Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mel,

I miss you. Your smiled lit up every room and lightened every situation. Every year around my birthday I remember that YOU were the first to give me a kiss, your signature hug (God I miss them) and a big smile wishing me Happy 30! I think you were smiling because I was catching up to you! Well, now I'm 36 and miss you very much. Life went on, but that moment in time and many more are frozen in my heart. I smile everytime I think about you and get sad because you aren't here to light every room or lightened every situation, but when the sun shines down on us I think that your lighting up heaven with that beautiful smile.

Xoxox,
-A

Anonymous

July 15, 2008

Rest in peace my Brother.

Kevin T Ryan
NJ

June 23, 2008

hey mel,
The girls and I have been talking about you alot lately and i figured it was time to send you a hello. I go to the cemetary once in a while, but a day does not go by without me thinking of you, look down on the girls and I because we need it more than ever. Your in our hearts and we will never forget you and we will never stop loving you. I Love You Always....

The girls and I

January 10, 2008

Mele Mel,I went to the cemetary and placed the puerto rican
flag and wrote happy new year!This hard for me,the hurt of you not here,i feel no regrets,i did what i had to do for
you in your troubled times,always had your back,never gave you bad advice,always said take care of your kids,do the right thing.I will always remember when you told me you were going into the academy.you were so happy,no more factory!you knew it was going to be tough,having rene on the job already,but you made your own mark,as i knew you would.you were the link that kept me close to your brothers and sister,i thank you for that.I want to keep your memory alive,i will never forget you bro,i pray and hope that you shine your light on the lisojo family and keep us from danger.I love you bro,you know it,i never gave up on you,even when you left home,i always wondered,is mel ok?You came one day,we cried,you told me you were sorry,but it was not your fault,from this day forward our bond was stronger and i knew now that we would be tight for ever.Yo,you kept it real,cant ask for more!!I love you to the end bro !! Benito Lisojo Jr.

benito lisojo jr.

January 9, 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

December 12, 2007

HEY DADDY,
YAY MY BIRTHDAY IS COMING ITS ON FRIDAY THE 16TH...AND GUESS WHAT ITS ANOTHER BIRTHDAY WITHOUT YOU...I MISS YOU SO MUCH...PEOPLE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE HAPPY THAT THEIR BIRTHDAY IS COMING BUT I HATE MY BIRTHDAY...IT JUSS REMINDS ME THAT YOUR NOT HERE TO SHARE IT WITH ME...I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU LATELY OOO BY THE WAY HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY YOUR SO OLD HAHA...WELL LIFE HAS BEEN HARD WITHOUT YOU...BUT I KNOW YOU'LL BE PROUD OF ME I SHOULD BE STARTING COLLEGE IN JAN....OOO AND I BEEN DATING THIS GUY FOR A YEAR AND A HALF I WISH YOU WOULD HAVE MET HIM I KNOW YOU WOULD'VE LOVED HIM...BUT ANYWAYS I HOPE YOUR DOING OK AND I LOVE YOU...DONT FORGET ABOUT ME AND I'LL SEE YOU IN HEAVEN....KISSES FOR YOU!!

LOVE,
YOUR POCAHONTAS ASHLEY

ASHLEY
YOUR YOUNGEST DAUGHTER

November 12, 2007

My Brother Mel,

How there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you, and how I think about all those Mets game we laughed and cried about. I miss you so much and wish you were here with us.

Love and miss you so much
Your brother

September 11, 2007

4 YEARS TODAY OFFICER LISOJO. WE PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY. YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE PROTECTING THE CITY OF MY BIRTH, WHERE I LIVED THE FIRST 11 YEARS OF MY LIFE. FOR THAT I WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL TO YOU, AND ALL THOSE THAT CONTINUE IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS.

OFFICER LISOJO, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

June 24, 2007

God bless you and your family on this 4th anniversary of your tragic death.

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

June 24, 2007

Mel,
It's been 4 years since you were taken from us and it still feels like it happened just yesterday. You are greatly missed. Continue to watch over us and keep us safe.

Sergeant
Newark Police Dept.

June 23, 2007

Hey Melly Mel....I was at the museum today and I saw your tribute on the wall....I smiled immediately...My heart felt good...Miss you brother...Don't forget that song...Rest in peace and love.

R.M.
NPD

June 20, 2007

My condolences to your family, relatives and friends who miss you and loved you very much.

Ret. Police Officer A.A.
Newark Police Department

April 27, 2007

May your eternal reward be in Heaven! God rest your soul.

Former Officer Alexander Balaban #76
Newark Auxiliary Police

April 14, 2007

Mel,We All Miss You Someday I'll Meet You In Heaven Your Friend Angel Rest In Peace Buddy.

