Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

TWO YEARS TODAY. WE REMEMBER YOUR SACRIFICE, AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER THEM, AS WELL AS OUR POLICE OFFICERS ON THE STREETS.

INVESTIGATOR O'NEILL, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

July 6, 2007

Special prayers today for Tom O'Neill on the one year anniversary of his line of duty death. God bless; peace be with you, your wife, and family and friends who miss you so very much.

July 6, 2006

I think of you today Officer O'Neill. Thank you for you service and your ultimate sacrifice. No one understands this profound loss unless you have faced it. Although some may think that because one year has passed, some healing has begun. On the contrary, only the numbness subsides.

Mrs. O'Neill, I hope that these reflections will help you through the coming days, weeks, and months. Your husband will always be remembered and honored...even by those of us who have never met him.

God Bless You...

Dispatcher
Michigan

July 6, 2006

Thinking of your family, friends and co-workers on this anniversary of your birth in Heaven. May God grant peace and comfort to those who knew what a special treasure they were given when they got to know you.

Rest easy, your brothers and sisters in law enforcement will take the watch from here. Godspeed warrior.

L Robertson
APD, LEO's Wife

July 6, 2006

May you rest in Peace Sir and may Our Lord continue to comfort and strengthen your loved ones, friends and fellow officers.

July 6, 2006

I thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.Tom loved his work. It was his life outside of family. He is missed every moment. Tom I will love you forever.

Mary
Wife

May 18, 2006

We will be in Washington with honor and respect to hear your name read.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/04

Linda Rittenhouse

May 8, 2006

May you RIP......your duty here is done...

Aaron McLearen
Clare Coutny Sheriff Department, michigan

December 21, 2005

We think of you and your family during these holidays, and offer thoughts and prayers as you celebrate without your loved one. Cherish the memories of the past and be open to new ones with your loved ones and friends. Your loved one will never be forgotten and always honored for their sacrifice.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
www.survivorhelpnetwork.org

November 29, 2005

Rest in Peace, Brother. Know forever that you are a hero! Through your many years of service, you have touched countless lives- directly and indirectly. As you accept your eternal post in Heaven, stand tall. You have earned your place alongside all of the warriors of justice who have been called before you. Keep watch over your family as they prepare for their first Holidays without you here. Let them find comfort in knowing that you are still with them and will protect them from above. Watch, too, over your family of blue and keep them safe. May you have everlasting peace. Godspeed!

A Squad
Woodbridge CT PD

November 21, 2005

We miss you Uncle Tom.

Amanda Gosselin

November 12, 2005

The NYSP is an excellent department and we are saddened to see this big loss. Our condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Sr.Inv O'Neill.

Senior Patrol Agent
US Border Patrol- Buffalo Sector

October 19, 2005

Mr O'Neill May you rest in Peace Marie & Family

October 11, 2005

To the family and friends of Senior Investigator Thomas O'Neill and his fellow officers with the New York State Police Department:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered at the tragic death of Investigator O'Neill.

May you be comforted by the caring and support of your law enforcement community and other police survivors.
Our family grieves with you and for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years (33) of distinquished service Investigator O'Neill gave to his community and the citizens of New York, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 6, 2005.

Phyllls Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05.

September 26, 2005

The men and women of the Mahomet Police Department extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Inv. O'Neill.

Inv. O'Neill thank you for your service. God bless you.

Rest in peace Sir!

Mahomet, IL Police Dept.

August 19, 2005

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH SR. INVEST. O'NEILL, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE BUFFALO, NEW YORK

August 7, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Thomas did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Thomas be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Investigator O'Neill's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through these tough times, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (Dennis' department will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Thomas but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Thomas will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all lucky to have had him be a part of your lives, even for a short time. I pray that Thomas will continue to watch over us all as only he can.

Thank you Investigator O'Neill for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

July 25, 2005

Senior O'Neill,

Rest in Peace, and may God bless you and your family. Our agency has suffered yet another tragic loss...Thank you for your years of service and dedication to the State Police and the people of New York. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Michael E. Kopp, Jr.
New York State Police

July 23, 2005

RIP BROTHER WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU

July 18, 2005

GOD SPEED

Deputy Sheriff
Dutchess county sheriffs office

July 17, 2005

A true hero to the end, dedicated and committed to the service of his community. I salute you for your many years of dedicated service. All of us in the law enforcement community are most proud. My condolences to your family and co-workers. Honored Forever.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

July 17, 2005

Rest in peace sir. God bless.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.

July 16, 2005

WHAT IS A COP?

Cops are human ( believe it or not) just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes but mostly male. They also come in various sizes. This sometimes depends on whether you are looking for one or trying to hide something. However, they are mostly big.

Cops are found everywhere-on land, on the sea, in the air, on horses, in cars, sometimes in your hair. In spite of the fact that " you can't find one when you want one", they are usually there when it counts most. The best way to get one is to pick up the phone.

Cops deliver lectures, babies, and bad news. They are required to have the wisdom of solomon, the disposition of a lamb and muscles of steel and are often accused of having a heart to match. He's the one who rings the door-bell, swallows hard and announces the passing of a loved one; then spends the rest of the day wondering why he ever took such a "crummy" job.

On TV, a cop is an oaf who couldn't find a bull fiddle in a telephone booth. In real life he's expected to find a little blond boy " about so high" in a crowd of a half million people. In fiction, he gets help from private eyes, reporters, and who-dun-it fans." In real life, mostly all he gets from the public is " I didn't see nuttin'."

When he serves a summons, he's a monster. If he lets you go, he's a doll. To little kids, he's either a friend or a bogeyman, depending on how the parents feel about it. He works " around the clock", split shifts, Sundays and holidays, and it always kills him when a joker says. " Hey tomorrow is Election Day, I'm off, let's go fishing" ( that's the day he works 20 hours).

A cop is like the little girl, who, when she was good, was very, very good, but, when she was bad, was horrid. When a cop is good, " he's getting paid for it." When he makes a mistake, " he's a grafter, and that goes for the rest of them too." When he shoots a stick-up man he's a hero, except when the stick-up man is " only a kid, anybody coulda seen that."

Lots of them have homes, some of them covered with ivy, but most of them covered with mortgages. If he drives a big car, he's a chiseler; a little car, "who's he kidding?" His credit is good; this is very helpful, because his salary isn't. Cops raise lots of kids; most of them belong to other people.

A cop sees more misery, bloodshed, trouble, and sunrises than the average person. Like the postman, cops must also be out in all kinds of weather. His uniform changes with the climate, but his outlook on life remains about the same: mostly a blank, but hoping for a better world.

Cops like days off, vacations, and coffee. They don't like auto horns, family fights, and anonymous letter writers. They have unions, but they can't strike. They must be impartial, courteous, and always remember the slogan " At your service." This is sometimes hard, especially when a character reminds him, " I'm a taxpayer, I pay your salary."

Cops get medals for saving lives, stopping runaway horses, and shooting it out with the bandits ( once in a while his widow gets the medal). But sometimes, the most rewarding moment comes when, after some small kindness to an older person, he feels the warm hand clasp, looks into grateful eyes and hears, " Thank you and God bless you, son."

Officer Dave Carroll
Choctaw, Oklahoma

July 15, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother. We are grateful for your faithfulness and dedication to duty and certainly for the personal sacrifice made by you. Be assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

July 15, 2005

Thank you for your service. May God continue to bless your family, friends and department.

Sgt. Peter Meier
Military Police Swiss Army

July 15, 2005