Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It was a difficult night on October 18th, 1988 when we lost to of our fellow brothers in blue.
Although I never had the opportunity to meet Christopher, we were connected by being in the same Academy class and had graduated from the same high school in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
For the past 36 years we have remembered Christopher's sacrifice by holding a run on the third Sunday in September. All the proceeds go toward a scholarship in his name, that is awarded to a police officer's son or daughter entering Xaverian. We also have renamed the street outside Xaverian to PO Chris Hoban Way. We will never forget Christopher or any of our fellow brothers and sisters that have given the ultimate sacrifice. May Christopher rest in eternal peace.

Michael F. Wilson (Ret. PO)
NYPD

October 18, 2024

ANOTHER YEAR HAS PAST 36 YEARS. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER JOE REALE
NYPD

October 18, 2024

Having the privilege to call the other officer involved my friend, I learned about Officer Chris Hoban.
Deepest respect and may he rest in peace !

Michael S Frankfurt/Germany
SSgt ret German Military Police

October 18, 2023

35 YEARS HAS PAST AND NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT WE DONT THINK ABOUT YOU,
REST IN PEACE CHRIS. MEMBERS OF THE 20TH PCT

PO REALE
NYPD

October 16, 2023

RIP Chris one of Sunset Park Brooklyn’s
Best.

KJP

October 18, 2022

Not forgotten. You did what God asked you to do . What a great job...

robert ted lee
family

October 18, 2022

Two retired MOS just had shared memories of Chris after noticing one was wearing a Hoban run shirt which he completes each year. His name is alive in our hearts and our minds.

Det Richard Winwood Ret.
NYPD ESU

December 21, 2020

I'll never forget the time I spent with Chris ,It was only one summer when I was an 11 year old boy. Chris's Mother was my Mother's best friend ,They went to school and they had their marriages performed at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. They were best friends and shared everything.When Chris dad died my mother was there to console Katina and her family. My father and my brother went into law enforcement I did not how ever I was a police explorer thru the scouts, I did go into jobs where I dealt with the public every day. Rest in peace my (half brother) And God bless . You are remembered and always loved.

Robert Lee
Family

October 23, 2020

Chris Hoban remembered 32 years after his murder

Posted on OCTOBER 22, 2020 @ 3:40 AM Brooklyn Reporter News

Last Sunday marked the 32nd anniversary of the murders of two of New York’s Finest, including a native son of Bay Ridge.

On Oct. 18, 1988, Police Officer Christopher Hoban was shot and killed while working a narcotics operation. He was 26. The same night, Police Officer Michael Buczek, 24, was fatally shot in the chest by a suspect he was chasing on foot.

“Michael and Christopher may be gone, but their commitment to the City of New York will never be forgotten,” said the NYPD on social media.

“Thirty-two years later, NYPD Detectives continue their vow to never forget Officers Mike Buczek and Chris Hoban, who were shot and killed hours apart in separate incidents as they served the community of Upper Manhattan,” said the Detectives’ Endowment Association. “Our prayers are forever with the families of these heroes.”


Harbor Launch 455, which was named in honor of slain Police Officers Christopher Hoban and Michael Buczek.

Hoban grew up in Bay Ridge and graduated from Xaverian High School in 1980. His memory lives on through the Chris Hoban Memorial Run, an annual event that was held virtually this year. In 2018, a police boat, Harbor Launch 455, was named in honor of him and Buczek during a ceremony at Brooklyn Army Terminal, and he was one of 12 officers honored when NYPD counterterrorism officers and their canine partners graduated from training.

Retired Police Officer
NYPD

October 22, 2020

Honor and Glory to our heroes !! Noble son of NYC !!!! You are not forgotten !

Po Mortimer Keane Ret NYPD
Ret NYPD current Bolton PD

October 19, 2020

From one Uncle to another, May you rest in eternal peace, my brother.

UC#25491
BNND

October 18, 2020

You are a hero

Nick mottola
None

October 18, 2020

Rest well my brother, on your birthday in Heaven. Thank you for your service and sacrifice on that fateful day. You have not been firgotten.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

October 18, 2020

Officer Hoban, Thank you for your brave service to the city of New York and to our country! I look at your baby face and I cannot imagine the horrific loss of someone at your young age! It is unfair at any age and I am sure your family will be heartbroken forever. I will keep them in my prayers. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Flowery Branch, GA

October 21, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Hoban. My dad too worked as an NYPD officer for almost forty years out of the 102nd precinct.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2019

Rest well on your 30th birthday in Heaven my brother.
You are not forgotten for your service and heroism.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

October 22, 2018

Officer Hoban,
On today, the 30th 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

October 18, 2018

30 years and still the pain is there .. But I remeber our good times going to Coney Island and you mother saving a tourist who was choking to death... 1969

Robert T Lee
Cousin

October 17, 2018

i knew him growing up/ We played stick ball next to Our Lady of Perpetual HElp. My mother and father grew up there My mother passed away April this year. I have her school book from there.sad so sad when people murder you cannb never go back from there

Best friend
Cousin

November 7, 2017

I first met Chris before we were cops playing basketball in Leif Erickson Park (later named after him his honor) in Bay Ridge Brooklyn. That end of the neighborhood is on the border of Our Lady of Angels and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishes so you can imagine how much trash talk went on between us kids. Since I was from OLA and Chris from OLPH we seldom played on the same side when we chose up teams but I always remember him as a happy, good natured guy who everyone liked and wanted to be friends with. Our lives would cross paths many times since our days in the park and for a short time we worked patrol together in the 77th Precinct before he left to be an undercover in the Narcotics Division. Sadly, the last time we would speak was at the funeral of another fallen officer, Detective Joe Galapo who was also assigned to the Narcotics Division. I asked Chris if he liked the work. He said yes and that he was excited that he would soon be promoted to Detective. Tragically he would not get his Gold Shield. I too remember the night he died like it was yesterday and not an October goes by that I don’t think about him. I have long ago moved out of Brooklyn but when I go there to visit friends and family I make it a point to pass by the park where I first met Chris and tell my children about the hero it is named after.

Sergeant Denis P. Doohan (Retired)

October 19, 2017

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

October 18, 2017

Another year in a better place my brother. We lost three of our brothers on this day the 18. You are always remembered for your sacrifice. May you continue to rest well and watch over all your brothers and sisters. Until the day we meet.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

October 18, 2017

Officer Hoban,
On today, the 29th 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

October 18, 2017

Many years have gone by Officer Hoban, but you and Officer Buczek will NEVER be forgotten. Two outstanding officers who were taken away from us way too soon. God bless you and your beautiful family. Rest in peace brother.

(Retired)PO Cathy Williams
NYPD

July 17, 2017

I remember this night with great sadness. Prayers for your family. RIP

PO Michael Barbuck (ret.)
PDCN / NYPD

February 25, 2017