Hi, Served with Lt. Resorla when he saved our ass at Albany the night of the 17th. I became Alpha Co.'s 1st Platoon RTO and served with Jim Kelly the best officer I had ever known. Drop me a line,I was 19 then and am about 25 now (mentally). I really miss all those we lost and today I honor them by living an honorable life in service to others. It's never too late to give back. Tony Braveboy128 65-66

Great site. I'm Cuban/Rican originally from NYC (Manhattan&Brooklyn ) Retired US Air Force Reserves Security Forces (25yrs) and Currently a City of Miami, FL Detective assigned to SIS/ITU (Special investigations section/anti terrorism) Our mission is to investigate organized crime and also dignitary protection. I was a kid when most of what you have on your site was going on, however GUYS like you influenced me to seek a military/law enforcement career. I have many relatives that are Viet Nam vets and were members of the 65th Inf Reg. I Now have young Latins guys tell and ask me I wanna be like you How do I become a cop... God Bless AL 786 210 9890

NFSgOb http://www.cRk2bdPqQls602mIa4bgo.com

Having survived such horrific combat to be taken on home soil does not seem fair. Its also not fair that he wasnt really listened to re the vulnerability of those towers. But nothing in war is fair.

I am just so glad the statue came to fruition. A place for future Rescorlas to see what a great Ancestor they have and for the rest of us to remember what a fine man Rick was.

On behalf of Australia

Mick

Joe,
Looks like this is the start of a long relationship. Wish we could of kicked it together in NYC when we were growing up. Funny how we went in different directions, but did pretty much the same thing. Hermanos Pa Siempre.

Great job! I recognize the photos of Nick Estavillo in Nam. Nick showed them to me when we worked together in Manhattan North. This is a great site, job well done Joe.
Pat Gonzalez, Insp. NYPD Retired, USMCR 54 to 57
USN 50 to 54. Semper Fi

1969 Central Highlands, Pleiku, Camp Enari, Kontum, Bhan Me Thuot. Short timer wounded. What a camping trip. Woweee!

Am proud of this mans service to our country. A true hero in uniform and as a civilian. Wish I had had the oppertunity to serve with him. God bless his family, and may we never forget his sacrifice.

Tremendous site!
Thanks to all for your service.
Wilfredo Camargo, Captain, NYPD

ONE BATTLE, ONE MORE NIGHTMARE,ONE MORE USMC FORCE RECON MARINE KIA ON HIS 360TH DAY IN COUNTRY... I WILL BE SEEING YOU SOON CHARLE JOHNSON... WE DID NOT LEAVE YOU IN ASHAU VALLEY
WE OF THE 3RD FORCE RECON COMPANY, QUANG TRI, VIET NAM...

In memory of Major Gordon Strickler

Mike Speights and I have been friends since High School..my best friend during those days. Although we've lost touch over the years I still consider him my friend. I know his wife, Corliss and his two beautiful daughters. God Bless.
Still your friend...
Mike King

OUTSTANDING

We miss you Lenny
Rick

to a great solder, Police offier, and a real person you can rely on. God bless you Joe for being the person you are. Your perants must be very proud of you.

Looks good my friend

My friend Jessie Baca. I went to high school with him in Rockdale, Texas

Retired NYCPD..TPF, 24, 103, Hwy 3.......
USMC 1961-1967
Semper Fi Brother, Welcome Home, Thank You

SERVED WITH 5/7 1969-1970 WOUNDED 1/21/70

Welcome home, David. My friend Mike "Mouse" McGhie, was in the 8th Cav., First Cavalry Division. He has his own website. Google: Angry Skipper. God bless, -Joe

I was with Charley co.2/8 Cav. 1 cav, Div made the assult into A-Shau,later wounded and med vac out like to hear from anyone with charley co, thanks, and welcome home

JUST CHECKING THE BOOKS. NICE MEETING SOMEONE FROM NY.

I was with Bealer Caudill in A Company 1st. Batillion 10th Infintry, Fort Carson Col. from 1963 to 1965.Page 2 brought a lot of memories of that time in history.

Daddy I miss you.

neighbor of kevin savacool--all he ever talks about is your writings--will definetely look through all features of your site

This is a cool site. I am a long time friend of Stan Jakubowicz. We wrestled together in high school...but don't hold that against him.

Well done esp for u old vets of both the nam and nypd.Although I survived both,now that agent orange has finally caught up(diabetes,heart problems and two strokes)its not a surprise considering all the guys I buried heretofor for their symptoms.

I am from the same place as Mr. Rescorla, I am so proud a Cornishman help save so many people God bless you Mr. Rescorla the world is a better place for you having been in it.

