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So awful. I work right near there, next door to Creedmoor, and so much stuff has been on lockdown, but not my school...and we're all here late for open school night. Many prayers to his family, and my thoughts are with all of you NCPD wives.

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Awwww, they just spoke about him on the news.

What a young guy. He's from West Babylon, lived alone.

They were interviewing all of his neighbors and no one had nothing bad to say.

So sad.

Has anyone heard anything about the other person who was killed?

ETA: Just updated with a pic of the guy who was killed. He was on the phone with his daughter when he was shot. I think they said he is from Brooklyn.

Message edited 10/23/2012 6:16:08 PM.

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this makes feel sick, how awful

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This such devastating news. Many prayers for the officers family and the family of the other man who was shot. I hope they find this killer quickly.

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He has been caught.

NCPD Cop shot in Queens

sooo sad. My thoughts and prayers are with his family....

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Posted by DiamondGirl

this makes feel sick, how awful

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Posted by DaniRella

I'm sick to my stomach.

Yesterday I attended the funeral of another Nassau Officer and now this. I don't know HOW this Department is doing this - I just don't know how all of these men are getting through this. It is unbelievable how low the morale is and how devastated and destroyed these Officers are - talking with some of them yesterday, they literally look like shells of who they once were. And they admittedly feel that way - they just feel so beat down by all of the violence and injustice. When the economy suffers like it is, it just makes crazy people even crazier and everyone seems to lose their marbles - and that is when Officers get hurt and killed. It's just disturbing. After yesterday, and now this, I'm just profoundly sad - and that sentiment can be seen on the faces of every Nassau County member. This is the fourth line of duty death in less than two years. Inconceivable.

I can't imgaine

This incident on the CIP and the others happened because of the economy?? I didn't get to read about them in detail...

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That being said, now that his name was released, I can share this story: this past June, at the MADD walk that we do each year for Ken - Emergency Service's guys were nice enough to donate their tent for us to use. Not only did they do that, they also sent four guys to set up the tent and then they later came afterwards to break it down.

DH and I got there early to make sure everything was set up and to get the custom shirts we ordered out and ready, get the food we bought out and ready for our team, etc. When we got there, the four ESU guys had just finished putting up the tent - one I knew from before that day, Vinnie, and the three others I met then - one of them was this very sweet, very attractive spanish guy, in great shape. About my age. His name embroidered in his special ESU uniform: Lopez.

When I spoke with the Asst. Commissioner this morning, who called me to tell me this had happened, I realized right away that it was him - from the walk. I remember them, particularly him, telling me not to worry at all about the tent, they would take care of everything. He is exactly how the people on TV, neighbors and such, described him - smiling, warm, so easy going, and kind. I thanked them so much for their help - offered them food/drinks but they wouldn't take anything. Finally, I got them to, at least, accept some shirts. So, I gave them "Team Officer Baribault" shirts - I gave one to Officer Lopez, one to Vinnie, and one each to the other two men who were there.

I came home and told DH, who immediately remembered him, and DH said, I knew I recognized him when I saw the picture and couldn't place it until you said it - the two of us just started crying. It's just not fair.

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Posted by DiamondGirl

Posted by DaniRella

That being said, now that his name was released, I can share this story: this past June, at the MADD walk that we do each year for Ken - Emergency Service's guys were nice enough to donate their tent for us to use. Not only did they do that, they also sent four guys to set up the tent and then they later came afterwards to break it down.

DH and I got there early to make sure everything was set up and to get the custom shirts we ordered out and ready, get the food we bought out and ready for our team, etc. When we got there, the four ESU guys had just finished putting up the tent - one I knew from before that day, Vinnie, and the three others I met then - one of them was this very sweet, very attractive spanish guy, in great shape. About my age. His name embroidered in his special ESU uniform: Lopez.

When I spoke with the Asst. Commissioner this morning, who called me to tell me this had happened, I realized right away that it was him - from the walk. I remember them, particularly him, telling me not to worry at all about the tent, they would take care of everything. He is exactly how the people on TV, neighbors and such, described him - smiling, warm, so easy going, and kind. I thanked them so much for their help - offered them food/drinks but they wouldn't take anything. Finally, I got them to, at least, accept some shirts. So, I gave them "Team Officer Baribault" shirts - I gave one to Officer Lopez, one to Vinnie, and one each to the other two men who were there.

