Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

John,

We still miss you as much as the day you were taken from us. Whenever I look at my walls I think of you and all the hours you spent with me hanging the sheetrock - couldn't have done it without you brother. The kids still pray for Angel Uncle John and you will forever be in all of our hearts.

Sgt. Greg Contino
NYPD - Brother In law

April 4, 2013

Hi John;
Life has changed so much....since you were taken. I hope you are sharing quality time with Jimmy. Still very hard to fathom all that has happened. You have beautiful grandbabies.....your life carries on every day in my heart. I dont think this will ever get easier....but somehow I cope..
I hope you and Jimmy look down on us with happiness, guidance and love....
Miss you both every day
luv ya
Freddy

Fred Young
Brother

September 12, 2012

Morning Johnny;
As sad as it is another year has passed. I miss you. It never gets easy. At least I now have you and Jimmy to watch over me. Look after him as you did when we were kids, those were the fun days. Tuesday Jimmy finally be laid to rest. The years seem to fly by but every single day has a thought of you. Some days have been a struggle others have been fun. I often turn to you for divine guidance. I have been talking to you alot lately trying to deal with the loss of Jimmy, and you have given me the inner strength to be strong for mom and dad. As you know I deal with my hurt privately.
Always look down with a smile, your family has grown and are beautiful, you would be very proud. Continue to provide your guidance and love.
I miss you everyday, take Jimmy by the hand again and show him the way.
I love you
Freddy

Fred
Big brother

February 19, 2012

Hi John;
Just got back from another sad day, but i am sure by now you have been reunited with Jimmy. A very sad time for Mom and Dad, no parents should have to bury 2 sons. Keep an eye on him as the older brother you know what a pain he can be at times. I now have two guardian angels watching over me. The one wierd thing about Jimmy is that he expressed his emotions in a way that most will never truly understand, but deep down inside he loved his family very very much. Thats the one thing he always told me. He understood why people couldnt get along with him, but it never changed the way he felt about his family, he would always ask me for updated pictures of the kids or recent pictures of events he couldnt attend. None of that matters anymore, he is in a safe Happy place away from all his inner demons, reunited with his brother.
May you both go back to your childhood days and look after each other, and look down and protect the entire family, especially Mom and Dad.
I love you both....always and forever

Big Brother

January 27, 2012

Hi John;
Came up to see you on your birthday, weather was cold and rainy, but no matter it was well worth the trip. I love the peace and tranquility of the early morning hours spent with you.It allows us private time to reflex on new adventures and events within the family. All seems well at the moment. Not a single day goes by without some thought of you. The 21st is your special day another birthday, I will always be there for you on this day no matter what.
I miss you everyday.....
Luv ya
Freddy

Fred
Brother

December 23, 2011

Hey Johnny.
Sorry I am a day late for your B~Day. I know you had a great time with the family in Heaven. I sat alone yesterday before work and thought about alot of stuff. Mostly bout you as I do often, I don't know why I can't put on paper the things in my head but I know you hear me and help guide me in the right path. I miss you very very much, as I do your family. Peace til a later date.

Jimmy
Younger Brother

December 22, 2011

Hey John,
It's been crazy busy and wanted you to know I think about you all the time. I ran the Tunnel to Towers for you in Sept. and I know you were with me. As this month ticks by and your birthday and Christmas approach I just wanted to let you know we think and speak of you often. My kids, even though they didn't really get the chance to know you - mention you all the time. We miss you.
Love, Erin

Erin Contino
Sister-in-law

December 12, 2011

Hi John Happy Thanksgiving. I will try better to get here at least once a month but you know I think of you very often. I was just thinking what it would be like to be with you in Heaven to share a meal with the family. I am sure if it happens that way it was full of good times with all. I love and miss you daily and pray someday we will meet again.

Jimmy
Younger Brother

November 25, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving Johnny.I wonder does the family get together in heaven for a feast? Grandmas poor man cake with the white cream icing, man the little this I miss. Love and Miss You everyday.

Jimmy
Younger Brother

November 25, 2011

Hi John;
Again the seasons are changing and time is flying by. Theresa and Tommy had a beautiful wedding last saturday. I know you were there, I can always feel your presence, I know you would approve of Tommy, even though he is a giant fan. Maura and the family were there, except Michael and Courtney. I love seeing them, I wish it was more often, they look great. The day went well, Theresa wore your pin, she was thrilled and so happy you were apart of her day.
Please love and look after them both as they start on their new life together.
I love and miss you everyday.
I will be up to see you soon
Luv ya
Freddy

Fred
Brother

October 29, 2011

Good Morning Johnny,
I am hardly ever up this early on any given day but I woke and you were on my mind. I have been thinking alot of you lately. As you know T is getting married on the 22nd,m I wish I could go but as you know there are reasons I just can't. I ask nothing for me Johnny but if you could ask God to bless her day and the life time ahead of her, her husband I would be very greatful. Thats Brother.

