Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hi Dad,
How are you doing? We got back from DC a few days ago. It was a nice trip, we all had a good time. Just to see your name, reality sits in.. Tommorrow is the memorial in Ocean Grove. Then it is back to work. Dad, I am giong thorugh a rough spot. I just feel that I can not et a break in aything. I know that I have so much more then alot of other people but it seems the one thing I want in lfe is so hard to fine. Please be with me and stand by me and get me through this as you have done in the past .
My health is much better. I have to go back in June for a check up and see if all the stuff they gave me and have me on is working. So as long as I do what I have to do I am better. Thank you for being there for me and helping me. I love you dad and I wish for one second that you could tell me everything is goin to work out for me in everything. I am sure it will but a break would be nice. Put a good word in for me to the man in charge.. I will talk to you soon Dad. I love you with all my heart until me meet be with me. I love you Daddy.
Love Always
Your Little Girl
Sarah

SARAH LAMONACO
PROUD DAUGHTER

May 19, 2008

Hi Dad,
How are you doing. I am doing well and felling much better. I go tommorrow to see a nutrisionist.I am excited, but I am doing better. Getting ready for DC. There is alot of people going down this year that I know so it will be a good time. Jen is going down with me, Mommy,and Aunt Debbie. It is her first time and I think she is just what I need with me down there. She is the best sister in law.. So we are all doing that and as you know May is a busy month. I have off of work a few days of work when I get home so hopfully we can get the pool opened. Just wanted to stop in and say hi and that I love you. Thanks dad for everything you have done for me over the past few months.Life has been given me some curve balls and some how I am making out ok.. of course you are a huge part of it. I will talk to you later tonight Dad. I love you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much. xoxoxo

SARAH LAMONACO
PROUD DAUGHTER

April 28, 2008

Hi Dad-
How are you doing? It is late sat night and I am getting ready to prep for the procedure for Mon. They found out that I have celiac but my stomach is still inflamed so they want to do another test to make sure everything else is ok.I have to drink this really bad tasting stuff tom and I go in 7am on Mon morning. I am a little scared.I have to be put under and that freaks me out more then the procedure. I will just put myself in a happy place maybe I will go to the islands(hahaha). My Dr is doing it and she is really nice, all of them are. I see them enough so it is like we are family. Lets hope after this, I wont have to go through any more. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be with me. I know you will be. Ok I am going to eat now, I have to fast all day tom, well except that yuck stuff! So I have to go eat hahaha.. Ok dad I love you and I will talk to you tonight. Thanks for everything. You always seem to make everything ok. I love you. xoxoxo

Love your little girl
Sunny

SARAH LAMONACO
PROUD DAUGHTER

April 5, 2008

DEAR SARA,

KNOW THAT YOU ARE A WONDERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL PERSON, YOU HAVE A KIND SOUL. I WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU. YOU DESERVE THE BEST THINGS THAT LIFE HAS TO OFFER. YOU WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF BECAUSE YOU DESERVE IT.

DO NOT EVER LOOK DOWNON YOURSELF, YOUR MOTHER SHOULD BE PROUD THAT SHE RAISED A KIND AND CARING PERSON IN YOU.

WHATEVER ME AND MY FAMILY CAN DO TO ASSIST YOU AND MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER WE WILL!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE YOU LIKE A SISTER.

XO
LISA A. SCALES, WIDOW, TROOPER CHRISTOPHER S. SCALES, NJSP 12-3-02

Lisa A. Scales, Widow
NJSP Trp. I Christopher S. Scales, EOW 12-3-02

March 20, 2008

Hey Dad,
Happy St Pat's Day to you. How are you doing? I am doing well, We were with Grandma, Aunt Di, and Aunt Deb this weekend at the Union parade. It was really good. The Troopers and the pipes did very well. I have to go back tom to the Dr. and get more test done. I wish they would just figure out what is wrong Dad. It is playing an emotional game on me. I really dont want to write alot about it but I want to write you and say THANK YOU for being with me, I didnt think I was aloud to bring your picture in with me. When I first went in I hid it and one of the nurses saw it and just smiled. Be with me tommorrow again and stay with me. The last IV it didnt go to well. Please let it go as smooth as it can. Mommy will be with me again but she cant come in with me. Be with her as she has to put up with me (hahahahaha..). I love you Dad and I miss you so much. I will talk to you night and tom, I will write you soon.
Have a great Saint Pat's Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love always
Your little Sunny

