New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, July 8, 2016
Reflections for Detective Thomas P. Ward
Lord Jesus, as we watch our nation’s brave law enforcement officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension. In light of the law enforcement officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies. Carry us through this time of strife, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy name, I pray. Amen.
“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]
Chaplain Steven Robert Closs, D.Div, NCCA, M.S.B.S.
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Services
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
March 11, 2022
Rest in peace, brother.
Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)
July 8, 2021
Rest easy
Mark Mottola
July 8, 2020
I’m sad to learn of the passing of Detective Ward. I was friends with his younger brother Jack. I always had a great respect for what Det. Ward did.
Rest easy
FF John Viragh
FDNY
November 20, 2019
Det. Ward,
On today, the 3rd 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.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station
July 8, 2019
Tommy you were the reason I joined the NYPD. I admired you for the amazing person that you were. I know you are in a better place. Thank you for your service to the NYPD and the Joint Terrorism Task Force.
Sgt retired Don Morgan
NYPD
May 20, 2019
Tommy, you were the reason I chose to join the NYPD. I admired you for the amazing person that you were. I know you are in a better place. Thank you for your service to the NYPD and the Joint Terrorism Task Force. You will always be remembered. I love you brother.
Sgt retired Don Morgan
NYPD
May 20, 2019
On September 11, 2001, many lives were taken by cowardly swine with a meaningless grudge; thousands of innocent civilians, Firefighters and Law Enforcement personnel from numerous agencies. The animals who did this must have known in their evil pathetic hearts that the dying would not end on that day or even in the weeks that followed. It’s been over a decade and still we lose our Brothers and Sisters from the fallout.
God Bless all have gone before and those who follow including you, Officer Ward.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department
May 8, 2019
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
April 3, 2019
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