Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the New Haven Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steven Marshall
Washington, NH Police Department

January 11, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the New Haven Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

January 11, 2012

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 11, 2012

RIP Brother

PO Mitch Blau (RET )
Nassau County Police Dept.

January 11, 2012

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER : O, gentle Lord! Keep the day / night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent on me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think that no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. ** REST IN PEACE**

Chief(retired) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington Borough New Jersey

January 11, 2012

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

January 11, 2012

R.I.P. BROTHER Faggio!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

January 11, 2012

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

January 11, 2012

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

January 11, 2012

Det. Faggio,

My you Rest in Eternal Peace. My sincere condolences to the Faggio Family and the New Haven Police Department. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sergeant Wilfredo Mercado Ret.
Connecticut State Police

January 11, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det.
NYPD

January 11, 2012

To the family and friends of Detective Andrew Faggio, his fellow officers , and most especially to Andrew:

We honor your service to your community as a police officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Andrew died as a result of the injuries he received nine years ago in the line of duty. It is obvious he was well-loved by many and well-respected by his peers and officers as reflected in the loving reflections left for him.

May his loved ones continued to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To Andrew's family, you are in my heart's embrace today. These last nine years must have been so difficult for all of you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of distinquished service Andrew gave to his community and the citizens of Connecticut, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 11, 2012.

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

January 11, 2012

Faggio you were a great classmate and a great police officer. It was a sad day when this accident happened. It is even a sadder day know. You can finally rest now Andy.
Class of 88.

Sergeant Martin Dadio (Ret.)
New Haven Police Department

January 11, 2012

Dear Family of Officer Faggio,

Our hearts go out to you in this time of deepest sorrow. Your officer is a true hero who gave his life to protect and serve. He will be remembered for his devotion to duty.

With love and respect,

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Fallen Officer Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004

January 11, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother Faggio. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Father of fallen Officer Andrew Dunn EOW 3-19-11

Ofc. Matthew Dunn
Sandusky Police (Oh.)

January 11, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother. My condolences to your Family and the New Haven Police Department.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

January 11, 2012

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 11, 2012

Prayers for his family and "Police" family. RIP.

Lieutenant Sam Pruitt
Thibodaux Police Department (Louisiana)

January 11, 2012

Rest in peace Andy. You were truly one of kind and you will be missed by many.

Ofc. Jonathan Young
New Haven Police Dept. New Haven, CT

January 11, 2012

Blessings go out to this hero's family!

Deputy Coroner Lori Kightlinger
Canyon county coroners office/Idaho

January 11, 2012

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

January 11, 2012

When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today;
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me
As much as I love you;
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand.

She said my place was ready
In heaven far above;
And that I'd have to leave behind,
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye;
For all my life, I'd always thought
I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do;
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad;
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.


If I could relive yesterday
Just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized
That this could never be;
For emptiness and memories
Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things
I might miss come tomorrow;
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates
I felt so much at home;
When God looked down and smiled at me
From His great golden throne.

He said, "This is eternity
And all I've promised you;
Today your life on earth is past,
But here it all starts anew."
"I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last;
And since each day's the same day,
There's no longing for the past."
"But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true;
Though at times you did do things,
You knew you shouldn't do."
"But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free;
So won't you take my hand
And share my life with me?"

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.

Please dear God be with this family and this agency .

Sgt Gary Craft
Sequatchie County Sheriffs Dept

January 11, 2012

Rest in peace Detective Faggio. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to community service. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers.

Sgt. Karen Wilkinson
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Des Moines, Ia

January 11, 2012

Rest in peace Brother Andrew.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

January 11, 2012

Gonna Miss You Andy you were ONE great COP and Detective.. RIP brother

Patrol Officer Craig C. Miller
New Haven Police Connecticut

January 11, 2012