Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I too learned of your story watching a forensic show on cable t.v. I just finished leaving a reflection on your partner's page.

Rest in Peace, Officer Philips, your memory will certainly live on.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Department- 011th District

May 8, 2008

I just saw on television that they caught your killer,I am sorry he did not recieve the death penalty. That is what he deserves.

February 2, 2008

Thank you for your bravery, dedication and sacrifice. May your family take comfort in knowing you will FOREVER be a hero and NEVER be forgotten! Your killer has FINALLY been caught and sent to the pen...hopefully he will live a long, long lonely life behind bars for what he did to you and your partner.

DET SGT, Retired
AR

July 31, 2007

This is the 50th anniversary of your EOW. Your killer was finally caught & convicted. The wheels of justice may turn slowly sometimes, but they do turn. Rest easy.

EWC John M. Mumper, USNR (Ret.)
Citizen

July 22, 2007

I am anxious to watch your story on Discovery next time it airs, in the mean time it is good to know that your assailant has been brought to justice. Rest in peace always and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

July 22, 2007

THEY COVERED YOUR STORY ON DISCOVERY TIMES TODAY. I AM SO GLAD THEY CAUGHT YOUR MURDERER. HE FINALLY GOT WHAT HE DESERVED. YOU MAY FINALLY REST IN PEACE.

AUXILIARY OFFICER BEEBE

May 27, 2007

It took a very long time but i am so happy the found the person responsabele for yalls death.

keshia
wife of police officer

April 7, 2007

Even after 45yrs, your fellow brothers made sure your killer was brought to justice. I am sure many of the officers working on the case weren't even born before you died. Thank you for your service.
wife of a michigan deputy

February 13, 2007

I leave this reflection as a person who's father has served in law enforcement for our whole lives. I have seen the story about this horrible night and as a citizen, Officer Curtis's sacrifice is so sad but it will not be forgotten by me or those who I tell this story too. I'd like to say god bless him and to his family that had to indure this loss for all of these years. And to the officers and detectives that solved this case, God bless you all as well. Your memory will never be forgotten Officer Curtis
Sincerely,
Eric DuBois
Son of a law enforcement officer

Eric DuBois
Son of a law enforcement officer

January 23, 2007

Heroes and the sacrifices they make are never forgotten.Officer Curtis, you are a true hero and you are not forgotten.

SPO
Salem, Va

December 14, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 9, 2006

Just two brief months. God bless you and your families. Not one thought, not one breath, not one deed goes unnoticed in the universe.

citizen, Charles Worthington
Resident of Los Angeles

November 2, 2006

To the murderer of these two officers:

Your sins will find you out.

August 6, 2006

Time did not hide your murderer and it has not made us forget you and your sacrifice. Rest in Peace, brother.

D/S I. Hunt
Broward Sheriff's Office

July 24, 2006

Officer Phillips, last night I watched the documentary about you and Officer Curtis on German TV. It made me happy much to see how so many policemen exerted themselves, so that its case could be solved. R.I.P

Sgt Paul Ulrich
Swiss Army, MP Service

April 24, 2006

I just read about your story in the
Sept. issue of a monthly magazine.
Alas, justice! You were both taken
with such young families left behind.
What an evildoer he was. I'm just
thankful he didn't get to take his
secret to the grave and will live out
his life behind bars. Thank you for
your supreme sacrifice...it wasn't in
vain.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

August 25, 2005

I saw the story of your murder on cold case files and I wanted to honor you for your service and sacrifce. You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
Fairfax City Police Dept.

July 7, 2005

I am glad to hear they finally arrested someone involving your case. You were never forgotten nor will you ever be. Rest in peace.

Reserve Deputy Shane Beener
Kitsap County Sheriff's Department, Washington State

February 16, 2005

It took 46 years to bring him to justice, but the Blue Family never gave up. You have not been forgotten and are a true hero.

Robert Gordon, father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Asst. Chief (Ret) Robert Gordon
Riverside PD, IL

February 7, 2005

They got that sociopathic coward! Law enforcement - they never give up!

frank smith

October 3, 2004

The time had come for him to pay, A number of officers did not let you or your family down,It took awhile but there work paid off. God bless

Bob Steinat

October 2, 2004

10/02/04

I just saw your story on CBS 48 Hours Mystery. I am relieved to know your department never gave up on finding your killer. Even though he won't spend much time in prison before he dies, he will receive the proper punishment from God. You can now rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Dept.

October 2, 2004

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
This was written by an unknown author.

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

October 2, 2004

God bless your family after all these years. The shock and pain never leave even after so many years. I just saw your story on CBS. May you have peace and know that your loved one died a young hero for the citizens of your community. Be comforted. Many of us have walked in your shoes.
Family of Police Officer Ryan Cappelletty, EOW 5-28-03 Chesterfield Co., VA

Ellen Bunnell
aunt of an officer killed in line of duty

October 2, 2004

I just saw your story on Cold Case Files and I was sad to see you were taken from your family much too early. You are a true hero to us all. God bless you and your family.

DE
St. Louis City Police

May 18, 2004