Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We will never forget the heroes who gave their all for us, and you sir are a hero. May you continue to rest in peace Deputy Yanniello and thank you for a job well done.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

October 18, 2011

I was the dispatcher 27 years ago, the night that Tony was taken. I will never forget the sound of his last words spoken over the radio or the utter sadness thereafter. He was not just revered for the uniform, but for the character of the man wearing it. His death will never be forgotten. My prayers remain with the Yanniello family.

Maryann Sanders, JPO Supervisor
FL Department of Juvenile Justice

June 24, 2011

To The Family Of Deputy Yaniello:
I wanted to offer my sympathies on your loved ones tragic death. Deputy Yaniello's courage and bravery will never be forgotten. I worked with his in laws at the post office in Miami. my dad was a New York City Policeman for almost 40 years with the 102 precinct. I have visited his grave at Southern Memorial Park in North Miami Beach and he is buried near Officer Stephen Corbett, a rookie Metro Officer hit and killed by a car at the age of 21. Rest in peace Deputy Yaniello, your sacrifice on behalf of Broward County citizens will not be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 23, 2011

Another year has gone by. I feel so sad to not have had the opportunity to share my beautiful children with you; my wonderful husband; to joke and giggle with you. I love you and miss you dearly. Rest in peace and know you will never be forgotten.

Kathy Yanniello-Donalds
Sister

October 18, 2010

Tony, you will long be remembered in our hearts and in our minds. God bless you and your family.

Tom Collins
Friend

October 18, 2010

We will never forget the sacrifices you and your family made to protect us all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler FL

Anonymous

October 18, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 25th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

To your family: I understand the meaning of lives forever altered and know that when you lose someone so precious to you that the pain never goes away...the pain and the pride is forever. I pray for your solace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 18, 2009

Rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

May 7, 2009

Dear Tony,
You are remembered everyday! When Tom puts on his uniform I think of you. I pray that he will be home with us to live,laugh,love and remember how very special you are. In a sense I believe you live on in him and he tries to be the best that he can be in honor of you. Thank you for being such a great brother and roll model to him. You are truly remembered!
Lisa Yanniello
sister in law and wife of officer Tom Yanniello Plano P.D.

Lisa Yanniello
sister in law

April 29, 2008

Deputy Tony Yanniello,

I work with your brother Tom here in Plano. Tom and I have a lot in common, we both drive the Charger, and we both love the Red Sox.

I did not learn that Tom had lost a brother in the line of duty until after Wes died. If you are anything like your brother Tom, you are an awesome person. Tom carries a piece of you every day. And now that I know of you, I will also. Thank you for you service. I wish I'd known you.

Rest in Peace

Richard Smith
Plano Police Department Traffic Unit

October 22, 2007

I'm Tony's sister, Kathy. My family recently to Texas to be with the rest of our family and in the hopes of raising our family in a better environment. I can't believe it's been so long since Tony was taken from us...but in reading the recent posts, I cried. Thank you all for not forgetting such a VERY SPECIAL PERSON!

Kathy Yanniello-Donalds
Sister

October 18, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

This writer is pleased that justice was served quickly on your behalf

vandenberghe
nh

October 16, 2007

The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 2, 2007

I was a brand new dispatcher in a city in Broward County when this happened. Thank you for everything you did. God bless you!

Ann Harper, Dispatcher
TVA Police (former Pompano Beach PD)

August 14, 2007

Tony,
Rest in peace brother.

Dave Howell-Detective
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft Unit

August 10, 2007

Tony, I never had the honor of meeting you but I have had the pleasure of leading your brother, Tom, as his sergeant. Tom has been a role model to me for what a dedicated husband, father, and police officer should be. Your legacy is in capable hands in the service your brother continues to provide to our community every day.

I know that the acorn does not fall far from the tree and it is my honor to be able to work with your brother to carry on the dedication you showed the world in your ultimate sacrafice.

Your sacrafice is inspiring to those of us who are able to continue to serve. I will honor you by serving your brother, his family, and our citizens as best I can.

I pray for you, your family, and your brother every day and ask that you give me the courage you displayed during your final tour of duty. I will also pray in Thanksgiving for the honor to serve our citizens along side of your brother, Thomas Yanniello.

Rest in Peace, Tony, we are trying to continue on where you left us.

Godspeed until we meet one day,
Your friend in Christ,

Patrick J. Mulkern #1347
Plano Police Department
Traffic Unit
Proud Sergeant and fellow officer of Thomas Yanniello.

Sgt. Patrick J. Mulkern
Plano Police Department, TX Traffic Unit

July 18, 2007

What you did in service to your community meant more than you'd ever guess - Thank you so much for your service

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI

May 12, 2007

There is not a day that doesn't go by that I don't think of Thursday, October 18, 1984 the night that Tony was taken from us. I am sure that those who were there have that same thoughts.
I worked with Tony from the day he came on the road till
he was taken from us. He was a great friend and I willl NEVER forget him.

Deputy John Candler [ Retired ]
BSO - Zone Partner

January 29, 2007

Tony,.. I cannot believe that it has been this long since you were taken from us. You made the acadamy a whole lot more fun with your jokes and good nature. I am sure that your keeping heaven a happier place too. I miss you brother. MSS.

Sutton, M.S. Ptlm. Retired
FLPD

December 23, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

October 18, 2004

I can't believe that it is almost 20 years since my brother was taken from us. Not a day goes by that I don't think about him. I recently lost a close friend, also 33 years young, and all the painful memories of Tony's death came flooding back. No one will ever forget his kind ways; we will always remember him. I miss and love you. Your sister, Kathy

Kathy Yanniello-Donalds

August 2, 2004

This deputy was my mother's second cousin. I will never forget the great things I've heard about Tony from other personnel from his agency. Although I work on the other side of the State of Florida, we are all one extended family. I'm sure that his family would like to know that in Tony's honor, I am riding in the Police Unity (bicycle) Tour, from North NJ to Washington, DC, in May of this year (2002). The purpose of the ride is to remember and honor those fellow officers killed in the line of duty. It is a fund raising event, with donations being made to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. When I arrive in Washington, I will locate Tony's name on the Memorial and bring a tracing home. I wish I could do more.

Officer Pati Beardsley
Longboat Key Police Dept.