Hey Joe,
Hope all is well would u mind reaching out to me? US Army 1966 to 1969 NYPD 1969 to 1989 Hwy Pat.1

What a magnificent soldier! His bravery throughout his career, both military and civilian, is an inspiration to all.

Rest in Peace, Rick.

GOD BLESS NYPD

PAST.....PRESENT....FUTURE

Well Rick,
I enjoyed visiting your site. We have become brothers even though we've never met. I guess we've always been brothers since way back in Vietnam. I still don't understand why there is such animosity with some people against Ricans. I'm sorry for what you've had to endure all your life. Those people are idiots and just plain don't understand. I won't get started on my soap box. God Bless brother. Keith

Andy,Greg,Rocco,Fred, Rest In Peace

Just surfed in to say hello. You have a very nicely assembled website. Just goes to prove that hard work and dedication to a project will eventually pay off. Great job!

Read your book,very good reading for a retired MOF.

Thank you for your service as a soldier in Vietnam and also as one of New York's Finest.

I am proud to call you a true cop's cop Joe.

Thanks, Millie. I can mail you a signed copy of "Red Herring: The Stinking Trail...Police Corruption in Washington Heights" or you can buy it on Amazon Kindle. Let me know via email. God bless you and yours, dear friend.

I always enjoy looking at all the photos as well as all new postings at your website. I do have your privious books and enjoyed them very much. I was looking to order 'Red Herring' too. Take care Joe....God bless you! Millie

great site,joe

Joe, You have a great site. Congratulations!

I was known as "tower one zero" at Vinh Long Army Airfield from 10/69-10/70. ATC.I met many remarkable pilots and fellow soldiers. Also got to fly Cobras; LOHs'Hueys, o1's. What a life for a 20 year old kid.I took many pics with my PX AEI camera but my ex-wife burned them when we split; she was MADD!! I love to remember. Peace ;Terry.

I was flown out to LZ Rita in the summer of 1968 from LZ Sharon in Quang Tri to deliver body bags. I was with HHC, 2nd/8th Cav, 1st Air Cavalry Division. I've forgotten what month it was, but I think it was after A Shau Valley, which was in April.

I can't really remember if i was with the 2/7 or 5/7; most likely 5th of the 7th, I remember getting to Quang Tri and getting hit the first night, then Hue, Que Sahn, Ashau Valley.... gout medevac out around mid jul 68 and sent to Letterman Hospital in Aug 68....Dam, don't know how i can forget my unit.....

God bless one and all.

It's an honor and priviledge to sign in and be present for Roll Call. I have nothing but admiration and respect for your service to Our Country, as well as, "Being There" in the highest traditions of the NYPD. Viewing our fallen Heroes brings back so many memories. I was appointed 45 years ago, and worked the 48 in the South Bronx. I remember so vividly, and sadly, the days and incidents, when all our Brave NYPD brothers and sister were shot and killed, and wished I could have been there to prevent these tragedies, and protect them. I also remember first hand, meeting the families of Officer Glover, and Sergeant Reddy, and paying my condolences....It was on that day, July 26, 1976, I was honored to participate recognizing these two brave men, during The Medal Ceremonies at 1 Police Plaza, where I had the Honor to receive The Police Combat Cross. I have never forgotten any of the tragedies, sustained by my brothers & sisters of New York's Finest , who have made the "Ultimate Sacrfice".....God Bless them all and may they R.I.P. .....Respectfully, Mike Usiak

Hey Joe, keep up the good fight!

The article talks about the Gaffey makeing its first trip to Cam Rahn Bay in 1965, I was on it. Just wondering if anyone has more pics of the Gaffey. I had my camera and all the pics I took while spending 30 days on the ship going to Thailand. Love to see more pics. Send to my email address.
Thanks Joe.

Al, you know I do not turn my back on a friend, especially a good and honest former law enforcement officer like yourself. It was not easy for me working at Sing Sing after the NYPD and coming across inmates I had once arrested. You should know... you were there as a correction officer, and saw what I went through. If you need me, you know where you can find me. God bless, brother.

Joe, I need you back in my life Papa...

This is a great site. Its nice to be remembered for what we did.

Joe, thanks for keeping me in your loop. The assn. you belong to/formed, is very important to your friends and you to stay close. Your wife looks younger than you. And pretty too. I'm finally glad to see some photos of you guys. Tell your buddies I said thanks for their service and God Bless. Just an old white boy Texan, Keith

Great Website, bring back the old days

God Bless! And thank you for your Duties

Joe I have found my friend that I was looking for that was with 1st Cav. Div.

