New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Reflections for Detective Michael A. Houlahan
I first met Mike in 1983 when he was my supervisor at Key Food in Queens Village. I moved away and left that job but I ran into him in 1986 in Front of City Hall. He was a cop by then and assigned to MSTF. He gave me some tips re the academy as i was going to enter it in July if that year. I ran i to him on and off throughout thenyears and In 1997 i helped him get assigned to the Academy and i left the NYPD in 2000. Sadly i just learned he passed away in 2020. RIP Mike!
Capt (retired) Julio Ocampo
NYPD
June 15, 2025
Mike was in my police Academy class, and we later went on to share memories together when he was in the BXTF
AMERICAN HERO
Ret PO Gravius
NYPD
April 11, 2025
Heavenly Father, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America’s Peace Officers. They died serving us. Help us never forget. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families of these fallen peace officers. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen heroes. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of Christ Jesus, Your dear Son, I pray. Amen.
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 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]
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
June 13, 2023
Det. Houlahan,
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
March 17, 2023
Detective Houlahan,
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
February 26, 2023
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)
February 15, 2023