Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Never met PO Lozada but this story always gets to me. The epitome of bravery, she fearlessly chased and nearly apprehended the suspect. Instead of owning his crime and receiving justice, he instead chose to take her life, which I cannot comprehend. I wish I or someone else could've been there to help her, she didn't deserve that fate. I want her loved ones to know that I respect her bravery and I along with many others owe her a debt of gratitude for making the ultimate sacrifice to protect us from a monster like the one who took her life. Irma, you are an angel, see you on the other side.

PO Perez
NYPD 40 Pct

December 3, 2024

Seen you a few times with the family, my pretty cousin Irma. God rest your soul Cousin, I can't believe it has been 40 years.

Peace Officer Torres, Edgar
Fulton Fish Cooperative Security Division

September 23, 2024

40years ago today the world lost a GREAT Police Officer, and her family lost their daughter sister cousin friend.
Irma will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I wasn’t on the job(7/86)when she made the ultimate sacrifice that day but she was someone who was talked about for the many years during my career. Her bravery and fearless spirit and her determination to do a job that honestly not many can do. RIP Irma you truly are my hero as well as all the other cops that made the ULTIMATE sacrifice and gave their lives to make this world better for others.

Sgt Patrick McCormick (ret)
NYPD

September 21, 2024

Officer Lozada,
On today, the 40th 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.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 21, 2024

This coming Saturday, September 21, 2024, will mark the 40 year anniversary of Police Officer Irma Lozada’s line of duty death. Members of the NYPD will honor Irma by placing a wreath at her gravesite at 0930 hours at Calvary Cemetery in Queens.

My father, Detective Ray Porteus Sr, was a detective, Transit Major Case Squad, and remember him talking about the case and the hunt for the perp.

We will never forget Irma’s sacrifice and always keep her memory alive. I have been going to the cemetery for many years and always love to hear stories from folks that knew her or the detectives that worked the case.

Her legacy is carried on by Detective Kate Shamberger, Transit Bureau K9, whose canine Zada is named after.

Deputy Chief Raymond Porteus
NYPD

September 17, 2024

I was at Dist 33 that day may she be by our saviors side RIP hero.

Albert Lopez
Transit Police NYPD

September 23, 2023

I remember the incident that took Irma's life. She was always willing to help a person in need.

Sgt (Ret) Israel Pineiro Jr
NYSOMH Police

February 6, 2023

Rest in peace.

J.R.

September 21, 2022

Never i see my sister in my life . I know she’s a really good woman. I know about her for my father Deseado Lozada he telling hers story never find her family.i want to know more about her RIP my beautiful sister.i Love You for ever

Security officer Manuel Lozada Acosta
Im her brother

April 26, 2022

A relative who is retired NYPD sent me a facebook notification hours after the murder of a 22 yo rookie NYPD officer and his critically injured partner and provided the sparse details available. He concluded his post by attaching a picture of his porch with its light glowing blue.I thought this is an excellent show respect to the murdered officer and his ultimate sacrifice and to display a visual sign to the family of the deceased that we share thwir loss and grief. Whenever a first responder dies a violent death all America suffers the loss. Police agencies could help to emphasize this loss to the public by shining a blue light on an American flag in front of their police station until the hero or heroine is laid to rest.

retired- Lt John McGoldrick
NYPD

January 23, 2022

Rest in peace, thank you for your brave service.

Tamra Cronin
NYC resident

December 21, 2021

Rest in Peace sister. I just learned of your story, and bravery. You are not forgotten. We look forward to seeing you at roll call up above, when we get there.

Erik Kristiano Lott
(Retired) Special Agent-OIG
Veteran cop, Hampton, PD, Virginia

Erik Kristiano Lott, Retired Special Age
Federal Government & Hampton Police, Virginia

December 20, 2021

Rest in Peace my sister. (Your service and courage will never be forgotten.)

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

December 20, 2021

I was in the academy when you were murdered by that coward. I will never forget that awful day, and I will always honor you. You paved the way for myself and all other female officers and we salute you my sister. God Bless you Officer Irma Lozada and may you continue to Rest In Peace.

Retired PO Cathy Williams
NYPD

September 23, 2021

May you continue to rest in the bosom of The Most High. May your family continue to be blessed. My heart felt sympathy and my deepest condolences to them and all who love you. You are not and never will be forgotten my sister.

Detective Darryl White
Retired NYPD

September 22, 2021

Rest well, my sister. Its been many years that you were taken from us. You are not forgotten. Until the day we all meet.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

September 21, 2021

Was in Fran’s academy class at “Harlem University” located at 155 st and 8th Avenue. A beautiful person inside and out. In the 37 years that have passed since your murder, I have always thought of all the things in life that you have missed out on. Whenever the press talks about how “The Police killed an unarmed man” I think about how your life was ended, after being murdered by an “unarmed man”. RIP Hero, Never Forgotten!

Lt Charlie Moran
NYCTPD/NYPD

September 1, 2021

Rest in peace

Nick mottola
None

September 21, 2020

Rest in peace again, my sister. You are not forgotten. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Until we all meet.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

September 21, 2020

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

Happy Birthday in Heaven Irma....you will never be forgotten. May you continue to Rest in Peace.

Detective Kathryn Fitzpatrick
NYPD

April 26, 2020

Fran was a great person and a great cop who loved the job. We all miss you as does the world . God bless.

Lt. Edward King
N.Y Transit Police,N.Y.P.D.and the Disrict ONE POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 29, 2020

Like Most of us we were just kids when this happened. I too was an NYPD Auxiliary and also got to work in Transit D-20. I remember the old timers Working still talk of you and your sacrifice that day. Rest In Peace Hermana y Que Dios Te Bendiga a Ti y a Tu Familia.

Federal Police Officer Onassis Batista
United States Park Police-San Francisco Field Office

September 22, 2019

You were the reason I came on the job. I can't believe that was 35 years ago. We never forget! Rest easy, sister.

Detective Jean Ann Weller
RETIRED NYPD

September 21, 2019

My condolences to her family! RIP sister in Blue!!!

Ret. Detective Speights Gang/ Narcotics
Cleveland Police Dept.

September 21, 2019