Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Remembering Det. James Zadroga on the first
anniversary of his death.

Sept. 11, 2001. What a morning that was! One I will
never forget. I remember people giving blood and
Americans from all over this country going to N.Y. to
help the survivors. And as the hours passed, we then
realized the makeshift morgues were empty and there
just weren't going to be very many survivors. Your son gave his life, his very last breath to help his fellow Americans, putting his very life at risk. But it was
something he was used to doing and a calling, to be
sure. I salute him for his unselfishness and am so
sad that he, too became a victim of the terrorists. I don't
have enough words to express what I feel about his
heroic deeds and the tremendous pain it cost him.
He is a true American and makes us all proud of him.
With love from one coast of America to the other.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

January 7, 2007

You will never be forgotten. Your family will always be in my prayers. God Bless.

Daughter of a Sgt.

January 6, 2007

My thoughts are with you loved ones on this first anniversary of your end of watch. You have not been forgotten as heroes never die and you are a true hero. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those officers still out on patrol and our soldiers carrying on our fight for freedom.

Bob Gordon
Father of Falen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

January 6, 2007

To the family of Detective Zadroga. His bravery will not be forgotten on this day. Like all the other brave LEO who lost their lives on 911 that day doing their duty. We as a nation thank him for putting other peoples lives before his own. He gave all that was asked of him and more. He gave his life so that other might live. Once again thank you Det. James Zadroga---A brave hero in my book.

Don Archuleta
Proud Father of Deputy Dan Archuleta 9-12-04

January 6, 2007

Some give a little,some give a lot, Detective Zadroga gave everything.We can not even begin to thank such people but we can hold them in our hearts and continue to remember them with respect and honor them.May Our Lord Bless him and may He especially give blessings to the loved ones of James Zadroga and to the loved ones of all our heros.

January 6, 2007

i have been trying to get in touch with you linda. i cant find your phone number. you gave it to me and i am so sorry i cant find it. i can imagine what you are feeling today. i am here for you. if you want to talk just contact me. if i can help in any way, just know i care. iris

iris emas
friend

January 6, 2007

Mr and Mrs Zadroga, I just read some of your son's reflections and I must tell you I am crying so much I can hardly see the screen. Your son is nothing short of a hero. I have a very good friend who is a volunteer fire fighter and it scares me to no end that he and your son are so much alike. He has gone into situations that could have turned out in a terrible manner and he has had a couple close calls but he would say the same thing, he would do it again and again. I think this just means that the two of them are doing God's work here on earth. How lucky we both are to have been blessed with angels while we were still here on earth.

Detective Zadroga, may you rest in peace knowing that your daughter is blessed by grandparents who will love her for her entire life.

You made God's army one stronger a year ago today. Rest easy hero.

Heather
Ohio State Highway Patrol

January 6, 2007

It's your first anniversary of your death or should I say murder. We miss you, Tylerann cries for you every night and dad and I cry during the day so that Tylerann don't see us. When she sees us crying she comforts us. Image your daughter at 5 years old doing that she is a speical child, just like her dad.


well my baby boy you are gone but not forgotten.
Even though you had to die we know deep down you were a hero. Plus when we spoke you said knowing what you went through you would have done it again, it takes a very special person to do that. We are proud of you. We miss you but feel you are always looking over your daughter.

Happy 1st anniversary in heaven.

Joe Linda & Tylerann Zadroga
dad, mom, daughter

January 5, 2007

Remembering and honoring Det. Zadroga one year after he made the ultimate sacrifice.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEOs

December 26, 2006

Your Country and your law enforcement family appreciate all you did. God Bless....Darrell Cook

Darrell Cook Reired Police TN.

December 23, 2006

Once again we would like to thank all of you who left reflections for our son. And especially those who wrote during the thanksgiving holiday. Jim it was a rough one however the worse one of all is coming. We took Tyler to see Santa on Sunday. She seems to cry for you more and more I think she might just be realizing it. Well you are in our mind, hearts, lives, everyday.

Once again thank you all for leaving reflections for my son they are greatly appreciated and it is so kind and thoughtful to read your letters. We know alot of people that are writing have your own problems but for you to take the time to leave a message for Jimmy is so nice. You have restored our faith in people. Thank you all.

Have a Happy holiday may you all stay healthy for the New Year. I pray for all of you every night it's my way of hopefully thanking all of you.

zadroga family
father, mother and his daughter

December 11, 2006

God bless Detective Zadroga. What he did that day can't be explained sufficently in words. God bless him and his family.

Anonymous
9/11 Victim

December 7, 2006

As I see the list of fallen officers in NYC from duty related illness my heart breaks all over again. I would like to share this to you and your families in honor of each who have fallen...

Thank you for your selfess acts of heroism. Your duty to your job, your fallen brothers and the citizens of this country led to you paying the highest price. I am sorry to your family for your loss. Your honor and the respect I have for you and so many others who face illness as a result of trying to save others will not be forgotten. I will pray for peace for you and your family this holiday season and please know that you are not alone. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Susan, NJ

Susan
citizen

December 3, 2006

This being Thanksgiving, I wanted to extend my appreciation to the family of Detective Zadroga and thank them, and of course to Detective Zadroga, for the heroic acts he displayed and for being a true gentleman and hero. He did what he had to do because of his affection for his country. He risked his life for the sake of others. I pray that you all find strength in God. Happy Thanksgiving.