I came home and told DH, who immediately remembered him, and DH said, I knew I recognized him when I saw the picture and couldn't place it until you said it - the two of us just started crying. It's just not fair.

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this is just so sad! two cops in one week!

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Dani what a warm but heartbreaking story. My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Lopez's family. My DH is FDNY and they had also responded to the scene

May all the NCPD, SCPD NYPD and FDNY members continue to stay safe

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Posted by ThePinkGoose

Thank you for sharing this. I thought I saw your pic on Newsday walking behind your brother at the Funeral on Monday and was thinking of you. My brother is also NCPD and I completely understand what you're saying about the economy as well as the morale of the officers. I didn't personally know Artie but my brother did and from what I hear, he was not only an amazing officer but just an all around amazing person. My heart breaks to think that his life is now over at the hands of a cold-blooded animal, it's not fair So many prayers for his soul, his family and the entire department. Such a shame.

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Posted by ThePinkGoose

Thank you for sharing this. I thought I saw your pic on Newsday walking behind your brother at the Funeral on Monday and was thinking of you. My brother is also NCPD and I completely understand what you're saying about the economy as well as the morale of the officers. I didn't personally know Artie but my brother did and from what I hear, he was not only an amazing officer but just an all around amazing person. My heart breaks to think that his life is now over at the hands of a cold-blooded animal, it's not fair So many prayers for his soul, his family and the entire department. Such a shame.

The next time the news asks me for a quote, they did so at Officer Olivieri's funeral, but I said nothing - I was just sad that day and between the poking of questions and the following us as we walked into church clicking constantly taking our pictures, I was in no mood. But the next time they ask me - probably at Officer Lopez's funeral which should be Saturday, I'm going to give them an earful.

I'm going to tell them, and I truly believe this, that the residents of Nassau County need to wrap their arms, collectively, around this Department of Officers. We need to come together to support them as they are going through an unimaginably difficult time - this is the FOURTH line of duty death in less than 18 months. They are truly suffering. And, from what I hear, I don't know if Officer Lopez's partner will ever be able to work in the full capacity again - and, at the least, he'll never be the same. The residents, in my opinion, need to be supportive in ways similar to how the people of NYC bolstered the FDNY/NYPD after 9/11... That, we are here for you, we feel for you, we understand, and thank you for all that you do - is SUPER important, and I think - because Nassau's been kicked while it's down, I think the Department needs that. I feel like, if you are a resident - send some food over to your local precinct. Or to the hanger where ESU, BSO, and Highway keep their vehicles and have their offices - ESU lost Lopez, BSO lost Brietkopf, and Highway lost both Califano and Olivieri - so, send some ziti over to the men, send some soda over there. Whatever it takes - write out a prayer card, that you are thinking of them and praying for them. Then, write another for the families of the Officers - send that to the PBA and they'll pass it on to the families. Our family STILL receives cards from people about Kenneth and I can't tell you how much it means - the families need that, and the Department, the Officers - they need it too. It's so crucial. If you see a Nassau Officer, thank him for what he does - say, I'm so sorry to hear about the deaths of your fellow Officers, I'm thinking about you. Much like you thank a Vet for his service - these men serve the County and it's dangerous. That's what I want to say - because that's how I truly feel and in my heart, I feel it's so important. I just feel that these guys are hurting SO bad. It MIGHT help lift the spirits a little. The public opinion/feelings matter to them more than you think.

Now, how am I going to get all of that in a quote?

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Posted by ThePinkGoose

Thank you for sharing this. I thought I saw your pic on Newsday walking behind your brother at the Funeral on Monday and was thinking of you. My brother is also NCPD and I completely understand what you're saying about the economy as well as the morale of the officers. I didn't personally know Artie but my brother did and from what I hear, he was not only an amazing officer but just an all around amazing person. My heart breaks to think that his life is now over at the hands of a cold-blooded animal, it's not fair So many prayers for his soul, his family and the entire department. Such a shame.

The next time the news asks me for a quote, they did so at Officer Olivieri's funeral, but I said nothing - I was just sad that day and between the poking of questions and the following us as we walked into church clicking constantly taking our pictures, I was in no mood. But the next time they ask me - probably at Officer Lopez's funeral which should be Saturday, I'm going to give them an earful.