Retired Det 45 PDU BXTF 43Pct OCCB.Hisp Board Sgt At Arms
Great photos Stay Healthy

173rd 39th scout dog 67 68 nice picture thanks.a lot me is still there laTER

May God bless all of the veterans and soldiers of the United States.

May he rest in peace. -- Sam

Rick was one of the bravest men and Soldier. God bless his Family. Rest in Peace, Rick.
Regards Sebastian from Germany

My brother police officer Ivan Negron who was with police office Cardiollo's in 1972, passed away several years ago. May he rest in peace.

C2/7 Great site, Just checking out names, looking for an old friend

Does anyone rememeber serving with a SSG Wallace K Reed? He had a real monkey named Bimbo while at base camp in Viet Nam.

I am his daughter and he would love to hear from someone he served with.

Thanks You. Jane Reed

Good site, admin.

I admire police and I'm ver ygrateful with them.

Semper Fi
USMC
61-67
NYCPD-TPF,24,103,Mcy3

Great job Joe!
Your friend ,

Pat

As a retired member of the NYPD, these pictures bring back many memories, some joyous & others a measure of sadness. All in all a great site.

My mom and I looked at the site. My father is George Bermudez. My mom, Dolores was happy to see the pictures from the dances. Thank you for the memories...Dolores Bermudez,& Dorene Bermudez Y.

Great site, served Co. A 2/7 Dec 1967

nice web site

Joe,
Very interesting website. I really enjoyed it. See you tomorrow am.
Dick

I happened onto this site.......brings back the times we all had.....and pals we lost....
A company FO indian trail 36 alpha
I ll never forget ........thanks Bruce

Steven,thank you for signing the guest book. I truly feel sad on hearing that your dad passed away. Ruben was a good friend. We first met when I was a cop at the 30 Pct. I was hoping to one day hear from him. As a matter of fact, Ruben helped me out a few time in catching and arresting bad guys up in Washington Heights. I wish I had been able to talk to him before he passed away. May God hold him close to His Bosom, and give you and your family comfort. I will get back to you. God bless, -Joe

dear mr sanchez i dont know you personaly but my father ruben vega talked so much about u when i was younger we lived in washington hieghts for 23 years he my father recently just passed away on december 15 2008 the last conversation was about u and my father a a week before he passed he asked me damn i wonder what happened to joe i never thought of google your name he called u el rey de st nicholas

Off stage in the same theatre I was one of the people working for the Airline, Air America , out of Udorn in Thailand supporting what was called " The secret war in Laos" where bullets had the same effect . We lost over two hundred people, mainly flight crews transporting supplies " Up Country" in C123's , Caribous , DC3's , H34's, and a host of other different type Rotary Wing aircraft

This is a good site, looks like a lot of work went into it, Thanks Joe Sanchez for sharing with me. I would also like to thank my Cousin Bealer Caudill and all who servrd in Nam.
Good luck Joe with your new Book

Joe you're an Angel.

Semper Fi and God Bless

Thanks for the view into undoubtably what you and I are unable to release even today.
Graduated my "Grunt" tour in 68-69 somewhere near the cambodian border, having humped all over the Centeral highlands for 356 days, 90 days at a burst, prior to that.
Contact Charlie Company...
1/503rd 173rd Airborne Brigade
Welcome Home Bud & thanks for your link!!!
Ricr0c

Thank you...there are really no words for the future you have give me....and for the future that you have given the young students I teach now

Joe,
Was wondering if you might have any idea how I could find info about the old 92nd Precinct in Brooklyn. My grandfather worked there, Shield # 15, but died in 1938. Trying to track down old records. Any help would be appreciated.

Enjoyed your info about the 1st Air Calvary. My cousin flew choppers there in that unit. Great reading.

Very interesting site. Every journey begins with that first step. Take care and always remain safe.

Freddie Romans son, and very proud of that.

IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF MY DAD, RET.DET. MARVIN NADLER.....WW2 VET AND RET. MOS NYPD....GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN...GOD BLESS OUR NYPD HEROES....

Hey Joe..i like your set up..keep up the good work.

JOE, YOUR WEB SITE IS PROGRESSIVELY BECOMING A BIG HIT AMONGST VETERANS AND PUBLIC ET-AL. IT'S ONLY RIGHT THAT THE PEOPLE OF OUR GREAT COUNTRY BECOME AWARE OF THE PRICE OF FREEDOM. WITHOUT OUR MILITARY GIVING ITS ALL OVERSEAS, THESE CONFLICTS COULD BE IN OUR BACKYARD. GOD BLESS YOU AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AND CONTINUE TO SERVE IN OUR MILITARY.

