Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Upon the markers of their graves
Our heroes etched in names we save
For all the life they gave with pride
To keep the peace within life's stride

To honor serve and do their best
To keep us safe through any quest
They gave up what was theirs to share
Their spirits shall be always near

No fear within the hearts and minds
To keep us safe within our times
The glory that is ours to see
Those special hearts of bravery

They have walked where no man dare
Their lives in danger with no care
For they have given all they could
For their courage we have stood

In awe of every one who gave
His life for others who they saved
So we will know their contribution
Their firm resolve and resolution

For those they left with hearts so broken
In every whispered word that's spoken
We bow our heads in confirmation
In every word life's revelation

Those who stand within their shoes
Will follow courage as they choose
And give to all the best they had
They carry on with spirits glad

We will know that they walked through
With colors bright and hearts so true
No Island stands alone they say
For heroes they are born this way

Protecting those with loyalty
A glimpse of so much royalty
Within the years of courage bound
These officers have earned their crown

Upon the earth we shall remember
The special goals and all their thunder
That proves a hero came our way
Who left their hearts on earth to stay.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
(c)Copyright November 16, 2004
In Memory of all those lost in the line
of fire with courage, strength and love.

Chief Billy Cureington
Wisner Louisiana Police Dept

January 6, 2005

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT HEROIC SERVICE YOU PROVIDED, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. FROM THE DISTRICT A-7 OFFICERS.

POLICE OFFICER RENE SANCHEZ
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, BOSTON MA.

January 6, 2005

You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

January 6, 2005

The vast number of reflections written for this officer speaks volumes of the man and officer he must have been. May God watch over him and his family.

Officer
Newton PD, MA

January 6, 2005

Rest well warrior as the battle is done.

Det
BBPD

January 6, 2005

Officer Lavery...If you haven't already, you're gonna run into another great officer named Bob Grim (EOW Nov. 12, 2004). Let him show you around, share a cigar and some stories, and if Heaven doesn't have a motor unit yet, you guys can start one.

God Bless you, your family and the Newington PD.

Anonymous

January 6, 2005

My deepest sympathies go to you and your family. God Bless.

Daughter of a Sgt

January 5, 2005

Pete, your Cool Hand Luke smile is engraved in my mind. Having the pleasure to ride with you, I am thankful. You showed what it is like to be a great husband and loving father. It was so easy for you to talk about your love of family, friends, and country.
Until we meet again, RIDE WITH THE WIND. Love ya brother.

Ken Hutchinson
friend

January 5, 2005

Well done my faithful servant. Enter into the joy, of your masters house.

-GOD

anonymous

January 5, 2005

COPS give more than tickets...sometimes, they give their life. RIP Brother.

A Brother
Sterling Heights PD

January 5, 2005

My deepest condolences go out to MPO Lavery's Family and co-workers. May you rest in peace Brother.

Off. V.F. Agosto
Chesterfield County Police, Va.

January 5, 2005

May your family and loved ones know that you have made this place a better place. May God comfort those who knew you and protect those you left behind. My prayers are with your family.

Officer
APD

January 4, 2005

A solid procession of cops stretching 1 1/2 miles down Chuch St., hundreds of motor units, giant American Flags hung across the street off NFD Truck 2, citizens lining the streets silently saluting, live TV coverage, National Guard Helicopters, bagpipe bands, Boston PD horse officers, OCC's Police Bike and one hell of a party afterwards on North Mountain Rd. all to honor our friend Pete Lavery.

We love you Pete. Keep on riding.

JED363

NPD

January 4, 2005

My heart goes out to the family of MPO Peter Lavery and the members of the Newington Police Department. I never had the honor of working with Peter as many of his fellow officers have. I do know that Peter will be remembered as a man of honor. Both to his family and to the badge. May Peter rest in Peace. We now have a new ANGEL to watch over the Lavery family, his friends, and fellow officers. To all others, Stay safe!!!!!!

patrol sergeant
Windsor Police Department

January 4, 2005

Country, Community, And Courage, We will never forget.

Our phone rang Thursday night, my husband was out the door so fast, I almost missed the kiss good bye. At midnight I switched channels to channels looking for breaking new. At one, I wanted to call, but didn't, not wanting my husbands phone to ring at a wrong time. At two, I looked at the pictures from last years police week, and thought please don't let your name go on the wall, the phone rang, All I heard was we have hope, I think I finally went to sleep, but I jerked awake at and thought about your wife and Children. I know hope was one thing, but what we know now is another. Last night I stood four hours in the rain, before I shook your wife's hand, I just wanted to grab her, and hug her, hold her, she was so brave. Today, I went to the service, and stood and watched the sea of blue. I went to your funeral, and cried at the 21 gun salute. No I did not know you them, but now I do.

Good bye Officer Lavery, I will find your name on the Wall......

Rest in Peace

wife, HPD

January 4, 2005

May we help the family and friends of this officer for God will now watch over him.

P.O. M. Simi
Chicago Police Honor Guard Detail

January 4, 2005

God Bless you and your family MPO Lavery. Though we never met your loss will be felt by me and all of us in the LEO community for a long time.

Patrolman B. Diana
Bethel PD

January 4, 2005

Our condolences to Officer Lavery's family,friends,and to my brother and sister Officers of the Newington Police Department our throughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death Iwill fear no evil. Psalm 23'4

A-SQUAD
WOODBRIDGE P.D

January 4, 2005

Though I did not know you personally, I pray for you and your family. I am a daughter of a police officer and know full well how much of a hero you are - to me, to the law enforcement community, and most of all, to your family. You embody all of what a lifelong police officer should be.

To the Lavery family - I pray for you all, that one day, the wonderful memories you have of your husband, father, and son will ease your pain. But, take your time...your police family will always be here for you.

Daughter of a CT Police Officer

January 4, 2005

Rest in peace, my brother in blue.

Police Officer
U.S. Park Police

January 4, 2005

To the members of your agency, community, and most importantly your family, I sent my condolences. Rest in peace Sir.

Patrolman Patrick J Stesner Jr
Berkeley Twp, NJ

January 4, 2005

Brother Lavery, you will not be forgotten. To the family and to the men and women who serve Newington, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

Officer Scott Sparks
Chesterfield County Police Dept., VA

January 4, 2005

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.Your tour of duty is over,may GOD BE WITH YOU....

MPO
SCOTTSDALE,AZ.

January 4, 2005

Your time is up now brother, 10-8 10-42, let us take it from here.

Rookie Cop
HPD

January 4, 2005

God be with you and your family. May you rest in peace now brother.

SPC Tiphany Clines
Nebraska Army National Guard

January 4, 2005