Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The 25th Precinct's bravest member, Officer Astel, responded to his final call eighty seven years ago. Responding solo to a robbery at East 130 Street & Madison Avenue he was shot twice, and continued to fight up until his final moments. We will never forget his bravery & Sacrifice.

Police Officer O’Donnell
NYPD 25th Precinct

August 11, 2024

When Detective Astel was a rookie officer in 1929, he single-handedly stopped a runaway horse. Heroism ran in his blood.

Matt Meaney

June 23, 2024

God bless you

Nick mottola
None

August 11, 2020

Thank you for your service and know that your memory and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 11, 2020

Rest in eternal peace my brother. You have served your city well, and are a true hero. God bless you and your family.

N.Y.PD. Lt. Ray Flores
Retired

August 11, 2016

You are a Hero. You are my Hero. Thank you for your service. I wish I could have met you grandpa. Your son is a retired Miami Beach Police Officer. Rest in Peace

Hilary Clements
Granddaughter

September 11, 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 76th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first 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.

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

February 12, 2013

Never will we forget! God Bless the Astel family.

Retired PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

March 14, 2011

To The Family of Det. Astel:
I offer my sympathies. Your bravery and courage will not be forgotten. Rest in peace Det. Astel and Olav Hashalom

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2011

I said a little prayer today for Detective Astel and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

August 10, 2009

05/154/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Astel.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 15, 2004

No one who gave his life in the line of duty should have a blank reflection page. Thank you Detective Astel for your supreme sacrifice. You'll never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Taryn Walters Ontiveros
Daughter of Officer Larry Walters EOW 11-13-74

March 25, 2004