gradeescorted us to the Newark Museum

Frank LaMotta

August 13, 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 37th 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 that called you beloved for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

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

February 19, 2013

I think his family lived in Bloomfield. If I recall correctly he had a daughter who was killed in some kind of accident in the 1980's.

anonymous
anonymous

March 22, 2012

The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) in Newark is attempting to locate members of the Snow family, please contact us at your earliest convenience, thank you.

Jim Stewart Jr
Newark Police FOP

June 3, 2010

Officer Snow,
On today, the 32nd anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Newark. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 13, 2008

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 12, 2007

We here at the Newark Police Museum will keep your memory alive forever. Thank you for your faithful and dedicated service and rest in peace.

Curator Edward J. Dalley, Sr.
Newark Police Museum

July 22, 2006

I AM A FORMER RESIDENT OF NEWARK,NJ AND I REMEMBER OFF. SNOWS SHOOTING TO THIS DAY. I ATTENDED HIS FUNERAL AND MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND THE ENTIRE NEWARK P.D.

mike van luvender
n/a

December 12, 2005

Rest in peace. You are not forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

September 15, 2004

To the family and friends of this brave officer. I have just completed the new web site for the Fraternal Order of Police Newark Lodge#12 and would like to take a moment to thank all of these men for giving me one of the most spiritual experiences in my life. I felt that each and every one of these officers were at my side guiding me to the completion of the sites "In Memory Of..." page. God Bless and Thank You!

Tom Tortorici
AJ Projections

February 19, 2004

R.I.P. Ofc. Snow, You will NEVER be forgotten.

Officer
Clearwater P.D., FL

December 16, 2003

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