SARAH LAMONACO
PROUD DAUGHTER

March 17, 2008

This past Thursday I picked up a lady in Scranton, Pa to bring her to Morristown, NJ. Traveling eastbound on I-80, I stopped her from working on her laptop, pointed out the memorial site to her and told her the story of your murder. When I was done, I told her to continue her work and how sorry I was to distract her. I told her I had to point this out to her and pass your story along. She said, "thank you for telling me about him and his family. He deserves it." On the way back to Scranton, she asked that I stop so she could view the site. She was quite impressed.
Later that night, about 9:30, I took my niece to view the site as she has wanted me to take for some time. She was very impressed and quite sad. She just stood and stared and kept saying how beautiful it is.
I will continue to pass your story along to everyone I meet. You are a HERO, and everyone I meet along the way will know that.

Sarah, Donna and family, all my best to you.

Trooper Lamonaco, Never Forgotten.

Jim Sweeney Civilian New Jersey
A friend to our Police Officers

March 9, 2008

Lars from Holland, Kitty, Jack Rusher and all others who leave these wonderful reflections for Trooper Lamonaco.
Trooper Lamonacos daughter, Sarah, is a hair stylist who is the only stylist who I allow to cut my hair. She is a wonderful person and a great stylist. I visited her today for a haircut. In the course of our conversation, she mentioned all of the people, complete strangers who leave reflections for her brave Dad. It touches her and her family knowing that so many people know of her Dad and take the time to visit this page and honor him.

To all of these people, I would like to take a moment to honor you and THANK YOU for your kind words that make this family, especially Sarah, feel good and proud of their HERO father and husband. May God Bless each and everyone of you.

Sarah, I am praying for you today, and hope all works out well with the tests. You are in good hands and I'm sure there is nothing to worry about. I'm as anxious as you are to know the results.

Trooper Lamonaco, Never Forgotten.

Jim Sweeney Civilian New Jersey
A friend to our Police Officers

March 6, 2008

Today I had occasion to mention Trooper Lamonaco's name while speaking with an officer of the Livingston, NJ PD. The officer was well aware of Trooper Lamonaco and his story and I was struck by how easily the officer knew of him and his fate.

I recall Trooper Lamonaco's murder quite clearly. It sent a shock through the community at large as well as those in law enforcement. At that time I was the personal friend of a NJ State Trooper, Trooper Robert Delaney, who was then living across the street from me in Brick Twp. NJ.

It was said by those who knew him that Trooper Lamonaco had a certain knack for pulling over suspicious vehicles. I wish he had been able to protect himself that day in Dec. 1981. He was a fine, brave officer who met his end way too soon.

My sincerest & heartfelt sympathies go out to his famiy & friends. He is a true New Jersey hero.

Jack Rusher
Friend of all policemen & men in arms.

March 3, 2008

Hi Dad,
I have to go to the Dr again tom, please be with me. Let them fix whatever it is so I can feel better and normal again.
I love you,
Sarah

SARAH LAMONACO
PROUD DAUGHTER

March 3, 2008

To : Everyone who writes to my Dad and all of us,
Thank you all so much for writing wonderful things about my father. It means so much to myself as well as the Lamonaco family. God Bless all of you.

SARAH LAMONACO
PROUD DAUGHTER

March 3, 2008

Hi, Just wanted to send my condolences....I was an 11 year old kid when your dad was killed...I remember because my dad worked as a State of New Jersey Treasury Special Agent for 37 years. I remember him crying and talking to my mom about it clear as day. Although he did not know him personally he worked closely with the N.J. State Troopers because of his job and took his death very personally. What prompted me to send this email was I was driving from Pennsylvania on I-80 and saw the sign in tribute to your brave dad....my father passed away suddenly last Christmas and I thought back to how sad my dad was when your father died. I told my daughter in the car about your brave dad as she had no knowledge of who he was. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and your dad always....may god bless you all and may he and my dad also fellow law enforcement rest in peace. With Regards, Kitty

