Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Perez,
Sir, 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.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 28, 2024

Rest in peace Tony. You are a great guy and funny as can be. I hope your children who were so young then know that there Dad put it all on the line every night he went out on patrol.your memory will live on for as long as I do, that’s for sure brother.

Sgt. K Ford NYPD retired

July 7, 2023

See you on the other side Tony. You were a real stand up guy.

Sgt Ford
Nypd

July 7, 2023

He was a super nice affable guy. He was newly assigned to the task force from the , 76th Precinct where his memorial plaque is behind the desk. You will won't be forgotten

Det. Pat Miller
Former riding partner

May 15, 2020

May you continue to rest in eternal peace

Mark Mottola

April 27, 2020

Rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

April 27, 2020

Continue to rest in peace my brother.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

April 27, 2019

WOW Tony, I cant believe it has been 23 years since you left us. I still think about you bro , think about your kids, praying they are doing great. I think about your wife, and what a horrific blow she took from life the day you died. I hope she is well. I hope she was able to move on with her life from this. She was so young. We were all so young back then. Most of us have retired now. There is no more Brooklyn South Task Force. The buildings still there, just some other cops under a new command. Your plaque is still on the wall there, as far as I know. I hope the cops who work there now will ask questions, or try to find out who you are, how you died. I hope someone doesn't say "OH, he was killed in a RMP accident". It was so much more than that. You guys were going to a 85,78pct anti crime in foot pursuit after robbery suspect. You guys answered the call, as we all would have. Just as the 78 pct.car that you collided with was answering the call.Bro,you are the first HERO I have ever known in real life. Thanks for being a cool guy.Thanks for the jokes. Thanks for being a good guy.WOW,23 years.A whole lifetime has passed since you left.I will always think about you from time to time. Until the day I die. And we will hang out again, play darts,and crack jokes.well Bro,until then,still thinking about ya.

Sgt. K Ford.
NYPD (Ret)

May 20, 2017

Rest well my brother. Sad to say that in order to help another we gotta get there safe. May we always be careful in our response, and never forget your unselfish act to come to the aid of another in need.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
N.Y.P.D. (retired)

April 27, 2017

Rest easy my brother...you are remembered.

Lieutenant (ret.), N.Y.P.D. Raymond Flor
N.Y.P.D.

July 30, 2016

Rest easy my brother. You are remembered.

Lieutenant (ret.) Raymond Flores
N.Y.P.D.

July 30, 2016

It was my honor to research newspapers, magazines, online & books to find your ID CARD Photo. I found this photo in a 1994 New Times 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

Samanta,

I was the officer that came to your home that night and sat with you and your sister. I pray for your family every day. I hope that you have found peace in your Dad's passing. Know your dad loved you all and spoke of you often. I wish you all the best and know you are always thought of.
Maria (Cianci) Gilsenan

Det. Maria Cianci Gilsenan
NYPD

April 28, 2015

Hey Jose a. Perez also known as Papi Tony to me was the most loving caring greatest man I have ever meet in my life my.dad was the best I miss him each and every day... Its been 20 years and I still can't believe he is gone I can't believe I lost my best friend my rock the one person that no matter what would have my back he always made me laugh I had so much fun with him...
thank you to every one who said great things about my papi... He will forever be missed and forever in my heart I wish he could of meet my boys but I kno he looking down on them

sincerely his oldest daughter Samanta Alvarez, if any one would like to post any funny stories about my dad I would appreciate it.

Samanta Alvarez

May 19, 2014

My name is Travis Rodgers, I am the person who was beaten and robbed by six young men on Tuesday night, April 26, 1994. Officer Jose Perez lost his life that night while trying to help his fellow officers, and he lost his life trying to help me and others.

Its been almost 20 years since that terrible night, but I have never forgotten Officer Jose Perez. I did not know him, and I never met him, but I will always honor his memory.

May his family, loved-ones, and friends take comfort and pride in knowing that he was a genuine hero, a brave and honorable man. May God grant him eternal rest, peace, and joy in His Holy presence.

Travis Rodgers
Former Park Slope, Brooklyn resident

August 12, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today on the 18th 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 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 13, 2012

17 years-not forgotten.

RIP Jose

TPF/SCU

April 27, 2011

Jose also known as tony was a great person, i remember playing baseball with him over 16 years ago in prospect park and him spraining his ankle. He is greatly missed...

CO Fonseca
Nephew / NYC DOC

September 5, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes

April 14, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 1, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 2, 2008

Jose was a great guy . Great to work with and great to have watching your back.

PO George Davino
NYPD

June 2, 2006

Rest in Peace Sir.

April 27, 2006

Jose was responding to a call of shots fired in Prospect Park and while he was responding to the scene he collided with another police vehicle enroute to the scene. Jose was a class guy and will never be forgotten

Lt. Mike Powers
NYCPD

March 12, 2004