Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

No passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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

November 7, 2020

On May 25, 2015, a wreath will be placed by Game Commission Officers on the grave of this brave man. This year marks the 100 year since his death. If anyone knows of any family members, please let them know of this tribute.

John Denchak, Chief, Ret.
Pa. Game Commission

May 5, 2015

A Hero now in Heaven, Always Remembered and Never Forgotten.

Kim Weigand - PA C.O.P.S.
Mom of Sgt. Mike Weigand E.O.W. 9/14/2008

November 7, 2014

Tragic loss of life! Your tragedy does not go unnoticed. RIP

@Julie Reed, I would like to speak to you further, regarding your relation to Joseph McHugh, please. Possible family connection. [email protected]

Michael J. Boyle

July 7, 2014

Dear Great-grandfather,
Thank you for your service to the people of Pennsylvania and to the effort of wildlife conservation. Your family was so wronged by this death on so many levels, but with your strong widow at the helm, once the young family moved and settled in Harrisburg, life was tough, but it was well lived in your honor. You would be very proud of your children's lives because they all went on to be successful, long-lived, caring members of society with great families of their own.
You were approaching to give citation for hunting on Sunday when you were killed that November 7, 1915.
Your work was not finished here, you were taken too soon. Your time and contributions here will be remembered by many.

Julie Reed
great-granddaughter

May 26, 2014

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

August 16, 2009

Thankyou sir for your sacrifice, you are not forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

February 11, 2008

We will never forget you or the sacrifice you made. Rest in peace always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

November 7, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service, this writer is disappointed that justice was not served on your behalf.

VanDenBerghe
NH

November 3, 2007

I'll do my best Officer Joe to see that you are not forgotten. Although you were taken away from service before the Training Academy was established, your service and sacrifice will be commemorated with the presentation of a Class flag to the Commission on October 1, 2007 specifically honoring you, and others, who were " The First To Serve".
James M. Kazakavage, WCO,/ Director of Training, Ret.

J. M. Kazakavage GP/Dir. of Trng RET
Pennsylvania Game Commission

July 26, 2007

DAY IS DONE
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER, OR THE SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHTM,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL, SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY.
AS WE GO THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

It is said that EVIL flourishes when good men do nothing.

To the family of this brave officer who gave all so that others might live, I extend my deepest sympathy and gratitude for your continued sacrifice.

To those of us who were left behind who still wear the badge, the mission continues... tomorrow is another Tour Of Duty... May God comfort you with the knowledge that you DO make a differance.

Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)

November 7, 2004

05/23/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer McHugh.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 23, 2004

R.I.P. YOU DID YOUR TIME!!
GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

April 26, 2004