Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember my Uncle John . I was a small child when he passed away. He always threw me up & wrapped his huge arms around me, and then rubbed my lil bald head & kissed it! Been told he called me Jewel!

Eileen Wares
Niece

November 29, 2023

Although I did not know John, I do know his son and what an incredible man he is. This terrible incident has haunted him all his life and the loss of his father is felt to this day.

Trent
Friend

March 7, 2023

Det. Finnegan,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens 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

May 18, 2022

Rest in peace Detective Finnegan.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 6, 2021

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

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

May 18, 2021

John
Thanks for your service to the citizens of NY City and to NYPD. I've known a few NYPD Officers through the FBINA and via visits to NY City and I've always admired the dedication and professionalism of NYPD and neighboring agencies. You were no doubt a great cop, just doing your job. Thanks for serving and honoring our profession.

Jim Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (ret)
Washoe Sheriff (Reno, Nv.) and NVDPS

May 18, 2021

May you Rest In Peace ans know you are never forgotten ! God bless you and those that knew you ( family ans friends ) ..... hero

Ret. Po ohara
Nypd mounted

May 18, 2021

Detective Finnegan, 58 years ago today you and your partner where brutally murdered. Thank you for your service continue to rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

May 18, 2020

John, just letting you know you are not forgotten and as far as I know you will never be by me. You were my idol.

The butcher boy in Merkels PORK STORE ON FLATBUSH AVENUE A/K/A RET. DETECTIVE JOHN MCPARLAND. TO YOU AND THE FAMILY
THANK YOU!

DETECTIVE JOHN MCPARLAND
NYPD AND MERKELS PORK STORE

September 19, 2018

Det. Finnegan,
Please forgive me sir I just left a reflection for and I typed the wrong year. On today, the 66th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 18, 2018

Det. Finnegan,
On today, the 57th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens 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

May 18, 2018

So that POS Rockefeller commuted the sentence, that was mighty nice of him. That makes my blood boil.

MSG Mark T
U.S. Army

May 18, 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

May 18, 2015

My name is John McParland retired 6th squad NYPD. As usual I saw you that AM with your son when you came into get cold cuts for lunch. Later that day I saw your wife at the store. I was proud from a store clerk I followed you onto the NYPD and rose to Detective. You never left my mind my whole career Thanks

Detective John McParland
06 sqd NYPD

March 14, 2015

RIP as a young boy I was told about how you and your partner were killed in the line of duty. My mother was good friends with Det Finnegans sister. Rest in Peace

Deputy Chief of Police James Hayden
Harrington Park

January 4, 2015

Detectives Fallon and Finnegan you are remembered on the 52nd anniversary of your deaths, you not only gave the ultimate sacrifice for your department, you gave it to your friends, family, and the citizens of New York City thank you for your service R.I.P.

Anonymous
NJ

May 18, 2014

Thank you all for your comments. It is nice to know we are not alone in remembering.

Maureen
daughter

October 13, 2013

Thank you for your Heroism Sir, RIP

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

May 18, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 50th 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 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

May 18, 2012

Detective John Finnegan, I never had the opportunity to meet you but have heard very nice things of you. As I am currently working in the 70th Precinct where you ended your tour of duty we prepare to remember you once again on your fifteth memorial anniversary with our Annual Prayer and a gathering with the community in which you serviced. Your family will be here to join us and keep your memory alive. May you rest in peace.
Lt. Jacqueline Bourne
May 15, 2012

Lt. Jacqueline Bourne
NYPD

May 16, 2012

Uncle John I also heard stories about you and grew up with you children. I saw your picture in the 70 pct in Brooklyn. I wish I had met you Rest In Peace Love your niece Carol

carol finnegan cellana
niece

June 5, 2011

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

Robyn Wilkes

May 13, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

August 17, 2008

RIP Detective Finnegan. I was eight years old in 1962 and lived on your block of Linden Blvd. Thank you for making Brooklyn safe for the rest of us.

Leslie D Kalash
citizen

September 7, 2007

John, I never had the pleasure to meet you. You and I are cousins.Your Aunt Ann Finnegan O'Rourke was my Grandma. I have known stories of you for a long time. I have just completed my 15th year of service on the job and never turn out for patrol without thinking about you and your sacrifice. Rest in deserved peace. Tommy

Sgt. Thomas P. O'Rourke
N.Y.P.D.

April 15, 2007