Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP ,sir. I still remember this disgraceful criminality. You are always in my most sacred thoughts. A day doesn't go by without my prayers for you and your family. I worked all the dangerous MTA token booths during this violent era. The NYPD protected me numberless times. TY, NYPD.

Felix Santiago, Station Agent
NYCMTA

September 5, 2024

Thinking of you Kevin and all the great times we had on the streets together.

Ret. Lt. Brian Parr
Former SCU member

June 26, 2024

Today, I past by your old command in Randall’s island and read about you and stared deeply at your locker which has been reserved in your honor…it is with great sadness and tears that I salute you in honors… RIP my brother.

PO Alba
N.Y.P.D.

January 10, 2024

I remember hearing the story of Actor Harrison Ford doing a Ride-Along with you for the "The Devil's Own" Film that came out later that year. I heard a picture exists of the both of you together after that awesome experience which based upon newspaper reports took place a couple of weeks before your sacrifice in the line of duty. I am sure that was a wonderful and cool moment in your career which was tragically cut short! I think of you every March 14th along with my 2 APO Colleagues Who Were Slain in the Line in the Line of Duty in Greenwich Village, NYC Almost 14 years Later on the Same Night. RIP Hero!

Christian Durante
Retired NYPD Auxiliary Police Sergeant
68th Pct
DHS Federal Employee

December 6, 2023

God bless you and your family Kevin. Street crime are the genuine bad asses in the NYPD and you were fearless in your duty.Thank you for being my brother in blue. Never forget you.

Sgt. K Ford NYPD retired

July 7, 2023

I Think of you often brother. You are never forgotten!! . I hope you are smiling down on all the people who love and miss you.. RIP

DET Bobby Leake
PSA2

May 22, 2023

You are not forgotten.

PO O’Donnell
NYPD 25th Precinct

March 15, 2023

Have a Merry Christmas 2022 Kevin, all of us from Street Crime miss you

Ret. Det Vincent DeQueiroz
NYPD - The Elite Street Crime Unit

December 21, 2022

I was there that night in the 46 pct. I’ll never forget the heart break. God bless you.

PO Gianni Ruggiero
NYPD 46pct

January 24, 2022

To My Brother World Series Mets Ground Ball to first base Mets win you jump on my chair hug me n we tip over cheering n celebrating knights of Columbus... I remember when you came over before you went into work today 25 years ago n you held Jessy before your shift she was 4 days old in your arms on our front lawn .... you kissed her and went into work... she turned 25 this year March 10 Th We still talk about that morning how uncle kevin held her in your arms leaning on your blue wheels .... We are so proud n honored of you n your brave heart ( you dress as Santa Claus for Christmas for all the kids) we love u and miss you never forget love you ... GodBless brother in blue NYPD love you Smitty miss you all the time I have your shirt on my wall in our house n tap it every morning when I walk down stairs

NYPD Detective Thomas Smith
NYPD

March 14, 2021

Kevin just talked with Captain Jack Walsh and all we talked about was you and your dedication. Say hello to Steve Driscoll for me at heavens gates .
Never forgotten

Sgt Street Crime Unit "We Own The N
NYPD

August 11, 2020

Gone but never forgotten...
It's been 24 yrs that you have been gone and it seems like yesterday we were hanging out at the wheel just bullshiting.
God Bless You

Ret Detective Vincent DeQueiroz
Original SCU

April 4, 2020

After all these years , I still silently grieve for your loss..You were an incredible person and I was so lucky to have had you in life even if its was for a short time...we shared many funny moments patrolling the streets of NYC.... "We owned the night" that was our unit motto...
Miss you my friend, my partner and my brother....until we meet again ...

Lt.Rivera
NYPD, SOD/SCUp

March 25, 2020

Twenty-Four years have past but not the memory of the Grand Concourse, or the sadness in the halls of St. Barnabas Hospital that night. New York City, the N.Y.P.D. and world are facing another horror this month in the form of a virus and fear. You are at peace and an example of the heroism and dedication you gave in your military and police career. May all first responders and citizens remember your courage and sacrifice! May the new centurions emulate your attributes, citizens bow in gratitude and all find courage and comfort knowing there are people in this world like YOU at times like these. God Bless you family and their sacrifice.

Sergeant (Retired)
Old S.C.U.

March 22, 2020

Rest In Peace Hero and to all that committed the ultimate sacrifice. Which falls at the waste side as the communities we protect don’ back us, however we still go out their and do our job. To all young officers remember this the ones that hate us it the uniform and what it represents. Don’t take personal they don’t know you. Do your job right don’t hesitate could be your last action. We have to play by the rules they don’t. Also if you feel lost and the pressure is getting to you. Due to the job, home life. I understand you don’t want to go to the department outside help is available and it confidential. I have seen too many good officers take their lives senselessly. TALK I was 36 year veteran

Det Christopher O’Connell
NYPD

March 16, 2020

An excellent cop and kind soul. RIP Kevin. You touched the lives of so many people and are missed by all.

Det Kevin Parrett (ret)
SCU Alumni

March 15, 2020

24 years ago, a night I’ll never forget, Rest In Peace Bro.

(Ret) Det. Gillespie
NYPD

March 15, 2020

Rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

March 14, 2020

Kev, miss running into you in the 75 Pct. Rest In Peace Marine.

SDS Mark McCormack
NYPD Retired

March 14, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Gillespie.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 12, 2019

Kevin You Shined on Earth and You Shine for all eternity as a true Patriot a True Man and the total definition of the salt if the Earth.Your Service was not in vain You are always Remembered along with all the Great NyPd foot soldiers of today and especially yesteryear.

Ret PO David DeConinck
nypd

July 1, 2019

Officer Gillespie, your sacrifice is not forgotten. Rest In Peace, sir.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

March 15, 2019

Worst night of my police career. Think of you often. RIP Kevin

Ret Sgt Maginnis
Street Crime Unit

March 15, 2019

I remember and won't forget your sacrifice to the city of New York

P.O. L. Ortiz, Retired
NYPD

March 14, 2019

Remembering you on this 23rd anniversary of that terrible night on the Conc.

You will forever "Own the Night" Kevin

Original SCU Brethren
Ret Det/NYPD

March 14, 2019