Officer Down
More than 1,000 people showed up in the rain to attend the vigil, including Jonathan Diller’s fellow NYPD officers, local officers, friends and neighbors, as well as former President Donald Trump and Mayor Eric Adams
“I know money doesn’t cure this ... but it’s the least we can do. It’s just awful, so whatever we can do to support it, we will,” Dave Portnoy said
After the crash, Peter Simon pulled a knife on another officer before stealing his cruiser
The officers were attempting to return to the police station when their vehicles became trapped
James Branik worked as a CHP officer in the Bay Area since about 2005
The trooper was to be married Oct. 7
Elias Martinez was escorting an oversized load when his motorcycle struck the rear of one of the trucks
Police Officer William Mathews was remembered as a conscientious officer with a friendly smile and big heart
Const. Francis Deschenes pulled over to help change an SUV’s flat tire when a van collided with the parked patrol car and the SUV
Police Chief Art Acevedo described Sgt. Steve Perez as “a man that had faith in his community and his family and his mission”
Walter Mallinson leaves behind his wife and two children
Luis A. Palermo Jr. rushed to help search-and-rescue efforts at the ruins of the World Trade Center after the attacks
The officer was struck and killed while clearing debris from the roadway