Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Today I finished reading "Circle of Six". It made me sick. I always disliked Ward and Rangel, now I hate them. How Rangel is still in politics disgusts me. As a fomer Sergeant in the 9 th I always knew Phil Cardillo was a hero and I'm glad his story is still being told. It would be nice to see his story on the big screen. God bless Phil Cardillo and the entire Cardillo family.

Michael F. Gala Jr Battalioin Chief
FDNY

December 12, 2007

I worked several tours of duty in the 28 teamed up with P.O. Phillip W. Cardillo. I found him to be a gentle and kind man. He will always remain in my heart and in my thoughts.

Retired, NYPD Sgt. Charles Humphreys
NYPD

November 14, 2007

I did not know Philip personally, but I know his son, Todd. He grew up to be a fine young family man. We talk about his dad all the time and as a fellow law enforcement officer, I feel their pain and sorrow. May God watch over Philip and all of our brothers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. May GOD give them peace.

Ret. Detective
Nassau County PD

October 31, 2007

I am half way through Detective Jergensen's Circle of Six and I find myself becoming more angry after each chapter. This is a typical story about a large agency that is overrun by management with higher agendas. I feel for my NYPD brothers and I too will know Officer Cardillo's tragic story and senseless death which was tarnished by top management and elected officials. I never knew him but I will never forget Phil Cardillo.

Patrol Officer Jim Lemons
California Highway Patrol

September 26, 2007

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

July 30, 2007

I have read circleof six and i was shoked and appalled but there will be justice one day RIP Officer Cardillo

Remember carillo!!!

Ferdinando Palumbo
Aspiring cop

July 28, 2007

35 yrs. ago and Ofc. Phillip Cardillo will never be forgotten! God Bless his family, friends and Dept.

Ret PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

May 30, 2007

We now live in a world that measures success by adding up dollar values and material acquisitions. At another time in life, this was different.
The sacrifices made by PO Cardillo and his brother Police Offiers will regretablly never be fully appreciated. To all who served, and strived to better our world I offer my undying love & respect. Thank You!!!!

R.J. FANNING
Deputy Chief, FDNY

May 20, 2007

A true hero of the NYPD, may you sleep in His loving and protective arms for eternity, Phil.

And for eternity will your brothers remember the treachery of our own bosses - choosing political expediency over bringing your killer to justice!

Ret PO Emmott
NYPD 1969-1994

April 20, 2007

May you Rest in Eternal Peace. May justice be served,however late.You Sir are a TRUE AMERICAN HERO and will never be forgotton!!

Lt. Yonkers Police
Y.P.D.

April 16, 2007

Thirty-five years ago yesterday you gave your life for your brother officers and the people of the City of New York. Today April 15, 2007, you are still remembered for doing so. Members of your family along with active and retired police officers were present at your gravesite in the pouring rain to pay homage to you for your sacrifice. Brother you are not forgotten and never will be. Praying one-day, justice will be served for your murder. My you rest in peace.

Ret. Det. Louie Savarese
NYPD Brooklyn North Homicide T/F

April 15, 2007

Thirty five years have passed. When I served as a Police Officer in the 25 Precinct some 17 years after the murder of Officer Cardillo, He was lovingly remembered by the men and women of all Harlem Precincts. HIs story was shared from generation to generation- ensuring that he would never be forgotten. I do not believe that he will be forgotten by the good people of NYC and of the NYPD. I wish his children - Peace. May he rest in peace.

Captain Eddie Armstrong
NYPD

April 14, 2007

I just read Circle of Six and am sickened by the events surrounding the death of Ptl. Cardillo. I can only hope to continue to tell this story so that the memory of this officer stays alive, and the cowardess of the Leaders in this city is never forgiven. I'll be making a trip to Mosque #7 this evening to say a silent prayer for Phil.

Detective
19th Squad

March 6, 2007

May God bless you and your family! We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice you made to protect and serve the community you where sworn to protect. Rest in Peace Brother!!

PO Keith McCabe
Gastonia Police, NC (Son of Sgt. James McCabe NYPD)

January 24, 2007

The moment I am most proud of on this job came in 1992 when myself and other former members of the 28 put together a ceremony in honor of Phil Cardillo. That day I met some of the bravest people I have ever known. You will never be forgotten and will always be in our prayers. May God bless you and your family. "REMEMBER CARDILLO"

PO Manny Guella
NYPD

January 3, 2007

Rest in peace Brother. Rest knowing you are honored.....and not forgotten.