I'm a Police Officer and my wife is a Police Officer. God bless to all and be safe.

Never seen a more sharper platoon than the first platoon on bravo troop 5/7 Cav.

Hunting info on Vernon Hayslip..........May 19, 1967.....A Co. 5/7 Cav, 1st CAV

joe I served with 1/12th airborne cav 1967 and D2/7th cav 1968-1969 as platoon sgt for the 3rd platoon.Frances my wife I have been to three Frist cavalry Reunions we plan on beening in Killeen TX 2013.Rolando and I get togeater for DELTA COMPANY 2/7TH CAVALRY MINIE REUNION.Would like to see you there.SGM TROY F KIMBELL RETIERED USA

Thanks Joe,This is a beautifull job , someday you'll have to aid me into something like this,Okay? Gig

So nice to have all the of names of the casualites from the Vietnam War listed.

wife is prison guard and im a corrections nurse in alabama

Thank you for sharing
I really like

war no more, no more war. God bless the Blue Line, and God bless our troops. Never stop believing and stay focused.

A great legacy! Chief will be missed!

Even five years later the love burns, eternal.

Never to late, always remembered. I only read the article TSN.ca today as Kerry Fraser reflected on the loss of CHIEF in 2006.Sounds like a nice man, heart of gold and very caring. Even 6 years later I am sorry to hear of your loss.
Brian from B.C. Canada

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hi
love your site!

Brother Joe thanks for the invite, please let me extend my thanks too all on this website that served our great nation and those that are serving today.
God Bless!

Thank you,Scott. The last time we saw each other was in Colorado, back in 1966, when we were with our good friends Richard and Ginnie Dupont. Thank you for writing me when I was a soldier once... and young, in Vietnam, 46-years ago. And as I keep saying, God works in mysterious ways. God bless you, your wife, Ruth, { and Bobbie }, and Richard & Ginnie Dupont, for all you have done in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. -Joe

Thank you Joe for going in our place.

Joe,
Nice talking to you and your wife today at the mall. Nice web site! See you at the next meeting.
Regards,
Manny

Great Site!

your all heros, kind of ironic my youngest son just turned a year old on the 14th of nov

Joe,again it was great to get in contact with you. Please see if you can get in touch with Mike DiSanza,who also was from the South Bronx.He probably went on the job a few years before you and got saved while bleeding to death from a blow in Harlem. I couldn't believe meeting born again Cop from the Bronx in Ireland. It was a Divine appointment and as I said he in Florida. I want to read your book and will get one. god Bless you my Brother Dan O'Mara

Hey Joe , Thanks again for the Book, I will read it and get back to u. lol. Your son Eric is a great men and a great leader, it has been a real blessing in my life to have met him. GOD BLESS.

I was a young cop, working in BKLYN NORTH TASK FORCE, never forgot that day div radio was crackling like crazy, 13TH AND 14TH DIVISION UNITS were asking authorization to respond, we were denied. GOD REST PHIL'S SOUL'

I remember, very well, the day of the funeral at Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria. I grew up with Phil's cousin of the same name.

I was working the 32 when this murder occurred. The lack information provided by the Department as to the perps lead me to believe of a coverup, and Charlie Rangle was right there in the middle.

Christine, thank you for checking out the Website and signing the guest book. I pray that you connect with your dad, and may the Good Lord bless you and your family. -Joe Sanchez Picon

I'm a daughter of a green beret who served in Vietnam during 1967 and 1970. My brother and I were born during his tours but we grew up without him. I would love to connect with him but looking at your photos, I get a sense of comfort. I consider myself a causualty of the war. The bond between a daughter and her father died when he served.

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." George S. Patton

In an age when the word "hero" is so often misused - this man obviously was one.

Rick, God bless you in heaven! You must have been such a wonderful man. Susan, I hope your memories soothe you during rough times. You must be so proud of him. And to his family, God bless all of you... and to his friends, you must have been truly blessed to know him.

i just read about ricks story about how under his insistance,he was vigilant on evacuation drills for the employees of morgan stanley.and not only that i also read about his military accomplishments.all i can say is "WOW". thankyou rick

Super!

Nice website. I'm a first cousin of John R. Graff.

