Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On this 75th anniversary of my grandfather’s untimely death, I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his service and to thank the City of Troy for going to great lengths to remember him. There is a monument bearing his name outside the police station and I often stop to reflect on his impact and service to the City. I am also remembering all those who he loved most and who have since passed - his wife Marian (Millington), his daughter Elizabeth (Betty) Howard Kelly and his son Edward Howard, Jr.. I’d be remiss if I didn’t remember his maiden aunts, Lizzie and Nora Sullivan who not only helped raise my grandfather but also raised his children after his untimely death.

I wish I had the honor of meeting you sir. Peace to all.

Karen Kelly
Granddaughter

January 10, 2024

Officer Howard,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Troy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 10, 2024

I am the grand-daughter of Officer Edward Howard. I stumbled upon this page today and I am so humbled by the comments. It amazes me that he is still remembered and prayed over. I am so grateful for that!

I never got a chance to meet him. My Dad was only ten when his father passed. I have read and heard so many wonderful things about him both as a man and as an officer for the City of Troy. I have come to think of him as the Greatest Man I have Never Known.

Please know that we continue to keep all police officers and their families in our prayers as well.

Stacy Howard-Gentry
Grand-Daughter of Officer Edward J Howard, Sr.

July 12, 2023

Rest in peace.

J.R.

January 10, 2023

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 63rd 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.

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

January 10, 2012

Rest in Peace brother....the ultimate sacrifice you have made will never be forgotten.

PO KJ JONES
City of Troy, NY PD

May 18, 2011

Rest in peace Brother. Although the city has much likely changed drastically as time has passed, we serve the same families protected by the same patch. May our work be done in honor of your sacrifice to the community.

We'll take the watch from here.

SMB
Upstate NY

May 10, 2010

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

Robyn Wilkes

January 8, 2009

You gave your life in the line of duty while saving other peoples' lives. You efforts have not gone un-noticed, and your courage and sacrifice will always be with us to carry on, were you left off.

ptlm Robert L. Gaudette

February 23, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 3, 2008

Officer Howard,
On today, the 57th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Troy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

January 10, 2006