Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace, brother.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

September 9, 2021

Rest in peace and always 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)

September 9, 2020

Rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

September 9, 2020

Officer Fogel,
On today, the 40th 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

September 9, 2019

I am the son of P.O Al Lombardi and PBA delegate of Hwy 1. I recently came across a tribute of “in memory “ pin with P.O. Fogel’s name on it in one of my dads boxes labeled Police on it. I remember the day vividly when my dad came home from work that day and how upset he was. I just wanted to pay my respect to this man and his family. God bless you and all military and law enforcement. Rest In Peace.

Robert Lombardi
Son of PO Al Lombardi

February 26, 2019

I was on the job in the 4-8 for only a year and a half before I left to go to FDNY...... I was at a block party yesterday in Yonkers and ran into the son of Eddies partner on the day he died.... Just wanted to stop in and leave my condolences. Continued Rest In Peace Ed.

Marc
FDNY

September 16, 2018

Rest in perpetual peace my brother.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

September 9, 2018

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

September 9, 2017

You died a hero Eddie. Thanks for serving and protecting the NYC community. I pray for you, your family and fellow NYC officers. Rest in peace Sir!

J. Gantner
Grandson, Son, Brother of NJ P.O.'s and NJSP

February 20, 2016

It was my honor to research newspapers, magazines, online & books to find your ID CARD Photo. I found this photo in a 1979 New Yorker Magazine Article about your heroic sacrifice. I felt it was necessary to have a photo on this website so that your family & friends can remember you. Rest Easy Hero! Always Remembered!

APO Christian Durante
NYPD: 68th Precinct Auxiliary Police Unit

February 5, 2016

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 34th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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 Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

May 4, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 9, 2012

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

Robyn Wilkes

September 4, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 2, 2008

I worked with Officer Fogel in the 81st Pct and in Hwy. Eddie was a quite and unasuming person always willing to help. His untimely death was very personal to me because of all the years we worked together.I hope that someday the death penalty will be used when any Police Officer is taken down.Every Police Officer turns out for duty no questions asked to serve and protect and we human beings should honor that by makeing sure the criminals are punished to the full extent of the law.

PO John Moschetto
NYPD Hwy 1 Retired

February 21, 2007

I work with Eddie for about 12 years before he was killed on that terrible Sunday in 1979. We worked in Motorcycle Four and in 1972 we transfered up to the Bronx, to Highway Patrol 1. We dressed next to each other and you couldn't ask for nicer guy. I'll never forget that day as long as I live.

P.O. Charlie Fox
NYPD Highway Patrol # 1

February 17, 2007

Eddie Fogel was my uncle. I remember the day he died because it was the first time I had ever seen my dad cry, much less the sobbing that I heard when he got the news.

I remember Uncle Eddie was fun, full of life with a really "big" personality. He was my dads older brother, and I know to this day my dad misses him greatly.

I am so proud of Uncle Eddie for his service in the Korean War and as a police officer. He was a man of valor, duty and love of family.

I was so proud of him on the day they gave him his award. I remember the George Washington Bridge being closed down to bring the family over, with police officers in front and behind, hundreds and hundreds at the funeral. It left an impression on me that police officers are very special people.

But to be honest, I would rather have gotten to know my uncle more, to have spent time with him. I bet he would have been so much fun.

So to Uncle Eddie I want to say I miss you, we all miss you. You are there, even if it is not spoken, at all of our family gatherings. Thank you for giving your life to protect others. You are a hero in more ways then one!

Susan LaPooh
neice

October 1, 2006

I just turned 8 when it happened. Ill never forget the day. I read the stories and I have to think he was doing a good thing. Some other good things that I read about that day are the people that actually lead to an arrest to the man who did this... and for THAT I am thankful. They remained anonymous... but I am still thankful for people like that in this world. Not many of them left.
God Bless

Paul
Son

May 7, 2006

I worked with Ed during his first few years on the job. He was a kind and gracious man, a good cop and he had a wonderful sense of humor. God bless.

Ed Donovan

Sergeant (retired)
NYCPD