Memorial

The City of Poughkeepsie PBA is mourning the loss of PO John Falcone.  PO Falcone was shot and killed in the line of duty on February 18, 2011.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Falcone. 

 

Dedicated to those who have given their life to serve and protect.

To those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Serving and protecting the public.

We thank you and your families for your bravery and courage.

                                                                                           

Police Officer's Prayer to Saint Michael

Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police, who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional eyes on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgment.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores, strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.

You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences with the devil, that the police officer's lot on earth is not always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all the people. Amen.

                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                       
                                                                                            National Police Memorial
                                                                 Click the photo for the National Police Memorial Fund website

                                                                          View a state by state memorial to fallen officers.
                                                        When you get to the site under the officer's section click on browse by state.

                                                                                     
                                                                                       NYS Law Enforcement Memorial

 

 

 

                                                                                 
                                                                                     

Oh almighty god, whose great power and wisdom embraces
 the universe,
Watch over all policeman everywhere.  Protect them from harm in the performance
of their duty to stop crime,
robbery and violence.
We pray, you help them keep our streets and
home safe, day and night. We recommend them to your loving care because their duty is dangerous.
Give them strength and courage.  Protect these brave men. Grant them your almighty protection. Unite them safely with their families
after duty has ended.

Author Unknown

 

                                                                                    

 

 

                                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the many soldiers who have lost their lives protecting this great nation.  As well as all the all the service men and women who are currently serving our country.

 

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Amen.