Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

P/O Trettin, you are not forgotten. Rest in peace.

P/O #5434
PPD

October 17, 2007

I miss the Trettin Family especially John i was only eight when he died.It was such a horrible thing to lose him the way we did. Now Im the guy with three kids and trying to stay alive as a firefighter down in Atlantic city. Claire Larraine I misss all you guys.

Thomas M Crozier
John was my uncle

July 15, 2007

I attened the funeral of Officer Trettin as a Photographer.These are yours for the family.

John
Free Lance Photographer

July 7, 2007

Time has not diminished your service or sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

June 22, 2007

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. By reading your daughter's reflection, I cannot help but to think that your family has found some peace, however small, in knowing that you left us a hero and that this web site exists for all officers and citizens to say thank you. You will always be remembered.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

November 19, 2006

I would like thank everyone that has shared a piece of their memories of my father. I just recently attended the Mummers Show of Shows and it brings back some of my favorite times with him. Listening to the same story never gets old for me since I was very young when he was killed. Knowing that people think of him still is a blessing.

Wendy Callan (Trettin)

February 21, 2006

I was a rookie officer when I was called to Methodist Hospital to drive some members of Officer Trettin's family home after he was declared dead.I was also raised in the Wilson Park Housing Project(where he was killed) as a child. I have never forgotten him or the circumstances of his death.I hope that after all these years his family has found some peace.

P/O Norman Thomas (Ret)
Nam Knights MC (Delaware Valley Chapter)

February 8, 2006

I had the honor of attending your plaque dedication. It had to have been one of the hottest days of the year. It is a testament to you that so many of your brothers/sisters came out that day in that heat, most in full uniform, to show this City, your family, and you that we never forget our own. RIP.

P/O Joseph Leighthardt
Philadelphia Police

December 1, 2005

I worked with "Tree" years ago (early 70's) in the 22nd District as a rookie cop. Great man, great cop, tremendous loss.

Sgt. Robert Addlesberger (Ret)
Phila PD

November 26, 2005

I am a close friend of Tracey Trettin Hamilton. My father, John Monaghan was in the Stakeout Unit with Officer Trettin. I am so happy to see that the Philadelphia Police Department is recognizing him. Even to this day when my father speaks of John Trettin, he still gets tears in his eyes. God Bless you Tracey and your family. The Monaghan family is thinking of all of you.

Maureen Monaghan Kennedy

July 28, 2005

God bless Officer Trettin and his family.

P/O John S. Krivulka #5067
Philadelphia Police Department

June 29, 2005

Thank you for serving the City of Philadelphia. May God continue to bless your family, friends and department.

Patrol Officer
Chesterfield County Police Dept., VA.

June 24, 2005

My father was right behind Officer John S. Trettin when he was shot. I still get tears in my eyes when I hear the story. I was told he was a great man. He will never be forgotten and I hope he is resting in peace looking over his wife, children, and grandchildren.

P/O James DeAngelo #9369
Philadelphia Police

April 13, 2005

This is such a wonderful tribute to my father---I was only 6 when my dad was killed--my 2 boys have tons of questions about their grandfather and I really appreciate being able to show them this honoring their "Pop-Pop John"

Thank You
Tracey Trettin-Hamilton

December 6, 2004

God bless you, Officer Trettin, for your noble service. You are a hero and will always be remembered. Rest in heavenly peace.

Karl Gwynne

November 14, 2004

MY BROTHER, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. A HERO NEVER IS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

February 29, 2004