Gallup, NM

November 22, 2006

God Bless you brother Zadroga. You are an inspiration.

T. Weaver
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

November 12, 2006

My prayers and heart go out to the family and loved ones.
Thank you for being a hero and saving others. Your sacrifice is appreciated more than you can know.
Robin Healey
wife of a fallen officer
LSCO 05/13/04

Robin Healey
wife of a fallen officer

November 8, 2006

it has been my privilage and honor to know this family, including his daughter. i am grateful that finally they have something to smile about. james is a true hero and looking down on us. he is so proud of his mom and dad for all they have worked and suffered for. he is especially proud of his little daughter. she is truly one of my heroes. SO VERY BRAVE. whenever i see her or her grandparents my eyes fill up with tears and my heart breaks. please know i am always here for you.

iris emas
friend of family

November 8, 2006

Det. Zadroga gave his all so that others could live. He will never be forgotten.

Det. Brian Grant
New Castle County Police

November 1, 2006

TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DETECTIVE JAMES ZADROGA, WHAT A HERO YOU WERE ALL BLESSED TO KNOW. I CAN NOT IMAGINE WHAT IT WAS LIKE FOR YOU ALL. WE MUST REMEMBER THESE HEROS IN OUR LIVES.. THEY MAKE IT SO MUCH MORE FULFILLING TO BE IN THIS WORLD. THIS MAN IS THE PICTURE OF HONOR AND THE DEFINITION OF PRIDE... HE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A HERO. THIS EVENT TOUCHDED SO MANY OF US. THIS WAS FELT WORLD WIDE. KNOW THAT THIS LOVING MAN DID NOT DIE IN VAIN, BUT FOR THE LIFE OF OTHERS.

REMEMBER: OUR LIVES ARE NOT MEASURED BY THE NUMBER OF BREATHS WE TAKE, BUT OF THE NUMBER OF TIMES OUR BREATH IS TAKEN... SMILE ABOUT THIS, HOW MANY BREATHS DID HE GIVE?

BLESS YOU ALL. BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THIS HERO!
REST IN PEACE BROTHER! REST IN PEACE. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

OFFICER
NORTH CAROLINA

October 31, 2006

I read in one of your reflections where you had once said that you wouldn't change a thing about all the work you did at the World Trade Center site. Thank God for people like you that so unselfishly work for the good of others and are always there to help us.

When God needed another angel to walk the streets of gold, he obviously chose the best!

We will NEVER forget!

Family of Officer Stanze
EOW 8/8/00

October 24, 2006

Dear God
This is just horrible for this man and his family and how many countless others suffering the after-effects of 9-11. I am in tears. Especially reading the post below from his family. I am so truly sorry. I feel safer knowing this man is up there looking down on all of us. You are me Hero Detective Zadroga.

Chrissy wife of disabled LEO

October 21, 2006

Det Zadroga, You are a hero and will not be forgotten. We'll continue to fight the war that was started 11 Sep 01 until it is finished. Thank you for all you did. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

AFOSI

October 18, 2006

to the parents and son of det. james zadroga, i have been trying to leave a reflection for every fallen officer,now that i have a computer. eow for my son-in-law, jeffrey t hewitt was 04-04-04. one does not realize the pain, hurt and sorrow a family goes through until they lose a member of the law inforcement family. when i came to james' name and begin to read that he was at the twin towers on 9/11, i truly sat here for a few moments,trying to comprehend all that you,the families of victoms,the many that sacrifiiced their lives that horrible day. and how we all have wonderd how such a thing could have happened in america. as i have told other families when their loved ones reached heaven,i know that god was standing with open arms to hold them close,with fallen officers standing there saluting another hero's homecoming. for james and all the others who gave their lives for us on 9/11, that they were presented god's very on medal of honors. ones that eyes have never seen. my heart hurts with you. and i salute each and every policeman, fireman,medical personel and anyone who lay their life on the line on 9/11,and every other day. as the holiday's and the first anniversary of james' passing may the peace of god be ever present with each of. greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his brother . you will forever be in my prayers. carolyn moore

carolyn moore

October 16, 2006

If anyone should ever have any doubt as to what being a "hero" means then they should read about James. He was obviously a great officer. I can only say to his family "thank you". He and his fellow officers who paid the ultimate price, will NEVER be forgotten. I work in Texas and he's in New York but that doesn't matter one bit, he's my brother officer and he'll be missed. Rest in peace James, job well done.

Det. Barry Saucier
Angelina County Sheriff's Dept. Lufkin, Texas

October 6, 2006

We would just like to thank all the well wishers for our son Det. James Zadroga. Everytime I open this site and see all the different agencies, and individuals who wrote about him we cry. We just want to thank all of you for your caring, and time to write a reflection for our son.
Jimmy we miss you so much. But we keep telling Tylerann that her daddy died a hero. We love you Jim.

Family Det. James Zadroga
Parents & Daughter

October 2, 2006