Kankakee City Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, October 17, 1996
Reflections for Patrolman Anthony R. Samfay
Tony,it’s been a while, miss the heck out of you, and not a day goes by listening to some good old school house music, still have the tape you gave me, flash backs vol 2. Jam it in your honor, samster, miss ya!and your not forgotten! Wishing your family the best and safety!
Kovar
June 2, 2023
Thinking about the good times Tony. Until we meet again. RIP brother.
Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations / HSI Chicago
October 27, 2022
Tony.
You are still and always will be in my heart and prayers.
Seem like just yesterday you were taken from us.
Retired Sgt
KPD
October 16, 2022
Happy New Year Tony. Miss ya buddy..........................
Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations-HSI Chicago
January 20, 2022
Tony you have been on my mind all day today and I just wanted to thank you for watching over us all while we have tried our best to protect the good people in our communities. My career is coming to an end soon after 26 years of service and my Sons will be just starting. I know you will watch over him as well. Until we meet again Old Friend I miss you and will never forget how you touched the lives of so many people with your kindness, honesty, dedication, ethics, and strong family values. Rest In Peace my Brother.
Senior Agent Charles Victor
IIDOC Parole
October 17, 2021
I still think about u all the time old friend and how your life was taken so suddenly. Hope to see u again one day. Your friend Chuck V.
Parole Agent
IDOC
August 26, 2021
Tony you are Never forgotten.
Special Agent Victor Filipek
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
May 25, 2021
Thinking of you Tony
RIP brother
Derek Evitt Retired Patrolman
Cicero PD
April 6, 2021
Tony, last week I retired from the Cicero PD. Damn , what I wouldn't give for you to be here with us . Miss you, RIP.
Allan Pineda
Cicero Police Dept. Cicero ,Illinois (Retired)
October 17, 2020
Rest in peace Patrolman Samfay.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 5, 2020
Happy belated birthday.
Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations HSI
November 22, 2019
I never got the chance to meet you but I’m sure I would have been blown away of the type of officer and person you were. Your story is still being told at the PD. I recently wrote a paper about you at the academy. Every time I go into the station I visit your plaque on the wall as a reminder what officers are up against each day and the risk we take in exercising good from our hearts. Wish you were here to teach me and other officers how to connect with Kankakee. I will make sure that the story of your life as an officer continues to be passed along as it was to me. Rest well my brother.
Patrolman/ Rookie Officer of 2019
Kankakee Police
October 27, 2019
On behalf of Offcr. Anthony Samfay's mother, who extends her sincerest gratitude to all his friends and family members who have not forgotten this beautiful soul. To all who continue to visit his gravesite and leave heartfelt messages, know she keeps you near her heart. She wishes you to know she prays for all of Tony's fellow officer brothers wherever they may be placing their lives on the line to keep us safe as Offcr. Tony did. God bless you for all you do!
M. R. Samfay
Officer Anthony Samfay's Mother
October 25, 2018
Typical RAT move to allow this dirt bag killer of our Brother to breath air. When will most of these politicians wake up and stand up for our brave officers and tell the world we will not allow you to continue to act in this barbaric way towards them. God bless you and your family and please know that you are NOT forgotten. Semper Fi Brother
State Traffic Officer 7185 Mike Becze
CHP Motorsport
October 17, 2018
The day Tony was murdered is forever etched into our memories. For those who did not know Tony he was always willing to give his time to the citizens. We worked an extra duty time as SRO's for the Kankakee School District. Tony had a gift where he could reach troubled students with his kind words and attention . Tony could diffuse high emotional situations and bring calm to the emotional storms we faced in our community.
Every time I go to the VA, I pass the Cemetery where Tony was buried and say a prayer.
Forever in our hearts and minds
Lt. Kevin P. McGovern
Kankakee City PD
October 16, 2018
Thinking about you Tony. RIP brother. Till we meet again.
Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations / HSI Chicago
July 20, 2018
On behalf of my aunt Maria Samfay(Tony's Mother) and myself, we would like to thank everyone that always remembers and thinks about Tony. She values the friendships that still exist because of Tony and speaks volumes about Tony's character. My aunt would also like to reconnect with anyone that knew Tony, you can reach me @ [email protected].
Thank you and stay safe.
Capt. Allan Pineda
Cicero Police Dept.
January 27, 2018
Officer Samfay's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 2-12-17 to honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)
February 12, 2017
Thinking about you today Tony. Christmas is coming and we miss you buddy!
Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations / Chicago
December 14, 2016
That outgoing governor, should take the perps place!!
Judge and former SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC
October 18, 2016
Just thinking about you today Tony and our H.S days. RIP brother.
Special Agent
Dept. of Homeland Security / Homeland Security Investigations
September 26, 2016
Tony,
RIP brother.
Community Liaison Officer Adam tabor
Morton Grove Police / ISP class #451
October 20, 2015
Tony,
I just wanted to say thanks for being our guardian angle.
Motivated by Pride
Dedicated to Duty
Community Liaison Officer Adam Tabor
Morton Grove Police
April 16, 2015
Tony just thinking about you. RIP brother.
Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations / HSI Chicago
April 3, 2015
Hard to believe it has already been 18 years since that awful day. Today was a cold, rainy day like it was when that animal took your life.
We will never forget you bro.
RIP
Fellow KPD officer
October 18, 2014
Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:
- Quick access to your heroes
- Reflections published quicker
- Save a Reflection signature
- View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past