Just happened to stop past your site and one of the first pictures I recognized was Al Torrado and his partner from the 2-4. Last time I saw Al was probably 1970. Ironically in one of the other photo's it also was my old RMP...2148, Sect. J-K. Rode that unit with Officer Mike Botros on many a run. I went on to the 103 and later retired from Hwy 3. Always looking to hear from Cops from back in those days. Great site, thanks for the memories. Stay Safe.
Richard E.Gray Proudly Retired NYCPD 1968-1982
TPF 4th Sqd., 24 Pct, 103 Pct, Hwy 3
USMC 1961-1965 Semper Fi.

Hey Joe,

Been many years since that photo was taken of you and me and the "M.P.'s" by Broadway Joe, back in May 1972! Great job on your site and congratulations on your publications. Always enjoyed our days on patrol at the old Bus Terminal collaring up and fighting the bad guys. Hope to see some time again.

Dom Varricchio

PS: Tong Gonzales sent me this information!

To Officer Glover and all the other Peace Officer's and Armed Forces who protect and serve, who put their life on the line for total strangers, no words could express my gratitude for keeping me, my family, my friends, heck this United States of America safe. Thank You

can anyone direct me to a site with info/photos of guards who were at sing-sing 1840-1865? His name was John Roe. Any help appreciated.

Nice site, thanks for information!

i was with 2/8 1st cav, 67/68, i was with charley co. and bravo co as what they called recon sgt, but i was art. attached to inf. my call sigh was quick cougher 68 mike, i made c.a. into ashau, and was where ever 2/8 wae from jan 4 67 till aug.68 anyone remember

Great web site!

Hi Joe,
It was really nice seeing your website, I really
enjoyed viewing all your pictures.
You have alot to be proud of.
Jason and I feel very honored to have met you.
Best of luck! with your future projects.

Joe, nice talking to you. All the best.
Chuck

I know someone from this site. How do I contact him? Sandy

having visited new york in sep for 8 days and having a nice time . we had a bad experience on the trip. having a camera stolen we purchased a replacment to discover we had been ripped off in fact the transaction was processed twice. so i paid twice for a single item [camera] to make matters worse the model was out of date after being told its the latest model, and to be informed we could reclaim the tax at the airport ,we knew we were conned on discovering , this system was stopped 3years ago. i should report this to the police precinct closest to where we stayed in new york. please advise if i am doing doing the correct thing. many thanks t j quinn

I WAS 30 YEARS OLD WHEN MY RESERVE UNIT WAS CALLED UP. 77th STATUE OF LIBERTY NEW YORK ARMY RESERVE. I SERVES 1 YEAR IN VIETNAM.

I made the last 5/7 cav reuion in Jackonville,Fla. I was with Co.A, A J Wise,Bill Boyce,J.R.Gogets,Bob Matulac,Joe Willams, were all at the Reuion. It was sure nice seeing each one GOD BLESS Larry Grant Donalsonville,Ga.39845

Retired NYPD

1965-66 hhc 2/7th cav lz albany

Nice meeting you today Joe at Wachovia. I look forward to viewing your website and your book. Good luck with all of your endeavors.

Really enjoyed this flash from the past I was an EMT with EMS in the early '80's covering the 34 and 30. It was good to see all these pix of the great 34 cops we worked with during that time. I was shocked to see my own photo with the best partner I ever had Sal Ferrer. I am now an RN working at Northe Central Bronx Hospital. The best to you and yours GREAT WEBSITE!!

Thanks Donna

I was with Co. A went over with Them. I was Capt. Wise man. GOOD SITE I work with the HERO Awards ceremony. www.thacus.org We are looking
for HERO story. If I can used this please e-mail
it to me. If enney one like to e-mail a HERO story please feel free.

I was with Co. A went over with Them. I was Capt. Wise man. GOOD SITE I work with the HERO Awards ceremony. www.thacus.org We are looking
for HERO story. If I can used this please e-mail
it to me. If enney one like to e-mail a HERO story please feel free.

Well I decided to check out your page before I went to bed, and I have to say...Great site! Next time I need a taxi I will call for ya.
Thanks again.

What a great web site. Thanks for sharing. Ben

I am planning on writing my Ph'd on this time frame. Thank you for this wonderful/heroic page.

MP

EXCELLENT WEB PAGE, EVERY HISPANIC SHOULD SEE THIS WEB PAGE.

MAY THE LORD KEEP BLESSING EACH ONE AND FAMILY.

CHAPAIN Rendon

JOE, I WISH YOU WELL WITH YOUR NEW BOOK, "THE ENEMY WITHIN." WHERE CAN I GET A COPY?

BE WELL AND PLEASE DO BE SAFE,

JOSEPH <>< lml/ \lml

Thanks to all the heros!!You will not be forgotten!!

