Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Baruch dayan emet (“Blessed be the True Judge”)
As I spoke to my father, a retired Miami Beach police officer, this evening about the lawlessness we are facing in our country he mentioned Leon. I never knew him nor had my dad ever mentioned him before. He recounted the crime and the eventual outcomes and then he told me Leon was my grandfather's first cousin. I began researching Leon and was very moved by the reflections I found and the articles that spoke of his service to his community, a man of honor and integrity. I found a story that intersects mine. A life taken too soon. Saying Kaddish in his blessed memory.

Kimberly Yongman Ballard
Grand daughter of Lester Youngman first cousin to Leon.

December 5, 2021

Patrolman Fox,
On today, the 80th 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

February 16, 2021

Rest In Peace hero

Mark Mottola

February 16, 2020

On Monday, July 15th, the Shomrim Society, (the organization of Jewish Police Officers in the New York City Police Department), will gather to honor the memory of Bro. (P.O.) Leon Fox who gave his life in the pursuit of armed criminals and who was shot and killed.

The street naming ceremony will take place at the corner of West 12th Street and Surf Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:00 p.m. to 6:p.m.

The ceremony is open to the public and we encourage members of the Department to attend.

Wilton Sekzer
Retired Sgt
Shomrim Historian

Wilton Sekzer - Shomrim Historian
NYPD Sergeant (Ret)

July 13, 2019

On July 15th 2019 at 5pm I will be hosting our street co-naming ceremony for fallen Police Officer Leon Fox, and I want to share with you a beautiful email I received from a 92 year old man who remembers Officer Fox from his childhood:

NYC Councilman Chaim Deutsch

“A wonderful tribute to a wonderful human being, who happened to be a great police officer. As a youngster going to PS 225, P.O. Leon Fox would be on the corner making sure that we kids (I am now 92) got to school safely. His smile, his warm greeting, his caring for us and his friendship had a great impact on my life, as well as many other kids. He was our Big Brother.

And I remember the morning when news reported his killing. It was a terribly sad, sad day, not only for his family, for the Police Department but also for his neighborhood family. We lost a hero, a great Police Officer, our Guardian and a Super Mensch.

Thank you for your efforts in making this Day happen.

Sincerely,
Leo Katz”

NYC Councilman Chaim Deutsch
New York City Council

July 10, 2019

Leon Fox you were my grandpa's brother and unfortunately I never got to meet you. You were always on my grandpa's mind and he missed you everyday and was very proud of you. When I was little he would tell me stories about you sadly my grandfather passed away when I was still young and I could not findout more about you. But I promise you are not and will never be forgotten. I would like to thank everyone who left their reflections and kind words.

Douglas Greenwald
family member

February 2, 2015

You may not believe it but I remember Leon vividly after all of these years, not his face but his presence, as he always stopped by and spoke to my grandfather & myself when he was on beat on Neptune Avenue which is in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, NY, and is within the bounds of the 60th precinct.

I was a youngster of about 6 years old back then and was in awe of this man in uniform, as most boys were back then when the beat cop was respected & admired by all he came into contact with....sadly unlike today.

I did not understand what death was at that age but I remember that my grandfather cried unashamedly when we were told of Leon's death.

I suppose I could call him one of my boyhood heroes. My only regret, at this age, was that I did not get to know him better.

Rest forever in peace with the Lord.

Martin Wagner, Old Civilian
Admirer

July 6, 2014

I am privileged to be among the first to leave a reflection Your heroism and service is honored today, the 71rst 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and 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

February 16, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Fox and Olav Hashalom, your bravery will not be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 16, 2012

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

Robyn Wilkes

February 12, 2009

I MUST AGREE WITH THE FIRST RELFECTION, IT IS TROUBLESOME TO SEE NO RELFECTIONS FOR YOU. HOWEVER, THIS WRITER IS REMEMBERED ING YOU TO DAY, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU SIR.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 10, 2008

Officer Fox,
While viewing your sight on the anniversary of your death, I was sad to see no reflections. Although you left us long before my time, you are not forgotten my brother. Rest in Peace.

Sergeant Tim Milliman
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.

February 16, 2006