Kitty

February 21, 2008

Hi Dad,
I just got done reading the message that will be below mine, and I have to say that it is amazing that people from all over the world know of you. What an honor, and that was very sweet of them. This weekend I went to grandma's. Aunt Deb,Aunt D,Grandma, Mommy, and I all went to the movies. It was so much fun. I brought my blanket like I always do and good thing Grandma and Aunt Di got cold. Hahaha. It was a nice night. As you know we are getting a snow storm but of course,,, it is my birthday. It alwasy snows on my b-day but that is ok. I like the snow. I have to work Wed for my b-day but we are all going out after. Some family, friends and a few from work. Things have been good day but I am a little down. I know you know why. I am doing my best to stay positive about everything but I dont know how much more I can handle. I just need a break. But I know everything happends for a reason so I am just waiting it out. Just be with me. I know you are hearing me everyday and everynight and to be honest you are one that I feel I can truly talk to, I guess because you will lead me in the right direction and get the through it all. So I will hang in there until you point me in the direction. I am just missing you so much. I was talking to Aunt Di tonight and she said that she can see you in me in so many diffrent way. It made me smile. I am proud to be your daughter and I will love you forever. I PROMIS! Ok dad. I am going to go relax for the rest of the night. I hope all is well with you. I love you and miss you so much. I will talk to you in a little bit.
Love always
Your little Girl
Sunny

SARAH LAMONACO
PROUD DAUGHTER

February 11, 2008

I just saw a show on Dutch television called "The FBI" files, where they showed a sort of reconstruction of your murder, and everything happening since then, untill they caught everyone involved with it. I thought I'd look you up on the internet, and I found this site with all these responses from loving relatives to complete strangers, so I thought I could leave one as well. It is good to see that you are still so strongly remembered and revered by loads of people. I don't have much else to say, except that I wish your family all the strength in the world, because I know the death of a loved one will affect you even after 27 years!

Best wishes,

- Lars

Lars
from Holland

January 30, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DADDY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY! I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH. YOU ARE THE BEST DAD A GIRL COULD HAVE. I AM SO PROUD TO BE YOUR DAUGHTER. ONE DAY WE WILL MEET AND I CANT WAIT. HAVE A GOOD DAY AND I WILL TALK TO YOU TONGIHT. ENJOY YOUR DAY!!!!!
LOVE ALWAYS
YOUR LITTLE GIRL

SARAH LAMONACO
PROUD DAUGHTER

January 21, 2008

I grew up in a town not too far from where you were murdered. I was too young to remember the incident, but I have driven past your memorial site many times on Route 80.

I graduated the Somerset County Police Academy on December 21, 2006...25 years after those cowards took your life.

Rest in peace...your service will never be forgotten.

Ptl. Michael Whitmore #215
Lawrence Township Police Department (Mercer County, NJ)

January 18, 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR MY LOVE
WELL HERE WE ARE ANOTHER YEAR, I DO HOPE THIS ONE IS BETTER THAN 2007. IT WAS PROBABLY MY MOST DIFFICULT TRYING YEAR I HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME AND AM JUST GLAD IT'S OVER.

MY GOAL IS TO HAVE OUR BOOK FINISHED AND INTO SIMON AND SCHUSTER WITHIN THE NEXT COUPLE MONTS, SO PRAY FOR MY PEACE AND PATIENCE TO COMPLETE THIS VERY IMPORTANT BOOK.

AS OUR YEAR STARTS OUT IT WOULD NOT BE PERFECT IF I DID NOT SEND MY LOVE TO YOU AND ASK FOR YOU AND GOD'S WISDOM AND GUIDANCE OVER ME AS I BEGIN A NEW.

I HOPE AS IN THE PAST, I WILL MAKE YOU PROUD OF ME IN ALL THAT I DO, AND ATTEMPT. SENDING MY LOVE TO YOU STRONGER THAN EVER AND NOT OR NOTHING BUT....HOW ABOUT MY GIANTS!!!

LOVE YOU BABY
YOUR PATUCH

DONNA YOUR LOVING WIFE

January 7, 2008

Rest in Peace TROOP, you and your family are always in my prayers, sorry I didn't get a chance to write on the anniversary of your death,I never met you but I think of you often, please watch over all of our brothers and sisters.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex-New Jersey Cop