WELOME HOME----served 66-67 A Co. 2/7

Hello Joe blvd. taxie. kevin no. 7

MY DAD IS RETIRED FROM NYC POLICE DEPT MR. JOHN ACOSTA HE RESIDES IN MELBOURNE, FLORIDA NOW. I JUST LOVE THE WEBSITE AND I REMEMBER ALOT OF THE OFFICERS FROM WHEN I WAS A KID GROWING UP. WHOEVER CREATED THIS WEBSITE DID A GREAT JOB!!!

Great Photos

Thanks for sharing, George!

Brings back memories! Thanks Joe! Tommy "O"

Visited many times, but never signed the book. The site has really grown, Great pictures.

We must never forget our brothers in blue.

Joe,
Thank you for taking time out from your book signing to talk to me.Looking forward to reading your book.Very nice website.
Peace.

Hello Joe, Long time no hear from you, Read your second book and saw a lot of names of Boss's that I knew personelly, brings back memoies, if you get in touch with then, tell them that Issy says hello. Have a great summer along with all your family, God Bless and stay healthy. Is-Man,out.

I enjoyed your pictures.

Thanks for the oppertunty to join the 1 CD FAMILY

Bill Krivda, HHC 8th Cav Regt KOREA 6/51-12/51
JAPAN 1/52-10/52

Dear Joe,

WOW!! I just finished reading your book. Remember, when I told you I did not know when I would find the time to read it?? Well, once I started to read it, I could not put it down.
What an incredible story!!!

I hope you have no regrets. Everything that happens to us makes us who we are. Eventhough we still have not met face to face, I know you are a good man.

One of these days, I hope we will finally get to meet each other. I wish you good health and continued success with your book.
Love and Blessings, Angela Pelullo Spegal, Lenny's baby sister

Thanks for your forthcoming story. I am a friend of Jimmy Olivero the former police officer with the nypd. I have a son who is with the nypd. I am always making him aware of the danger from within as you put it. I hope that he will listen.
Thanks Mr. Sanchez.

Joe, A well put together site. Good links to associated information. Article on Rick Rescorla was very well done.

hey joe. that is a very neat web sight you have there. it was good seeing you again at the olive garden.

Joe, thank you so much for this site. I have looked at a lot of links but there are many more that I still wish to see. I will save this in my favorites to look at again at my leisure. I enjoyed looking at your photos and everything you have included in your web page. I am very impressed with your accomplishments. As a fellow PR that has had many in my family including my Dad and 3 siblings in the Military, I want to thank you for serving our country.

Regards to you and your family and God Bless.

Millie (Gonzalez) Elliott

Joe, Great Web Site.
I just want to Thank you for putting your life on the line for all of us. I met you in the 34 Pct. You were a great Police officer. Thank you for the back up response. We wish you the best always!
GOD Bless You.

God Bless and thank you for everything that you do. It takes special people to make a difference.
Keep safe!

Best regards,
Maria Banuelos
Criminal Justice Student
San Diego, California

Nice

I seriously question whether the present administration would handle anything diferently than was on that fateful day. Phil will always be a hero however

I Joe I just started to look . see ya SYD.

Love your site

I served w/ the 51 st Signal Bat. 82 Nd Airborne Div. Kora-'50-'51,I corps Joan & I lived in Newburgh,NY.Joan was born and rasied at West Point.N.Y. we were married there 4/11/53. Read "raw Cuts" If you get a chance. Carl Cossin,a POW from Columbus,Oh wrote it.

JOE,
YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST ,
IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD .
YOUR HEART IS ALWAYS OUT THERE .
I'M GLAD TO CALL YOU MY FRIEND .

FRATERNALLY
TIM MOTTO
RET NYPD 028 PCT

hey joy. i just listned to your interview last night on the blogtalkradio. . a day late, . wish i could of heard it live, i would have called the station. still fighting the VA. gave them new evidence. as you know joe, a slow process. i thought the interview was very interesting. and i am glad your reaching out to all those who have negative thoughts about you. it takes a bigger and better man to do that. you are a power of example and keep plugging and stay positive. i`m still hoping me and tommy get a chance to head down your way. right now tommy going through some family ( health) problems with his daughter. stay in touch joe. god bless my brother, bobby.

DETECTIVE RETIRED MANY YEARS.ILL HAVE TO COME BACK TO THIS SITE.THERES SO MUCH TO READ AND SEE WHO VISITED.WHAT A GREAT JOB YOUVE DONE.I REMEMBER THE 9TH.IT WAS MY FIRST ASSIGNMENT FOR 3 YEARS.SOO MANY LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE (SHITHOUSE)AS YOU KNOW THAT WAS THEIR SYMBOL.

This is a wonderful site and I am glad that my friend sent it to me (Gloria Collins). I hope that they keep it going because it is informative of people we have touched. It's important for you to know that where Frank got killed I volunteered to protect the children by keeping the traffic safe for all, his mother Gloria was so thankful, and Deputy Inspector Aubry at the time was so greatful.
(Previously DI Aubry from the 68 Command)

God Bless you Frank you will always be in my heart and prays.

