Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Albert j kasbaum was my great uncle. My mother's name was Lucille f kasbaum/Murphy I believe my grandfather has a memorial next to my uncle? My mother had 2 brothers that died very young. one of their names was Russell I believe and I don't remember the other one,s name. I do know my mom had a other brother Albert kasbaum he lived with us in Simi valley! He passed away many years ago and is buried in Riverside California at a military graveyard.my name is Michael Patrick Murphy of apple valley California.

Michael Murphy
Nephew/great nephew

May 30, 2023

Rest in peace and always know that no passage of time will ever erase you service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 18, 2020

Rest in peace and olav shalom Officer Kasbaum.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you Hero and your family for your sacrifice and service. Never forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

August 18, 2019

Tonawanda News — One of two police officers killed in North Tonawanda in the line of duty throughout the city’s history was recognized Tuesday by police Chief William Hall and Mayor Rob Ortt.

Albert J. Kasbaum was killed by auto thieves on Aug. 18, 1919, though he wasn’t officially recognized by the city. That changed during a Common Council meeting held at City Hall, as five members of the North Tonawanda Police Honor Guard began a brief ceremony that ended with a proclamation read by Ortt, who declared that going forward Aug. 18 would be known in the city as Albert J. Kasbaum Day.

Kasbaum, who was 35 when he died and had been a member of the department for seven years, had stopped a vehicle on Erie Avenue after receiving correspondence from Lewiston police officers that it was stolen. Kasbaum, who was riding a motorcycle when the incident occurred, was shot four times. One suspect fled, eventually committing suicide in Niagara Falls, another was charged with the killing of Kasbaum, officials said.

On Tuesday, with several family members and police officers on hand, Kasbaum was awarded the North Tonawanda Police Department’s Purple Heart Award, an acclaim that began in 2000.

Kasbaum has also been recognized by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC and is also listed on the State of New York Police Officers Memorial Roll of Honor.

Albert Edward, Kasbaum’s great-nephew, accepted the award from Hall.

“This is something that will stay in the family forever,” Edward said. “It’s a great honor.”

Dennis Jurasz NTPD PO35 (Ret.)
North Tonawanda Police Department

November 20, 2013

Rest in peace and Olav Hashalom Officer Kasbaum, bravery such as yours won't be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 18, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 94th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. 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 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

February 25, 2013

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

Robyn Wilkes

August 10, 2009

Rest in Peace. Always Remembered.

Dy M. Martin
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office LA

August 18, 2006