December 27, 2007

Good Moring Dad,
It is the moring of Christmas Eve. I cant believe that it is hear already.First off I want to thank you for being there for me on the 21st... Dad, so many people stopped at your site as we were waiting for 4:17 and all of us went to your cemetary. It is truly amazing how much you are loved.Some say gone but not forgoten but other mean it..It was an ok day, it was good to be around people and I heard about 5 new stories about you by a trooper who worked with you alot as well from Jeff and his wife.Renea and Brandon came over when I got home and we all jut laugh and cried..You are missed dad. I hope you liked the card that I got you. As you know we are going to grandma's.. Mommy, Anthony and I are going.( grandma calls Anthony Frank hahahah) Thank you for getting him home safe last night with all the fights delayed. Our day is going to start at 2. we are all going to go see grandpa and then head to the house for a day full of fun, laughter and good times. Freddy Jenn and the Baby will be there later and it is just want I wanted to Christmas to be with all of the ones I love, and you will be there too!. If I see a meatball or a shrimp fall on the group I will pick it up for you. It will be a fun night.Tommorrow we are all going to Bonnie's and I may be going around with Anthony to see all his family and friends before he leaves.But again anohter day that will be fun. Ok Dad. I have to run and I am goin to do my best to write you beofre New Years Eve, if I dont. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!. Oh and I know that I ask alot but you know I turn to you becasue I know you will do your best. Anthony is leaving Jan 2. for Iraq until Aug. I am trying to help him believe that he will be ok but this is his thrid time so we are all worried..Guide him and protect him and bring him back to us safe..Thank you Dad. I miss you so much, I wish I could talk to you, I need a Dads advice on so much stuff but I pray and talk to you every day and night,,, I am just waitin for your sign!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS DAD AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
LOVE ALWAYS
YOUR LITTLE GIRL
SARAH

SARAH LAMONACO
PROUD DAUGHTER

December 24, 2007

HI MY LOVE, WELL THE DAY IS ALMOST OVER. I DO HAVE TO SAY IT WAS NOT THAT BAD. NICK ROSS AND NINO MIKE JENN, JEFF JABLON SARAH AND I MET AT YOUR SITE AT 1 PM FOR A CD UNVEILING. HONEY I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH NINO AND NICK FOR A YEAR ON THIS SONG THAT WAS INSPIRED WHEN NICK PASSED TOM HANRATTY'S SITE A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. FROM THERE AND IS 45 PAGES OF THOUGHTS TO NINO, TO JOHN PALLATO TO ME THE SONG WAS WRITTEN AND JOEL SINGS IT. NICK FELT IT ONLY FITTING TO HAVE THE UNVEILING TODAY ON YOUR 26TH YEAR OF "REMEMBERANCE". THE CD IS CALLED FALLEN NOT FORGOTTEN AND THE WORDS SAYS IT ALL FROM THE PAST 25 YEARS. WHAT A GREAT HOBNOR FOR HIM TO WANT IT UNVEILED TOADY.

ANYWAY, AFTER THE PRESS CONFERENCE WE WENT TO LUNCH AND THEN JEFF, DIANE A FORMER TROOPER STEVE SARAH AND I DID ARE USUAL. THE SIGNS THE SITE HOPE FIRE STATION AND THE CEMENTARY. HONEY DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU ARE STILL LOVED BY SO MANY? WHILE AT THE SITE LARRY APGAR STOPPED BY AND ON THE WAY TO THE CEMETARY TOM DEFEO CALLED.

OH HOW I MISS YOU, YES IT GETS BETTER, UNTIL TODAY, BUT TOMORROW WILL BE BETTER AGAIN, I'M SORRY I HAVEN'T WRITTEN FOR AWHILE, BUT YOU DO KNOW I NOW BELONG TO HEART 911 OUT OF NEW YORK AND WE JUST CAME BACK FROM WORKING IN NEW ORLEANS. ACTUALLY ST BERNARD PARISHM A TOWN EAST OF NEW ORLEANS THAT IS JUST SO DEVASTED, YET. WE HAD A TEAM OF 43 FROM NY, PA, NJ AND 10 FROM OKLAHOMACITY, WE WORKED ON 14 HOMES AND FINISHED 7. THAT'S AMAZING, BUT I WALKED AWAY FROM THERE WITH SUCH A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ON MY LIFE. THOSE THAT DON'T "GET IT" OR FAIL TO ADMIT THEY DON'T CARE TO "GET IT", IT IS NOW THEIR PROBLEM. I AM NO LONGER SWALLOWING, TURNING THE HURT CHEEK OR APPEASING THEM OR THIER IGNORANCE. SO, MY ENERGIES GO TO SARAH FIRST AND FOREMOST AND ALL MY TRUE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

IT'S A TOUGH MOVE ON MY PART BECAUSE YOU KNOW HOW IMPORTANT PEOPLE ARE TO ME, BUT I'M TIRED AND THE REWARD OF KNOWING SOMEONE WILL BE BACK IN THEIR HOME, SOON, BECAUSE OF WHAT I MAY HAVE HELPED WITH, IS WHERE MY ENERGIES GO,,,TO PEOPLE WHO SEE THE NEED, RESPECT THE EFFORTS AND ENCOURGE. I DECIDED TO NOT BE WITH SAD, NASTY, BITTER, UNHAPPY, FALSE PEOPLE. I MAY BE LONELY, BUT NOT REALLY.

