Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Donato,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 28, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 28, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Frank Donato Jr. Your service will not be forgotten. The Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Association would like to extend their heartfelt thoughts to the family.

Lt Jesse Cohen
Palisades Interstate Parkway Police -NJ

August 28, 2017

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 33rd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 18, 2013

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Donato and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

August 19, 2009

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 20, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

June 7, 2006

Rest in peace Officer Donato, you are not forgotten.

Police Officer Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police-Taconic Region

June 4, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

June 4, 2006

OFFICER WE WANT FOR GET YOUR SERVICE.MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

GILBERT DANIEL

June 3, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
Tennessee

June 3, 2006

Officer Donato was taken from this life so as to help maintain order in Heaven. I believe that though he may physically be gone, his spirit continues to watch over his family and co-workers even after 26 years.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

June 3, 2006

May you rest in Peace Officer Donato.I pray that your family have also started to find a little peace since they had to part from you.Until the chain links again.....

June 3, 2006

Thank you for all your years of service...

Lieutenant
D. O. J.

June 2, 2006

Officer Donato,
It has taken almost 26 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice your community.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
Anonymous

June 2, 2006