Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless your family. I am glad to be able to use this site to help honor you and the work you did. I know your spirit will live on in your brothers. one blue one love

Jess
Pennsylvania

October 1, 2006

RIP hero.

stay safe CE Lima CCRPV # 2906

CE Lima Ptl
CCRPV # 2906

September 29, 2006

Wow, his story is really amazing and you should all be very proud. I didn't realize there was so much harmful exposure after 9/11, but it just goes to show how nothing can deter a Hero.

September 27, 2006

To a great Detective, a great friend and an amazing person. Jimmy, we will all miss you. For your histerical thoughts on life, your loud snores or the crazy things you taught us. You were a one of a kind partner which anyone who knew you well would know why I would say that. You kept me safe from harm everyday while we were doing "God's Work" You always called me the little "Princess" but you were definitely a "King" for all you did for so many people. We took crazy chances with our lives to do our job, but we were never sorry. I know you are up there looking back on all of us smiling and cracking some joke that leaves us scatching our heads. :) You made an impression while you were here which no one will forget. Thank you for being in my life and being a partner I will never forget. I promised you to tell Tyler Ann everything when she gets older and I will.
love Your Partner Josephine

Detective
NYPD/Partner In Street Crime

September 9, 2006

May peace & love be with Detective Zadroga's family. He truly lived a heroic life & died a hero. May the NYPD family embrace his family & take care of each other. We'll never forget.

Civilian
Seattle Police Department

September 1, 2006

Detective Zadroga, you are a hero's hero. I sincerely thank you for your service to your country, your community, and your brothers in blue.

Matthew 5:9

Officer Ryan
OUPD

September 1, 2006

First we would like to thank all the people who left their reflections for our son Det. James Zadroga.

Jimmy all we can say is we miss you so much we cry everyday for you. Tyler ann misses you so much she'll go under the table and cry. Tyler ann is doing well, she's going to day care but really really misses you. When me and your dad cry she comforts us and tells us not to cry she is an amazing little girl at 4 comforting us. I still cannot believe you are gone. Oh yeah also your favorite cousing Timmy was killed by a drunk driver in July maybe you already met him or will soon meet him. We love you and always will and you will always be our baby.

I keep asking why you? Then the answer comes to me because you were a true police officer and a caring person.

rest in peace our son.
Dad, Mom, & Tylerann

Joseph, Linda, Tyler ann Zadroga
Parents and Daughter

August 30, 2006

First we would like to thank all the people who left their reflections for our son Det. James Zadroga.

Jimmy all we can say is we miss you so much we cry everyday for you. Tyler ann misses you so much she'll go under the table and cry. Tyler ann is doing well, she's going to day care but really really misses you. When me and your dad cry she comforts us and tells us not to cry she is an amazing little girl at 4 comforting us. I still cannot believe you are gone. Oh yeah also your favorite cousing Timmy was killed by a drunk driver in July maybe you already met him or will soon meet him. We love you and always will and you will always be our baby.

I keep asking why you? Then the answer comes to me because you were a true police officer and a caring person.

rest in peace our son.
Dad, Mom, & Tylerann

Joseph, Linda, Tyler ann Zadroga
Parents and Daughter

August 30, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.

Daniel
Citizen

August 29, 2006

Jimmy "Z" was a stand up guy, "Good People" like we used to say. I remember when he first got on the job and he would take a bunch of us from NJ out in Manhattan. We also had great times on Lake Hopatcong on Howie's boat. I'll always remember those days. Jimmy, I want your parents and brother to know that if they ever need anything for your daughter to call on us Jersey Boys. We will always be here for you. Rest in peace brother.

Patrolman Pete Brennan
Delaware

August 27, 2006

Jimmy was a true gentlemen. I had the pleasure of working with him for a few short years in Downtown Manhattan in the mid 90's. Jimmy was a cop's cop and would be happy to give you the shirt off of his back if need be. I know how much you suffered and I know that you are now in God's hands.

May God Bless You and Your Family.

Fidelis et mortem

Jimmy.....we will never forget you!! NEVER!!

Detective SR
NYPD

August 16, 2006

God speed ...