I think about you every day and miss you.

Love you
Jimmy

Jimmy
Younger Brother

October 14, 2011

Hi John, I just wanted to say thanks for everything. I love you.

Jimmy
Younger Brother

September 11, 2011

Hey Johnny;
Do me a favor and have a talk with Irene, she seems a bit out of control. Keep an eye on me tonight.
Luv ya

Fred
Brother

August 27, 2011

Lololol Freddies message made me laugh right away I remember the brawels when Mom and Dad would go to Bingo on Thursday nities and we would empty the living room of all the firniture and wrestle, with me on top one minute and on the bottom the next !!! Good times. !!! I miss you too !!!

Jimmy
Younger Brother

August 17, 2011

Hi John;
Its a thursday night 915pm, I just have this overwheming feeling of thoughts of you, cant really explain it. I was thinking about the basketball games in the back yard. The four of us used to have some battles. Im glad pop put the hoop outside, remember the games with the rolled up socks and the laundry backet tied to the staircase? Alot of bumps and bruises.
I like these overwhelming feelings, seems to keep me very connected to you, a GREAT feeling.

you rest well, you have now made me smile for the night.
see you soon
luv ya forever

Fred
Brother

August 11, 2011

Hi John;
I always seem to have this emptiness inside of me. Like apart of my life was taken way to soon. Not a day goes by without a thought of you. First I laugh because I think of something stupid we did as kids, then I get sad because I can't call you to talk about it, a very strange emotion. So much has happend since you moved on....you would haved loved every minute of it. Strange how fast time goes by, I have to take time just to think.
The kids are beautiful, babies are growing and the seasons are changing. You have left a very strong and proud legacy.
We talk everyday, makes me feel good. However, I'm still waiting for the right lottery numbers.
Miss you and love you always.

Fred
Brother

July 6, 2011

Hey Johnny, Sorry I did not write to you in June but never think I have not thought of you every day. Mom and Dad just attended your son Mikes Wedding and I know you were looking over the grand event. I miss your brother !!!

Jimmy
Younger brother

July 5, 2011

Happy Father's Day Daddy. You are in our thoughts everyday. We love you so much. Rest in Peace.

Shannon, Scotty and Gavin
daughtee, son-in-law, and Grandson

June 19, 2011

Hey Johnny,
They got him Johnny they got him!!! I don't know why things happen the way they do but I can say for sure I miss you every day.You are a true hero!!!

Jimmy
Younger Brother

May 3, 2011

Hey Johhny,
Enjoy your Easter in Heaven. It must be outstanding to see to Son Of God Enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I hope you and all of our family and your inlaws are all around a grand table with front row views!!! I love and miss you so much !!! Please keep in your thought and prayers all of us.

Jimmy
Younger Brother

April 24, 2011

Hey Johhny,
Enjoy your Easter in Heaven. It must be outstanding to see to Son Of God Enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I hope you and all of our family and your inlaws are all around a grand table with front row views!!! I love and miss you so much !!! Please keep in your thought and prayers all of us.

Jimmy
Younger Brother

April 24, 2011

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones. Continue to keep watch over all of them, protect them from harm. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

"If people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loveing them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever." Author Unknown

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

April 9, 2011

Happy St Patricks Day Johnny...

Jimmy
Younger Brother

March 17, 2011

Hey Johnny, Just wanted to stop by and say Hi. I have seen pic's of your gran-children and they are all very beautiful and healthy. I miss you very much and I will never forget.....

Jimmy
Younger Brother

March 9, 2011

Hey John;
Cant believe its been 4 years already, Cant believe how cold it was there Sat morning. Sorry about landing on top of you when I slipped and fell on the ice, was something out of a funny movie, coffee went flying, landed on my butt. It was pretty funny. I like getting there when the sun comes up, its a pretty sight. The grandbabies are beautiful. All the kids appear to be doing well.....It seems like yesterday we were sitting in the airport after mom and dad's anniv party just talking and laughing, our hopes and dreams of the future for our families. Time just fly's by. As I have promised I will always make it to visit you no matter what....weather has never stopped me yet. Family is everything and without that we have nothing... you are always in my thoughts and my heart....
luv ya
Freddy

Fred
Brother

February 21, 2011