Just recently at an 68th Precinct Medal Night, and Chief Joseph Fox, told all the new APO's about this story he also was extremely proud and will never forget what I did to help Gloria heal some of her sorrow.

God Bless All

Sincerely,

Susan Michalski
A/Sgt. Michalski - 68th Precinct

This is a wonderful site and I am glad that my friend sent it to me. I hope that they keep it going because it is informative of people we have touched. It's important for you to know that where Frank got killed I volunteered to protect the children by keeping the traffic safe for all, his mother Gloria was so thankful, and Deputy Inspector Aubry at the time was so greatful.
(Previously DI Aubry from the 68 Command)

God Bless you Frank you will always be in my heart and prays.

Sincerely,

Susan Michalski
A/Sgt. Michalski - 68th Precinct

Looks great. Can't wait until I can get more time to view it more thoroughly.

Great site!

Thanks for the comment on my site Joe. I'm certain that you too are a General in the Army of the Lord of Hosts. Keep the books coming. You inspire rookie authors like myself to keep going. Stay close to God. Stay safe, and have a powerful year!

Eugene Fields
www.shiftchangeproject.com
Baltimore, MD

Very interesting web site. Rick Rescorla new my uncle whose name I was given. A true Cornishman

I went to high school with Frank Collins; he was in the band Confusion, which I had seen perform during Murrow's Battle of the Bands in 1990/1991.

We weren't close, but we were cool, and I will always consider him a compadre, and a good peep. We were bound together in friendship by Mandie, and by Kerry Kelly, who also left us too soon.

It's still hard to believe he's gone. I still think about him, and will never forget him.

Congratulations on your book .

Joe,
Nice website. Wish you luck with your next book. It was nice talking to you yesterday.
Stay Safe!

Great site, Joe! I always enjoy meeting fellow cops--especially those who have interesting stories to tell. Once again, thanks for listening to The Watering Hole show about my book EXTREME COP: CHICAGO PD and for your compliments.
JERRY A.

Wonderful book, a true example of a hero for all.
Thank you for your example, godbless, Fidelis Ad Mortem.

WOW!!!!!!! What a life! And how many people to-date love each other from the heart, it show's from the pix's.
The Latin Beat got me on my feet, Thank You!

It was really good speaking with you! Can't wait to read the book-I'll speak with you soon:)

In memory of my Brother Paul O'Leary A/3/22-25 Inf Div. KIA @ FSB Buell Aug 22,1968

great page! SSgt Caudill told me to check it out...I know him as "Bea."
My ex was in Vietnam, although that was way before I met him.
But for those of us who lived in that time period, we will never forget Vietnam, whether we were there or not. I recently met a lady who told me her first husband was killed in Vietnam.
Thank you for your service to our country. Angels smile down on you and your brothers.

Sincerely,Vonette (Sunshine and Smiles on yahoo Answers)

Awesome!!!!!website

Thanks

Can't wait to read this.

Joe it was very nice to meet you. I'm looking forward to reading your books and browsing your page.

Michael Berish

Joe,
Looking forward to reading your book. Thanks again for calling in to the radio show, I really enjoyed your perspective and input.
I love your website.
Stephen Beeler

I am a kidnap victm who escaped and survived. I have tremendous respect for police officers as well as those who have fought for our freedom on foreign soil. The detectives investigating my case in Charlotte,NC in 1970 advised that I retain a private attorney to prosecute. The perpetrators are still in prison. I speak at the Citizens Parole Accountability Committee in Charlotte and will be speaking at a national Missing Persons Conference in March. I salute you for your invaluable contribution to justice.

Let's face it, cops can do anything we put our minds to!

Hello Joe, I was finally able to come in and sign your guest book!
Best of luck in NYC.....
Maggie

Joe,

Thank god that you had the courage to stand up against something that was wrong. You stood up for the Police Officer that works hard, and does right. Right on Joe !

Joe thank you for the kind words,you are a true friend,please keep praying for my wife,it is only a matter of time,thankyou Joe...Your friend Brian

Joe your book is right on the money,i am looking foward to reading your other book,i like the site
nice pictures of my men in HonorGuard uniforms,i am glad you like if you are interested in more let me know,i will send you what ever you need,God bless you and your family.....Brian

Hi Joe Long time no hear,hows the family,hope everything is well, my wife
is not doing to good,she has cancer,please say a
prayer for her.your friend Brian

Very nice web site.

