Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Semper Fi sir, When I get to heaven, I will be honored for you to accompany me across the gate, because of men like you, I will continue working hard to make sure you are not forgotten and always remembered. You are what I strive to be every single day.

Thank you sir.

Trooper J.E.BLANCO Disabled ret.
Florida Highway Patrol retired.

I was one of the 340 officers who attended the 911 memorial in manhattan NY 2002.
I like the rest of my fellow officers paid tribute to every officer who lost their lives at the world trade center 9 11 2001.

whilst at the NYPD museum in manhattan i was touched by the bravery of the officers of that fateful day in 2001.
God Bless you all .

Many regards to their families and colleagues ,
on behalf of the U.k. police officers..

In respect of all who perished ,a Ground Zero flag which was given to Sc 7061 Boyce at the 911 memorial 2002 .
Has now been donated and is now situated at the
SOUTH WALES POLICE FORCE H.Q.
in Bridgend , South Wales .u.k.


Sc 7061 Dave Boyce ,
South Wales Police force ,
u.k.

sc7061 boyce
south wales police,uk

I did not know this officer or the others who lost their lives on September 11th. They are TRUE AMERICAN HERO'S. GOD bless the NYPD and all of the families associated with them.

" THE WICKED FLEE WHEN NO MAN PURSUETH BUT THE RIGHTEOUS ARE BOLD AS A LION" - Proverbs 28:1

Recruit Don Reichhardt
60th Crater Criminal Justice Academy
Prince George, Va.

Officer Don Reichhardt
Virginia State University Police Department

i looked at so many names to leave a message that would be of some comfort to their family.so many names and i picked yours as you sounded italian. my mom was italian so that is why i chose to leave a message with you.you were about the same age as me but you will not grow older.you served your country as i do and paid the ultimate price.i dont know you but like me you have young kids and a wife.i just know that one day the hurt and pain for them will ease just a little and i know that they are so proud of you as my wee girl is of me.god keep your family safe and bless you and all your comrades.

detective mike harmson
police service of norther ireland

I can't believe it's been a year. It seems it only happened yesterday. Not a day goes by that I don't think of Joe or his brother, John, or any number of the people who lost their lives on that fatefull day. My thought and prayers go out to the Vigiano family. You have not lost Joe and John, they are simply among the Brotherhood of Angels.
Love and prayers from 1,000 miles away.

Tami Sandlin
Lake City, FL

It was late one Tuesday evening,
Before a mother could sit down,
To tell her only child about
The terror that hit downtown.

She looked into the eyes of her son
God, she loved him so,
She felt her heart begin to break
And the hurt begin to show.

She gathered all her strength and courage,
as her story she began to tell.
"Baby don't cry, but I'm afraid daddy
Might be under a building that fell."

The boy looked back at his mother,
His eyes made not one blink.
And the mother's tears began to fall.
What would her baby think?

You see, his dad is a Policeman,
And his hero from the day of his birth.
He loved his dad more than anything else
That could ever inherit this earth.

The mother's head began to drop,
Her forehead resting on palm.
She thought her son would be upset.
Instead, he was very calm.

The boy leaned over towards his mom,
And put his hand upon her head.
In her ear he began to whisper,
And this is what he said:

"Mommy please don't cry,
I knew daddy wasn't coming home.
I talked to him just a while ago,
But it wasn't on the phone.

He told me that he loved me,
And he promised we'd meet again.
He told of his new home,
And the job he was to begin."

"God is building an army,
And there are many angels needed.
That, is where daddy and the others went.
They weren't all defeated."

It was then, the mother lifted her head.
The tears streamed down her face.
And she could feel her husband's presence,
As it filled her heart with grace.

It was then she knew her son was right.
He was in God's great army now.
She also knew her son was safe,
That he'd be kept from harm somehow.

So, evildoers of the world beware.
An army is on the way.
Bolstered by new angels,
Who left the towers that day..

Their commander has never been beaten.
His power has never been matched,
And if evil thinks He was almighty before......
Well, the surface has just been scratched!

9-11-02 - 1 year anniversary
We will NEVER forget!
GOD BLESS!

Anonymous

Anonymous

What can I honestly say about what happened that morning? The anniversary of the attacks is less than a week away, and yet I'm sitting here looking at picture of the New York skyline, the Twin Towers are standing tall, and I remember how much I wanted this to be nothing more than a bad dream. I never met Detective Vigiano personally, but I wish I had. He seemed like a really great guy. I know he and his brother are both in heaven now taking care of each other. They both will never know how many lives they saved that morning, but a lot of people were able to get out of the towers because of the NYPD and FDNY.

Anne

THANK YOU! GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

911 DISPATCHER
TN

Joe,

I never did have the chance to meet you in person, but you were kind enough to help me out with obtaining one of your ESU Truck patches for my NYPD collection thru the mail. I still have your business card on my wall next to that patch. I learned of your death this past February, 2002 from one of your co-workers at a Police insignia show here in Southern California. While I was saddened to learn you were one of the victims of a senseless, evil act, I couldn't help but think of the heroic acts you performed alongside your fellow officers that fateful September morning. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice, Joe. It's hard to comprehend why the good guys are called home to the Lord all too often, but I know this - He's got you anxiously engaged in a good cause. I look forward to that day when I can shake your hand, as well as all the other heros who gave their lives that day. I know it's still a long ways off, but it will be an honor

PSO Aaron Serr
Ventura Police Department, California

To the most dedicated, courageous, selfless, helpful, and caring person to grace this earth. You are sorely missed by all those that you have touched with your warmth and huge smile. Thank you for all of the good times. May the Lord bless you and keep you always. I dedicate "Mother Father" to you every time I play it. Thank you again for (Dave Matthews)-- what great memories. Til we meet again.

Anonymous

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the Vigiano family. My daughter is a 3rd grader in Eagle Elem., and the principal had sent a letter home to all parents about the lost of Joseph Vigiano. I was deeply saddened for his children, and family. My prayers and thoughts are will you all. God Bless.

Karen Correira

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

Joe, You are very much missed. Your son said it the best, that you are now one of God's police. May you and all of our brothers in blue, "Rest in Eternal Peace"

Sgt
NYPD

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

As I watched the towers come down on September 11th from my home, I knew that many of my brother New York City Police officers had lost their lives. I knew many of them were in the buildings. I knew this because I knew something that the public found out of the 11th, and that is the Men and Woman of the NYPD are heroes, nothing less. Everyday they put their lives on the line to protect the people of New York City.
No member of the NYPD could sit back while people needed help, so these brave 23 NYPD officers along with their 47 brother officers from the PAPD, FBI, Court Administration, Secret Service teamed up with the brave men of the FDNY and in saving over 25,000 of their fellow New Yorkers gave their own lives.
These men and Women are truly heroes and not a day goes by now when I don’t think of them as I patrol the streets of New York City.
These men and women make me proud to be a Police Officer.
Their actions exemplify everything that is good about being a Police Officer.

God Bless them their families and god bless the NYPD.

A Brother NYPD Officer

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.