So Cool! Joe you got to "Tag" those photo's for those of us who have "Eisenhour disease", which is a prelude to Alzheimer Disease (LOL) during which some of the faces look familiar but some the names are foggy! Regards, Tommy "O"

great site was app. july 1 1968 was in the S.ES. AND THEN IN MSTF THEN TO INTELL WORKED INTELL AT CITY HALL GREW UP ON LOWER EAST SIDE MONROE STREET GOD BLESS

Keith, once again, welcome home, brother. And yes, I will link your website: www.hack1966.com to my website. I checked out the American documentary "In the shadow of the blade" focusing on the Vietnam veterans and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" of which you were a door-gunner, and helped saved the lives of many a wounded soldiers, extration, bringing them food, water and supply. One of the soldier you helped was Connie "Mack" Pearson 5/7 D Company, 1966'67, who was shot 9 times. This was in Bong Song. One Huey was already shot down trying to rescue the wounded troopers of the First Cavalry Air Mobile Division. There was only room for six wounded in the Huey. You were able with help to rip out a passenger seat and make room for Connie. Connie would have died if not for your actions. You guys finally crossed paths after 36 years. Great story to a happy ending, though Connie is a paraplegic due to his injuries in the Nam. Connie told me how he had told one of the troopers that he was dying. The other trooper told Connie to hold on. Connie then looked up to the sky and saw an image of his mother, as if telling him she was there with him, and to hold on. God only knows why things happen the way they do. The Lord Jesus Christ has always watched over me and my loved ones, and many friends as well. God bless our brave men and women, be they firefighters, law enforcement, emergency personnel, and our military men and women. God bless America. -Joe

Hey Joe,
Thanks for signing my book. I need to call Connie. I haven't talked to him in a while. I would be honored to have a link on your site. I would also like to link your site to mine. One thing for sure,we like the same music. Welcome home to you too brother. I'm very glad you made it back. God Bless you. Your brother, Keith

Dan, thanks for signing the guest book and buying my book "True Blue: A tale of the enemy within" I truly appreciate your support, brother.I wish you the very best. You stay safe out there. And as I tell other law enforcement officers,"Keep a safe distance, never taking your eyes away from a suspect or a person of interest when questioning or approaching a vehicle, or what have you." I write this in my book, and have known cops that have made this mistake and were either injured or killed. God bless our brave law enforcement officers and our brave men and women in the military. -Joe

Hi Joe,
I bought and read your book. I know what you went thru wasn't easy but I experienced many of the same things you did. Still plugging along at age 54 in the Ulster County Sheriff's Office.

Blessings to the fallen and those left behind on Memorial Day. What a pleasant surprise to find a picture of my uncle LT Jim Luckett on your page, in the story about Paul Decker. Coming from a multi-generational Navy family I wish you all Fair Seas and Following Winds . . . and of course, Semper Fi!

Thank you for this website.

What's up everyone, just joined bluewallnypd.com . Ive spent five hours looking out in the web, right until i've discovered this community! I think, I would stay here for a long time. kool forum.

jOE: iT WAS NICE TALKING TO YOU AT THE oRANGE cITY DAV. WELCOME HOME BROTHER. RICH TOLFA, NAM 66-67. 4th AIRCOMMANDO SQDN. SPOOKY, PUFF , GOAST RIDERS, WHATEVER.

u hav an awsome website i was in 1st cav 5/7 66-67

THANKS FOR REMEMBERING PHILL, WE WERE FRIENDS. CLASS OF 5/15/67.26738

The world was left a better place because of Rick
and all the hearts he touched!!!!

nice pictures reminds me of my time there

This is such a interesting site. I injoyed all pictures.....

God Bless

I served with the 1st Cavalry 1967 B CO Airborne 1/12 Cav.Dec 1968 to dec 1969 D CO.2nd bn 7th Cvalry 1st Cavalary also with G CO Rangers 1971.I like your web.I hope to see you in Killeen TX For the 1ST CAVALRY REUNION JUNE 2011.GARRYOWEN

I'm a detective sergeant in an garda siochana (the Irish national police). Interesting site!

Hello And Thanks

wanted to locate a good friend that served with 1st.cav. div. gary owen in viet nam 1968/1969

One of the best of the Val Crest JRs from 17th Avenue & 74th circa 1963 - Andy Falco. God bless you brother. " Tex "

Daughter of Victor J. Ortiz, founding member.

I was browsing the internet and notice you have a great website...
Hi I am Ruth, Hector Santiago-Colón Cousin. Even though I didn’t have the chance to meet Hector I grew up listening to My Mom, Dad and sister saying his stories.
As a Marine Mother...From my family to our Veterans, service men and women of all branches we support them and appreciate the sacrifices they made and still do every day for our Country. “Always Remember our Fallen Heroes they will Never be Forgotten”
Love your freedom? Thank your military
THANK YOU & GOD BLESS!

