Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God rest your soul.

Ptl. Joseph J Tierney
NYPD Class of Mar 16,1957 42 Pct.

September 15, 2012

today i took a ride to the scene of the line of duty death of po gilory ess 8. at the time i was 6 years old and i remeber hearing of this when i was a kid. 927 broadway is no longer a sporting goods store its a unisex beauty salon and i might add the area has not changed its a bad area the only change is the 90 pct does not cover the area it is in the confines of the 83 pct. you served in a dept that stood for something and the officers you served with went above and beyound the call of duty like you did on the jan 19 1973. you will always be remebered as one of the real cops who made the grade on ability to pass the tests required to be a nyc police officer not like today where they just fill in the positions and let anyone on the job... you will always be remebered for your sacrifice that you made, the perp who pulled the trigger was released from prison after 40 decades that is not enough but we live in a liberal society who feels thaht a killer should be let free. funny thing the members on the parole board probably was not born or in their crap the day you was murdered. my you rest in peace police stepen giloy ess 8 we will never forget you rest in peace officer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EMT TODD
EMS

April 5, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th 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 dimishes 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

January 19, 2012

Never forgotten brave Warrior Brother. Not even all the way down here in Oz.
With sincere respect.

Senior Constable
South Australia Police

July 4, 2010

Officer Gilroy,

Thank you,sir, for your courage and service. You will NEVER be forgotten. Today ... justice was not served on your behalf. When a murderer of a Police Officer is paroled, something is terribly wrong. What was done today (parole of a person found guilty in you death)is a travesty but in no way diminsihes your bravery, service and honor.

Thomas Jensen

Father of Detective Jared Scott Jensen EOW 2/22/06
Colorado Springs Police Department

Thomas Jensen

July 4, 2010

You gave you all fighting evil in The City. I remember the day and had friends on the scene assisting in the capture of the perps. May you rest in Peace and know you are not forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 19, 2009

36 yrs. ago today and you will never be forgotten.
God Bless your family, friends & NYPD

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

January 19, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes

January 15, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

November 25, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, N H

January 11, 2008

"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

December 20, 2007

24 years ago and you will never be forgotten. God Bless the family and friends of Ofc. Gilroy.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

February 8, 2007

To you my cousin, my best man, my friend on this the 34th Anniversary. Now long gone but never forgotten. Your strength, your courage, your integrity will reside forever in my heart. Til we meet again on the other side, may you rest safely, in the Warmth of His Love. Your cuz, Mike

Detective Mike Koszalka Retired
SUFFOLK CTY PD NEW YORK Cousin

January 19, 2007

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the New York City Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Officer Gilroy in deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a man than the will to give his life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Gilroy is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas Doyle
Cary Police Department, North Carolina

June 12, 2006

The years will never erase the memory of the many tours we spent on patrol together. If there is truly a hereafter, I'll see you there my friend...

Charles Tierney
NYPD ESS 8- ESS-1

December 13, 2005

Courageous, Loving, and Blessed. These are the words that best discribe Patrolman Stephen R Gilroy. It is now 32 years latter, and he is still dearly missed, not just by his biological, family, but missed by so many people that his life crossed paths with during his short 29 year journey here on earth. He is a true Hero.

Linda A Terry
Goddaughter of Stephen R.Gilroy

January 16, 2005

I can't express how good a man Steve was. I worked with him. He helped teach me the job when I first came to Truck#8 in Brooklyn North. He was a journeyman E-man. He even helped me move into my first home. What a Gentleman. What a tragedy. What a terrible loss.

Sgt. Edward J Coulter
NYPD-Emergency Service Unit

June 4, 2004

REST IN PEACE OFFICER.YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

SEMPER FI

Anonymous

There is not enough to be learned about you from this Memorial Page. I leave this reflection because your end of watch happened to be on the day that I was born. I was even named Steven on that day. One has passed, one was born. I do not know you, but I will remember you with the obligation and honor of trying to fill your shoes.

Ofc. Steven Gauck
Metropolitan Police Department - Washington, D.C.