Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Mullen, it has been 52 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 35 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Boston.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 18, 2024

Never forgotten by both the Retired and Active officers of the Boston Police Department

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

December 18, 2024

Never forgotten by the Officers of the Boston Police Department both active and retired.

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

December 18, 2023

Patrolman Mullen, it has been 51 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 18, 2023

Patrolman Mullen,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 18, 2022

You will never be Forgotten by the Officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department. Rest Easy

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

December 18, 2022

Never forgotten by the Officers of the Boston Police Department

P.O. Robert Anthony Historian
Boston Police Department

December 18, 2021

Rest in peace Patrolman Mullen.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 29, 2019

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

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

December 18, 2011

Officer Mullen you are sadly missed by the men and women of the Boston Police. RIP

Detective Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept.

December 18, 2010

Patrolman Mullen, your picture gives us a clue as to what kind of man you were. Looking at it, I cannot ignore a mischievous grin. I cannot help but think that you were the type of cop with just the right mentality towards the job, that being to take it seriously when you have to, have fun with it when you can. It’s what keeps so many of us sane. Sadly, all too many folks in administrative positions can’t allow humor and it hurts the job.

There are certainly sad times; most especially when the family in blue looses one of it’s own, regardless of the cause. You gave your all and it cost you. No doubt you are missed every day by those you left behind, but I cannot help but feel you never really left anyone.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

December 18, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 18, 2008

Patrolman Mullen,
On today, the 35th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

December 18, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your dedicated 35 years of service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 10, 2007

What you did in service to your community meant more than you'd ever guess - Thank you so much for your service

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI

May 12, 2007

Brother Mullen,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

January 1, 2006

On 06/30/05 RTG 42-05 remembered Officer Joseph M. Mullen and dedicated our training day to him.

You are not forgotten.

Boston Police Academy RTG 42-05
BPD

November 21, 2005

Officer you will be remembered always in my prayers.

anonymous
Boston Police Department

May 19, 2004

Officer you will be remember always in my prayers.

anonymous
Boston Police Department

May 19, 2004