Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I never had the opportunity to meet you, but still knew a lot about you from reading the stories about your death and seeing the memorial to you in the 67th Pct. I hope you are resting peacefully. You will never be forgotten...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

May 26, 2009

Reading the reflections on this day realizing the NYPD lost a great guy 11 yrs ago. God Bless Ofc. Anthony F. Mosomillo's family, friends and the NYPD.

Retired PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

May 26, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Mosomillo and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

May 22, 2009

God Bless You

PO J.Bucco
Fairview Police NJ

March 9, 2009

Anthony,

Your death tore our family apart. I will never forget that day as long as I live. Pulling up to the hospital to hear it on the radio. We were so close as kids and I think of you all the time.

Love

Anonymous

February 11, 2009

Happy Birthday, bro.

Just A Cop
NYPD

January 30, 2009

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 19, 2008

Mos,
Always remember your foot pursuit clarckson E98 when you gassed out and me and jimmy were there for you to catch him...you were there for us in our darkest times..and when we hooked up for dinner and showed us your little girl..in your ginnie tee and cut off jean shorts and black slippers.you were the proudest man on the earth...Tony was the first one to say "take it easy kid" and i listen to him all the time.miss you Keith Tierney

Sgt Keith Tierney
ret NYPD 67pct

August 3, 2008

Read "Memorial for a hero" in the New York Post today and just remembered Tony from when i was a rookie in the 67 in 10/91 doing FTU and how all us rookies looked up to guys like him.

Rest in Peace and may God be with your family throughout these long years.

Det. Anthony Leto
SCPD

May 28, 2008

May no night go by that Betsy Ramos does not have a nightmare regarding Officer Mosomillo.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

May 26, 2008

although i never met Officer Mosomillo i have worked at the 67 pct for 8 years and all the officer who new him speak very highly of him. On this tenth anniversary of his death the prayers of myself and my family are with the Mosomillo family. The 67 cops will never forget you. GOD BLESS OUR FALLEN HERO

67pct
nypd

May 26, 2008

Officer Mosomillo's family are in my thought & prayers. Especially as we near the 10th anniversary of his death.
May it bring you some comfort in knowing that he hasn't been forgotten.

Ohio
summit co.

May 3, 2008

Happy Birthday

February 8, 2008

"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

January 2, 2008

It was a cold day in January 1993, I was a rookie and I had my very first collar, I was 20 years old and extremely green; From across the pct a guy I never met before screams out "kid" I gotcha what do you need. It was Tony "MOS" and from that day there on he taught me how to be a cop and first and foremost how to be a man, and boy did he exhibit alot of patience with me. There is not a more dynamite guy on this job, Tony has always been the bar for me, I seldom reach it but I always strive to get there. Tony I miss you buddy you left me down here all alone.

Sgt. David Dugan
NYPD

November 29, 2007

Anthony
you are always thought about and missed

June 29, 2007

I DID MY FIELD TRAINING IN THE 067(10/1997). I REMEMBER MEETING ANTHONY MOSOMILLO FILLING UP THE SODA AND CANDY MACHINES IN THE MUSTER ROOM. HE CALLED US ROOKES OVER TO HIM, HANDED US HIS PBA BUSINESS CARD AND OFFERED US SODAS. I STILL HAVE HIS CARD ON THE 1ST PAGE OF MY BUSINESS CARD BOOK.
A PARTNER, A HERO, & A FRIEND. GOD BLESS.

DET GARCIA BN WARRANTS
NYCPD

May 28, 2007

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Mosomillo and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Officer Mosomillo has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family and friends of Officer Mosomillo, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Mosomillo is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

SA Thomas Doyle
FBI New York City

March 9, 2007

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

September 30, 2006

I can't believe it's been 10 years.Tony was one of the greatest people that i have meet during my time with the NYPD. I miss him alot. Thanx for everything that you have done for me and all of the other guys at the 67. I will never forget you.

Retired Det Joseph Gunn
NYPD

May 26, 2006

happy birthday in heaven
we miss you!!!!

February 1, 2006

Rest In Peace Brother.

BZ
Yonkers PD

January 30, 2006

I miss you Tony. I will never forget you pal. Rest in Peace brother.

Detective Tim Acosta
NYPD Major Case Squad

December 18, 2005

Brother Mosomillo,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

December 14, 2005

My condolence to Police Officer Anthony F. Mosomillo. At the time of this horrible tradgedy I was in the 97/98 Police Academy class. I was in the 66 Pct. doing my first day of field training. This brought me to the full reality of Police Work. I will never forget that day. May god bless you forever. "THE WORLD LOST A HERO ON THAT DAY, BUT HEAVEN GAINED AN ANGEL" I am now a Police Officer for the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, but one of NYPD's finest by heart.

Police Officer/Sherrif Salvatore F Vigna
Westchester County (NY) Department of Public Safety

November 16, 2005