Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You are not and will never be forgotten. You and the other brothers we lost that day are HEROES and will be remembered forever! Rest high on the streets of Heaven!

Deputy Brant Pewitt
Williamson Co. Sheriff's Dept TN.

September 11, 2007

Dear John:
As this is the Easter season, a time of rebirth and resurrection, so it is for Americans to reflect on the events of that horrible day. But as events that day were of death and mayhem, so were the events of Good Friday. And both events that shook the world, had life spring forth.
As Jesus Christ rose from the dead to give life, the death you endured, helped give life as well. Though I am not comparing the two events, I am stating that enormous sacrifice was made so that others could be spared. And I believe that God Himself, is proud of what you and all the rest, did. I know I am, as are all your brothers in blue.
In addition to the sacrifices made on 11 September 2001, the entire world was made aware of the dangerous, convoluted minds of our enemies. The war on terror never would have gotten to the point where we now take the fight to the enemy, as opposed to waiting for the fight to come to us, had it not been for your dedication and sacrifice. And your actions gave a whole new meaning to the words, "hero", and "bravery". Their actions clearly defined the words, "cowardly bastards".
My prayer for you, John, is that you rest in peace, and as you patrol the streets of Heaven, smile down on those of us still here, and be cognizant of the fact that you will always be remembered. God Bless you, your family, all police officers everywhere, and as always, God Bless America. Amen

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office-Florida

April 9, 2007

To the family and loved ones of Officer John Lennon and his fellow officers with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department and most especially to John:

Mere words seem insignificant to honor your heroism and courage which will never be forgotten. On this the fifth anniversary week of the tragic devastation wreaked upon our nation, those brave men and women who lost their lives safeguarding others are remembered and revered.

May your spirit continue to soar and your memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect and gratitude for the distinquished service John gave to his community and country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 11, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg Police Department, CA; eow 4/24/05

September 19, 2006

Thank you for your selflessness and dedication. You are forever a hero.

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol

September 14, 2006

a hero lives forever...

September 13, 2006

HERO! Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
Tennessee

July 17, 2006

Despite the high number of deaths to our public safety professionals, know that your heroic efforts did not go unnoticed...rest well my brother and know that your sacrifices that day brought a few tears of relief to those who were fortunate to escape because of your actions.

Anonymous...Seattle Police Departme

December 29, 2004

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.

You were called into this profession and our Lord and Savior has blessed you because:
According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.
A Peace Officer's badge is to be honored by us, because God honors it.

You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for your fellow man, while serving, defending, and protecting others in your community.

Thank you for your service to America. Your efforts saved thousand that horrible day.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. You will be in our hearts forever.

September 11, 2001---Gone, but Never Forgotten.

Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 6, 2004

I tried to attend as many funerals as I could during these darkest of days as my way of showing respect to families and coworkers of all of my brother and sister Officers and Firefighters. I cannot find the words to say how sorry I am that we have lost these great heroes. I cannot express my thanks enough for your bravery and sacrifice. My prayers are with you and all of your families......................AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 15, 2003

Hearing the news that Jay was one of the victims of this horrific event has made an impact on me and my family... I grew up across the street from Jay in Brooklyn, NY. My parents moved to Arizona in 1979 and I stayed in NY. I met up again with Jay in 1987 while going home to Upper Montclair NJ where I had moved. I was commuting through the Trade Center's Path Trains. What a shocker to see Jay after all those years! We laughed and joked about how he used to tease me as a kid. I would see him daily going to work and on my way home. Occasionally we would go for a beer and laugh about our childhoods.

I have recently moved to Arizona to be near my mother. While reading the Sunday paper, Mayor Guiliani had taken some of the WTC Victims' family members to Bank One Ballpark here in Phoenix for one of the World Series Games... that is when I and my mother learned of Jay's death. We cried, and cried.

No one will ever understand how Jay's death has touched me... except for Jay of course, who will always have a place in my heart.

Diane Monteleone
Phoenix, Arizona

My Prayers are with all the friends and family of all the officers who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
I lost my brother tragically, Det. David Taylor, Greensboro PD, On August 7, 2001. I was in NY for my fiancee's Mother's funeral the first of Sept. I was stranded there for 3 weeks due to this atrocity. As I watched the events on TV, I cried for all those who lost their lives. But was especially emotional about the Police Officers and the Firefighters and their families, as I had just recently suffered a tragic loss myself. As I walked through the streets in the days following the attack, I cried with pride as I saw the officers on duty on all the corners in the city. I knew how hard it was for them, knowing they had lost their friends. On the Sat. following the attack I was at St. Patrick's for mass. The last 2 people to go up and take communion were 2 NYPD officers, again I cried. I hope all of you are getting the support that my family and I got when we needed it, from the Deparment. I know the comforting words and even the funny stories the officers tell us about my brother helps. I know that our loved ones who are gone from here, had a higher calling and are happy and at peace in Heaven. Hopefully we can all feel that same peace one day! God bless All of you! And God bless America!
Tracy Taylor
Thomasville, NC
Sister of Greensboro Det.David L Taylor
EOW 8/7/01

TRACY TAYLOR

Your death will be avenged and your heroism, bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten!

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Anonymous

God I don't know what to say. I intend to post this message for each and everyone of you heroes so Officer, Detective, Agent, Whatever,... I thank you. You swore to serve and to protect. Well your days of protecting us are over. But you will forever be in service. Your eternal service... the inspiration you and your fellow bothers and sisters have re-enforced in my heart, will live so long as I do. Though I will not always carry your name in the front of my mind, not in my duties as a soldier or as the police officer I plan to become when I get home, I will still always carry with me the knowledge of your sacrifice... of your heroism, of your selflessness... I will carry a samll piece of you everywhere I go. Be it with an M-16 in my hands in a strange land, or a badge on my chest in my own back yard... long after the flags come down and the nation carries on... until the day I die... you will continue to serve... as my inspiration. God bless you. God bless your family. God bless your agency. God bless FDNY. God bless all the soldiers, sailors, airmen, coast guardsmen, and marines. God bless New York City. GOD BLESS AMERICA. Thank you my brothers and sisters. I love you.