Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Duggan, it has been 34 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 18 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

March 16, 2024

34 years have gone by and its fresh in my memory as it was the day I said goodbye.Dad what I wouldn't give to sit over pizza and talk to you one more time.My heart still hurts as there is a place where you will always be close to my heart.I miss you dad everyday.shilloh molly and jenny love and miss you to.SHAMROCK SHAKES TOMORROW. I WISH HEAVEN HAD VISITING HOURS......HEAVY ❤️

melissa Duggan Dos Santos
oldest daughter

March 16, 2024

Shiloh, I am not sure who you are, but being the daughter of Officer Thomas Duggan Sr, I am quite curious as to which sibling of mine you belong to. Tom, Melissa, Becky and myself have no children named Shiloh.

Kelley Cullivan
Kelley Duggan Cullivan- Youngest child of Thomas Duggan Sr

November 13, 2022

I’m Shiloh, and I’m one of this man’s grandchildren. He was an amazing man, from what I hear my mother and my family say. Even the officers I’ve met who have known him have said amazing things. His death put my mom through a lot, and was the first in a lot of things to hurt her for a long time. Her brother, my uncle, too. Maybe things would be different if he had lived. But I’m glad he’s at peace now, and I hope he sees the person I become, and the person my mom is trying to be now. I hope somewhere he’s out there, encouraging me to do what I think is right.

Rest In Peace, I’ll only ever speak highly of you. You’ve absolutely earned it, grandpa.

Shiloh D.
Granddaughter

July 11, 2022

My friend Melissa lost her hero and father that day. To know that these murders walked due to a technicality is horrifying. Rest easy Sir, you raised an awesome daughter who will never forget you and keeps you memory alive.

Maggie Sandrock
Friend

March 16, 2022

On this actual anniversary of your untimely and heroic death I’d like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that your service and sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

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

March 16, 2021

A terrible tragedy where your assailants may have escaped justice through the technicalities of a flawed justice system that favors the defendants, but they will surely face a higher authority and justice at a later time. Rest in peace always knowing that your heroic actions and sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

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

July 31, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman Duggan.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 16, 2020

Patrolman Duggan,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lawrence. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 16, 2020

DAD,your grandchildren are amazing!!!would make you smile and so very proud!!!!! I still miss you today as I have missed you over the years.A part of my heart is missing and will always ache because your not here.A green carnation a shamrock shake,tears and prayers ....I miss you dad.HAPPY IRISH DAY dad I love you.....melissa

Melissa Duggan
Your daughter

March 16, 2019

Now 28 years have passed. I hope those who murdered you have also.

God Bless you, Brother and may your continued rest remain peaceful.

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

March 19, 2018

Rest in peace Officer Duggan. Your integrity and honor won't be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 21, 2017

Dear sir, I met your daughter and grandchildren tonight at a local restaurant. Each of them came to me individually as I stood in line to order and shook my hand, thanked me for my service, and offered the warmest smiles. To read your story after meeting these fine people is a profound thing that I can't exactly find the words to express. Wherever you are now, know that you have left a legacy within your family that radiates out through them to bring peace and solace to those of us behind the badge. Thank you for your sacrifice in service. Rest In Peace.

Lieutenant James Bruner
Holly Springs Police Department

November 10, 2016

It's now been 16 years. You are remembered, respected and honored; your murderers are just a dark stain on the past.

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

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

March 19, 2016

Hey Grandpa, it's Richard, your grandson. I just wanted to say happy soon birthday, and I am being a good young man. I am trying to go where i need to go for my future, and will do so with honesty and pride. Thank you for making my future life a good one grandpa, while you were here you helped people and made many people happy. I may not have ever met you, but at least you made my mom and my aunt happy, and I will continue to remember you no matter what Mayor Lantigua says or does. Maybe I could be Lawrence Mayor one day and bring it all back. Hey another goal ;)

R.D.Jr.
Grandson

March 3, 2016

It's always the good that die young. Such a tragedy, but do not feel sorrow for this injustice, where good men are killed by bad men, who flee from justice. As there's is no escaping the eye of God. God beared witness to his great deeds, and saved a place in Heaven for him. Just as he reserved a place in Hell for the man who committed this atrocity and fled justice by getting off on a technicality. His time will come, and God's punishment will be just and righteous for it is he who is the truest judge. Worry not, his punishment will come, all I pray for now is the family he left behind and their wellbeing.

Sam Nail

March 25, 2015

The untimely death of Officer Duggan was a terribly tragic event. It was an extreme shock to all brother officers, and definitely to his family as well.

Tom wore his uniform and badge with pride, and took the responsibility required of a LEO very seriously and willingly.

Officer Duggan was the second officer to be K.I.L.D. - ('Killed In The Line of Duty') in the history of the Lawrence Police Dept..

You will not be forgotten Tom. R.I.P.

Capt. Frank J. Foley, L.P.D., Ret.
Lawrence Police Dept 1959/1987

March 15, 2015

daddy,another year has passed,I still miss you as much as I did in 1990.I will always keep you alive in my heart.love always miss

melissa
your daughter

June 15, 2014

I have known your daughter Melissa for many years, I see now where she has gotten her strength, her smile and her love for her family. Melissa is very adored by everyone she meets. Thank you for looking after her all of these years. She was the best friend anyone could ever have, and Thank you for that. Your death was a horrible tragedy, and Justice was not served, not to you and your family. Rest in Peace!

Kristen Redman
Friend of Melissa

March 13, 2013

your grandchildren would make you more than proud dad if you were here.I know you can see them and love them from where u r but molly was born on your birthday.they are track stars and A students...overacheivers!!!!! I am proud so I know you would be thrilled.we love and miss you everyday.
love always
your daughter
miss

Melissa Dos Santos
daughter

May 29, 2012

Thank you Officer Duggan for your service and ultimate sacrifice. Your legacy lives on in your children and your good influence is evident in your son's respect he is paying to recently slain Officer John Maguire.
Rest in peace sir.

Kelly White
Wife of Chelmsford Patrolman

December 30, 2010

Mellisa, Thank you for your kind reflections on my Grandfather's page. It still hurts to this day 57 years later. All I had of him was his patrolman's cap, which wasn't crushed along with his body as it was dragged under Edward Arsenault vehicle. He was charged with DUI and vehicular homocide, found guilty and received 6 months in the county jail. I met your Dad a few times while growing up. Nice man. God Bless your Dad and my Grandfather, and to all those who serve to keep us all safe.

Richard Barbett
Grandson of Officer Pete Manning

September 15, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 19, 2010

YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN 67 YEARS OLD ON SUNDAY YOUR GRANDAUGHTER WAS BORN ON THAT DAY RICKS BIRTHDAY WAS THE DAY BEFORE YOU,YOU ARE MISSED DAD I LOVE YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY,HAPPY ST PATTYS DAY:)MISS

melissa duggan
DAUGHTER

March 12, 2010

Melissa,

Your father was a true Hero and that I am sure you know. He may not be here, but he is NEVER forgotten. He will be with us in memory and spirit forever.

I hope you know how much he ment to this world. May God bless you and keep you safe.

Phil

Anonymous

February 28, 2010