Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We graduated High School in the same class. I wasn't on the job when you died. I remeber my first day in the 26th, the Sgt took us over to your plaque and reminded us that this was "the real deal", and to remember that by looking at your plaque every day at roll call. I worked the car on the sector where you were shot and remembered you every time I passed by. RIP.

P/O Joseph Leighthardt
Philadelphia Police

December 1, 2005

Dan,
I remember clearly the night you were shot. My father a corporal in the 26th, and was visiting me in the hospital after an extended stay. When he got the news, he asked me if it was okay for him to leave and go to the district. When he left I remember praying for your safety and for your family. I was devestated when I learned of your death. As you walk your beat in heaven, bless and protect your brothers and sisters in blue. I have visited the district on many occasions, when I see your Pic It brings tears to my eyes. Not too long ago, your 26th district family lost another brother in Iraq, If you meet a guy named Jerry, send our love!

John
Son of Retired PPD

October 10, 2005

I remember the night Officer Danny Boyle's Life was taken . I remember thinking of the Officers family his Brothers in the Department, and praying. I am the wife of a now retired phila. Police officer and the mother of an active Phila. Police Officer. I have kept Danny and his family in my prayers every day. I had the priveledge of meeting Danny's dad at a fund raiser for Danny in the Germantown section of Philly in 1997. My son john was 20 and on the force since he was 19. Mr Boyle greeted me and told me that he had met my son and prayed that our family never has to go thru what his family does. Officer Daniel Boyle is a hero whose tour of duty ended too soon. God bless all our Police Officers and please lets continue to pray for them. God bless you Danny and your whole family. Thank you, kathi Halligan Philadelphia

Kathi Halligan
Philadelpohia, PA.

July 17, 2005

I came across your memorial and had to leave a message to say how sorry i am about your death, may you forever rest in peace.

Greater Manchester Police, UK

June 8, 2005

TO THE FAMILY:
THANK YOU FOR A JOB WELL DONE.
HEAVEN MUST HAVE BEEN MISSING A ANGEL.
BECAUSE GOD HAS CALLED YOU TO BE AN ANGEL.
YOU ALWAYS BE OUR HEART,PRAYS AND FOREVER AT OUR SIDE.

BILL
DARBY FIRE PATROL#2

May 12, 2004

Over 13 years! I still remember that night that my family received the call. I rushed my mom and brother to Temple Hospital, and then the wait. Sitting in the waiting area and praying. I could not believe that this was happening. Danny was the best cousin you could ask for, he was more like a big brother. We grew up together and now he was gone. I kept my emotions quiet and tried to be strong, but the loss and the pain continued to grow.
Today there is not a day that goes by without me thinking of Danny. You see, that fateful day of 2-6-91 has a new meaning to me. On 2-6-99 my son, Daniel Boyle was born. I know that this was a sign from Danny, telling me that he was okay and still watching out for me.
Now everyday I put on the uniform, I know that I have a guardian angel by my side. Danny we love and miss you!!

Officer Timothy Boyle
Franconia Township Police Dept.

April 26, 2004

I met Officer Boyle's Mother a few years ago, and I was so moved by her testimony that I wrote a song about her son. I thought the song was finished, but then I heard her speak the following year and realized that there was more to write about. I finished the song and am now preparing to sing it at a Police Memorial In Hollidaysburg PA in June of 2004. It is more than just a song about a fallen Police Officer, it is a song about all of our Police Officers all over the country. They serve and protect us all at sometimes a great cost to themselves, just like Office Boyle did. Thank God for them!

Jack Servello
None

April 17, 2004

"Just a Visit
I went to visit a friend today. We haven't spoken in over 10 years. His home was well groomed, lawn cut, trees trimmed. There were flags of heritage and flags of God. There were pictures of family and friends. There were nick-nacks and momentos, flowers and plants. The homes shines with a frozen warmth. I wanted to speak of the last 10 years, But the words of time lost were not easily found.
He didn't have much to say. I did most of the talking. The words he spoke came as whispers on the wind.
He has lots of neighbors, in his cut-out community. Some old, some young. But all with a story. He has listened to them all, he has no choice. He would have listened anyway, if given the option.
He says he likes it there.But I don't believe him He wishes though that he wasn't there. So do I.
I left him again like I did on a very cold day in Feburary 1991. This time with no tears, no goodbyes and no bagpipes.

Its been 13 years since "Danny" was taken from us. " Just a kid" was all you heard. (Danny turned 21 in the academy). But he was far beyond his years.

Danny was shot 1 day before our 1 year anniversary on "The job". and died 1 day after.

Not a day goes bye that I don't miss him. In that short time he touched my life in so many ways.

Resume patrol my friend.

Police Officer Thomas Henry
Lower Gwynedd Police

February 7, 2004

Last week I met Officer Daniel Boyle's Mother.. She had told me the horrible story about her son who was a police officer and was killed. Her Story about her son really touched me. I send my condloences to his family and will remember him in my prayers...

mk
none

Danny, I remember when you died. I remember watching channel 6 Action News and seeing your patrol car with the lights still on. I was only 14 at that time and it bothered me greatly, you were so young. I'm now a police officer myself in another major city and I think about you all the time. Rest in peace Brother.

Anonymous

I remember the night Daniel Boyle was shot. I was 21, a rookie Housing Cop in Philly with about a week on the job working in South Philly that night. I remember listening to the radio as it happened. Daniel left a memory that I will never forget and taught me to always be more than carefull. To you and your family, thank you. You gave the ultimate sacrafice, your life, your son, your brother. We all gain something from hero's like Daniel. We do a job that is mostly thankless and expect nothing in return. Thank you for sacraficing everything to keep all of us going on doing what we truely love, just being a cop.

Officer Chris Murray
East Coventry Twp. Police, Pa

I knew Danny for about half a year and was with him at this time. I will never forget and I keep you in my heart forever.

Marie