Gina Vazquez
sister-in-law of a fallen officer in EOW 10-8-05

August 3, 2006

I will never forget..........

ret po doran
co worker

July 22, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Mrs. Natalie Jensen
wife of fallen officer, Detective Jared Jensen

July 14, 2006

James Zadroga was known by close friends as "jimmy Z" i was a friend of jimmy's for close to 10 years. He was NYPD through and through. I played darts on tues night with him as my doubles partner and teamate. A group of us, almost all in Law enforcement, or former military, spent many fun days and nights on my boat, cruzin lake hopatcong. i miss you every day jimmy. i would like you to know i had a little girl on july 5th 2006, i understand the talk we had and how proud of your daughter you were and how much it ment to hold her. we all miss you and wish we could have a couple hours just to talk and laugh....
jimmy was a true hero, all he talked about was getting on the tac squad and taking guns off the streets, he could of work easy spots but not jimmy.....he was proud to be NYPD TOTALLY! He spent alot of time at ground zero and when his health was at it worst, he told me he would not change a thing if he could, he would still respond and do what he could...your picture will be forever on my wall, for i am proud to have been your friend.
Rest in Peace my brother......we will look in on your family and daughter for you.....

Howard Dircks
NJDOC-Close friend

July 12, 2006

May the Lord bless and keep safe the family and friends of Detective James Zadroga, RIP

PO
NORWICH PD, CT

June 23, 2006

Godspeed Brother.

Jim Adams PO III
Boise Police

June 12, 2006

I AM DEVASTED TO HEAR OF THIS LOSS. I PRAY THAT YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT A HERO YOU TRULY WERE. THE LIVES THAT YOU SAVED ARE COUNTLESS... AND ALWAYS YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS. THANK YOU FOR GIVING THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE TO SAVE THE LIVES OF OUR PEOPLE. GOD BLESS YOU.

June 3, 2006

It breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live without the man they loved. From reading all the reflections left for James, it sounds like James was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. Remember that James' life was about so much more than the way he died. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate James' life and the MAN that he was. James will continue to live on in our memories and in the hearts of those who continue to remember him.

As a fellow Canadian and a "survivor" please accept my condolences. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Detective Zadroga. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. If you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Detective Zadroga, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three years since he's been gone but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

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

May 28, 2006

You are a true hero. My prayers are with your family. I thank you for your outstanding law enforcement service. May your dedication and heroism serve as a reminder to those of us who continue to proudly serve each day. Please watch over us.

Montgomery County PD, MD

May 23, 2006

Thank you detective for your unselfish service and devotion to the people of your city, New York and to your country. Rest In Peace Sir, you are truly a hero.

Indiana Citizen
none

May 9, 2006

I have been working for FBPD in California since 12/05. Due to this connection in law enforcement I became aware of the recent passing of James Zadroga. My family Zadroga came to California in 1957 when I was 6 years old. I have never known anyone other than my immediate family and the relatives I know of in New York and New Jersey that also share this name. To see the name Zadroga got my immediate attention. I believe James Zadroga to be a second or third cousin - that I never knew existed. There is a faction of my family that has been estranged but I know some of the great uncles names. From what I have read, I am very proud of the man that James was, and what he did at this devasting time emanating from the horror of Sept.11, 2001. The fact that I believe we are related makes me want to find out more about him and his family and share my part of the Zadroga family that came to California. If his father or siblings would like to contact me I am very receptive to sharing our kinship...since I believe we are indeed...family. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my father a year ago as well. I believe he would have wanted me to reach out and pursue this family connection. The email address above,is my email at the Police Department. Should you want to converse please let me know through that and I will then give you my personal email address and we can go from there. God bless you. Diane Zadroga Olsen

PST, Diane Zadroga Olsen
Fort Bragg California, Police Dept.

May 7, 2006

May your daughter know what a Hero her father was. Rest in Peace and Peace to your family and friends.

amy ricks
wife of corrections officer Cory Ricks eow 1-13-06

May 3, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. You have made the ultimate sacrifice. It is your turn to walk the streets of heaven beside god my brother. Rest in peace. We have the watch now.

S.C.O. Thomas J. Wilson # 1369
N.J.D.O.C.

S.C.O. Thomas J. Wilson # 1369
N.J.D.O.C.

April 29, 2006

Detective Zadroga you are a true hero. Thank you for your service to your fellowman. May God bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my brother in blue.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

April 27, 2006