OUR LOVE WE HAD HOLDS ME STRONG AND GIVES ME THE HEART TO BEAR MY ADVENTURES AND ALL MY NEW FACES AND PLACES I WALK. SARAH HAS BEEN THE ONE THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE WITH ME, BY ME AND FOR ME WITH NO EXCEPTIONS OR FALSE PROMISES YOU CAN BE SO PROUD OF HER MY LOVE. SHE HAS OUR HEARTS AND BEATS AS ONE.....

I COULDN'T SLEEP LAST NIGHT THINKING OF OUR LAST NIGHT TOHETHER, WHICH OTHER THAN BEING A SUNDAY AND CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS AND MY CATADA, OUR NIGHT WAS "NORMAL". HOLDING EACH OTHER AND TALKING ABOUT THE DAY AND THE CHILDREN AND CHRISTMAS AND FALLING TO SLEEP TOGETHER IN EACH OTHERS ARMS. JUST HOW WE DID EVERY NIGHT, I WOULDN'T CHANGE A THING, AND THOSE 6 YEARS OF THAT "NORMAL" AND HONEST LOVE IS WHAT CAN SUSTAIN ME FOR THE NEXT 26 YEARS.
I'M VERY FORTUNATE AND OH HOW I MISS YOU. HOLDINGYOU LAST NIGHT IN MY DREAMS WAS.....NOT ENNOUGH....BUT IT WILL BE.

I LOVE YOU SO TENDERLY AND GENIUELY FOR EVER AND ALWAYS.
HAPPY ANIVERSARY AND MERRRY CHRISTMAS MY ANGEL OF LIGHT....MAY YOUR BLESSINGS FLOW LIKE THE CLOUDS ON A BRIGHT DAY AND SHELTER ME WITH ALL THAT LIFE HAS OUT THERE. TILL WE MEET ..... I SEND MY LOVE....
DONNA YOUR LITTLE PATUCH

DONNA LAMONACO
wife and best friend

December 21, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
Manchester, NH

December 21, 2007

Donna, Sarah & family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you today on this, the 26th anniversary. Alaway know that others will always remember and share your loss. Sarah, you will be OK, I know your dad is watching over you. You are remembered in prayer each day , you will make it through today even though it will not be an easy day.
Donna - always know I care .

Howard (Maine DPS/BLE-retired)
12-21-2007

Howard E. Cooke, Jr. (ret.)
Maine DPS/BLE

December 21, 2007

I pray that our Lord watches over your family during this season. I salute you on the anniversary of your tragic death. Rest well Trooper, you deserve it!

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

December 21, 2007

Donna, Sarah and Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers especially today. We know how you relive the moments from the time your personal heartbreak began. Both of you have demonstrated such strength for the rest of us that we know we can live with pain and heartache. With everyone around you so joyous with the season, it is doubly hard to smile through the pain. You and Sarah have been an inspiration to all of us.
Phil would be proud how you have helped so many people whom otherwise would have never met you two without having suffered the same tragedy. God Bless you all.

Love,
Vicki & Carmen Petrelli

Vicki Petrelli
MIL Trp. Zimmerman, EOW 2-5-04

December 21, 2007

Here we are again sir, one year later honoring and remembering you as always. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

December 21, 2007

Hi Daddy,
Tommorrow is your dad, and tonight is not much better for me. I went to work and went out for a few after work. Dad, I dont want tommorrow to come. I hate being reminded that I dont have you. I am missing you so much. We are going to your site for a press confrence and then there again at 4:17pm. Make this pain stop. Please be with me tommorrow and help me be strong from everyone else. Stay with me,guide me and protect me. I love you dad and I Will be missing you and thinking of you all day as always.
Love always your little Girl.
Sunny Sarah

Sarah Lamonaco
Proud Daughter.

December 20, 2007