Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Joseph J. Mecca Jr, shield 3300, class of September 1985 was indeed a caring and decent person. May his soul forever rest peacefully in Heaven.

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

April 3, 2024

Trooper Mecca,
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 the state of New York and for our Country as well. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 2, 2023

Joe Mecca was a good Trooper and so much more.

Joe was kind.
Joe was outspoken.
Joe was very intelligent.
Joe was a two time Jeopardy winner.
Joe loved betting the horses.
Joe loved his wife Linda more.
Joe loved everyone in his family.
Joe loved his dogs - many of them rescues.
Joe was stubborn.
Joe was a Cowboys, Astros and Stars fan.
Joe was a great friend.
Joe was a great Scrabble player.
Joe was a NYSP EAP Peer Contact
Joe was a writer.
Joe loved to travel.
Joe loved art museums.
Joe was generous.

Joe is sorely missed by me and many others.

While his Line of Duty Death as a New York State Trooper is why Joe is honored on this site, Joe was so much more.

Don Gleason
Retired NYSP Investigator and friend

July 29, 2023

Heavenly Father, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America’s Peace Officers. They died serving us. Help us never forget. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families of these fallen peace officers. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen heroes. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of Christ Jesus, Your dear Son, 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 I am! 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]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

June 13, 2023

Trooper Mecca,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

February 26, 2023

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

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

February 17, 2023

Happy to report better late than never, you have been added to this esteemed website included with all of the other heroes listed for all to see.
Thank you for your service.

Kathy Williams

February 16, 2023