New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Reflections for Police Officer Francis J. "Frank" Hennessy
Farewell for now Brother. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. We appreciate your faithfulness & dedicatioon to duty. Be assured your loved ones are never alone for we are but a phone call away if needed.
Bob Johnson VA-VI
Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.
January 19, 2006
Rest in peace from an English colleague.
The Policeman stood and faced his God,
which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining
just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church, have you been true?"
The Policeman squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times, my talk was rough...
and sometimes, I've been violent
because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny
that wasn't mine to keep,
though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times, I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much.
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne where the saints often trod.
As the Policeman waited quietly
for the judgement of his God.
"Step forward now, Policeman.
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in hell."
PC Dave STUBBS
Staffordshire Police, England
January 19, 2006
rest in peace.
a miami citizen
January 19, 2006
Frank,
I can't believe you're gone. It seems like every day i look to see if you're at work. I miss our funny conversations and good advice you use to give me. The "O" will never be the same without you. You truly were a great guy to work with and a good,loyal friend. I pray for your family to get through these hard times, especially your wife and two daughters. You will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. Until we meet again buddy...
PO
nypd
January 19, 2006
To the Family, Colleagues and friends of Police Officer Frank Hennessy.....
Miles away, in a front room in Dublin, An Irish Cop looks and feels the pain you endure at this time... I didn't know Frank, but reading the reflections posted by his Community and Friends tells me .... the Family, Colleagues and Community have lost a Guy who 'gave a damn!'. A Guy who went to work with 'Pride, Integrity and Guts!'... A LONGFORD trait...
You see, two years before Frank left for the States, my best Pal, an Irish Police Officer from a small village called 'Newtowncashel' in Longford also paid the 'ultimate sacrifice'...
I still feel the pain....
Frank, you will NEVER be forgotton and in 2007, I plan to return to the Police Memorial Week in DC....
I'll look ya up...
'Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dhílis'
Mick Duffy
Garda Michael Duffy
An Garda Siochana-Ireland's Police Force
January 19, 2006
Rest in peace brother and thank you. My heart goes out to the family, friends, and fellow officers of the NYPD.
Corporal Shawn Gilcrease
Alvin Police Department, Texas
January 19, 2006
Rest in Peace, Brother. God bless you and your family in this difficult time.
Sgt Frank Lara
Riverside,IL PD
January 18, 2006
Thank you for your years of service. God bless you and your family.
Ofc. Aaron Sparks
Gilmanton Police Dept (NH)
January 18, 2006
"MAY THE ROAD RISE UP TO YOU ,MAY THE WIND BE ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK,MAY THE SUN SHINE WARM UPON YOUR FACE,AND RAINS FALL SOFT UPON YOUR FIELDS,AND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN,MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND"THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE
SCO SEAN KELLY
NJDOC
January 18, 2006
My god be with you Officer Hennessy,and your family.YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN
Officer Dannis Drummonds
Homewood Police Alabama
January 18, 2006
God bless you and your family.....
Deputy Sudbrink
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, FLA
January 17, 2006
Hennessy,
Its been along time since I spoke to you and I can't believe your gone. Do you remember us all working at the Fountain Blue in Ireland until you escaped to New york and I to Toronto. I remember how we would talk on the phone about our new lifes and the great excitement you felt about becoming a police officer. I see you finally got a haircut since then, it suits you. I am proud of what you had become.
My heart breaks for your family especially your wife and little girls for the loss of such a kind and gentle soul
Frank goodnight till we met again.
Your friend
Mel
Melanie (Taylor) Shipley
January 17, 2006
rest easy brother. We will take your watch.
Ptl Andy Green
Lima Police Department
January 17, 2006
Rest in peace my brother...
Patrolman
Brush Police dept. Colorado
January 17, 2006
We will remember u always.I will always cherish your friendship and I will miss you every day. Thanks for always being there.
nypd
January 17, 2006
Police Officer Hennessy, you have served your city and your community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Police Officer Hennessy you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember that you all are now part of a much larger family. To the men and women of the New York City Police Department but more so to the men and women of the 70th Precinct hold your heads high as you carry on. Be safe and watch each others back. Rest in Peace Brother.
Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington D.C./Homicide Branch
January 17, 2006
May GOD bless your family and friends at this time. Thank you for serving and protecting. Rest in peace,Sir.
Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04
January 17, 2006
We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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
January 16, 2006
Thank you for your service and god bless you and your family.
Detective
Cambridge PD
January 16, 2006
Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To Mrs. Hennessy, children, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends in law enforcement, take this time to lift you up in prayer.
For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Officer Hennessy, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.
Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04
January 16, 2006
Thank you for your service.
Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol
January 16, 2006
Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.
Be at peace Brother.
Heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Hennessy.
Ofc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County (MD) PD
January 16, 2006
Frank,
I miss you buddy!
PO Cunnigham
NYPD
January 16, 2006
Frank, words cannot express how missed you are. I consider myself a better person for having known you and i will keep your memory alive in my heart and mind forever. I will never forget you. God bless you. Keep us safe until we see you again.
How sweetly lies old Ireland
Emerald green beyond the foam,
Awakening sweet memories
Calling the heart back home
PO 70 Pct. CPU
January 15, 2006
To the friends, family and co-workers of OFC. Hennessy my deepest sympathies. May you rest in peace, Hero.
PO II RT Flynn
Lynchburg PD, VA
January 15, 2006
Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:
- Quick access to your heroes
- Reflections published quicker
- Save a Reflection signature
- View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past