Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Vito is my hero forever! We both would talk about the glory days in the Marine Corps and how important it was that we need to stick together and look out for each other. Whenever I was having a bad day, he’d make me smile and laugh. “Go Recon!” Truly a brother and friend I will never forget! I miss you, big brother til we meet again in paradise!

Semper Fi

Chief of Police Vernon Siders Jr.
Shaw University Campus Police

December 13, 2023

One of the many amazing men and women who gave so selflessly and heroically that day and the many days that followed. Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

December 2, 2020

Rest in peace, my brother - in - blue. Thanking you again for your service and sacrifice. Blessings and strength to your loving family always. Until all of us who were there meet again.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

December 2, 2020

Rest well my brother in a better place. Those of us who are still here, will one day meet up with you to say thanks. It will be my honor.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

December 2, 2019

Vito,

It was honor and a privilege to know you and work with you years ago in the 67 Precinct. I can't believe you are gone 10 years now. You always made us laugh at work. You were a special person and a good friend. May you rest in Eternal Peace!

Fidelis Ad Mortem; SemperFi

Retired Captain Ernest Van Glahn
New York City Police Department

December 2, 2018

Officer Mauro,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 2, 2018

Rest in peace hero.

Lt. Jim Russo

December 2, 2017

Happy 9th year in a better place my brother. May you watch over all who knew and loved you when you were here, and that God continue to give strength to your loving family. All of us who are still here, and, who were there during those days and nights at the sites, thank you for your service. Until we meet, continue to rest in peace.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

December 2, 2017

I had the pleasure of working with Vito on late tours in the 67 Pct. Vito and I graduated the academy together but only first met when I was assigned to the 67. A true gentleman in every sense of the word. One minute he could have you laughing and the next minute he was right next to you at a gun run. He was always there for his brother and sisters in blue. A true hero who served both his country as well as the city of NY. RIP my friend you will never be forgotten.

Ret Sgt James Moran
NYPD

December 2, 2016

Thank you all for your prayers, thoughts and reflections through the years. December 2 2015 (yesterday) the 67th Precinct honored Vito with a plaque which hangs next to the other fallen officers. 7 years later and i will always be grateful for all the support the NYPD AND PBA have given to my family. They are always there for us. And many of you were there yesterday with my daughter Eden.

I pray for all of you here and everywhere who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. We share a common bond and we fight to go on but never forget.

Rona Mauro
Wife

December 3, 2015

Officer Mauro,
On today, the 7th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in the USMC. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 2, 2015

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

Robyn Wilkes

December 1, 2015

May God rest your soul, thank you for your service.

Peter Kennedy

October 25, 2015

Rest in peace. Hero.

Sgt. Jim Russo

December 3, 2014

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 1, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 1, 2013

Dear Vito
I just met your sister and want to tell you that you left behind a legacy of love that is incredible. You were a very special cop. Please pray for us we all know you are with our Lord.

Bert Salerno
NYPD

March 14, 2013

Officer Mauro, thanks for your service and your sacrifice in defense of the people of New York City and the United States of America. You honored Italy, the country of your ancestors.

Grazie, fratello!

Fabrizio
Italian State Police

August 20, 2010

May God Bless you and your family. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

Sergeant, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD

May 24, 2010

I only knew Vito a short time. In that time he left quite an impact on my life. He was proud to be a member of the 67 pct. and loved being a Marine. Vito was a kind and thoughtful man he was a pleasure to be around. He had a way about him... he could make a bad day a great day. Not a day goes by i don't think of my friend.... he was taken too soon! Iam glad Vito was given this respect to be honored in this way. I miss you dear friend.

Sgt. Sal DeSalvo
67 pct. and friend

March 12, 2010

Officer Mauro,
It has taken over a year but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served in the USMC. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous

February 26, 2010

To the family and friends of Officer Vito Mauro and his fellow officers:

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Vito tragically died as a result of his heroism following 9/11. None of our 9/11 heroes will be forgotten.

To Officer Mauro's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Vito gave to his city and the citizens of New York, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on December 2, 2008.

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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 26, 2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

February 26, 2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

February 26, 2010

Vito,rest in peace my friend it was a honor to know you and work with you (I will always remember the times you would come upstairs to the Detective Boro office and hang out,it was a pleasure). You will be missed.

Ret Det Mike Menikotz BSHS
NYPD

February 25, 2010