Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Samuel R. Wilson

Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Wednesday, January 4, 1989

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Reflections for Police Officer Samuel R. Wilson

Yesterday marked 31 years uncle Sammy. 31 years of missing your voice, 31 years of missing your laugh, 31 years of missing your amazing hugs, 31 years of missed milestones, holidays, birthdays and everything in between. You were taken way too son, your life was cut way too short. I was 4 years old, it was a bitter cold day, I was going about my business like any other 4 year old would, lining up my Barbie dolls in the living room and driving them around in the pink '57 Chevy you just bought me for Christmas for my dolls. Yes, you always spoiled me. As I was playing, the phone rang and I will never forget that feeling I felt when I answered it, something was very wrong, the person on the other end was crying and asking to speak to Mommy. I remember Mommy bursting out in tears and falling to her knees. The first heartbreak I ever felt. Our lives were forever changed that day. To say you are missed would be an understatement. There isn't a single day that you aren't thought of. I love you and miss you so very much. You were such an amazing soul.

Kristan
Niece/God Daughter

January 5, 2020

I miss you Uncle Sammy. I am sorry that I missed the anniversary by a day. I hope you will forgive me as I am China spending time with my wife, son and her family. I wish you could meet them. I think you would melt and spoil my son the way I know you used to love and spoil me. While I am sad that you are gone, I am grateful for the memories that I remember. I Love You, Uncle Sammy. I will continue to ride in the Unity Tour for your memory especially.

Officer Stephen Wilson
Jersey City Police Department

January 5, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Wilson.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 22, 2019

It is amazing that it has been 30 years since that fateful night of you and your partner just doing your job only to end up in a struggle with a person.
Rest in peace.

LT. Kevin O'Connell (Retired)
Jersey City Police

January 3, 2019

Prayers Brother

PO Harry Sandwith Retired
Jersey City Police Department 1985-2011

January 4, 2018

Your in my prayers my Brother.

PO TOM Webster
Jersey City Police South Dist.

January 4, 2017

Rest in Peace my brother. I'll always remember you.

PO Tom Webster
Jersey City Police Dept. South Dist.(ret)

January 5, 2016

Happy Birthday Sammy! Hope you are enjoying a wonderful celebration in heaven.

Linda Guastini
Sister

November 24, 2014

Sam was a stand up cop, you could always count on Sam as a back-up!

P>O Tom Webster
Jersey City Police Dept. South Dist.(ret)

January 14, 2014

I have never known a finer person that Sammy Wilson. He is always alive in my heart.

Maureen Healey
close friend/former wife

January 5, 2014

Today, well it's after 12:00 am, so yesterday you are 25 Years in Heaven. Seems like yesterday you left us. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Sammy. Love you.

LInda
Sister

January 5, 2014

Happy 60th Birthday Sammy. I am sure you are having a huge celebration.

Love you.

Linda
Sister

November 24, 2013

Sammy:

Daddy is now with you. I know you there through it all. He missed you and I know that he is happy to be with you again. Take good care of him...I know you will. I love you. I miss you.

Sister
Sister

October 31, 2013

Oh Sammy. Except for in my dreams, it's been so many years since I've seen your smiling face....our beautiful niece Kerri turned 30 this past weekend. Imagine that. How time has flown. I can't tell you how much I miss you. Every celebration the family has, there's always thoughts of you. Daddy needs you. Please hold his hand. He is so weak. I think of you all the time. Although it's been years, the suddenness of your loss is still shocking. Although I know you are in a better place, sometimes I cry like you just left us yesterday. Keep waling with the kids, keep protecting them. I love you and miss you with all my heart. Love your baby sister, Linda

Linda
Sister

September 16, 2013

Thinking of you Sammy. Forever in our hearts.

Claudia McCrea

January 4, 2013

Sam ,One of the good guys.

Tom Webster
JCPD (ret) SUNNY SOUTH DIST>

January 4, 2013

Hey Sammy,

I didn't know about this site. I am at work (still at the Secaucus Police Department) and I was thinking of you as I often do. Even after all these years, it hurts as if you left us yesterday. I miss you and Mommy and Kayley so much, but I picture you all together. I love you Sammy and I wish Matt and Eric could have known you better. I have been using your name as one of my passwords for work so I always think of you everyday.

Diane Kilroy
Sister

February 26, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 23rd anniversary of your death. 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 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 solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 4, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 23rd anniversary of your death. 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 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 solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 4, 2012

Hey Sam,
On August 1, 2010, several of your classmates retired and I wish you were still here to decide if 25 years were enough for you too. You were cruelly taken away, far too soon, from those who loved you and worked with you over 21 years ago. As one of your classmates from the JCPD Academy Class # 51, I just wanted to say you are not forgotten and are still remembered.
'Til we meet again,
Tom Bell
JCPD Retired

Sgt.-Retired Tom Bell
JCPD

August 16, 2010

Remembering you today. Our prayers go out to your family. You will never be forgotten. Keep watch over us all.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

August 4, 2010

Sammy; We worked together at Fra-Tex, Sid Karp Co. and for the JCPD. We always managed to look out for each other and I will never forget the good times that we had. Especially screwing everyone up by signing everything S.R.Wilson. Your nephew Stephen T.Wilson-JCPD just finished pedaling his bicycle to Washington DC in your honor. You would be very proud of both him and your nephew Mathew Kilroy-JCPD for they have followed in our footsteps and wear the uniform proudly. We now have to look over them and keep them safe. I really miss you Sam, my little big brother both in life and on the job. I wish that my son was riding down to Washington to see you and not just your name on a memorial wall. Everyone in the family misses you. I guess that the next job that we work together will be for God. Until that time, just know that I love you.

Stephen R. Wilson
Jersey City PD Retired

May 14, 2010

At your funeral mass Father Pagnotta said that the angel of death came like a theft in the night. I'll never forget those words or the tears throughout my house the night it happened. You are still sorely missed and believe me never forgotten. I did't know that this memorial site existed. I was thinking of you so much today as I sat here and cried for the family of Detective DiNardo. Say hello to my Mom and give her a kiss for me and Kathleen too. CMC

Just Me
Lifelong friend

July 24, 2009

God Bless Sammy...Lets Go Rangers my friend ...Mugga

Mike Slane
Friend

February 28, 2009

HEY SAM, I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THIS SITE WAS HERE, I SEE KRISTIN ALOT...SHE LOVES AND MISSES YOU JUST AS MUCH AS WE ALL DO... ITS BEEN 20 YEARS, THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU, YOU CAME TO SEE BILLY FOR THE FIRST TIME. ITS TOO BAD THEY DIDN'T GET TO KNOW YOU....YOU'LL ALWAYS BE MY BIG BROTHER AND A FRIEND....I LOVE YOU, HAPPY 20TH IN HEAVEN...KEEP AN EYE ON KAYLEY, YOU ALWAYS WANTED CHILDREN, NOW YOU HAVE OUR LITTLE GIRL TO SHARE....TRISH

PATRICIA RIDER
SISTER

January 2, 2009

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