Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Never Forgotten

P/O #7426
PPD

May 4, 2008

Danny: We never had the pleasure of knowing you but how proud you must be of your Dad. The work he has accomplished and the good he continues to display assisting needy children to get a good Catholic education is in itself a remarkable task. Danny you died protecting the streets of your hometown; Man hath no greater love than when he gives up life for his friends.

You will never be forgot!
Love,
Sue & Mike

Family friends

February 23, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY YOUNG SIR AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 4, 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

January 24, 2008

Danny,
there isn't a day that goes by that i don't think about you. i wear your badge every day and every time i put it on it reminds me that you made that you made ultimate sacrifice for me and rest of the citizens of Philadelphia. its hard to believe that God could do such a thing as to take such a good person out of our lives, i guess he wanted you all to himself. thank you so much, you will never be forgotten and you will always be missed.

Anonymous
Cousin

October 28, 2007

Your spirit touched many while here.

Alexander Coso Rescue Spa center city

September 26, 2007

I recall going to mass and your funeral. One of many over the years. But it is THE ONE that stays in my mind and fills my eyes with tears when I talk about it. I recall the firing party and taps being played. Then that wonderful voice singing "Danny Boy." That brought me to tears. I met a woman at a WaWa a few years back wearing YOUR jacket and I mentioned attending your funeral. Then she told me she is your mother. A very fine lady. Rest in peace brother. Your family and friends have not forgotten you. Even some strangers have not forgotten you.

John J. Chapman
Lower Moreland Township

August 24, 2007

OFFICER BOYLE-

I NEVER KNEW YOU. HOWEVER, I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET YOUR MOTHER TODAY. SHE SHARED YOUR STORY WITH MYSELF AND ANOTHER FELLOW OFFICER. WE WERE BOTH MOVED BY HER WORDS SHE HAD TO SAY ABOUT YOU. SHE REALLY MISSES YOU. THE REFLECTIONS LEFT BY YOUR FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS ARE TOUCHING AS WELL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF PHILADELPHIA.

CPL. DREW BARKER
BURLINGTON, NC POLICE

April 30, 2007

17 years on, and 16 years without you. You would think it would get easier, but it doesn't. I saw Bannons reflection and remembered "Hollywood" and laughed outloud. I miss you brother.

Tom Henry
Lower Gwynedd PD

February 8, 2007

Danny can not believe it has been 16 years miss you and all the great times. Think of you every day. Will never let people forget!

P/O Kuhn #4131
Friend

February 6, 2007

Danny you may be gone but you are not forgotten, hopefully one day with Gods blessing we will meet again in a better place.

P/O Terrence Lappe

February 6, 2007

Danny,
Hard to believe it's 16 years since you were taken from us. We always looked forward to seeing you pull into the academy just before classes started. You could always be counted on to liven up an otherwise boring class.

God speed "Hollywood"

P/O Joseph Bannon #5720
Phila PD

February 6, 2007

Officer Boyle,
Today is the 16th. anniversary of your EOW. Thank you for your sacrifice and for serving our state.
You will never be forgotten.

a citizen in Pennsylvania

February 6, 2007

You are not forgotten Danny. There isn't a day that ends that you are not in my prayers and thoughts. God Bless you as you continue to sleep in God's Love and Peace.

Respectfully
Kathi halligan Phila Pa wife and mom of LEO"S

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia PA

February 6, 2007

Thinking of you and your family today and everyday.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

February 6, 2007

I was a young Maryland State Trooper at the time of Officer Boyle's death. I am a Philadelphia native and was home visiting my family when I was told by my father of officer boyle's murder. I did not know this officer but every time I conducted a traffic stop I thought of him for some reason. He is remembered and I thank him for keeping me alert and safe in spirit.

TFC T. McCants (Retired)
Maryland State Police

August 5, 2006

P/O Boyle, you are not forgotten.

P/O #5434
Philadelphia PD

May 30, 2006

God bless Danny and the Boyle family.The plaque dedication on 5-3-06 was beautiful.I think of Danny every time I put the uniform on,Dan you are in my heart.

Brian Fuss
Archbishop Ryan Class of 1987

P/O Brian Fuss
Philadelphia Police

May 3, 2006

Danny:

I was honored to be present at your plaque dedication today, 5-3-2006. You have a community park named for you now and it was a wonderful ceremony. Your squad was there and some of the children your scholarship fund benefitted were there too. You are always a member of the family.

A Friend who never met you

Anonymous

May 3, 2006

Danny it's hard to believe so much time has passed since the days watching you, Mike, Joe and my brother hanging out. We have not, nor ever will forget.

Paul
Friend

April 23, 2006

DANNY I NEVER MET YOU BUT I FEEL I HAVE KNOWN YOU ALL YOUR LIFE. I'M A FRIEND OF YOUR DAD,MOM,AND SISTER KATHLEEN WHO WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH. AND FOR ALL OF US YOUR SECOND FAMILY WITHIN THE PPD DEPARTMENT YOUR NAME WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.AND REMEMBER YOU WILL ALWAYS BE APART OF THE 26TH DISTRICT FAMILY.PATROL WITH US AND KEEP US SAFE BECAUSE YOU ARE NOW OUR ANGEL FROM UP ABOVE.

P/O LAW
PPD/26TH DISTRICT

April 15, 2006

Hi, this is Ashley,my mother patricia rossa gave birth to me on december 13th 1990. This is my father danile boyles page. his family never knew that my mom was pregnant with their son's child. when i was 6 years old my mother and grandmom trish R. told me about the death of my dad. I grew up never knowing about him or his family,only the stories that were told to me from my mom. I know that pat is his father and kathleen is his sister. i just wanted a oppertunity to say what i had to say.

Ashley L.

January 24, 2006

Danny, I will NEVER forget you. You were a great cop, and an awesome friend. It has been almost 15 years since the night you wre ripped from our lives, but Danny my BROTHER, MY FRIEND YOU WILL REMAIN FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. It was a pleasure to have known you. Resume Patrol My FRIEND

Philly 369
Philadelphia Police

December 30, 2005

Merry Christmas, Danny
There isnt a day that goes by that you are not in our prayers. You will never be forgotten. God Bless you as you sleep in Gods Peace and Love.
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan, Phila. Pa. wife and mom of LEO

December 25, 2005

I remember the gulf war was at its height during your death, but when I got my philly inquirer that day in 10th grade study hall, I automatically read all the wonderful articles about you for days to come and everything else was almost second in nature.

Pankil

December 25, 2005