I'm going to tell them, and I truly believe this, that the residents of Nassau County need to wrap their arms, collectively, around this Department of Officers. We need to come together to support them as they are going through an unimaginably difficult time - this is the FOURTH line of duty death in less than 18 months. They are truly suffering. And, from what I hear, I don't know if Officer Lopez's partner will ever be able to work in the full capacity again - and, at the least, he'll never be the same. The residents, in my opinion, need to be supportive in ways similar to how the people of NYC bolstered the FDNY/NYPD after 9/11... That, we are here for you, we feel for you, we understand, and thank you for all that you do - is SUPER important, and I think - because Nassau's been kicked while it's down, I think the Department needs that. I feel like, if you are a resident - send some food over to your local precinct. Or to the hanger where ESU, BSO, and Highway keep their vehicles and have their offices - ESU lost Lopez, BSO lost Brietkopf, and Highway lost both Califano and Olivieri - so, send some ziti over to the men, send some soda over there. Whatever it takes - write out a prayer card, that you are thinking of them and praying for them. Then, write another for the families of the Officers - send that to the PBA and they'll pass it on to the families. Our family STILL receives cards from people about Kenneth and I can't tell you how much it means - the families need that, and the Department, the Officers - they need it too. It's so crucial. If you see a Nassau Officer, thank him for what he does - say, I'm so sorry to hear about the deaths of your fellow Officers, I'm thinking about you. Much like you thank a Vet for his service - these men serve the County and it's dangerous. That's what I want to say - because that's how I truly feel and in my heart, I feel it's so important. I just feel that these guys are hurting SO bad. It MIGHT help lift the spirits a little. The public opinion/feelings matter to them more than you think.

Now, how am I going to get all of that in a quote?

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Posted by DaniRella

Posted by ThePinkGoose

Thank you for sharing this. I thought I saw your pic on Newsday walking behind your brother at the Funeral on Monday and was thinking of you. My brother is also NCPD and I completely understand what you're saying about the economy as well as the morale of the officers. I didn't personally know Artie but my brother did and from what I hear, he was not only an amazing officer but just an all around amazing person. My heart breaks to think that his life is now over at the hands of a cold-blooded animal, it's not fair So many prayers for his soul, his family and the entire department. Such a shame.

The next time the news asks me for a quote, they did so at Officer Olivieri's funeral, but I said nothing - I was just sad that day and between the poking of questions and the following us as we walked into church clicking constantly taking our pictures, I was in no mood. But the next time they ask me - probably at Officer Lopez's funeral which should be Saturday, I'm going to give them an earful.

I'm going to tell them, and I truly believe this, that the residents of Nassau County need to wrap their arms, collectively, around this Department of Officers. We need to come together to support them as they are going through an unimaginably difficult time - this is the FOURTH line of duty death in less than 18 months. They are truly suffering. And, from what I hear, I don't know if Officer Lopez's partner will ever be able to work in the full capacity again - and, at the least, he'll never be the same. The residents, in my opinion, need to be supportive in ways similar to how the people of NYC bolstered the FDNY/NYPD after 9/11... That, we are here for you, we feel for you, we understand, and thank you for all that you do - is SUPER important, and I think - because Nassau's been kicked while it's down, I think the Department needs that. I feel like, if you are a resident - send some food over to your local precinct. Or to the hanger where ESU, BSO, and Highway keep their vehicles and have their offices - ESU lost Lopez, BSO lost Brietkopf, and Highway lost both Califano and Olivieri - so, send some ziti over to the men, send some soda over there. Whatever it takes - write out a prayer card, that you are thinking of them and praying for them. Then, write another for the families of the Officers - send that to the PBA and they'll pass it on to the families. Our family STILL receives cards from people about Kenneth and I can't tell you how much it means - the families need that, and the Department, the Officers - they need it too. It's so crucial. If you see a Nassau Officer, thank him for what he does - say, I'm so sorry to hear about the deaths of your fellow Officers, I'm thinking about you. Much like you thank a Vet for his service - these men serve the County and it's dangerous. That's what I want to say - because that's how I truly feel and in my heart, I feel it's so important. I just feel that these guys are hurting SO bad. It MIGHT help lift the spirits a little. The public opinion/feelings matter to them more than you think.

Now, how am I going to get all of that in a quote?

I hope you find a way to fit that in, because I do think people need to hear ... not just hear, UNDERSTAND this.