Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

DET LAMONICA RIP MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.CRAZY TO SAY THIS BUT I WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 42 PCT 35 YEARS AFTER YOUR TRAGIC LOSS. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS MY X-42 BROTHER

RET DETECTIVE 1986-2006
NYPD

January 24, 2024

You are our inspiration in forging ahead against injustice with boldness, perseverance, and unflinching courage in honor of the manner in which you, your brother, other members of our family, and our other heroes have led the way in doing.
It is time now for those of, honor and service, our true and most valuable currencies, to prevail in the stand for honesty and service to mankind here and throughout the nations that we influence.
I am old enough to be retired but am forging ahead in your honor.

Sergeant of World Honesty
Faithfully Your Grand Nephew, Mark DePalma

December 14, 2022

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 21, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

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

September 21, 2018

Det. LaMonica,
On today, the 63rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 21, 2017

R.I.P.

N.Y.PD. Lieutenant Ray Flores (Ret.)

September 22, 2016

This coming November 2013, while visiting in Florida, I will meet and share my personal condolences with Det. LaMonica's daughter, Renee.

Her father's memory remains with us. His heroic deed, the full measure of devotion, a brave act in the finest tradition of the job, also remains as a forthwight example for each member of the Department. God's speed, Detective LaMonica, may God have mercy on your soul, and the souls of all the faithfully departed. May they rest in peace. Amen.

Athur T. Dallas, ret.
Former 42 Det. Squad CO

October 22, 2013

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

Robyn Wilkes

September 20, 2013

Detective Philip A. LaMonica died after being struck by eleven bullets; five of which came from the weapons of the men being sought.

Arthur T. Dallas, ret NYPD
Former 42 Det. Squad CO

July 5, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 60th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state and the birthplace of my son. 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.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

September 21, 2012

God Bless the Heroes

Sgt. Robert A. LaMonica
NYPD

May 25, 2009

You are not forgotten Detective LaMonica. R.I.P. sir.

Deputy Designee
EPSO (Colorado)

April 5, 2006