P.O.
Westchester, Ny

November 10, 2006

I just read the story of Officer Cardillo and was floored by the events after his death. Regardless of what the past holds, you are today, and will forever be a hero and not be forgotten. A salute to your brothers who carried your name through such a hard time.

P/O Joseph Leighthardt
Philadelphia Pa. Police

November 8, 2006

we should never forget. i think there were top brass that backed up the cops.

ret. p.o john engebretsen
nypd

October 1, 2006

NEVER FORGET PTL CARDILLO WAS OFTEN SAID AND ITS HEART WARMNG TO KNOW THAT 34 YEARS LATER WE STILL HONOR THIS HERO WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN SUCH A TRAGIC AND SAD WAY!! IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR TO BE PRESENT AT SEVERAL EVENTS WHERE PTL CARDILLO WAS REMEMBERED... BLESS YOU PTL CARDILLO AND ITS TRUE NO ONE WILL EVER FORGET!!

APO SOKOLOFSKY
NYPD HWY 2

June 18, 2006

May you Rest in Peace.

April 20, 2006

The all to familiar feeling, when one of our thin blue line falls to the enemy of society, raises its ugly head again. I was working that day and remember it as if it were yesterday. My sympathy goes out again to the family of Officer Cardillo. May he Rest in Peace and dwell with our Savior till we meet again in Paradise.

PO John W Quick Jr
NYPD 25th Pct 1967 to 72

April 19, 2006

Your name will always remain in my memory.
May God Bless you,your family and all the Hero`s of the NYPD.

Ptl. Richard E. Gray (retired)
NYCPD TPF,24,103,Hwy 3

April 19, 2006

We Remember Cardillo. Rest In Peace

PO 028 Pct.
NYPD

April 14, 2006

Name : Cardillo, Phillip Rank: P.O.

Shield #: 26620 Command: 028 Pct.
Date of Death: 1972-04-20 Cause of Death: Shot-Investigation

It was a ‘‘10-13’ A brother officer’s life might have been in, danger. So that was all Ptl Phillip Cardillo and Vito Navarra, 28 Pct., were concerned about as they sped to the location transmitted by Sixth Division Radio as “102 West 116 Street, on the second floor,” on April 14, 1972. Arriving first at the scene, the officers raced into the building, a Black Muslim Mosque, and heard scuffling on the above floor. As they made it up the staircase they were intercepted by 15 to 20 men who forced the officers to retreat down the stairs and back into the hallway. Meanwhile, Ptl. Victor Padilla and Ivan Negron, 25 Pct., along with additional units, arrived and entered the premises. The officers, out numbered, were then attacked and overwhelmed. All of them except Ptl. Cardillo, Padilla and Negron were forced out. A steel door was closed behind them. Ptl. Padilla was then beaten and blackjacked into semi-consciousness while his partner fought off several men who were trying to grab his revolver. With his back to the door, Ptl. Negron suddenly heard shots. He turned and saw a man with a gun in his hand who seemed to be getting up from the floor where Ptl. Cardillo now lay shot. Negron, managing to free himself from his attackers, drew his revolver and fired three shots. It is not known if the man with the gun was hit; he escaped. There were 20 to 25 men in the hallway when Ptl. Navarra and Rudy Andre, 28 Pct., beaten out of the Mosque moments earlier, broke a glass on the metal door and saw the patrolmen inside on their backs. They fired several shots through the broken glass into the hallway. This scattered the men who had been assaulting the officers and enabled Ptl. Negron to unbolt the double metal door. During the melee, Ptl. Cardillo and Padilla, seriously injured, had their service revolvers taken from them. Immediately these officers were rushed to St. Lukes Hospital. Despite intensive efforts on the part of surgeons, hospital personnel and numerous blood donors, a week later Ptl. Cardillo died. The chest wound was inflicted by a bullet fired at such a close distance, powder burns were on his jacket. Ptl Padilla is still recovering from the brutal beating he received.

An investigation of the incident disclosed that the original ‘‘assist patrolman” phone call, made by a man who identified himself as a detective was unfounded. Thus far, two men have been arrested on assault charges as the intensive search for Ptl. Cardillo’s murderer continues.

An Inspector’s Funeral was given to Officer Cardillo. The five-year-veteran on the force is survived by his wife and three children. He was 31 years old.

Sgt V Reyes

December 30, 2005

Brother Cardillo,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables Law Enforcement Motorcycle

December 2, 2005