Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Donadio,
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 of New York City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 2, 2020

God bless you

Mark Mottola

July 2, 2020

Thank you for your service and always know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace.

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

July 2, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you Hero and your family for your courage and sacrifice. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

July 2, 2020

i recently was looking at pictures of growing up in manhattan and their was mickey and vincent me and my brother guy those were great days as mickey always said he wanted to become patrolman and vincent wanted to be a rev and they both suceeded may GODforever take care of them

JO JO SBRIGLIA
child hood friend of the family

March 28, 2020

He was my uncle, I was young but still remember him. He was tall and handsome with a great smile, and let me play with his watch. Funny how you remember little things even from your childhood. He made an impact on me. My sister joined the NYPD. was sworn in July 2nd, 16 years ago today. I know he watches over her.

Pat Day
Your niece Pat

July 2, 2018

I was just talking about you, Paul. It's hard to believe so many years have passed since we were partners. We shared the same locker from the day you came into the command. We worked well together on & off the job. Thanks for protecting my butt when we had some altercations at the Triangle. Paul, you have & always will be with me.

P.O. John R. Dennis
N.Y.P.D. 75 Pct

September 26, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 4, 2015

Mickey was my cousin. i was only ten when I went to his funeral. He was a very handsome man with a personality that could light up a room. I used to ride on his shoulders and he would make me laugh. I can still see his face. Such a sad day when we lost him. He will always be missed..
Kathy

Kathy
cousin

October 8, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 42nd anniversary year 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 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

I pray for the soloce of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phylllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater

December 26, 2012

I said a little prayer today for Patrolman Donadio and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

June 23, 2009

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace.

June 5, 2004