Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Robyn Wilkes

March 9, 2009

Albie,
It's been a long time my friend but I have not and will not ever forget you. You were a true friend to me, not too many people can say that about someone. We had some good times for the short period that we knew each other. Remember the conversations we had in the coffee shop on Atlantic Avenue when we got off of work? It was strange that morning when you never made it back to the apartment. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do calling your folks in Florida to tell them the sad news. And the drive upstate to find Emily and bring her back to Queens.
You were a good person and I am proud to say that I knew you and that you were my "friend". You are with your creator now so rest in peace..........

Rich

Rich
Friend

December 30, 2008

RIP.Your killer has now been brought to justice.Continue to watch over your loved ones below from God's arms and know that you will never be forgotten.

Doris

September 21, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

April 7, 2008

Officer Gelb, today marks the 32nd anniversary of your murder. You made an arrest that at the time may have seemed to you like a routine act, but apparently to some, it was more than that and for doing your job, they took your life. You are a hero and though you were taken physically from your family, it's safe to say, you never really left them.

The State of New York is better for having had you work there, even if for only three years.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

March 11, 2008

i never met you alby but i have something of yours and i am honored to hold it and be able to play your guitar. rest in peace. i wish i could have met you.

Julia

cousin

February 10, 2008

I just found out about your heroism. You truly are a great hero. You firmly held to your oath and for what is right in this troubled world. You will never be forgotten, your courageous story will live on forever. You are definitley an inspiration for officers following your footsteps.

Rest in Peace Brother,
Santos

P.O. Santos
NYPD

February 9, 2008

My family and I are overwhelmed by the tremendous amount of support and compassion we have received from all New Yorkers. It is truly a tribute to Alby's dedication to his job and a reflection of the wonderful person he was that, after all these years, so many people still remember and honor his name. I know that my Dad and him are looking down on us and smiling today. My family wishes to also thank those who never gave up, who continued to seek justice for this crime. we honor you as you have honored Albert today. Sincerely, Emily Gelb

Emily Gelb
sister

February 9, 2008

Finally, an arrest today in connection with this brutal murder. Hopefully, this brings some peace and a sense of justice to his family.

A concerned citizen
US Citizen

February 7, 2008

I remember the day you were murdered by cowards. Your kindness and strength
will never be forgotten. May your relatives have peace and comfort. God Bless.

SSGT Alex Rabinowitz
1st Cav Div/5th Cav Reg

February 7, 2008

Al saved my life on August 26th, 1975. He resuscitated me after a strangulation and arrested the man who did it. I will forever be in his debt. It has taken me 30 years to find even this information.

He was warm, caring and sincere. May he rest in peace and never be forgotton.

Paul Dembrow Vakerling
Friend

September 30, 2006

Officer Gelb, We never met, we never served together. You were true to your oath. Rest in peace, we have the watch now.

Sergeant James Alfieri
New York State Office of Court Administration

September 3, 2004

02/27/04

Each day I read the ODMP. Today I read the story of your death. Every officer who gave his/her life for us need never be forgotton. Rest in peace, sir.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

February 27, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS YOU. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

Anonymous

December 16, 2003