Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective Zadroga,
Thank-you for your service on that terrible day. You were truely a hero to do what you did. You gave your life while in the service of your fellow being. It will never be forgotten.
As I have read your reflections, it makes me sad that your little girl has to grow up without you here physically.
Thank heavens that she has your parents. May god bless them.
Tyler Ann, Your daddy is a hero. He will always be watching over you.

Holley Orr
Wife of Detective Kevin Orr EOW 11-22-06

January 6, 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

January 2, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOUR COURAGE IS ADMIRED. YOU ARE A HERO SIR JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

ON THIS FIRST DAY OF A NEW YEAR THIS WRITER PRAYERS THAT THERE WILL NOT BE ANY FURTHER LOSSES OF POLICE OFFICERS. MEN AND WOMEN WHO WILLINGLY AND WITHOUT CONSIDERATION FOR THEMSELVES TRY TO KEEP US SAFE FROM ANY AND ALL HARM.

YOU SIR WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN AS YOU LIVE IN THE BEAUTY OF YOUR CHILD. MY PRAYERS TO YOUR PARENTS, YOUR DAUGHTER, POLICE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

PAT VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 1, 2008

Jimmy, you always had my back when we worked together in the sixth. You are a hero no matter what anyone says.

Sergeant James Heffernan
N.Y.P.D.

November 3, 2007

You sir are a hero, you spend endless hours helping others and risked your own life when tower 7 collapsed. Police officers throught this country will NOT tolerate such slander of an American Hero.

Police Officer
DC Metropolitan Police

November 1, 2007

You, Sir are a hero. I see your Dad on Tv nd know what a loving mans hands your daughter is in. Rest in peace.

retired NYSP
New York State Police

October 30, 2007

You died a hero brother. RIP!

Zachary Hisker
Son of a Police LT.

October 30, 2007

Detective James Zadroga
New York City Police Department
New York
Friday, January 6, 2006

For over 470 hours you worked in support of your brothers. You did not give up and you did not run for safety. You stayed and you did what had to be done because you are a cop and thats what cops do. RIP

118
TMPD

October 27, 2007

Rest in peace knowing you protected and served your fellow Americans beyond the call of duty. Your bravery has paved the way for future generations of law enforcement.
You are in a better place now that knows no evil, rest and know that you are loved by a grateful country......

Stacey b
criminal justice student

October 19, 2007

Thank you, Det. James Zadroga, for your dedication to God, your family and, ultimately, your country.

Your bravery in the face of such odds, your determination to never give up, your help in the recovery processes at the World Trade Center was more than should be expected, but you faced it with courage and compassion for your fellow man, and because it was the right thing to do.

Your sacrifice was not in vain, and you will never be forgotten. Your family remains in my prayers.

God speed and God bless. Rest in peace, Det. Zadroga.

God Bless America.

LRVirgil, Civilian
Texas - Law Enforcement Supporter

September 30, 2007

You are not and will never be forgotten. You and the other brothers we lost that day are HEROES and will be remembered forever! Rest high on the streets of Heaven!

Deputy Brant Pewitt
Williamson Co. Sheriff's Dept TN.

September 11, 2007

Thank you for your sacrifice. I know you worked as hard as you could to find your fellow officers, firefighters, and the victims. It is comforting to know that you gave your all to recover what was left. May you have peace as you join the ones you looked so hard for. You are an admirable man and a hero to all.

trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol

September 11, 2007

To the family of Zadroga I offer my prayers and thoughts. I saw a story about his condition and how much pain he was in. He is a hero in my eyes the thing that grabs me is we are the same age. I just wanted to let you know how I felt and he was a brave man at the scene of one of the worst situations any civil servant could have handled but he ended up suffering for so long. Just remember he is with angels and his fallen friends.

Dean Chrismon
NC telecommunicator

September 6, 2007

To this day we are still fighting the war on terrorism, but because of heroes like you the U.S. is a safer place. Thank you Detective for your bravery and sacrifice that you gave your country on 9/11. GOD BLESS YOU SIR...

Deputy
HCSO (Houston TX)

August 28, 2007

May God Bless you and your Family

Retired NYPD

August 13, 2007

Well Jim they gave you the medal of valor we went last Sunday and Tylerann was so excited because everytime we go everyone makes a fuss over her she is beautiful. Thursday she graduated day care and she did twist and shout boy is she an actress. Well I know you can see what she's doing all the time because the star right next to the moon is you, and the one a little further left is mommy. The other day we had to take her to the heart Dr. but thank god everything was okay and when we heard the results it started to pour rain she says my dada told me that when it rains that's him crying, I said see he's crying cause you got a good report. Well my baby I think and cry for you everyday but I know what I have to do I have to take care of your baby.

zadroga family

June 23, 2007

"You are a true HERO" RIP

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

June 5, 2007

Dear Cousin, although we have never met, I pray for you and your family every day. I promise to keep in touch with your parents and with Tyler Ann......I can't wait to hug their necks. Rest easy now and rejoice that you are home.

Christy & family
Cousin

March 13, 2007

My prayers are with the familly of James, I will keep you all in my prayers. God bless you all.

Rest in peace.

Pete
HS Classmate

March 7, 2007

you are truly a hero that god needed in heaven.

Kellie Epps
ACSO wife

March 5, 2007

Dear Zadroga Family: I just read of your account and want you to know that James was a real hero. Honestly, when I think of a hero I usually think along the lines of superman - now I will think about James Zadroga. Him and the others like him make me realize there are really good people out there that make this country what it is.

I will always remember his and everyone else's sacrifice.

God Bless you!

Christy Hayes
Grateful civilian

February 28, 2007

REST IN PEACE WITH THOSE GONE BEFORE!!!!!!!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

February 24, 2007

Well our dear son our hero and loving father of Tylerann today would have been your 36th birthday. I wish you were here to celebrate with us, but we know you are looking down on us.
Tylerann wants to have a cake for you today, and she wants to pick it out for you. So even though you are not with us we will try and celebrate your birthday the best we can, and I know you'll be watching your little bitty blow out your candle and smile down on her. Happy Birthday our loving son, father and uncle.

family Det. James Zadroga

February 16, 2007

Well Jimmy we are just getting over the holiday's and you not being there with us. And now next week on 02/16/07 is your birthday. So it starts all over again. Tylerann wants to have a cake for you on your birthday. She said I know my dada will hear us. Jimmy we miss you so much. We would like to also thank all the people who have left reflections for our hero son.

Love you Jimmy gone but not forgotten.

Always in our hearts and in our thoughts.

Love Dad, Mom & Tylerann

Family of Det. Zadroga

February 9, 2007

Rest in peace Detective Zadroga.

A TRUE HERO

SC Brad Taylor
Metropolitan Police (London)

January 12, 2007