Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Philip J. Coleman, Sr.

New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Sunday, January 7, 1973

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Reflections for Patrolman Philip J. Coleman, Sr.

Philip was my classmate in elementary school. We graduated together from O.L.S.H. He was the kindest to me of all in my class. Philip was tall and slim with the most wonderful smile, which displayed his chipped front tooth. I last saw Philip just a few years after high school when I was at a bus stop near Franklin Ave. and Gentilly Blvd. He greeted me with his charming smile; we chatted a bit, and he left. Throughout the years, I have treasured the signed school photo he gave me and will always remember him as I knew him, an exceptionally nice guy.
At the time of the shooting, my brother had just left the N.O.P.D. He was in the First District and knew Louis Sirgo and Ed Hosli. This tragedy happened after I graduated high school in 1966, and learned that my classmate Sheila was the daughter of Deputy Superintendant Louis Sirgo.
I’ve read that Sheila has died, and I hope that Philip Jr. is well and has a good life.

Marlene Bernard
Friend

July 28, 2024

Patrolman Coleman,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Orleans. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 7, 2023

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

January 7, 2021

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 7, 2012

You are not forgotten.

Sergeant Scott Monaco
New Orleans Police Department

February 2, 2011

Thank-you for your sacrifice. May you R.I.P. and may your family keep your memory in front.

Det. 223
Slidell PD

May 3, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 1, 2008

Rest in peace sir. Remembered today and always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

January 7, 2007

Thank you for your sacrifice to the citizens of New Orleans. You have not been forgotten. RIP.

July 2, 2006

god bless this brave man. may you be with God in heaven in eternal happiness.

Dylan Baboth

May 23, 2006

Rest inpeace Brother Phil, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

February 6, 2004

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