Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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,

And 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 left 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 re-live yesterday
Just even for a while,
I’d say good-bye 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 life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day’s the same
There’s no longing for the past.

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.

Thoughts and prayers to your Family, Friends, and your Brothers and Sisters at the Rochester Police Department.

Anonymous

September 3, 2024

Daryl I can’t believe it has been 10 years! Still praying for you and your family.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

September 3, 2024

Ten years brother! You’re missed! Your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Love you Daryl!

Sergeant Agustin Gonzalez
Rochester Police Department

September 3, 2024

On the 9th anniversary of your death, we have not forgotten your sacrifice. Keeping all who love and miss you in prayer.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

September 3, 2023

I think about you all the time brother. I still can’t believe that you were taken from us. Your legacy lives on. Rest in paradise.

Sergeant Agustin Gonzalez
Rochester Police Department

September 3, 2023

Eight years already brother. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you. I remember seeing you need the armory at the east side office several days before you were killed. You were so happy with your newborn baby girl Charity. It’s not fair that you were taken from all of us. I miss you my friend. Class 46 never quits!

Sergeant Agustin Gonzalez
Rochester Police Department

September 5, 2022

Eight long years now. Every time I think about you, my eyes begin to tear. I remember speaking to you a few days before your death and how happy you were that you were the father to a little girl. You are gone but never forgotten. Class 46 never quits!

Sergeant Agustin Gonzalez
Rochester Police Department

September 3, 2022

On the 8th anniversary of your death, we remember. Rest In Peace Daryl, you are not forgotten.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

September 3, 2022

I can’t believe that it’s been seven years already. The pain, the heartache remains. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. RIP Daryl! Class 46 never quits!

Sergeant Agustin Gonzalez
Rochester Police Department

September 3, 2021

On the 7th anniversary of your death we remember your sacrifice. Rest In Peace.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

September 3, 2021

It’s been six years since a coward took you away from us. We miss you so much. Class 46 never quits

Sergeant A. Gonzalez
Rochester NY Police Department

September 22, 2020

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)

September 3, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Pierson.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 3, 2019

On the fifth anniversary of your death, we continue to pray for you and your loved ones. Rest In Peace my friend. You are not forgotten.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

September 3, 2019

The Association of Rochester Police and Area Law Enforcement Retirees (ARPALER) remembers your sacrifice on the 5th anniversary of your passing. You will always be remembered and honored by your brothers and sisters. Rest in peace Daryl.

Fellow Officers of ARPALER

September 2, 2019

I think about you each and everyday. The heartache that we experienced that day will never subside. I remember running with you in the academy and then doing field training together. You will never be forgotten my friend. Rest easy. Recruit Class 46 Never Quits!

Sergeant Agustin Gonzalez
Rochester Police Department

January 7, 2019

Officer Daryl R. Pierson will NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN. May God BLESS his entire family and provide them with his LOVE and peace. May Daryl's soul forever RIP.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police - Troop D

September 13, 2018

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 12, 2018

The National Emerald Society Of The Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, www.esflea.org extends deepest sympathy to Daryl's family and brothers and sisters of the Rochester Police Department, on this, the fourth anniversary of his death. He will never be forgotten. R.I.P. brother.

Executive Vice President John J. Kinane
National Emerald Society Of The Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.

August 24, 2018

On this the third anniversary of your death , we remember and pray for you and your loved ones. Rest In Peace, my friend.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

September 3, 2017

Rest in peace my brother. May your family continue to gain strength for your loss.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
N.Y.P.D. (retired)

September 3, 2017

Thinking of you today and always. Rest in peace my friend.

Police Officer Cynthia Curione
Rochester Police Department

September 3, 2016

Rest in peace Daryl. You will be missed. Thank you for your service..

Deputy Director of Operations
Dansville Ambulance Company

October 13, 2015

One year ago today you were taken by some scumbag. Thank goodness he was recently sentenced to LIFE without possibility of parole + 55 more.

Rest in peace brother and thoughts and prayers go out to your family during these difficult times.

Steve Van Slyke, retired K9 Officer
El Cajon Police Department

September 3, 2015

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

Robyn Wilkes

September 1, 2015