HI JOE-ITS RACHELLE- E-MAIL BE LOTS TO TALK ABOUT
GOD BLESS

Hi Joe,
Read TRUE BLUE which I enjoyed very much. It is too bad of some of the circumstances that you have endured. You were a damn good cop. It makes me angry that the NYPD did not appreciate your energetic qualities. This book TRUE BLUE is a success story! Looking forward to read your next book.
Mucha suerte amigo
-Tony Gonzales

RET DET TARU / RET IN 1999
67/68 IN VIETNAM TASK FORCE MOROZ
ANY TASK FORCE MEMBER WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU

Way to go Joe!

Thank you Frank.
NYC Law Enforcement Retired

I miss cokito and PASTILLAS!!!!!!!!!!! Beans & Rice,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

To All My Latin Brother's in Nam & the NYPD.........the Battle is still NOT OVER......Remember Peri Thomas."These Mean Streets" ....El Barrio writer......The Most Medals of Honor's given by population or ethnic background is my Rican Brother's , and next is the Irish The Patty Boy's.........Peace

THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR PAST.

Al, thanks for buying my book and your support with what went down back in 1983. You are correct to write that the special state prosecutors that committed gross misconduct in handling my case should have been disbarred. But they, too, have a code of silense when it comes to protecting one of their own. But since the Durham N.C. Duke Lacrosse players incident where DA Mike Funk was disbarred for gross misconduct, things will change for the best, I hope. Charlie Joe Hynes who as you read in the book came to my rescue when he became the new special state prosecutor, and who is now Brooklyn DA, will attest to the fact that I got screwed by the enemy within.

Hi Joe
Read your book, met w/u on Monday night at meeting. I also was a heavy hitter, also had some run in's w/IAD and FIAU. However, I came out OK. I find that your experience is at the least one of which I would not want to have gone through. I knew Charlie Hynes personally, from the Brooklyn Courts. I wonder why these prosceuters were never charled criminally or even disbarred. We will talk again.

Al (79Pct, Brooklyn Warrants, 102Pct)







ke again.

I'll read it this week and give you my comments.

just finished your new book joe . a real page turner .great you got it published and maybe opened some eye`s. great job. i guess "TENACITY" is a good descriptive of your quest to get this published. hold on to your belief`s joe. bobby.

Wow! What a site, I'm sharing this with my fellow Proud Puerto Rican brothers in blue, both retired and active. I also want you to know that the story on Sgt.Modesto Cartagena has inspired me and has pushed me to pursue my Combat Cross or Medal of Valor that was never awarded to me because the NYPD stated that they never received a request for Departmental recognition from a 1993 shooting in which I used my weapon and stopped an armed perp. from killing my partner, from making a widow, from making orphans. Question is,where do I begin? If I ever write a book I should title it, "The Unsung Blue Hero". Sgt. Cartegena is definitely an unsung hero and his story has shown me it's never too late to be righfully recognized.

Excellent job on this site. God Bless You!!!

I will purchase you book soon. Loved the cover I worked in the 88 from 70 to 74. Sgt at arms Brooklyn/staten island 10-13

Joe, I came across your web site via rdny.org. It's great how you have put it together with so many photos and infor on hispanics in the military and the NYPD. I retired from the 44th Pct. (1981-2002) and presently work for the Dept of the Treasury as a Federal Police Officer, U.S. Mint Police near West Point,. New York. I will check out your books. God Bless , Be Safe.

Joe,
Enjoyed talking with last week, Great web - site.
Keep up the Great work.
Mitch @ TruGreen

Read first few chapters of "True Blue" Interesting reading, I should enjoy it

Hey how are you? I met you at my brother in law Sal Zambuto's funeral in Florida and bought your book.

Joe-

I just finished "True Blue" this evening. What a fantastic book with a story told like it is, and like it was, back in the day. Brought back a lot of memories, both good and bad. My hat is off to you. Thank you for your friendship.

Hey just ordered True Blue I will get back to you after I read it.

Excellent website.. Love that song from Buffalo Springfield. Everytime I hear it, I always think of the "Nam Vet"

E. Pistek 1st V.P. Brooklyn Staten Island 10-13

Hello Joe, I saw the name Manny Rentas in the sign in book, wonder if it's the same Manny I knew from Brooklyn South PMD, I also knew his brother, Last I heard ,Manny was a Lawyer on court street ,Brooklyn, If it is same Manny Rentas, I'd like to say hello to him from Orlando, Fl, By the way let me know when your new book is available, like to get a copy. Good luck brother, will keep in touch. Is-Man, out.

Retired 1974 Man.So.Homicide and 6th Sqd. 60' & 70's.

A pleasure to view your extensive site and admire your list of associations and accomplishments.

Best of luck with your books. As soon as I can I will buy them. God Bless you.

Broke in the job in Bklyn North (BNTF) and worked with the greatest COPS I ever met in the job. A great Brotherhood in those days and you learned the job and what it was to be a cop well. SEMPER FI and good luck with the book and look forward to reading it....memories never leave you and where you've been.

