New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Reflections for Sergeant Michael J. McHugh
Me and Mike worked together in the 17th pct.NYPD. We went to Russia, Finland and Sweden on vacations together. Laughed together. Best boss I ever had, or ever will have. See you on the other side brother. Fidelis Ad Mortem
Police Officer Pearse Columb
N.Y.P.D.
July 3, 2025
Heavenly Father, I come before You today grieved in heart over the divisions in our country; the United States of America. I grieve for every life lost to violence, regardless of color or creed. And I especially grieve this day over the senseless deaths of America’s Peace Officers whose sworn duty is to protect us from harm. Please grant comfort and hope to their families. I know from the Holy Scriptures in Romans 13 that Peace Officers have a sacred task, to enforce laws that protect the innocent and punish the guilty. I pray that You will protect them as they serve us. Give them wisdom, discernment, and a deep desire to serve You. Please surround every Peace Officer in our nation, the United States of America, with battalions of warring angels to protect them from harm. I stand in the powerful and mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ against every work of Satan intended to inflict injury and death on our Protectors. May Satan’s power be thwarted, in Your mighty and holy name, and his plans exposed by Your Light. In the mighty and holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, our Redeemer, and the Mediator between us, Heavenly Father, in prayer, and by His authority, I pray! Amen.
Please find Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from God's Word:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
[Matthew 5:9 ESV];
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV];
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
[John 15:13 ESV];
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV];
"And he [Jesus] said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." [Luke 23:43 ESV], and;
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." [John 3:16 ESV].
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NACM, NCCA
Ordained Independent NACM Minister
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
July 3, 2025
Condolences to his family
Carson loveless
June 3, 2024
Sgt. McHugh,
On today, the 10th 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. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 3, 2022
God bless you and all that perished that horrible day and those who died defending our country.
SHARON PUCKETT
Just another American
September 11, 2021
Rest in peace, brother.
Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)
July 4, 2021
Rest easy
Mark Mottola
July 3, 2020
Rest in peace hero
J.R.
July 3, 2020
Rest in Peace, brother.
Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)
July 3, 2020
Rest in Peace Big Mike Enjoy that diet coke
michael jury
NYPD
September 11, 2019
Rest in peace Sergeant McHugh.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 4, 2019
John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen
September 17, 2018
Rest in peace my brother.
Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)
July 3, 2018
Michael was an amazing person, living life to the fullest he could right up to the end. I am proud to be part of his family.
Cathi McHugh Bruneau
first cousin
May 11, 2016
You are always missed but always remembered joyfully Michael. Thank you.
Michael K. McHugh
1st Cousin
May 10, 2016
May God rest your soul, thank you for your service.
Peter Kennedy
October 25, 2015
Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
July 4, 2015
Sgt. McHugh,
On today, the 3rd 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 our Country as well. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 3, 2015
Mike, you were truly a gentleman to serve for. Your sense of humor, fairness, and knowledge were an asset to the department and all who served with you. Everybody who worked with you was a better cop because of you but more importantly our lives were enriched by your presence.
God bless
Det. James Knight
NYPD - (retired)
July 2, 2015
You have joined a list of people who, in spite of the dangers, both known and unknown, gave time and put out effort to help at the site of what will, God Willing remain the worst terror attack in United States history. May nothing ever surpass this terrible event and though I pray no more names are ever added to the aforementioned list you now occupy, in my gut, I know that list will grow. You are ALL heroes!
God Bless and may you FOREVER Rest in Peace.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
January 20, 2015
We cannot fully honor our heroes of the present without honoring our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 3rd anniversary year 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 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. We shall never forget any of our 9/11 heroes.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
January 18, 2015