Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was in college back in 1991 when I first heard the story of you and your fight against crime through a movie that was televised nationally. Even now, almost 25 years after you left us, people have never forgotten you and what you stood for as one of New Jersey's finest. You were one of the best at what you did and I'm sure paved the way for younger Trooper's by example of dedication and leadership. Reading your daughter Sarah's reflections brings a great deal of sadness just thinking of how many holidays, birthday's, graduation's, etc., she and the rest of your family had to spend without you. However, looking at all of the reflections you have received and knowing the reputation you had makes be believe that you are remembered more for the way you lived and not the way you left us. Rest easy sir, your brother and sister Trooper's across the bridge will never forget you!

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

August 16, 2006

HI SARAH,
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU DID IT! PASSED THE STATE BOARDS.
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO BE A CLIENT OF YOURS, IF YOU WOULDN'T MIND. YOU CAN EITHER POST HERE WHERE YOU WORK, OR IF YOU CONTACT ODMP THEY WILL GIVE ME YOUR EMAIL SO I CAN CONTACT YOU AND FIND OUT.
IT WOULD BE SUCH AN HONOR TO MEET YOU, AND SHARE SOME STORIES.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, AND CONTINUE TO HONOR YOUR DAD AS YOU DO. HE WAS A GREAT TROOPER. I DID NOT KNOW HIM, BUT HAVE HEARD AND READ SO MUCH ABOUT HIM. THEY SAY HE HAD A SIXTH SENSE FOR DRUG RUNNERS ON THE HIGHWAYS.
HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 12, 2006

Hi Dad- I cant believe that summer is almost over, where did it go? This weekend I took Mommy to the shore for her Birthday. We had so much fun, we went to the beach, out to dinner, walked on the boardwalk, and I even saw your old shore house in Seaside. It was so cute we went on the Seaside boardwalk Mommy told me all about when you and her would go and how you eat clams for hours, now I know where I get that from.She really missed you, you were on her mind the whole walk, but it was good thoughts. We had a good time. I am so tired so I am going to go I just wanted to say hi and tell you that I love you!!!! talk to you later.
Love,
Sunny Sarah

Sarah Lamonaco
Daughter of Trooper Lamonaco

August 8, 2006

Phil, You were a role model to me as you were to many other junior troopers in 1981. On one hand it seems so long ago but I remember the events of December 21st as if it were yesterday.

I think of you and your family often and like many others stop and talk to you on route 80 severals times a year. God bless. You will never be forgotten.

SC

Former NJSP

July 30, 2006

Rest in Peace.

Federal Agent
Former NYPD

July 7, 2006

Hi Dad- Well I am sure you heard the news, you prob knew before me but I want you to know that I could not have done it with out you, So WE did it,,, I can't explain how happy I am. I never worked so hard in my life and with out the support of you and so many other people I would not have been able to pass my state test so THANK YOU..Now I can do what I love. Thanks again Dad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love always
Your little girl
Sunny Sarah

Sarah Lamonaco
Daughter

June 6, 2006

I saw your story today on FBI files. Your a brave man who went down fighting. Take care of us all in blue. God bless your family.

Detective-Homicide
Dallas Police Dept. Tx

May 22, 2006

I was just one of the many thousands who attended your funeral on that cold day in December of 1981. So many there, but all so quiet and somber. Officers came from around the country because one of them was so senselessly taken from the "Thin Blue Line" of law enforcement. There was no joy for the holidays in 1981...not for any of us. You are still missed Troop!

Lieutenant Joseph Ward (ret)
Jackson Township Police

May 22, 2006

Hi Dad- Well tommorrow is the big day for me, PLEASE stand by me and guide me the whole time, it will be so much easier with you there. When it is all over can you give me a sign and let me know how i did.. Thank You Dad!!!!! I love you,,
Your Little Girl
Sunny

Sarah Lamonaco
Daughter of Trooper Lamonaco

May 22, 2006

Dad- Hi! how are you? As you know May is a very busy month for us, we all have alot going on. Today May 1st started off with Mike and Jenny's First wedding Anniversary so that is cool. (we love her she is so sweet and fits right in with us) and Tommorrow is your big day.. As you probly hear you are being honored in NY for hero's night,,,it is amazing the turn out that we are to have. It helps us to see all the people who still remember you and your story so much to honor you 25 years later. Laura is flying in from CA and Aunt Julie, Katie and Liam will be there some of the bag pipers and of cousre our Troops. I am so honored to be your daughter,, i meet somone the other night at our survivor dinner and he said to me, " i know you didn't know your dad but he was a try hero" and i agree with him. I love you dad and i know you will be with us all tommorrow as we honor you as a husband, a father and a HERO. Good night dad talk to you tonight
Love always
Your little
Sunny

Sarah Lamonaco
Daughter

May 1, 2006

Hi Dad! How are you? Today mom had surgery and she is in alot of pain. I am trying to make her feel better, I even gave Gunndy but nothing seems to work maybe you can lay next to her ( if you haven't already) and let her know it is going to be ok. I will be home with her all night so don't worry. I will be studing for my state test and if it is not to much to as,,,,you can help me with that to :) Have a good night and I will talk to you later, I LOVE YOU DAD
Forever Your Little Girl,
Sunny

Sarah Lamonaco
Daughter

March 31, 2006

I have been so moved by all the wonderful things that have been said about Philip. Donna, Sarah & Laura's strong bond with him to this day has made me think of how important it is to tell your your loved oneseveryday how you feel about them...my thoughts and prayers are will you always and have been for a long time.
Christine Brancati

