Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I have been honored to spend the majority of my career in Washington Heights. In the mid 1990's, I responded to a call of a minor ceiling collapse on I believe West 157th Street or thereabouts. An elderly black lady needed a report taken to a claim with the Housing Authority. As I was taking this report, I get into a very nice conversation with this woman. A very fine person, very kind and well spoken. She goes on to tell me that her grandson was a police officer, named Eddie Mitchell. She then pointed to a picture of him on a night-table. I asked her, "That name rings a bell. Why is that name familiar?" And she tells me that he was killed in the line of duty in 1977 as a cop at the 34th Precinct. Here it was, a cop murdered in my very own Precinct, and I could hardly recognize the name. Needless to say, I was embarrassed beyond belief, and ashamed that a hero Police Officer who gave his life in the line of duty had not been remembered by a Cop in the verry same Precinct.

Since that time, I have made it a point to research all Cops killed in the Line of Duty wherever I work. While researching Officer Mitchell, I found that he was well respected by his peers.

God bless his family.

Captain Andrew DeStefano
NYPD

December 22, 2006

WOW! I must say not only is it an honor to to be named after my father, but after you! It's almost like a legacy that I live with and carry around everyday of my life. I don't know you as well as well as those that lived their lives with you and grew up with you, but i feel as if you were in my life the whole time. Close friends and family say I'm a spitting image of you. Personality and charm! the whole package. I just wish you were around to see the growing me and my sister have done. Thanks for the motivation that you provide in my heart. Love ya!

Edward Earl Robinson III
Grandson

July 25, 2006

You know, I thought I had expressing my thoughts and feelings on paper down to a science, but when it comes to you, its a completely different ballgame. Another year has passed and it still seems like losing you just happened yesterday. I find it unfortunate that the worse day of my life remains so crystal clear. Everyday I find myself questioning why you were taken from us and unsatisfied with the answers that I come up with. Bottom line is that I will never understand why, but I must accept it and press on in your memory. Thank you for your guidance and the sacrifices you made for me. I love you, I miss you and I will definitely see you again. Thank you to others who have left reflections. It is greatly appreciated.

Edward E Mitchell, Jr.
Son

July 16, 2006

I never forgot you, old friend. Thanks for helping me walk the straight line when growing up in the Heights. I wear my shield in your honor, Ed.

God bless.

SCO Kieran O'Hagan
NYS Courts

December 13, 2005

Hey Dad.It's been 28 years since Mom and I lost you, yet it seems like it was just yesterday. There's not a day that goes by that we don't think about you. I find myself picturing what you would look like now and just seeing you and Mom living your lives together. I have a loving wife, and you and Mom have two beautiful grandkids. My son is 19 and my daughter is 7. They know all about you. Wish you were here to see them, but I know you are up in heaven keeping watch on all of us. Miss you,love you and we'll talk again real soon. Can't forget, won't forget. Your Son, Edward,Jr.

Edward E. Mitchell,Jr.
son

July 14, 2005

I was working that shift in a adjourning sector. Eddy was a brave cop. He always had a friendly smile. I don't think there was a mean bone in his body. We traveled to Eddy's home town in Virginia to bury him. Fifty friends on a rented bus.
We miss you Eddy.

Chris Fahl
NYPD

October 18, 2003