Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Det. Lt. Ellenstein,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Detroit. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 31, 2021

Today, January 31, 2020 marks the 99th year since my grandfather Detective Lieutenant Philip Ellenstein was killed in the line of duty protecting the citizens of the city of Detroit. I alone am left to remember him and the sacrifice he gave so many years ago. He is on the wall of heroes along with so many of his brave comrades of the Detroit Police Department. Faithful to his duty.

Philip Samuels
Grandson

January 31, 2020

Today, January 31, 2016 marks the 95th year of your death in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Detroit. A memorial candle burns in my home in honor of your memory and your ultimate sacrifice. You are not forgotten.
Detective Lieutenant Philip Ellenstein. Faithful to his duty.

Philip Samuels
Grandson

January 31, 2016

Rest in peace Det. Lt. Ellenstein and Olav Hashalom, your bravery will not be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 17, 2012

Thank you for your service, RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

February 2, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 88th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 2, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED (25.5) YEARS OF SERVICE. YOUR COURAGE IS COMMENDABLE AND YOU ARE A HEREO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 22, 2008

Rest in peace Detective Ellenstein. Your courage and sacrifice are remembered by many.

A citizen

May 12, 2007

Detective Lieutenant Philip Ellenstein was my grandfather and a man I never knew. My mother was only six years old when her dad was taken from her, slain in the line of duty at only 52 years of age in 1921. Although I was never to meet him, my grandfather has always been a hero to me. A room in my home is adorned with the few photos of him that remain and copies of the period newspapers describing his death so long ago. His gravestone reads, "Faithful to His Duty" and his name is on the wall of heros at headquarters. He is with me always.

Philip Samuels

June 4, 2005

Detective Lieutenant Ellenstein was 50 years old at the time of his death. His wife, Eva, was 46. They had two children: George H., 19; and Harriet N., 6. The family lived at 213 Delaware Street. Data from 1920 U.S. Census reports.
They are not forgotten.

Sgt. Ray Downing, Retired
Detroit PD

January 12, 2005