Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You are still not forgotten, even 9 years later. You will never be forgotten. Rest in God's peace, brother.

Officer Josh McCrary
Plumerville Police Dept, Arkansas

July 17, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes

July 16, 2009

John, I can't believe it has been eight years. Although I did not have the chance to meet or work with you I am sure you were a great cop and could have learned from your experience. Rest in Peace, you have done your time in hell. You will be missed but never forgotten....
Fidelis ad Mortem

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

July 17, 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

John,
I think I've worked with most everyone in your extended Police family. I liked them all but you always had the best story to tell and the funniest joke. REST IN PEACE...........

Lt. L. Don (Ret.)
NYPD

February 15, 2007

John, I miss you so very much. Time goes on but still I can't believe you are not here. I keep all of those special memories of our childhood/adulthood close to my heart and wish we could be making new ones. Keep Nicky and I safe- my guardian angel. I love and miss you!

Joanna
friend

January 28, 2007

Some things never seem to make sense no matter how much time goes by. I think about you always and know in my heart that you are in a better place. Rest my friend until we all meet again. God Bless you and your wonderful, strong family.

Nicky Muglia
NYPD/Friend

July 17, 2006

Tomorrow will be the 6th Anniversary of your tragic death I will remember you in my prayers. God bless you and may He bring comfort to your family and friends.

Anne (Civilian) UK

July 16, 2006

John
I wanted to let you know that I think about you everyday and that I miss you very much! I wish you were here to see our sons. Brian looks just like Sean and Chris. I know he is very lucky to have an uncle like you looking over him.
Continue to watch over us. I love you.
Pat

Patrick Kelly
NYC DEP

February 9, 2005

Your the FINEST of the FINEST. I miss you..... Thanks for the wonderful memories you gave me!

Benny Ayala
NYPD (ret)

March 4, 2004

JOHN YOU ARE STILL IN MY THOUGHTS .I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ALL OF US KEEPING US SAFE . WE HAD LOTS OF GOOD TIMES FROM HS, TASK FORCE AND AUTO LARCENY. JOHN YOUR BOYS ARE GREAT THEY ARE JUST LIKE YOU .(DRIVING TRISH NUTS ) JOHN RIP MY FRIEND. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.

DET MICHAEL WOLFE
NYPD

March 4, 2004

May the angelse lead thee into paradise.

May the martyrs receive thee at thy coming and take thee to the holy city.

May the choirs of the the angels receive thee,

and mayest thou have rest everlasting.

Your Friends at the 66 Pct
NYPD

John,

Not a day goes by that I dont think about you. I pray for you, and your family everyday.  I was blessed to have known you and have been a part of your life. Everyday I look at your picture and remember you. I will never forget what a wonderful person you were and how good of a friend you were to me. I miss you terribly.

Anonymous

OHN, YOU HAVE GONE AWAY TO A BETTER PLACE,WE WILL CARE FOR YOUR SONS SEAN AND CHRIS. YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE MY YOUNGER BROTHER, YOU HAVE MADE THE SACRIFICE THAT NO MAN SHOULD HAVE TO MAKE. YOUR PASSING HAS BEEN A GREAT REMINDER OF THIS UNTHANKFUL JOB THAT WE CALL LAW ENFORCEMENT. I HOPE YOU WILL LOOK OVER US AS WE CONTINUE TO MAKE THE CITY OF NEW YORK A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. I KNOW THAT YOUR SAFE IN GOD'S HANDS AND AT PEACE WITH YOURSELF. JOHN YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTIN AND I WILL NEVER STOP CRYING  WHEN I THINK OF YOUR SMILE AND HOW U ARE SO PROUD OF YOUR SONS. JOHN REST IN PEACE UNTIL I SEE YOUR IRISH EYES SMILING. YOUR BROTHER DET JAMES KELLY

james kelly
nypd

DEAR MR. KELLY,

YOU ARE GREATLY MISSED, AND YOUR STANDARDS OF LIFE WILL ALLWAYS BE REMEMBERED BY THOSE WHO HAD THE OPPURTUNITY TO KNOW YOU.  YOU ARE LOST BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.  2588

Christopher Beach

Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with Officer Kelly’s family, friends, and coworkers.

Police Recruit Class of 2000
NYPD

I began my career in law enforcement the day you left this world to go to a better place.God blees your family.

Anonymous

Rest in Peace John.

A Brother from the 4-8
NYPD

John,

Even though I didn't know you personally, I'd be proud to stand in your place among the angels. Your selfless bravery and commitment to your duty uphold the highest traditions of law enforcement. You are never, ever forgotten. Rest in peace, brother.

Randy

A/PO Randy Ranauro
NYPD Highway Patrol Unit 1