Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember reading "Murder at the Harlem Mosque" as a young student at John Jay College. It left a lasting impression on me. I'm glad that Randy has done his job to keep this story alove, because many of the up and coming young kids never heard Phil Cardillo's story. Now that I'm at that retirement age, I hope those in the job will continue to tell the story to the youngsters.

"Lest we forget."

Sr. Inv. Bob Tarwacki
NY County DA

April 12, 2008

P/O Cardillo, you are not forgotten. We remember Cardillo.

Sgt. #322
Philadelphia Poilce Dept.

March 25, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

December 24, 2007

"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

December 20, 2007

Today I finished reading "Circle of Six". It made me sick. I always disliked Ward and Rangel, now I hate them. How Rangel is still in politics disgusts me. As a fomer Sergeant in the 9 th I always knew Phil Cardillo was a hero and I'm glad his story is still being told. It would be nice to see his story on the big screen. God bless Phil Cardillo and the entire Cardillo family.

Michael F. Gala Jr Battalioin Chief
FDNY

December 12, 2007

I worked several tours of duty in the 28 teamed up with P.O. Phillip W. Cardillo. I found him to be a gentle and kind man. He will always remain in my heart and in my thoughts.

Retired, NYPD Sgt. Charles Humphreys
NYPD

November 14, 2007

I did not know Philip personally, but I know his son, Todd. He grew up to be a fine young family man. We talk about his dad all the time and as a fellow law enforcement officer, I feel their pain and sorrow. May God watch over Philip and all of our brothers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. May GOD give them peace.

Ret. Detective
Nassau County PD

October 31, 2007

I am half way through Detective Jergensen's Circle of Six and I find myself becoming more angry after each chapter. This is a typical story about a large agency that is overrun by management with higher agendas. I feel for my NYPD brothers and I too will know Officer Cardillo's tragic story and senseless death which was tarnished by top management and elected officials. I never knew him but I will never forget Phil Cardillo.

Patrol Officer Jim Lemons
California Highway Patrol

September 26, 2007

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

July 30, 2007

I have read circleof six and i was shoked and appalled but there will be justice one day RIP Officer Cardillo

Remember carillo!!!

Ferdinando Palumbo
Aspiring cop

July 28, 2007

35 yrs. ago and Ofc. Phillip Cardillo will never be forgotten! God Bless his family, friends and Dept.

Ret PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

May 30, 2007

We now live in a world that measures success by adding up dollar values and material acquisitions. At another time in life, this was different.
The sacrifices made by PO Cardillo and his brother Police Offiers will regretablly never be fully appreciated. To all who served, and strived to better our world I offer my undying love & respect. Thank You!!!!

R.J. FANNING
Deputy Chief, FDNY

May 20, 2007

A true hero of the NYPD, may you sleep in His loving and protective arms for eternity, Phil.

And for eternity will your brothers remember the treachery of our own bosses - choosing political expediency over bringing your killer to justice!

Ret PO Emmott
NYPD 1969-1994

April 20, 2007

May you Rest in Eternal Peace. May justice be served,however late.You Sir are a TRUE AMERICAN HERO and will never be forgotton!!

Lt. Yonkers Police
Y.P.D.

April 16, 2007

Thirty-five years ago yesterday you gave your life for your brother officers and the people of the City of New York. Today April 15, 2007, you are still remembered for doing so. Members of your family along with active and retired police officers were present at your gravesite in the pouring rain to pay homage to you for your sacrifice. Brother you are not forgotten and never will be. Praying one-day, justice will be served for your murder. My you rest in peace.

Ret. Det. Louie Savarese
NYPD Brooklyn North Homicide T/F

April 15, 2007

Thirty five years have passed. When I served as a Police Officer in the 25 Precinct some 17 years after the murder of Officer Cardillo, He was lovingly remembered by the men and women of all Harlem Precincts. HIs story was shared from generation to generation- ensuring that he would never be forgotten. I do not believe that he will be forgotten by the good people of NYC and of the NYPD. I wish his children - Peace. May he rest in peace.

Captain Eddie Armstrong
NYPD

April 14, 2007

I just read Circle of Six and am sickened by the events surrounding the death of Ptl. Cardillo. I can only hope to continue to tell this story so that the memory of this officer stays alive, and the cowardess of the Leaders in this city is never forgiven. I'll be making a trip to Mosque #7 this evening to say a silent prayer for Phil.

Detective
19th Squad

March 6, 2007

May God bless you and your family! We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice you made to protect and serve the community you where sworn to protect. Rest in Peace Brother!!

PO Keith McCabe
Gastonia Police, NC (Son of Sgt. James McCabe NYPD)

January 24, 2007

The moment I am most proud of on this job came in 1992 when myself and other former members of the 28 put together a ceremony in honor of Phil Cardillo. That day I met some of the bravest people I have ever known. You will never be forgotten and will always be in our prayers. May God bless you and your family. "REMEMBER CARDILLO"

PO Manny Guella
NYPD

January 3, 2007

Rest in peace Brother. Rest knowing you are honored.....and not forgotten.

P.O.
Westchester, Ny

November 10, 2006

I just read the story of Officer Cardillo and was floored by the events after his death. Regardless of what the past holds, you are today, and will forever be a hero and not be forgotten. A salute to your brothers who carried your name through such a hard time.

P/O Joseph Leighthardt
Philadelphia Pa. Police

November 8, 2006

we should never forget. i think there were top brass that backed up the cops.

ret. p.o john engebretsen
nypd

October 1, 2006

NEVER FORGET PTL CARDILLO WAS OFTEN SAID AND ITS HEART WARMNG TO KNOW THAT 34 YEARS LATER WE STILL HONOR THIS HERO WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN SUCH A TRAGIC AND SAD WAY!! IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR TO BE PRESENT AT SEVERAL EVENTS WHERE PTL CARDILLO WAS REMEMBERED... BLESS YOU PTL CARDILLO AND ITS TRUE NO ONE WILL EVER FORGET!!

APO SOKOLOFSKY
NYPD HWY 2

June 18, 2006

May you Rest in Peace.

April 20, 2006

The all to familiar feeling, when one of our thin blue line falls to the enemy of society, raises its ugly head again. I was working that day and remember it as if it were yesterday. My sympathy goes out again to the family of Officer Cardillo. May he Rest in Peace and dwell with our Savior till we meet again in Paradise.

PO John W Quick Jr
NYPD 25th Pct 1967 to 72

April 19, 2006