Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

you will never be forgotten...

September 13, 2006

Thinking of you and your loved ones on this tragic day in history. You will never be forgotten and will be forever a hero.

Nicole Burdette
Wife of Deputy Alex Burdette EOW 3-12-05

September 11, 2006

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

Police Officer
Tennessee

July 25, 2006

Hey Chief...

As I would often call out to you... "Hey Chief..."

I miss talking about fishing with you and the fishing stories about your Dad and Son. I make it a point that every time I take my son fishing that he realizes how precious these time are. I've spoken with him about you and although he never met you, he realized what a good and courageous man you were. If September 11th had never occured, you would have met my son two weeks later when we planned to go out in my boat.

I want to thank you for the lessons in life that you taught me that helped me become a better father and friend to my son.

Jimmy, when we meet again I'll smoke a cigarette with you and tap the ashes into my hand as you always did...

God Bless You,...you are missed by many.

A Fisherman

June 26, 2004

GREATER LOVE HATH ONE THAN TO LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR OTHERS. MAY GOD BLESS THIS GREAT HERO AND THE MANY OTHERS THAT DIED WITH HIM. MY BROTHER, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. REST IN PEACE. YOU SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

April 14, 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

Mr. Romito was a great man. I didn't know him very well but I did know his character! Three months before brother Romito was killed on 9/11 his son Robert was killed in a terrible car accident. He was a hard working,honest, kind, compasionate young man of only his early 20's at the time. He was a US Marine assigned to my company, 1st FAST Co. in Norfolk VA. His courage discipline, and drive made him stand out and rise above the some 500 other Marines in the Company.
This Refelection is to Robert's mother, Mr. Romito's Wife, Robert's sister, Mr. Romito's Daughter. I commend you! I say you are the two strongest people I know! There is nothing in this world more that I fear than losing someone dear to me, and for whatever reason god has chosen for you, he's done it to you two twice in a short amount of time. I know from the way Robert always was that the Romito's were "strong tough people" and you two are probably able to move on in whatever way you've found. I commend you on that! I don't think if I were to lose someone close to me I would ever be able to recover from it, and you have. I want to offer me as your big brother, and as your best friend. You should be so proud! You are a family of hero's and I would be honored to be somewhat a part of that!
To all brother's and sister's who are reading this, the Romito's is what it's all about. Loyalty, dependence, honesty, endurance, and the drive to move on! They are what we all as officers in the Law enforcement community should strive for! AND to the Marines.. Ohhh rahh!
Sincerely Joseph Youngberg USMC, Allendale PD

Youngberg, Joseph

This man in many ways says the most of what kind of people wear the badge. This man was a Chief, the head of his agency. He could have stayed in his office or at least behind the lines and helped direct the operations. But he moved to the front and gave his life, so others might live.

Jack Betz

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

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

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

Anonymous

"OUR FALLEN BROTHERS"
As I held him close, I began to cry.
Wondering & hoping our friends would never die.
I could see the whites of his eyes..as he held me tight.
The wind whisked through his hair..as we saw the light.

He cried no more as we fell to the ground.
His one single tear, would never be found.
Cry not my friend, God will take you home.
The Angels in Heaven will not be alone.

You're safe and well as a child to his mother.

You always be remembered as OUR FALLEN BROTHER.

Patrolman Duane Carpenter
Gonzales Police Department

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.