I set up and operated MARS station on LZ Betty in 67 and 68. I spent 20 months in nam. leaving in Jan 69.

hey joe,just want to say hi and good luck with your new book. spoke to tommy and i told him to get a copy for myself. can`t wait to read. i keep pressing tommy to JUST,LETS GO DOWN your way for a visit. i`m sure we`ll make it in the near future. any way joe , again good luck and hope everything is well with you and your family. hope to talk and even better see you soon.take care brother, bobby matovic.

Joe, I just finished reading your new book "True Blue" and I congratulate you for publishing your story, and what a great story it was! Only a few like yourself have had the courage to put a crack in the Blue Wall. I commend you for your courage and I am proud to call you my friend.
Mike Speights
Texas City, Texas

Gentleman, I play Santa for the 1st Pct Childrens Christamas party,along with several FOP Lodges! If you need my services please contact me @516-713-0912 after 7pm or 631-594-2802. I am a dear friend of EDDIE Lentol!!

FRANERNALLY
DANNY SACCO

F

aug 30, 1968 to jan 1,1993 what a ride

nice site joe, as a vet of both wars nam and nypd i appreciate it
bruce

nice job,

68-69 2nd 505th 82 AirBorne 11B40 squad leader D co. 2nd platoon l LRRP unit.
3719 FDC Grove RD. Davenport FL. 33837
863-413-7403.

Served in the 2nd Batallion, 7th Cav in Phan Thiet in 1966-1967. I was the awards and decorations officer for Headquarters Company. Started out as a Fire direction controller in a mortar squad. Saw little action while there - but got pinned down in a
rice paddy by enemy fire on one occasion.

Great meeting you and hope you found and enjoyed the chinese restaurant!

Congratulations on your achievements in the field of writing. Hope to be able to read your book.

Lolly

Excellent site! Thanks for the offer to refer people over to mine...

Steve

God bless all who serve in Law Enforcement.

hey! as soon as i get a chance to call you i will. i wasnt able to see the names of the people who wrote those comments. if you can change the color. email me or call.

We met at the pinch a penny store today, and you gave me your card an asked me to view your website. Well I'm here and I think you did an outstanding job in allowing visitors like me to review your website. I retired from the Army in 1996 an my wife an I moved to Deltona 3 years ago. Its too hot an muggy here, feels like the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Former Bronxite James Monroe High School 1963, Born at the Bronx Hospital May 29, 1945 the day after Germany surrendered to the US, then thereafter it was the Japs, in which they sccumbed to the A-Bomb, long time ago. Keep in touch.

keep up your good work
rabbi gary
nyc chaplain

Joe, Beautiful web site. I am purchasing your new book. See you soon! Manny

Hey, Joe! I'm sending you pictures of the Seagate P.D. from Coney Island in Brooklyn where they worked. They had their own P.D. with similar uniforms. That was a sweet job, but sweeter now that Johnny Levitt is retired. He's going to join our 10-13 since they get similar benefits. Eddie

Joe, I have signed your guest book before, but I would like to give posative comments on your last book and Barry Horney's book. Both were excellent and if you upcomming book is good as the last, I would like to reserve one.
Bealer Caudill

David, I'm glad I was able to pay my respect to one of your fallen members. May the good Lord bless him and bring him home.

Thank you for sharing your time with us.
Latin American Motorcycle Association (LAMA)

Al, I think I do remember you. But I wrote up a few inmates that did put their hands on me while I was a correction officer from 1989 at Sing Sing and Coxsackie State Prison [1991-92] Met a few that I had once arrested as a cop. Last incident was at Coxsackie State Prison where I grabbed a Latino inmate in the yard who was stabbing a black inmate. The Latino inmate almost stabbed me. He got 3 years in the box. As a correction officer you had to know how to write a ticket on an inmate if you wanted it to stick. I got a lot of respect from most inmates...for they knew I was a former cop trying to do a good job. I met a lot of good COs as well. I left Coxsackie due to a back injury disability. Glad to hear you wrote a book. Send me the info via my e-mail, and I will post on my website's favorite page. God bless.

Hey,

I remember you from Sing Sing Prison. There was actually an inmate who put his hands on you and you wanted to write him up on an assault charge, but a supervisor informed you this was not considered an assault charge, unlike the streets of New York City where you was once a cop.

You came over to me, (Officer Bermudez) and discussed the incident with me, where I unfortunately and regretfully had to agree with the supervisor, remember me now?

It's been a long time and I don't except you'll remember, nevertheless it's good to know you're doing well.



Sincerely,

Al Bermudez Pereira, NYS. Retiree and Author of;
Sing Sing State Prison, One Day, One Lifetime.

