East Fishkill Police Department, New York
End of Watch Monday, December 18, 2023
Reflections for Police Officer Daniel P. DiDato
Rest easy Danny. I spent the day processing this and thinking back at our time with the DEP Police and all of our conversations. you are missed already
Ret PO Sean Bleakley
NYC DEP Police/Wappingers Falls PD
December 19, 2023
My condolences to the family and the rest of his command !!! Rest easy. Thank you for your service !!! God bless our brothers and sisters who wear the shield!!
Det. 2 Retired Noel Garcia
NYPD
December 19, 2023
R I P Brother
Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS
December 19, 2023
Heavenly Father, You are Compassionate and Merciful. None of America’s Peace Officers leave home without the fear of failing to return at the end of their watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and lives are left shattered. Lord God, bless and keep the hearts and souls of those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Wipe away the tears from their eyes. Soothe their pain and bind up their emotional wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.
Scripture Supporting the Law Enforcement Mission:
“So those who refuse to obey the laws of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow. For the policeman [peace officer] does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman [peace officer] is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he [the peace officer] will have you punished. He [the peace officer] is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should.” [Romans 13:2-5 TLB]
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Ordained Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
Intercessor for America’s Peace Officers
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
December 19, 2023
R.I.P. Thank you for your service
Sergeant DeVincenzo
Retired SPCA
December 19, 2023
"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."
Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Florida Police Chaplain
December 19, 2023
RIP Officer DiDato. Thank you for your service to the citizens of East Fishkill
Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120
December 19, 2023
Rest Now Brother
Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)
December 19, 2023
May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer DiDato.
Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department
December 19, 2023
My deepest sympathy for your family.
It's a loss I know well as one of our officers was
Killed in the line of duty; Town of Eastchester Police
Officer Michael Frey, March 21st 1996.
Retired Lieutenant Joseph DeRubba
Town of Eastchester Police Department
December 19, 2023
My deepest sympathy for your family.
It's a loss I know well as one of our officers was
Killed in the line of duty; Town of Eastchester Police
Officer Michael Frey, March 21st 1996.
Retired Lieutenant Joseph DeRubba
Town of Eastchester Police Department
December 19, 2023
Rest In Peace Officer DiDato. Thank You For Your Service. My Condolences to the Family, Friends and Colleagues.
Fire Crew Officer J Ross
CDCR
December 19, 2023
Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.
Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY
December 19, 2023
RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.
HEROES NEVER DIE....
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
December 19, 2023
Officer DiDato,
My prayers will be with your family, friends, loved ones and colleagues. Thank you for your 22 years of faithful service in law enforcement. Rest in peace.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. – Matthew 5:9
Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)
December 19, 2023
Rest in peace brother
Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired
December 19, 2023
While every LOD death is an absolute tragedy no matter what, it always hurts a little more when it's close to home.
Rest in heavenly peace, Officer DiDato.
Private Citizen
Kent, NY
December 19, 2023
Rest in peace brother. We have the watch from here. Thoughts and prayers for you, your family and your department.
Officer Tommy Thomason
Oklahoma National Memorial Museum Security
December 19, 2023
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service to protect your community.
James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian
December 19, 2023
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (ret.)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
December 19, 2023
God bless you Officer Daniel P. Didato, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the East Fishkill Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.
Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
December 19, 2023
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
December 19, 2023
Rest in peace Officer Didato. Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice. May God comfort and bless your loved ones and fellow colleagues.
Former reserve Deputy ( OCSO) FL Eddie A
Osceola county Sheriff's office
December 19, 2023
Appreciate your service and dedication to my hometown. We have it from here. Prayers for your family during this challenging time. Peace & Grace!
Lt. Michael Reilly
Florida Highway Patrol
December 19, 2023
Thank you for your service Sir. Appreciate all that you did in my hometown. We have it from here! Prayers of comfort to your family during this challenging time.
Peace & Grace!
Lt. Michael Reilly
Florida Highway Patrol
December 19, 2023
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