Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Cahill,
On today, the 170th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 29, 2024

As I sit below the large plaque adorned with Po Cahill name alongside the many others that have fallen in the performance of their line of duty here in the Hall Of Heroes, I say a prayer for every name to Jesus who has risen on this day. May God continue to bless each one of the fallen and their families. May God reassure them all that we will all meet again in this everlasting light.

Police Officer
NYPD

April 4, 2021

No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

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

September 29, 2020

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

September 29, 2017

Rest In Peace Brother. After 163 years you are not forgotten

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
City of Upland, CA

September 29, 2017

Patrolman Cahill, you tried to the job in the correct manner and as a pioneer of today's Policing, I admire and respect you. On this 161st anniversary of your tragic murder, I can only hope that your legacy has been kept alive in the hearts and minds of your descendants. You are truly a hero.

God Bless and may your eternal rest be now and forever, peaceful, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 29, 2015

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

Robyn Wilkes

September 26, 2013

Never forgotten.

RIP James.

TPF/SCU
NYPD

September 29, 2012

I have read the reflections left by our brothers in Blue from various Agencies across the Country. They say it all as to the fortitude,bravery and dedication of Patrolmen Cahill. He was one of"The Finest". You are not forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 29, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 159th anniversary 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

September 29, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 159th anniversary 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

September 29, 2009

Patrolman Cahill, today marks the 154th anniversary of your murder. It is the pioneers like you that give inspiration to descending generations of law enforcement officers. You gave your life in pursuit of what was right and are a hero, not for your sacrifice, but for your efforts especially in such a rough and tumble time in our nation’s history.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 29, 2008

We'll always remember you my friend. Rest in peace.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

September 29, 2007

Patrolman Cahill, I just wanted to say thank you for serving your community and country. Rest in Peace.

Daniel Olivas
civilian

October 10, 2004

According to the NYPD Museum Website, you are the first officer to die in the line of duty on record. It is an honor to be the first to leave a reflection in your memory. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

February 19, 2004