Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Daddy,
Not a day goes by where I don't stop and think how lucky I am to have a Father who would give his all for his family, friends, job, and country. The days without you here are long and hard - but as you taught your kids and Mommy - we get through them together; family is the most important thing.
I cannot believe it has been over three years - I feel like it was just yesterday we were all around the dinner table laughing as a family. We are all doing well. You would be so proud of Johnny and Michael - the two of them have come so far and are achieving the goals they set out to achieve. Kristin and Matt are raising a beautiful family with a daughter who raises her eye brows the same as you. Courtney is in college - and has grown into a beautiful woman. Scotty and I are living in the "house that you built" - I am finally teaching and making the difference you always told me I could make. Mommy is unbelievable - as stunning as ever and as strong as you always knew she was.
We all miss you every minute of everyday, but the memory of you lives on in all of us. I miss you Daddy - I love you.

Shannon
Daughter

March 12, 2010

Hi Johnny,
I just stopped by to say "Hey". I think about you every day !!! I miss you !!!

Jimmy
Younger Brother

March 8, 2010

Hi John,
Yes another year has passed. I still cant get used to the fact your not here. I find myself questioning the reality of it all. My only confirmation is when I come to visit you. As I make my way there in the very early morning hours I shed a tear. I come and I sit and we talk, and no its not always one sided. Last week was a real experience, getting stuck in the snow for over an hour, I could hear you saying what the he%% is going on up there. I was laughing my way out of that last snowbank slipping and sliding all over the place. I will always have that urge to come see you, no matter what the weather condition.
I just came back from visiting Mom and Dad, they are coping as best they can. Your family has grown and still expanding, you would be so proud of all of them.
Words cant express how proud I am to be your brother, you made a difference in all our lives..
You will always be missed but never forgotten, not as long as I breathe each day.
I love you

Big Brother

February 22, 2010

Hey Johnny,
I just wanted to say Hi - You are missed and thought of every day. Say hello to the rest of the family.

Jimmy
Younger Brother.

February 19, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 19, 2010

John,

I can't believe it's been 3 years....what can I say but that you are missed and thought of often. Everyone is living as best they can without you. It seems unfair to have to go on missing such an integral part of the family but your strength is ingrained in Maura and has filtered through to your children as well. On the lighter side, most of that strength seems to lie in Peyton...a stubborn, strong-minded, independent little girl...once she begins talking I'm sure she'll have your tenacity and never back down....she's a cutie - she has a lot of you in her.

So another year passing....still thinking of you....always in our hearts, always missed.

Erin

Erin
Sister-in-law

February 17, 2010

Always remembered & honored for his ultimate sacrifice.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of LEOs

February 15, 2010

Hi, Uncle Johnny I can't believe another year has gone by, it feels like yesterday we were there with you on your last night. Even though everyone made me leave to go to the doctors to schedule my surgery I wish I could of been there for that last moment. Thank you for watching over me as you know I talk to you and pray to you everyday to guide me down the right path.
Thank you again for all you did on Sept 11th as I was running out and trapped in the debris you were running in to help people find there loved ones. You are my hero for that. Till this day the sounds I heard and the visions I have haunt me everyday. I know I ask you everyday to watch over me as I have gone back downtown working directly there I wanted to thank you for keeping an eye on me. I love you until we meet again. Love your Goddaughter!!

Theresa
Godaughter Niece

February 12, 2010

Just wanted to stop by and say Hi.

Jimmy Young
Younger Brother

January 30, 2010

Dear John,
This Christmas was amazing. You would have been so proud. All of our children were together along with our grand daughter Peyton and myself. Christmas Eve was the usual with Kathleen & Ed, Kaitlin, Jeffrey and all of us. We did all the things we used to do with you. It would have been perfect if only you were here with us. I know you were in spirit.
Christmas morning was just like when our kids were little. Peyton took her time opening gifts. I can just imagine you in the middle of it all. Just like when our children were small.
Our chilren are doing so well. That is a tribute to you. You taught them well, to value family. Our grand daughter is beautiful. She is so funny. You would just look at her (if you were here) shake your head and smile. It's so hard doing all of this without you. I know you are watching out for all of us.
Keep watching over us. Remember "Always and Forever". With all my love, Maura

Maura
wife

December 31, 2009

Merry Christmas !!!!!
Little Brother, another year has gone by and yet it seems just like yesterday...You are always in my HEART and I will always come to visit.. no matter what !! PS if you have any influence at all spread a little light on your Jets..
Love you
Always and Forever
xox

Fred
Big Brother

December 28, 2009

Happy Birthday John - you are thought of often and missed every day. God Bless and Rest in Peace....xoxo

Erin
Sister-in-law

December 21, 2009

Hi John,
I just wanted you to know you are thought of every day and I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday.

