Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman John A. Branagan

New York Metropolitan Police Force, New York

End of Watch Tuesday, August 10, 1869

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Reflections for Patrolman John A. Branagan

It has been 155 years since that fateful day at the ferry yard.
Please be assured that you have not been forgotten and you hold the distinction of being NYPD's first in the line of duty death. Unfortunately it did not end with you.
Rest in peace with all your Brother and Sisters.

Elizabeth Haugen Mosqueda.
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

October 29, 2024

Condolences to his family and his friends

Carson loveless

March 30, 2024

Fidelis ad mortem. Rest In Peace.

Retired Detective Favilla
NYPD

August 9, 2023

Rest In Peace

Nick mottola
None

August 10, 2020

Never forgotten. Rest easy.

Patrolman Jillian Jodoin
Massachusetts

August 10, 2020

Rest in peace knowing that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 10, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman Branagan.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 9, 2020

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 144th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 4, 2013

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

Robyn Wilkes

August 7, 2009

Never forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

August 10, 2007

Officer Branagan, as you now know, Jesus Loves You! So do we.

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond,Va Police

September 27, 2003

Patrolman Branagan, 134 years later, you're still a hero.....
Thank you.....Rest in peace.

Anonymous

September 24, 2003

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