Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chris(aka MUGSY)you were a good friend. That tragic night of your death, I remember it like it was yesterday. I still find myself going by the location everytime I'm in the area. I speak to your mom on a regular basis. I have to tell you what a great woman. You came from good blood. Miss you.

"THE PEG"

D/SGT John Pegram aka "THE PEG"
RETIRED NYPD/ TEAM MEMBER

March 25, 2007

Chris, It seems like only yesterday that we were on the phone that awful Tuesday so many years ago, making plans to hit Peggy Oneal's for our usual nurse night. I cant believe how time moves so fast. The days we spent skiing and hanging out will forever be cherished memories. Although I only knew you for about five years, it felt like a lifelong friendship, and I am lucky to have been your friend. When we meet again my friend, the beers that we didn't get to have back then are on me, so put in a word with the big guy and hold me a seat.

Russell Smith Police Officer (Ret.)
NYPD

February 27, 2007

Rest in peace Chris...

Sgt. Charles Gallogly
NYPD

August 21, 2006

GOD BLESS,,,,,

Detective Jim Mulligan (retired)
NYPD

April 4, 2006

Hey cuz! I really miss you, dad, n my father. it's not the same w/o you guys here w/ me anymore. There is not a day that goes by that i don't think of you and the rest of our family that was killed in the LOD. I miss mon, n ur brothers also very much. I cannot stop crying over my loss of you. I will always remember the day you got into the fight w/ your brothers and uncle billy for putting my hair on fire. I wish i can see you again and tell you how much i love you. My life will not be the same because you and my father died around my birthday, so i will always remember you dearly. One day I plan on coming to see you, dad, and my father. Love always, your cuz Patrick J. McNeely

Patrick J. McNeely

December 16, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Christopher Hoban and his fellow officers with the New York City Police Department:

On this the seventeenth anniversary of his untimely death, please know that Officer Hoban is not forgotten.
On behalf of our entire family, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when he was brutally murdered.

May you continue to be comforted by the caring and support of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. Officer Hoban's valor and dedication is not forgotten.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Christopher gave to his community and the citizens of New York, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 18, 1988.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

October 18, 2005

Seventeen years, Chris...

“This story shall the good man teach his son..
And Crispin Crispian shall ne’er go by,
From this day to the end of the world
But we in it shall be remembered”

May God hold you in the palm of his hand, my friend...
All the best. Mugsy

Retired NYPD Detective
New York City Police Department

October 18, 2005

17 years ago today, but it was just like yesterday for those who knew and worked with this corageous warrior. Chris you will NEVER, EVER BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS!

Ret.Detective
NYPD

October 18, 2005

I still remember the gentle, good natured soul whose locker was next to mine in the basement of the 26pct, as you prepared for work daily in Narcotics. It was a sickening day in deed when you served your final tour of duty. Thank you for your bravery under fire and the ultimate sacrifice you made to make the streets safer for the rest of us. I know you made a lasting impact on 30000+ co-workers and perhaps an entire city.

NYPD

February 10, 2005

His name was Christopher Hoban, to those of us, that worked with him, he was known as "MUGSY". He worked as an Undercover Narcotics officer in one of the toughest times, and places in the NYPD's history..The CRACK Wars in Manhattan North Narco. It has been almost sixteen years Chris, I go by the street, every once in awhile, so much has changed...Your EFFORTS, did not go in vain,You helped to make New York a much better place...All the Best Mugsy...We'll have a Guinness one day

Retired NYPD Detective

January 2, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

October 18, 2004

04/26/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. No officer who gives his/her life for us need ever be forgotton. You died a hero; rest in peace.

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

April 26, 2004

I was assigned to Manhattan North Narc's about 6 weeks after Chris was taken from us and it was a heavy feeling walking into that unit filled with some of the toughest, streetwise cops I'd ever worked with.
I got to know from working in this unit that Chris was good at what he did and always keeping him in mind gave me the strength and courage to preform the U/C assignments I was involved in.
Having met Chris' family and friends I know I would have really enjoyed working with him and it really hits hard when you relize the reality of this dangerous job that we sometimes take lightly.
Det. Cecil "Arty" Waithe describes Chris' assignment and ultimate sacrifice as only a true street cop who's been there can.
Chris will never be forgotten.

Stay safe all my Brother and Sister's in Blue.

RIP Chris

Det. Richard Wendell
Retired NYPD

March 19, 2004

Chris will always be in my heart cause of all he done for me growing up. He was one of my favorite cousins and I love him very much. I will always remember that day and the last time we saw eaach other. You and the rest of our fallen family will never be forgotten. I love you all. Especially, your dad; Uncle Martin a.k.a Uncle Buddy. 6-24-94. Chris I am very proud of you and hope you are the same with me. Iknow your up there with the rest of our family looking down on us and especially me. I can't wait to the day we meet up again. Love always your cousin, Patrick J. McNeely 143

Patrick J. McNeely
N/A

November 10, 2003

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, October 18, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of P.O. Christopher Hoban who died on this date 15 years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Hoban's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

October 18, 2003

Officer Hoban, was a Narcotics UnderCover. The most dangerous job in the NYPD. His bravery is unparalleled. What he has accomplished and was attempting to accomplish will never be forgotten! Officer Hoban was an unconventional warrior in the vein of Vietnam Tunnel Rats, Navy Seals,Army Delta Operators who have made the ultimate sacrifice for humanity.

Detective Cecil Waithe
New York City Police Department