Jimmy
Younger Brother

December 18, 2009

9-11 a day that will NEVER be forgotten. It spewed a spiraling of events and tragedies that are still going on to this day.

"Until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of His hand"....Rest in Peace, John and thank you for all you did for those trying to find their loved ones.

You are a true hero.

Loved and remembered,
Erin

Erin
Sister-in-Law

September 11, 2009

The anniversary of 9/11 is coming up in a few days as you well know. I just wanted you to know that you have not been forgotten. Rest in Peace...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

September 8, 2009

Hey John;
Knowing you as well as I do,I know you have a big smile on your face. A proud father...Shannon was so beautiful..You were very missed, however John and Michael did you proud. Maura is a rock, but I can still sense her empty heart, missing you everyday as we all do. I feel your strength and presence everyday.............please continue to watch over us.
we miss you constantly
Luv ya forever

Fred
Big Brother

June 1, 2009

John,
It is two days after Shannon and Scott's wedding...I must tell you or as you probably already know, she was a stunning bride. She was your "girl" and you were so sorely missed once again. Although I must say I'm sure you were so proud of your boys escorting her down the aisle. Johnny seems well and Michael has become such a striking man....Shannon was well cared for. Maura was the epitome of strength and stood as the matriarch of the family. She was wonderful and sad at the same time b/c she is without you. That being said, your strength lies within her and she is the proud mother, daughter, sister, friend, nana, and wife that she has always been.

You were so dearly missed and I pray you watch over us and our lives as we have to carry on w/o you here with us. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and my parents....stay close and watch over us....you live in our hearts and our lives....we love you.

Erin

Erin
sister-in-law

May 24, 2009

Hey John;
You have some work to do now..Uncle Rich has joined you and your friends he will be laid to rest on 3/30/09. Re-united with you Nana and Uncle Bill,...oops I almost forgot Tiny....I left you a present at St Patricks Day..hope it was cold enough...Please keep an eye out for everyone..making sure we follow the proper path...I will be up to visit you again soon...as I try to do as often as I can....You are always in my daily thoughts...Just so you know.Uncle Rich was his usual comical self right to the end..You should have some good times together again......
I miss you as always
Luv Ya
Freddy

Freddy
Big Brother

March 27, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends and family. May God bless and keep them.

THANK YOU SO MUCH, FOR HELPIPNG PROTECT OUR COUNTRY!!!!

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 12, 2009

Hi Johnny -- Once again I have tears in my eyes as I sit to think about you and write a simple tribute. Today is your and Maura's Anniversary and we wish so very much that we might call and say to you, "Happy Anniversary". But that is not possible (and now I am crying -- I sit here alone and feel sorry for myself because I no longer have you here). But I KNOW that you are in Heaven with God Our Father and Mary, Jesus's Mother. But we did call Maura this morning to say -- what? We can not say Happy Anniversary because we KNOW that, for her, it is NOT a "happy" day because she can not hold you close. There is not a single day that you are not in my thoughts many, many times. My "special" time with you is before and during Sunday Mass and daily Mass in Lent. Our Lord has given us a special prayer, His prayer, the Our Father, one phrase of which urges all of us to accept His will as we say so often, "Thy will be done". I pray often that we, your parents, your brothers and Maura and your children and grandchild (and with the grace of God more to come) -- that we all accept that Our Lord's will BE done. Please use your "influence" with Mary and Jesus and ask them to help us all to live a good life here on earth so that we can join them, and you, someday, FOREVER IN HEAVEN. We love you -- May God Bless you with His presence. Mom and Dad

Bob and Ann Young
Johnny's Parents

March 7, 2009

Hi John;
well another year has passed......it seems like yesterday. I miss you every day....your grand daughter Peyton is beautiful....You are in my thoughts everyday...the days passby so quickly....I will forever hold you in my heart.....cherishing the times we shared together....Please watch over us and see that we make the right choices....we all miss you.......sleep well....til we meet again....
Luv ya
Freddy

Fred
Big Brother

February 22, 2009

To Detective John Young, his loved ones, and his fellow officers:

On this the second anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with all family members and friends who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today. I can see from the loving reflections left by your loyal family and friends that you were an amazing man who is loved and missed by all those whose lives you touched.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise. All of our 9/11 heroes are forever in our hearts, and our country owes an enormous debt of gratitude to each of them.

Rest in Peace, John. I am so humbled by your valor and service.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service John gave to his community and the citizens of New York, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 19, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 19, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes

February 13, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes

January 12, 2009