Yonkers Police Department, New York
End of Watch Sunday, April 17, 1938
Reflections for Police Officer Joseph Kostik
Jesus Christ proclaimed, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9]
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
February 22, 2021
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 74th 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 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.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 17, 2012
My Grandfather. Thanks for watching out for me. There were so many times that I knew you had my back. Please help all my brother officers stay safe. God bless.
Capt. Joseph S. Kostik
Yonkers P.D., Grandson
September 23, 2011
I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Kostik and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.
Robyn Wilkes
April 8, 2009
OFFICER KOSTIK, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
April 7, 2008
Merry Christmas Brother, you are gone but never forgotten
PO William Pataky # 935
Yonkers Police
December 25, 2007
God bless you and your family, friends, and co-workers.
February 22, 2007
My great Grandfather was the first in a line of Yonkers police officers. It is because of him that my father joined the department. I also follwed in their footsteps. From what I was told he was one of the toughest cops back then. But from what I understand all of the cops back then were tough. R.I.P and keep watching over the Yonkers PD.
PO Joseph M Kostik
Yonkers PD, Great Grand son
January 29, 2007
God Bless you brother Lest We Forget
PO William Pataky
Yonkers Police
May 19, 2006
Rest in Peace, Brother. A sincere thanks for your service and sacrifice. Watch over those left behind and keep them from danger.
A Squad
Woodbridge CT PD
January 31, 2005
Rest in peace. Time has not forgotten you.
Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department
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