Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember this day always. I was a friend of Officer Kempens son, also George - we were in the fourth grade together at Old Mill Road School in Merrick. They came and took George from school that day and I never saw him again. I hope he has done well and wish him and his family all the best.

Mike Cusack

Mike Cusack, Civilian
Friend of family

November 3, 2016

MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY.
MAY HE ALWAYS REST IN PEACE. HE DIED A HERO ASSISTING ANOTHER POLICE OFFICER.

Sgt. Jimmy Cash (ret)
NCPD

November 14, 2015

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

Robyn Wilkes

November 10, 2015

George was my father's (Thomas Halpin)cousin and it was the first LODD funeral for me. I have attended too many Police and Fire funerals since then. I would have liked to know him in life.

Capt. Michael Halpin
Derry (NH)Fire Department

May 23, 2015

Only on the job for 2 years and George was my car man. Walked a foot-post (101B) on Uniondale Ave & Jerusalem, when 7 car (107) scooped me up and raced to the scene (Meadowbrook Ave. if I'm correct), George was transported in 2 car (102) to NCMC and I never saw him again. What a terrible waste and such a shock to a young patrolman at the time. Will never forget.

Det. Billy Russo. Ret.
Nassau County Police Dept., NY

November 14, 2014

Rest in peace my Brother Officer. My condolences to his immediate family, to his Department, and to All of us in Law Enforcement.

Antonio Mohr (Retired Police Officer)
Santa Ana Police Dept. (Santa Ana, CA)

November 14, 2014

I didn't know Mr Kempen, but I was a classmate of his son in grade school and a friend of his son (also George) when they came to get him after his father was killed. I never saw him again. I hope he is well and am very sorry for his loss.

Mike Cusack
Friend of his son, George.

December 28, 2013

George was my cousin. nice guy everybody loved him. He will always be missed.

Marilyn Koenke-Bell
My cousin

November 15, 2013

Rest in Peace...You will always be remembered

Jane Kavanagh Wood

November 14, 2013

Thank You for your service to our County, I hope your family is comforted by knowing that your time here with us will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Officer, God Bless You

PO Michael Collins (ret)
Nassau County Police Dept

November 14, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 21, 2012

R.I.P Grandpa, as soon as I graduate from John Jay I will be following in your footsteps as an officer in the NYPD. Can't wait to continue your legacy in law enforcement and continue the Kempen name.

Jesse R. Kempen
Grandson

December 20, 2011

While researching my family's genealogy I discovered that you were my second cousin. I pray that you rest in peace and that your family's suffering was within the boundaries of what they could bear.

Cpl. Michael Fanning
Pawleys Island PD

October 7, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 34th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 14, 2010

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 19, 2007

Rest in peace hero

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

November 30, 2007

George was a friend and good cop.he always had time to talk to the younger cops like myself. Rest in peace George.

George Schmidt 1st Pct...RMP 113 retired 2001

PO George Schmidt Ret.
NCPD

September 22, 2005

George was a fellow Officer and close friend that will a always be remembered by me. I was informed of Georges death by the Chief of Patrol as I was celebrating my wedding anniversary and was asked by George"s wife to be the Liason for her with the Department Being close to the family and able to hear the tributes and condolences from Hundreds of fellow officers and friends is someting that is with me always. As I celebrate my son's birthday on 11/18 I also say a prayer to remember a friend who was laid to rest on that day. May God be with him always and may he rest in peace.

Ret.Police Officer James Quinn
NCPD

November 15, 2004

May God always be with you,restin peace.
OfficerDaleReyes
Communications Unit
NYC Correction

correction officer dale reyes
nyc correction

November 14, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

March 4, 2004