New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Monday, December 12, 2011
Reflections for Detective Peter John Figoski
My condolences to the family of Officer Figoski. RIP my follow brother and stay safe patroling the streets of heaven
Patrolman
Country Club hills
December 12, 2011
Office Figoski, you will be remembered forever in our hearts and this agency for your brave service to the city of New York. You truly defined heroism and bravery. I was not even born when you started your first tour of duty but hope we young ones can learn and live your legacy. This unfortunate event hurts my heart, but this anger will only reaffirm what I believe in on the fight in crime. May you be guarding the gates of heaven. My deepest condolences to the Figoski family.
R.I.P.
Police Cadet
NYPD
December 12, 2011
God bless and keep you, Officer Figoski. Heaven holds its fallen servants.
CJ
December 12, 2011
On behalf of the men and women of the New Hampshire Police Association, please accept our condolences on the loss of one of New York City's Finest. Our thoughts and prayers go out to PO Figoski's family, friends and NYPD brethren.
New Hampshire Police Association
December 12, 2011
God Bless you Officer Figoski. May God watch over your family and your brothers and sisters in Blue.
Sgt Dennis A. D'Alessio Jr (Ret)
Westchester County P.D. New York
December 12, 2011
I'm sorry brother.We're at a loss for words right now. God bless :(
Sgt. Joseph Faello
NYPD
December 12, 2011
Dear lord , keep and take care of Our Brother officer - a true Hero , And may he be remembered always , not for how He died , But for how He lived - as a Hero, 22 year veteran of the NYPD.
Detective Thomas J. Kosnik
New York City Police Department
December 12, 2011
Rest In Peace Officer
Agent Joshua Long
Burlco SPCA Humane Police
December 12, 2011
I live and work in NYC, and feel safe and secure because of the NYPD officers I see every day. Our soldiers keep our country safe and free, but the NYPD fights the battle to keep us safe here at home in our city. They face the unthinkable so we don't have to.
My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Figoski's family. His loss is truly a loss for ALL NY'ers, and I am grateful to him for his service to our city.
Mary Tufts
December 12, 2011
Rest easy sir. Thank you for 22 years of service and dedication. We will carry the fight on from here. We will never forget.
P/O John Crichton #2020
Philadelphia PD
December 12, 2011
A PART OF AMERICA DIED
Somebody killed a policeman today
And a part of America died…
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,
Just as if he had gone off to war,
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast
To his name they will add a gold star.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend many long, lonely nights.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today…
Maybe in your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side;
He answered the call… of himself gave his all,
And a part of America died
Rest in peace Officer Figoski.
Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
City of Alameda CA. Police Department
December 12, 2011
RIP Ofcr. Figoski .. you have served your duty call well and honorably. You gave the ultimate sacrifice. Now continue your watch from the heavenly halls where you have joined fellow officers.
Peace and strength to your family and friends.
Chaplain Jerry Steele
Coquille, Oregon Police Department
December 12, 2011
REST In Peace Brother!
Patrolman
Johnstown, PA Police Dept
December 12, 2011
Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.
My deepest sympathy to both his family and his police family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.
Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
December 12, 2011
It is never a good time for an officer to be murdered in the line of duty, but it is especially hard at Christmas. Thank you Officer Figoski for your dedication and sacrifice in the name of duty. Our hearts and prayers are with your family and co-workers
Paul and Karen Highbarger
Mom-Officer Christopher Nicholson EOW 12-19-07
December 12, 2011
As a former 75th pct officer and present officer from Nassau County for a total of 29 years, it never gets easier to find out a brother or sister in blue has paid the ultimate sacrifice. May his family find splice in knowing he was a HERO and his life was not taken in vain. To a brother officer may you Rest in Peace and look over us and guide us in the right direction.
PO Paul W Greisheimer
Nassau County Police Dept
December 12, 2011
RIP - You are one of New York's heros. My thoughs and prayers are with you and your family.
P. Conover
nypd - SCG
December 12, 2011
Rest In Peace Brother
Sgt. Matthew Calabrese
Retired NYPD
December 12, 2011
My Brother thank you for serving. We love you..
Deputy Lou Minnis
Orange County Sheriff's Office: FL
December 12, 2011
What kind of man gets up in the morning, showers, shaves, and goes to work not knowing whether he'll be alive
at the end of the day?
What kind of man has the courage to stand at the door of the temple...and say to those who seek to corrupt,
rob and harm our citizens: " Not on my watch.
You will not harm one of mine"?
Rest in Peace Brother...My thoughts and prayers to your family and friends and Brothers from NYPD.
Leonard T.
December 12, 2011
God Bless officer Figosky and his family. I grew up not far from where he served and I can't forget that because of NYPD and officers like him--willing to make the ultimate sacrifice--a huge city like NY becomes a safer-livable place--instead of the ruthless jungle that some would turn it into.
Thank you officer--may you rest in peace and may God Bless you and your family.
Lee Kay Executive Director
START Services, Houston Texas
December 12, 2011
RIP Brother we got it from here.
PO Seward
Albany, NY PD
December 12, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to you, your family, and the NYPD.
Trooper
Virginia State Police
December 12, 2011
Prayers going out to the Figoski family, the NYPD, all law enforcement, and to Officer Figoski's partner. Thanks for the service you gave to our country. My son-in-law is a police officer and is very dedicated to his job just like Officer Figoski. It doesn't matter where you work in law enforecement, there is a bond between all of them and heartfelt gratitude when they have given the ultimum sacrifice. RIP Officer Figoski and I am sure God welcomed you with open arms!
Concerned/caring citizen of GA
Mother-in-law of Officer in GA
December 12, 2011
If this man should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on?Thank you for lifting the flag Officer Figoski.
Deputy Darrin Ellis
Kings County Sheriffs Office(Ca.)
December 12, 2011
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