Westchester County Department of Public Safety, New York
End of Watch Sunday, February 24, 1985
Reflections for Police Officer Gary R. Stymiloski
RIP, you are not forgotten.
Retired Police Officer
NYPD
February 24, 2023
Happy Birthday in heaven Gary.
Laurel
Friend
May 23, 2022
Just saw memorial at HQ. Wanted to remember him. Rest In Peace
Jim. Non police
None
November 9, 2021
Rest in peace Officer Stymiloski.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2021
Gary was murdered the week before I started the academy. They were still talking about him in class our first week. Gary’s memory lives on even today through cop social media forums like “Blue Line Only” that remind us that His Life Mattered. God bless his memory.
Ptlm. (Ret. Binghamton, NY P.D.) P.K. Ha
Binghamton NY
February 24, 2020
As a young agent back in the early to mid 80's in NYC, I had the opportunity to briefly meet and befriend Gary when he helped me with an investigation I was conducting in his area of operation.
I'll never forget the profound sadness I experienced the morning I learned of his murder as I was taking the stand in federal court.
I think of, and reflect upon Officer Stymiloski often. He will never be forgotten even though our paths only briefly intersected.
E.P.
Senior Special Agent, U.S. Customs Service (ret.)
January 27, 2020
Officer Stymiloski, the first week, if not the first day of the WCPA, we learned about you; your story was instilled in us, as the hero you were and how evil lurks. That was many years ago, and today, in honor of you and your family I assisted escorting your mother to her eternal, earthly resting place. May you both rest in peace.
PO Schnall
LPD
July 6, 2019
Rest in Peace brother, we have the Watch
Officer V Cole
Phoenix PD
June 13, 2016
Rest in peace my brother
Det. Frank Prete
Westchester County Police (ret)
February 25, 2016
I remember it all to well Dennis. I was working the day he was killed, in Dobbs Ferry. I worked Gary's brother Eddie in the WC Dept of Corrections before we both got on separate police jobs.
I hope you are well, and thank you for doing this for Gary and his family.
May he forever rest in the arms of the Lord.
Larry
Sgt. Larry Migliore (ret)
Dobbs Ferry
February 25, 2016
Every time I go down The Saw Mill Pky. and pass the spot where Gary was killed I say a prayer for him and the lady that was also killed.
P O James Hurley
NYPD-Ret
February 25, 2016
Gary you will never be forgotten.31 years since that day it to me was like yesterday. The hurt fades but not you always on my mind and in my prayers.
RIP MY FRIEND AND BROTHER.
P.O. DENNIS SUARINO 134 [RET.}
W.C.P.D.
February 25, 2016
Continue to rest in peace, my childhood friend and Brother-in-Blue. Time cannot erase all of the wonderful memories and dreams that we shared. You were one of a kind and will never be forgotten. You are forever in the hearts of those whose lives you touched.
Lt. Kevin T. Holden (Ret.)
Yonkers Police Department
February 24, 2016
Rest in peace Gary.
Sgt. Mike DeRosa
Westchester Co.P.D.
February 24, 2016
30 years ago, you are not forgotten. Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family. RIP Brother.
Retired Police Officer
NYPD
February 25, 2015
I cannot believe it's been 30 years. I hope and pray that the healing hands of time have brought some measure of solace and trust in our faith.
God bless Gary Stymiloski and the entire Stymiloski family!
Gregg Laskoski
former reporter, The Herald Statesman
February 25, 2015
Gary,
30 years ago this day you made the ultimate sacrifice.
Your friends and the community you served will never forget .
You have always been in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Barna , MD
friend
February 24, 2015
Will never forget - a tragic day for all!
P.O. Paulette Parent #175 (Retd.)
WCPD
February 24, 2015
Thirty years, Brother - it's difficult to comprehend; it still seems like yesterday. I know you're watching over all of your Brothers and Sisters in Blue, active and retired. You left behind a legacy that time cannot erase - and your enthusiasm for the job, your empathy and respect for those in need and your love for your fellow officers, your friends and family have sustained us in our grief.
'Til we meet again...
Lt. Kevin T. Holden (Ret.)
Yonkers Police Department
February 24, 2015
Gary you are thought of often by all of you friends at the Yonkers Police Department. RIP Brother.
Captain George Robinson
Yonkers Police Department
February 24, 2015
Gary, say hello to our grandfather, P.O. Edward Morrison who served with Yonkers PD, and died in the line of duty. On behalf of myself and sergeants Gary and Edward Morrison, also retired from WCPD, may you both rest in peace.
Sgt. Ronald Morrison #19 Ret.
Westchester County Police
February 24, 2015
Gary was a good friend and a good police officer. We started working in the Village of Sloatsburg. Gary was hired in 1982 by the County of Westchester . Gary was one of the first offices hire off the newly established list of the Westchester County Department of public safety which was the merger the between the sheriffs department and the Parkway police in Westchester. Kerry was standing in the new department and it had he live I know he would probably be running the department by now. A life cut short a life that could've been all because of the psycho they now believe was a mass murderer. And we cannot forget about Beverly who was also killed by the same individual that Killed Gary and horrible things that were done to her before she died and after she died.
PO Dennis Suarino 134 (ret.)
WCPD- partner and friend
February 24, 2015
You are always on my mind,I was the last one to see and talk to you at Tompkins gas s/b. I can still remember our talk word for word. To this day I still have the WHAT IFs. Until that time.
SGT G T Morrison
Westchester County Parkway Police
February 23, 2015
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thanks for your service.
FF Kieran J. Outhouse
Buchanan Engine Company
May 20, 2014
Gary,
This seems like yesterday. I always think of you when I passed the park or drove the SMRP. I too, said a prayer for you and your family at the Police Memorial. Thanks for your service and keeping an eye on us.
ASGT. Zamborsky
Yonkers Auxiliary Police
February 24, 2014
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