Thank you Rick. Prayers for you Susan and the Rescorla and Greer families, and all our Veterans and their families, including those families of servicemen and servicewomen now deceased, and for all the First Responders and their families, especially for all families affected by murder or mayhem on 9/11. Love in Christ, pastor gary

May God bless all of the unsung heroes defending freedom both on our sacred soil here in our beautiful United States of America and around the world. My parents always taught us to thank God daily for having the HONOUR of living in the great U.S.A. My Grandfather was a World War 2 veteran in the United States Navy and until the day he died he would tear up thinking about his BUDDIES he left behind in the South Pacific and what our men suffered at the hands of the merciless Japs... I will forever honour his memory by speaking up for justice and dignity for all of the brave men and women serving in our Armed Forces....May their Guardian Angels protect them .OXOXOX

Thank you for the memories, former Army
Medic Forward Support Batallion, from Rio Riedras Puerto Rico now living in Dayton Ohio.

Glad to see Florida latinos forming groups

I WAS A SGT IN CO B 5/7 CAV 1966 FORT CARSON COLO

Excellent site, I really enjoyed looking a remebering old times. Peace
NYC

It's almost 5:00 a.m. on June 18, 2010, and I've just finished James Stewart's book about Rick. I don't remember how the book came into my home, although I think I probably bought it for my husband who also served in Nam and Korea.
I am so moved by the story of Rick's life ...and death. I knew several people who were killed on that beautiful September day in 2001, and now I feel as though I know Rick, Susan, Dan and all the others.
Rick was a warrior to the end. He is the kind of man who makes America exceptional.
God Bless you Susan . I'm glad all of you entered my life.

Great site. Educational. Thank you for this and for what it stands for. Thank you for the sacrifices that you and your Battle Buddies made both during military Service to the United States, and to your service to your communities a police officers.

Served with the 9th Inf Div (Riverine Force) 1968 in the mekong delta. Served with the 1st cav 1969 III corps near Phouch Vinh.
I have seen the movie twice and also read the book twice. It makes me pray for the brave infantrymen that died in the Ia Drang, and thank god for those that lived through it.

Former Grunt and brother

interesting

Great site, Good Luck, thanks for the inspiration and ideas for my book. Ron

I am so glad that we were able to connect via e-mail/internet. I look forward to collaborating with you in the future.

VERY INTERESTING AND REMINICENT OF MY 5 YRS IN THE 9PCTsymbolized AS A (OUTHOUSE)WHEN I WAS THERE65 TO 70.ONLY ROOKIES AND MISFITS THAT WERE BOUNCED WERE THERE

In A 5/7 from Dec.68 till June, 69. Great website. Let me know about reunion.

Seeking any info about my uncle Pfc. Charles E Frederick C co. 1/7 K.I.A. 1/31/66. Thank You so much.

Vietnam 1967 to 1969 5TH 7TH FIRST AIR CAVALRY INFANTRY. Will never for get my buddies who didn't make it back home

Great site with many memories and valuable information.

Just found your site. Injoyed yor pictures, it takes me back many years. I surved with the 1/7th cav. A.co 68-69 and I wish I had taken some pictures back then.

I want to let all US solders know, that the Dutch have not and will not forget all that you have done for us to liberate the Netherlands and Europe from the Nazi regime. As a former Dutch Marine I will teach my childern that all freedom and peace comes with a cost and that it will take courage to defend it.
With a military salute!
Johan Monster

I believe chief Ryan visited Sydney, Nova Scotia in the early 1990's and introduced himself to me when he visited the police dept. Chief Ryan took my name and address and a few weeks later I recieved a hand written letter inviting me to visit him at One police plaza in New York. Also in the envelope were numerous NYPD badges. I was sincerely humbled that he took the time to do this for me.

SSG William John Winters, Boonville, NY KIA 1969
William John Winters
Staff Sergeant
C CO, 1ST BN, 50TH INFANTRY, 173RD ABN BDE, USARV
Army of the United States
Boonville, New York
October 12, 1945 to May 14,1969
ok all that it may concern best friend of my wife in i of 20 yrs this is her brother her name is Sandra winters she was 17 when she lost her brother shes hurt ever since with the loss let alone no knowing what happened to him. Could anyone possibly have any photo's they could share and or call me to help her out? My wife n I have military vehicles and built many displays for vets for nothing. My dad was in the 1/7 air cav in vietnam 68-70 hope that helps he he. Sandra also has no photo’s of her brother possible anyone atleast has any? If someone can relieve her I would personally appreciate it.
steve champney
1-315-280-0429
git_r_done_studio@yahoo.com
thankyou very much