Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My dad henry strimel sr was real good friends with Al we would always stop by als house on Emerald Street all the time I was a kid then around 10 years old Al always messed with me always talking to my dad for hours it felt like as a kid lol I’ll never forget that green Camaro he had …but Al was a great guy and a great police officer as I’m 45 years old today I never forget the day he passed away seeing my dad cry made me even sadder…I’ll never forget you Al !!

henry strimel
Friend

May 4, 2023

My Cousin Albert. One of my first friends.
God Bless

Art Clark III
Cousin

July 15, 2022

Wow! So Overwhelmed "Never Forgotten". Reading some of these again brings tears to my eyes. Thank you EVERYONE. Love, thoughts and prayers.

Retired PO Veronica Valentino
Philadelphia PD
Survivor of brother
PO Albert A Valentino #7113
EOW 10/23/1989

June 1, 2022

Al was trip…he would pulled my husband(at the time) Tom over just to drive his street car…we laughed for hours…every time he would ride by we started laughing again…he loved racing almost as much as he loved his job and family…if I remember correctly, he had an emerald green 1968? Camaro…we had a 1967 Chevelle…your dad/granddad was a good man…he was excited he was finally getting a little girl…we joked about running background checks on every boy she would date…I think about him all the time when I’m reminiscing about the earlier years, when my kids were growing up…he is definitely missed…

Alaine Watson (Ledden)
Friend

January 20, 2022

Hi I’m Maya McNally. I’m his granddaughter. Yet I never got to meet him he holds a special place in my heart and have heard many stories. It is kind of strange to the as a young girl to see all the less people who have kind things to say about him. And my mom never met him so she even has no memory of him but thank you .

Maya McNally
Granddaughter

July 13, 2021

Hi Al. Oct.22,1989. The last day I talked to you. We were working on that 69 Convertible Camaro in the garage. You said ok time to stop. We both have to go in for the 12 to 8 tour. We finished talking about how great this car was going to look and then we left. I went to work at the 26th Disr and 2 hours later our whole world had changed. My heart was broken. You were gone. So many great memories . I love you and I will always miss you. I will never forget your kindness and love for your family and your brothers and sisters. After 32 years we all miss you. All my love Patrick.

Det Patrick Valentino NWDD RET. 30+ yrs
Phila Pilice Dept / Brother

June 19, 2021

On this 31st anniversary of your untimely departure I would like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that your sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

October 23, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

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

July 29, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Valentino.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 15, 2020

I am Albert Valentino's granddaughter. I never got to meet him, but he sounds like an amazing guy. I am honored to know that he was my grandfather. I here so many stories about him and just wish I got to meet him. I love you and may you rest in peace.

Brianna Valentino
Granddaughter

February 11, 2020

Al Valentino was the first Officer to be killed in the line of duty in my career. I was about to graduate the Police Academy and I will never forget it. Sadly, there were many more to follow. 30 years later now. Rest In Peace brother.

Mike Veasey

Sgt. Mike Veasey
Philadelphia Police Department

October 24, 2019

Thank you and your family for your service to our department.

Jim Hartnett Retired Patroman
Philadelphia Police Department

March 20, 2018

Thank you and your family for your service to our department.

Jim Hartnett Retired Patroman
Philadelphia Police Department

March 20, 2018

Thank you and your family for your service to our department.

Jim Hartnett Retired Patroman
Philadelphia Police Department

March 20, 2018

Thank you and your family for your service to our department.

Jim Hartnett Retired Patroman
Philadelphia Police Department

March 20, 2018

Thank you and your family for your service to our department.

Jim Hartnett Retired Patroman
Philadelphia Police Department

March 20, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother. We remember and honor you on the 28th anniversary of your E.O.W.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

October 23, 2017

al was my partner in the 15th dist he was a great officer and one that you would want to work with because you could always count on him.he really loved his family and his 1968 chevy camaro green i truly miss him because i felt part of the family.I know the rest of the family have missed him for a long time.I know you are up there riding in you car protecting everyone.Gd Bless I keep think of you your friend and partner
Bo Lederhandler

Pol Robert Lederhandler
Philadelphia Police Dept

August 11, 2016

One of my first friends. Cousin Albert! God bless!

ACO A Clark (retired)
Family

April 6, 2016

Remembering my big brother, and all the lives you have touched. Forever in my heart, Love you

Your sister, Bernadette

April 6, 2016

I had the honor of meeting your family and providing them a wreath to lie upon your grave at Christmas time. Just a reminder that we do not forget our own.

P/O Joe Leighthardt
Philadelphia Police Dept.

March 19, 2016

To the Valentino family sorry for your lost, I'm sure he was a good man. We have a lot in calming. My father was also killied in the line of duty. April 10 1975 philadelphia police. He also had two sons and I'm one of his sons writing this. It's ashamed how the department forgets the fallen officers from the pasted and only recognized the current officers who were killed. Your father was involved in a case that's directly touch my soul and I thank him. If you would like to discuss it any further just reach out to me. My father was Alan Lewin EOW 10 April 1975. God bless you.

Jeff

March 18, 2016

To My big brother, my hero. time goes on but I still miss you everyday, the same way. People change and times change and we all live life but you are not forgotten. Your beautiful family has grown. You were a beacon of light in our family, and I know the light shines down as you are there with Dad, Mom, Mary, Michael, Scarlett and many others who have gone with you People that knew you still talk about you and the memories, your camaro, the Port Richmond Cruisers, retired Police Policers etc. we had great times Al. Love you and miss your smile. Your little sister.

Bernadette A. Valentino-McCafferty
Sister

March 31, 2015

Al was agreat partner and friend Someone you could count on and a good family man I think of him often and he is surely missed Who left to soon

Ret Pol Robert Lederhandler
Philadelphia Police Dept

March 4, 2015

My brother, gone but never forgotten. I miss you everyday, until we meet again in the afterlife, love you always and forever

Police officer Veronica Valentino
Philadelphia Police Department/Sister

October 24, 2014