Italian-American Police, Firefighters, Sheriff’s and Law Enforcement Professionals
Officer Down Memorial Page Learn Italian NowWe regret to inform you of the untimely passing of Joseph P. Abruzzese, Jr., son of lodge member Joseph P. Abruzzese, Sr. You thoughts and prayers are requested for the Abruzzese family. His death notice from the Inquirer follows.
ABRUZZESE
JOSEPH P. JR., on June 1, 2008, age 26. Devoted son of Joseph P. Abruzzese, Sr. and [...]
From Philly.com a moving tribute from a son to a respected father. Rest in Peace Sergeant.
A true Philly sports moment amid the sadness
Slain Police Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski was remembered today as husband, father, dedicated officer and, lest we forget, a huge Flyers fan.
With team scheduled for Game 1 of it playoffs series with Pittsburgh [...]
Out of respect for the family of Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski and for our extended police family at FOp Lodge 5, our lodge meeting for Monday, May 5, 2008 has been cancelled. Your thoughts and prayers are requested Lizcbinski family at this time.
By Andrew Maykuth and Barbara Boyer
INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey today announced a major shake-up of the department’s command – doubling the number of deputy commissioners to eight - that he says will improve accountability and drive down the crime rate.
Less than four months into the job, Ramsey reconfigured the 6,600-member department [...]
By DAMON C. WILLIAMS
Philadelphia Daily News
williadc@phillynews.com 215-854-5924
Little is known about Police Officer Frank Slaymaker.And unfortunately for Chief Inspector James Tiano and his small but dedicated staff, even less is known about Slaymaker’s family.
The Police Department plans to honor the life and heroism of Slaymaker - who was killed in the line of duty on June [...]
THe following article written by Maureen Faulkner appeared in the New York Post on December 21, 2007.
THE LIFE PENALTY
December 21, 2007 — TWENTY-SIX years and counting: That’s how long my family, my friends and I have been tormented by Mumia Abu-Jamal - the man who murdered my husband, Police Officer Danny Faulkner, by shooting him [...]
