Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I miss you

Anonymous

September 11, 2024

I never got to meet you, but I wish I had the chance
RIP

Anonymous
Relative

July 19, 2024

Lieber Donald, leider habe ich Sie nie kennenlernen können. Aber ich kenne das uralte Haus in Deutschland aus dem Ihre Vorfahren stammen. Gestern waren Ihre Angehörigen bei uns in Deutschland und haben sich die "alte Heimat" angesehen. Ich habe ein Bild von Donald Feser in der alten Schreinerei ausgestellt. Es soll uns daran erinnern, dass wir alle auf der gleichen Erde leben, wenn auch in großer Entfernung zueinander. Alles hängt mit Allem zusammen. Ruhe in Frieden. Vielleicht treffen wir uns ja in der anderen Sphäre. Ingrid aus Deutschland

Ingrid Mützel
Friend of the family

June 27, 2024

Missing a great man and dad today.
Love you!
Peace and love to all the families that have suffered losses.

Elizabeth Feser
Daughter

September 11, 2021

Rest in peace.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

September 12, 2020

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

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

September 12, 2020

Rest in peace.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

September 12, 2018

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 9th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for the solace of everyone who misses and loves Donald. We will never forget the sacrifice made by each of the 9/11 heroes.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

July 7, 2018

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

September 12, 2017

Most of us can only identify a few people who take up "residence" in your mind that made a huge impact in your life. Don Feser was one of those people. I came to Hwy 1 when he was a Sgt. and throughout my Hwy career I can say for sure it was because of him that I was a better Hwy cop, a better man and a better person because of him. He was someone who made you perform to a higher level because to do less was unacceptable!
Rest In Peace

Joe Ruvolo
NYPD HWY PATROL 1995 - 2004

September 9, 2017

WHEN I STARTED IN HIGHWAY 1 IN 1974, I GOT TO KNOW DON AND HIS PARTNER RICHIE AMBROSE VERY WELL. THEY WERE THE CONSOMATE PAIR. DON HAD A DRY SENCE OF HUMOR, AND RICHIE WAS THE STRONG SILENT TYPE.AS DON GET PROMOTED, HE NEVER FORGOT HIS ROOTS. HE WAS A TERRIFIC COP, A BETTER BOSS, AND A REAL "RED PATCH". RIP OLD FRIEND.

P.O. JAY FUTTERMAN, RETIRED
FORMER N.Y.P.D. HIGHWAY PATROL

September 9, 2017

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

Peter Kennedy

October 25, 2015

Inspector Feser,
On today, the 6th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City and our Country as well. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 12, 2015

I was a police officer who was with Inspector Feser minutes after the collapse of the first WTC tower (South tower). We both found brief refuge within the 'Au Bon Pain' Cafe bakery, located within the lobby of the Dow Jones building, at Liberty St. and West Street. While trying to save a WSJ reporter along with the V.P. of Dow Jones, we had survived the tower's collapse from the floor above the bakery, after that V.P. and I were both blown off of our feet into an elevator bank wall from the blast of the collapse. When we escaped we entered that bakery from an inside staircase. Insp. Feser ran into that same bakery from it's street entrance during the collapse, and that's where we ran into each other. Even though I worked under him in his command, he didn't recognize who I was, because he was having trouble breathing. I remember Insp. Feser was coughing heavily, and I tried to clear suit debris from his mouth with a rag that I had found inside the bakery which I had wet from the bakery's slop-sink and I had used it to breathe through (I still have that orange rag, to this day). He then brushed my rag away from his face, telling me while he was still coughing; "I'm okay; I'm alright, I'm alright", but I could tell that he wasn't 'alright'. All of us, there, were choking -struggling to breathe. A Lt. Hinners, who also sought refuge inside of that bakery, with us, then told me and an elderly woman, whom I was also aiding, to get off of Manhattan Island via the Battery Park City bulkhead, and I then headed out into the dark street towards the Hudson River with that woman. I ended up receiving oxygen in a hospital in NJ. ...Insp. Feser, you never knew that that officer was me, a cop who worked within your command at the time. I always thought that -one day, I would be able to tell you that, but -back then, I had trouble talking about the events of that day, for a very long time. I just wish you had known, and I was thinking about that, today. You loved your job. Thank you for those times that you gave me days off to be with my ill mother -That was very nice of you. R.I.P. God Bless You.

P.O. Chris Petraglia Retired
NYPD / MTTF

December 12, 2013

I was proud to call Insp Feser my boss, and even more honored to call him a friend. I worked with him on and off for many years. He could be hard as nails, but if you had a family problem, the command was at your disposal. RIP " Red Patch " You will always be remembered Donnie.

Dennis Coyle Lt. Retired
NYPD

May 22, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 4th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

We will never forget any of our 9/11 heroes. Rest In Peace.

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

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 9, 2013

A true gentleman and someone I was happy to call a friend. RIP Don.

Retired Lt. Dennis Cirillo
NYPD

April 4, 2013

Insp Feser, It was an honor and a privilage to work with you at Hwy 1 from 1986-1992. Rest in peace brother.

Mike Korsch
NYPD Ret. Det.

August 2, 2012

Inspector, it was usually a pleasure to serve with you. ;) You were certainly one of the old school bosses & told it like it was. I enjoyed your wry sense of humor & your ability to handle any traffic issue that arose. Rest in peace.

Michael Fanning
NYPD Ret.

July 29, 2012

I had the honor of crossing paths with the Inspector while he was serving at Highway 1 in Bronx. In my previous life I brought officers from police departments in Europe to visit with and train with his officers. I will never forget showing up at the station with at least 10 pizzas for him and his men whenever the need arose! This was a class act and a man who will be dearly remembered and missed.... Cuz Vinny takes his hat off to one of the our finest....

LT ret. Vinny Forras
Friend, associate, brother

September 19, 2011

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones. You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your long and dedicated service to others.

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

September 12, 2011

Inspector Feser,
Sir, it has taken almost two years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.


R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

June 28, 2011