Former Officer Angel Lugo # 100
Newark Auxiliary Police

March 8, 2007

Mel,
Yet another one of our Brothers has been taken from us. "Pop" has joined your ranks in Heaven and just like you he is greatly missed. Know that all of our Brothers and Sisters on the job still think of you and your Family. Watch over us and keep us safe. Rest easy Brother.

Sgt. T. Fanning
Newark Police Department

March 5, 2007

Dear Mel
I was blessed to meet a man like you a Great Cop ,Friend and Father . Police officer who always had a smile on his face and brought smiles to everyone else you came in contact with. A man who never had a bad thing to say about anyone. I will never forget that night Mel as we went to eat .You went to andro's I went to Top's I wish I went with you as every other night to eat and laugh trade stories I will always reget not breaking bread with you that night my Brother
I will never forget the first day I met you and the day we lost you. Until we meet again Mel and see your the smile on your face.

Erik Geraud Ret
Newark

March 4, 2007

Dad

Dad...so many images come to mind
whenever I speak your name;
It seems without you in my life
things have never been the same.

What happened to those lazy days
when I was just a child;
When my life was consumed in you
in your love, and in your smile.

What happened to all those times
when I always looked to you;
No matter what happened in my life
you could make my gray skies blue.

Dad, some days I hear your voice
and turn to see your face;
Yet in my turning...it seems
the sound has been erased.

Dad, who will I turn to for answers
when life does not make sense;
Who will be there to hold me close
when the pieces just don't fit.

Oh, Dad, if I could turn back time
and once more hear your voice;
I'd tell you that out of all the dads
you would still be my choice.

Please always know I love you
and no one can take your place;
Years may come and go
but your memory will never be erased.

Today, Jesus, as You are listening
in your home above;
Would you go and find my dad
and give him all my love.


Hey daddy,
I miss you so much...it's been three years and I still can't beleive your gone...Sometimes I still sit by the phone thinking that maybe one day you will call, but then I come back to reality and realize that you are gone forever and that I will never hear your voice again or see your beautiful smile...Life isn't the same without you here by my side...It has been so hard...Please watch over me and help me get through life...I need you...I miss you and you're always in my mind...I will never forget you...I love you with all my heart and soul!!

Love,
Your Pookie-Poo
(ASHLEY)

Ashley Lisojo
His youngest daughter

September 13, 2006

We here at the Newark Police Museum will keep your memory alive forever. Thank you for your faithful and dedicated service and rest in peace.

Curator Edward J. Dalley, Sr.
Newark Police Museum

July 22, 2006

Mel,

This is the time that I need you the most. I'm breaking my brains out trying to figure some stuff out and i'm torn between to people that I care most about. Please brother,send me a sign and i'll know what your telling me. I love my wife and kids and my family, but things don't seem to be going my way these days...I'm talking to you but your not listening to me...Send me a signal like you've done other times...I miss you so much.

Love you Brother
Your forever brother

July 12, 2006

Mel,

I cant believe three years have gone by already. We raised good money for the kids' scholarships with the softball game. Don't want to repeat the score, you know who got the upper hand.

When we hook up in the future, you owe me a game of one-on-one.

God bless you.

Lt. Amilkar M. Velez
Newark Police

July 7, 2006

My Brother Mel,

Let's Go Mets!!!! Watching a Mets game reminds me of you and all the good times we had. Bro, I miss you in a way you can't imagine. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I wish you were here so we can hang out like we did. Know that I love you very much and miss you always.

R.I.P
6/2006

June 5, 2006

Mel,
We heard the sentencing that was given for the cruel person who took you away from us, and whether he got 5,10,0r life in prison doesn't really matter because we don't get you back. But know that your never,ever forgotten and we talk about you all the time. We miss you so much and feel very proud of you. We love you and know you would have been proud to see us all together.
We love you ltl brother.
R.I.P.

January 13, 2006

Happy Holidays Mel. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Police Officer
Newark NJ Police Dept.

December 14, 2005

Hey Mel,
I was just reading over some of the reflections left for Officers taken in the line of duty since you were taken from us and I can't even explain how confusing it all is. Why is it that the people who are trying to do good for everyone in society, even the scumbags, are taken away from their Families and loved ones?
I'm not going to say that this City needed a Cop like you but I will say that the Cops in this City need a Cop like you because the bottom line is -We only have each other out there. I never worried about you having my back when going through a door or stopping a car and I doubt I could find anyone who could say anything different.
I'm sure your Family and especially your Children know this already but you are a true Hero and they will be able to speak proudly of your memory for many, many years to come.
God Bless You and your Family. Watch over us all.

Police Officer
Newark NJ Police Dept.

November 20, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. YOU ARE MY HERO AND A TRUE WARRIOR. MY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALUED AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF NEWARK, NJ. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. WALK THE SAFE STREETS OF HEAVEN NOW, WE HAVE THE WATCH!

Police Officer O. Dennard
Newark Police Department (NJ)

October 16, 2005