Christine Brancati

March 15, 2006

Dad-How are you? I am good almost done with school and I can't wait and I love my job.I am starting to cut hair and it is so much fun. I got my first regular client,she is a little old lady and she comes in every Sat, we have a blast. So come state test I am going to need you with me all day. I know you will be there but just so you didn't forget. I am really nervouse, I guess it is because I love my job and I want to be good at it. Remember Chris Howard? I meet him during 9/11. He always said this saying that his father told him. "IF YOU LOVE YOU JOB, YOU WILL NEVER WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE. How true is that Dad. I know you know what I am talking about. Like everyday I am missing you so much. There is so many thing I want to talk to my dad about.I have alot of questions and concers going on and I know that we can not communicat through words but I need you give me some ansewers, it is just when it rains it pours but I just always remember that other people have it worse then me. So I will be looking for your sign! Thanks Dad, you always pull through. I love you so much and god knows I miss you the same amount. Have a good day.
Love always
Your little Girl (Suny Sarah)

Sarah Lamonaco
Daughter of Trooper Lamonaco

March 12, 2006

Semper Fi

Friend
Columbus Division of Police

March 11, 2006

Thank you for your sacrifice. Without it, many more people may have been killed by the two goons you pulled over. God bless you, Trooper Lamonaco.

Steven Biars

March 11, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten and are greatly missed by friends and family.

Police Officer

February 27, 2006

Dad- As you know another one of our Troopers are up in Heaven with you and our other Heros in blue. Take care of Jim and together watch over his family during this hard time. It will be a hard time for them and anything you can do for the family will help and knowing that Jim is in a peacful place helps all of us. I love you dad
Love always
Your Sunny Sarah.

Sarah Lamonaco
Daughter of Trooper Lamonaco

February 21, 2006

I passed the memorial site on Route 80 very often when I still lived back in New Jersey. I'm glad to see that the state will never let the public forget this trooper's sacrifice in his quest to protect them.

Capt. Richard Scalzo
Secaucus Police Dept. - Retired

February 1, 2006

Dad,
There are so much things I wish I could speak with you about like my new house and life in California but I know that you are my guarding angel watching out for me and see my life, especially over the last week I felt your presence watching over me. I miss your physical presence and not knowing what kind of relationship you and I would of had, wondering if you would be proud of me or if we would of had some rocky times. But I do miss you and wish you were here take care.
Love,
Laura

Laura LaMonaco

January 24, 2006

Happy Birthday Phil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love Denise

Denise Zimmerman
Surviving Spouse of NJ State Trooper Bert Zimmerman 02-05-04

January 21, 2006

Dad, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I can't believe that one month ago today was your anniversary, but like every other day we miss you and love you more then yesterday. I wish more then anything that I would be with you today but I know you are with me and the rest of the family. We have a cake for you and Mom made you a great steak dinner. Everyday I think of you and what we would be doing and I do get a little sad but I know I will see you one day but I just miss you. The unknown is so hard for me to understand yet I know you are with me everyday. You prove it by listening to me and helping me out with all my questions because a day later or even a month things make sence. You are the best dad a girl could ever ask for and I am lucky that I was the one to have you. I love you so much and miss you so much and you will always be my hero in blue. Have a good birthday daddy.
Love always,
Your Sunny.

Sarah Lamonaco

January 21, 2006

WE MISS YOU, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

January 13, 2006

Hello My Love,

I've been thinking of you so much these last few weeks. My heart was so heavy with the passing of my LT from the Prosecutors office, just one week before your Anniversary. Our best friend Jim Walsh, retired, still bag piper, has been in the Hospital for a few weeks now. I know you are watching over him and his family. I pray to you and God to touch his body and heal him so he can come home to his family.

This week has been so hard for me. I still am missing you so much and Christmas night two Jersey City Officers were killed and I got a phone call to go at 11:35. Two days later a Bellville Cop came home from work at mid=night and dropped on the kitchen floor with a heart attack so I've been with that family.

I see their pain, I watch the families as they try to make sence of these losses and all I can do his think of you. I just thank the Lord and you for all my strength that you have given me to be there for the families, BUT it's hard honey, it's so hard. Especially right now during this time of the year.

I've been a little burned out, but as the New Year enters this evening I will once again refledt on our love and continue on.

I love you so much and know you are with me. I felt you holding me last night and that's all I need to carry on.

Happy New Year My Love.
Donna

Phil Lamonaco
Donna, wife of

December 31, 2005

Dad- Merry Christmas. Santa was very good this year. Me and Mommy opened gifts and watch what else, The Christmas Story and Mike and Jenn are coming down later with Damon to have dinner. Know that we all wish you were here with us, yet me know you will be. We love you and miss you so much.
MERRY CHRISTMAS DADDY.
LOVE. Sunny.

Sarah Lamonaco
Daughter fo Trooper Lamonaco

December 25, 2005

Donna & Sarah and family, I am thinking of you all on Phil's EOW.

I know this date is a rough one for you, but I'm hoping you remembered your husband/father today with pride. And I hope your heavy hearts are a bit lighter knowing there are so many people who care about you guys and are thinking of you. May it be comforting to know that Phil is NEVER forgotten.

Love,
Stacy

Stacy Cullinane Smith
Widow of Patrolman Mickey Cullinane, EOW 8/26/92
Sea Isle City, NJ Police Department

December 21, 2005