Spc James Caza. 24th Infantry Division 2nd BN 2/7th HHC Scouts and 2/7th Delta Co. 3rd Plt Inf. Ft Stewart GA.
Served `89-`93 During Operations Desert Shield / Storm.

Seeking anyone in Delta Co 2/7th Reg During those years.

I visited the traveling Wall memorial on the way home tonight. Forty years ago seems like yesterday. Wow!

Wow!

Went to your website for the last several days to show people I work with, how the Nam looked. Man, we were young!!!!!
C 5/7 '69-70

Joe, Been a while since I wrote, Want to wish you and all those brothers out there who are fathers, a Happy Fathers Day, and an enjoyable day with their families. Love and piece to all. God Bless you all. The Is-Man, out.

Joe, you rock! You are a hero!

Hey JoeThanks for your support of our Troops in the 5/7 Cav.
Love ya Brother

Great site Joe. I met you a few weeks ago at DeLand PD. I'm a new officer, just starting phase 2 of FTO. I'm learning new things everyday.

Joe,
The website is everything you said it was and then some. I salute everyone who has and is serving our great country, whether in the armed forces or as a law enforcement officer. You are true heros and your sacrifices are truly appreciated!

Great Book can't wait for the next one.

Hey Joe, how are you doin? I met you about two years ago or so at my grandmom's, Mary Pelullo. You knew my uncle, Leonard S. Pelullo. My name is Joe. I never got a chance to meet him but it was nice meeting you. This website shows really amazing pictures and memories of my uncle and many of your other friends. I just wanted to say THANKS for sharing these memories. My grandmom wishes you the best and says HELLO. (I think i may have signed this guestbook twice, sorry about that)

Hey Joe!
Love the Website! Keep up the great work and thanks for serving our country in the military and the streets of New York City as a Cop!

I read your first book and it was fascinating and I can't wait for the next book.

from the birthday party on sunday.
the picture reminds me of manhattan,
the ones from nam.and very
interesting.

I Have been a Member for two years now and proud to Be One also Member of K O C Mamaroneck N.Y. Nice Web site Good Luck to all And may God Bless All of You.

Walter,
Thanks for sending me this link. The vintage cars and bikes are really cool. Great stuff

Love them Music, My Hermano............Patty Boy

my regards to all Police and IPA Friends
Ernst Meichsner

GREAT!

1969 71. 192nd aviation III Corp II Corp. Tiger sharks gunner crewchief

Wish you lots of success with this book.

John very nice updated website. Nice pics! Glad to see the memorial pics and the bagpipes paying respects to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. May they never be forgotten!
Stay safe,
Walt - Bergen County Sheriff's

Love the Music.............and the bird comming down.......Semper Fi too All My Brother's

Al Sheppard
In-Country 67-68 I Was Known as "Patty Boy" in El Barrio......I LOVE you all, MY BROTHER's

I never met my cousin but heard he was a great man I am proud of him and wish he was here.

hello there mr. sanchez met you at the picnik
on saturday with my brother in law lucas morales
next time your in town give me a call 386-206-3163
I think we can probably have many nypd war stories
we can speak about.

Good pictures,nice music. Looks like my amry days in Vietnam.

Hi Joe,very impressive web-site, great job..the cuban,we met at wal-mart(deltona) via brooklyn
04-08-2007

Hey Joe, It was a pleasure to meet you,thanks for the sevice both in the Jungle and NYPD,this country needs more people like you,hope to see you soon, SFC Medina U.S.ARMY (ACTIVE)
"Desert Crawler"

Joe, a great site.
You are doing good work on many levels.
Yoe have the tenacity of a pit bull but better looking.

HHC 3d Bde from 1965-1966

Found what I was looking for. NYPD Officer Donald Kinebrew became a friend of mine in 2000. He passed away 5/2003 and I miss his friendship. He was shot trying to stop an armed robbery, and almost died then. There is no doubt that incident contributed to his early death at age 54.
I a Police Detective will be riding in the 2007 Police unity Tour to Washington DC in his honor .
Rest in peace Donnie, I know you are with God.

Brother in law-enforcement. Met you at the barbershop.

HOWS IT GOING JOE THIS IS ROB FROM THE ORLANDO VA I BELIEVE WE MET AT THE XRAY DEPARTMENT WITH WALLEY RIOS.

Joe it's been great talking to you,things are not
going good right now,everything is in gods hands,
the cover of your book looks awesome,cain't wait
to read it,keep in touch,god bless all the health
to you and your family,be safe out there,the other day i witnessed a robbery right in front of me,you never know,keep that cop mentality never let your guard down.enjoy your night,Brian

Great web site, keep up the good work

Joe, nice meeting you in Orlando a couple of weeks ago. Keep up the good work!!!

I am a viet nam vet to , we meet at the barber shop ,last time i saw you was at the post office with another Viet Vet que trabaja alli.