Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The young attendant who was being held up, James "Weldon" Brassard, was my grandfather's cousin. He also died int the event. God bless Patrolman Murphy for trying his best. (Incidentally, these two men were from the same northern NY county, Clinton, and are both interned there.)

Amy Pecore
Cousin of victim of same incident.

August 10, 2020

Patrolman Murphy, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 15, 2019

Rest in peace hero.

Lt. Jim Russo

January 7, 2018

Your heroism and service is honored today, the seventy-ninth 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

January 7, 2012

I said a little prayer today for Patrolman Murphy and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He died a New York hero.

Robyn

January 7, 2009

75 yrs ago and not forgotten!!!

(Ret.) PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

January 7, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 1, 2008

Judgment Day for a NYC Patrolman

.....Author Unknown

The Patrolman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, Patrolman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my Church have you been true?"

The Patrolman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
Can't always be a Saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my work was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep,
I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the Throne
Where the Saints had often trod.
As the Patrolman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, Patrolman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

Sgt. E. Chaves
Broward County Sheriff's Office

December 24, 2006

bless you officer Murphy. My great-uncle james Brassard was killed along with you by those men.

lisa wild

May 17, 2005

You are a Hero Brother. You are remembered.

Senior Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

October 27, 2004

God bless you brother.Thank you for your service.You are a hero.Rest in peace brother.

Texas Peace Officer
University of Houston Downtown Law Enforcement Academy Class 89

May 17, 2004