Port Authority Police Benevolent Association. Law enforcement union representing Port Authority Police Officers.
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Port Authority Police rescue Pepper the Cat in Terminal 4, JFK. P.O. Kameel Juman (front, left) led the effort which included enlisting Pepper's owner's friend Nuan Lang (front, right). Rear, L-R #PAPD POs Ann Armstrong, Alfred Morgado & Sean McCafferty. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#Pepper
Pepper still remains elusive in JFK Airport's Terminal 4 but, Pepper appears healthy. #PAPD police officers are continuing their efforts to rescue Pepper and return to her owner. Officers have been leaving food for Pepper in the areas of her sightings. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ
RIP Trooper Damon Allen, Texas Department of Public Safety, shot & killed during a traffic stop on Thanksgiving. Trooper Allen was 41 years old and is survived by his wife and three children. He served since 2002. #THESACRIFICECONTINUES.
RIP PAPD PO Anthony Varvaro, EOW 9/11/22.
PO Varvaro was killed by a wrong-way driver while reporting to a PAPD 9/11 WTC detail. He served the PAPD 6 years, was 37 & survived by his wife & 4 children.
Anthony, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten
Pepper the Cat, lost on 4/20/18 in Terminal 4, JFK, has been sighted. #PAPD is now attempting to rescue Pepper. Humane traps have been set up in hopes the PAPD can reunite Pepper with its owner. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#Pepper
#PAPD ARFF Unit responded to Taxiway K, JFK, at 7:05 pm, Monday, 11/27/17. An Egypt Air 777 clipped the wing of a Virgin Atlantic A330. Both planes were to depart, returned to Terminal 4. No passenger injuries reported.
Currently, #PAPD ESU is searching Terminal 4, JFK, for Pepper, a black & white cat that bolted when its owner was checking in for a flight to China. Pepper escaped into the upper structures of the terminal. Passenger missed flight. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#PAPDESU#ESU
RIP #LafourcheParish, LA, Det. Sgt. Nicholas Pepper, EOW 4/2/23.
Det. Sgt. Pepper's vehicle was rammed by a fleeing suspect ending in his death. He was 44, served 24 years & leaves his wife, two daughters & son.
Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues#PAPBA PAPD
Today we honor and remember the 37 Port Authority Police Officers killed in the line of duty on September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center. ALWAYS HONORED, NEVER FORGOTTEN. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#PAPD#PAPBA#WTC#SEPTEMBER11
RIP #Newark, NJ, Firefighters Augusto Acabou (L) & Wayne Brooks, Jr., who died in the line-of-duty 7/5/23, fighting a cargo ship fire in Port Newark.
The #PAPBA stands in honor & remembrance of their lives & sacrifice.
Rest in the Lord's eternal embrace.
#NewarkFD#PAPD
1/28/22, NYC; The #PAPBA, #PAPD & police officers from throughout our nation honored #NYPD P.O. Jason Rivera on his journey to his final post. The PAPBA Canteen was on scene to provide support & comfort for all. Jason, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace.
#THESACRIFICECONTINUES
RIP Wintergreen, VA, PO Mark Christopher "Chris" Wagner, EOW 6/16/23. PO Wagner was fatally shot while struggling with an assault suspect. He was 31 years old and served the #WintergreenPD for three years.
Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues#PAPD#PAPBA
RIP, #McKeesport, PA, PO Sean Sluganski, EOW 2/6/23.
PO Sluganski was fatally shot after responding to a domestic incident.
PO Sluganski was 32.
Sean, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues#PAPD#papdprotectsnynj#PAPBA
RIP, Chetek, WI, PO Emily Breidenbach & Cameron, WI, PO Hunter Scheel, EOW 4/8/23.
POs Breidenbach & Scheel were fatally shot during a traffic stop.
Emily & Hunter, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace.
#thesacrificecontinues#ChetekPolice#CameronPolice#PAPD#PAPBA
Tues., 1/8/19, JFK Airport; #PAPD Patrol & ARFF Units pay respects as a deceased soldier comes home. God Bless Her and Family. #usarmy#jfkairport#PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ
The Port Authority PBA is saddened to learn an NYPD detective was shot and killed in the line of duty tonight. We mourn for the detective's family and the NYPD. May the detective rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. #nypd#thesacrificecontinues#PAPD
We will never forget the 37 Port Authority police officers killed in the line of duty at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and those who have perished since as a result of 9/11 illnesses.
Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#PAPD#PAPBA#PANYNJ#WTC
RIP California Highway Patrol Officer Andrew Camilleri, struck & killed by an alleged intoxicated driver on Christmas Eve while on duty in the San Francisco area. He was 33 years old & survived by his wife and three children. #THESACRIFICECONTINUES.
RIP #Memphis PO Geoffrey Redd, EOW 2/18/23.
PO Redd succumbed to gunshot wounds received two weeks earlier in a shootout with a trespass suspect.
He was 49, served 15 yrs., and survived by his wife & 3 daughters
Rest in the Lord's eternal embrace.
#thesacrificecontinues#PAPBA
On 9/11/01 thirty seven Port Authority police officers were killed in the line of duty at the WTC, the greatest loss of life ever suffered by a police department in the history of American law enforcement. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#PAPD#PAPD37#WTC
RIP #CorpusChristi PO Vincent Ortiz, Jr., EOW 6/1/24.
PO Ortiz succumbed to injuries received 10 days earlier in a motorcycle crash. He is survived by his wife & two children.
Rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues#PAPD
We grieve with our Sisters and Brothers of the NYPD and pray for the fallen officer's family. Lord, keep this officer in your eternal embrace.
#NYPD#PBA#NYCPBA#thesacrificecontinues#PAPBA
The members of the Port Authority PBA will always honor and never forget our 9/11 Fallen Police Officers and the Police Officers who have succumbed to 9/11 illnesses since. May they all rest in the Lord's eternal embrace.
#PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#PAPD37#thesacrificecontinues#PAPBA
The #PAPBA is saddened by the passing of #PAPD Det. Jack Collins, PAPD Medal of Honor recipient. Jack worked many years investigating human trafficking, especially of children, rescuing many from horror & abuse. Jack, Rest in the Lord's eternal embrace.
#PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#PANYNJ
The members of the Port Authority PBA are saddened by the loss of two Newark firefighters while battling a ship fire in Port Newark, NJ. We pray for their families and the Newark Fire Department.
#newarkfiredepartment#Newark#PAPD#papdprotectsnynj#PAPBA
The Port Authority PBA is grateful to all who stood up to make sure the 9/11 Towers of Light Tribute continues shining to the Heavens. We especially thank the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation's commitment to Never Forget all those lost on 9/11 & since. #WTC#SEPTEMBER11
RIP #PAPD Det. Matthew Besheer, Ret'd., who recently passed. Det. Besheer was instrumental in the search & conviction of Ramzi Ahmed Yousef for the Feb. 26, 1993 #WTC Bombing. Matt, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace, Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#PAPBA
RIP Ret'd Det. Sgt. Sue Keane, E.O.W. 10/30/21. Det. Sgt. Keane served the #PAPD for 22 years & was a U.S. Army veteran. She rescued many at the #WTC on 9/11 before being injured & hospitalized. Sue, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. #PAPBA
Lisa Tursellino, wife of #PAPD PO Steven Tursellino, EOW 9/13/13, crossing the finish line of the 2023 #NYCMarathon. Lisa ran in memory of Steven with his love in her heart.
PO Steven Tursellino, Always Honored, Never Forgotten, Eternally Loved.
#PAPD#papdprotectsnynj#PAPBA
RIP Penn. State Trooper Jacques Rougeau, EOW 6/17/23.
Tpr. Rougeau was fatally shot by a suspect wanted for shooting a #PSP lieutenant earlier that day.
He was 29, served for three years & survived by his wife.
Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinue#PAPD#PAPBA
The Port Authority PBA is saddened by the passing of Ret'd #PAPD PO John Lema. John served with the #NYPD & PAPD with honor & distinction, 1997 - 2018. John is survived by his wife & twin daughters.
John, Rest in the Lord's eternal embrace.
#papdprotectsnynj#PAPBA
RIP Indiana Master Trooper James Bailey, EOW 3/3/23. Trooper Bailey was fatally struck by a fleeing vehicle. He was 50, served 15 1/2 years, leaves wife, son, daughter. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. #thesacrificecontinues#ISP#Trooper#PAPD#papdprotectsnynj#PAPBA
Sat., 6/15; #PAPD cops line a hall in Franklin Hosp. Med. Ctr. for their Brother Lt. Bobby Jones' final Inspection of the troops. Lt. Jones, EOW 6/15/19, died at home while recovering from surgery performed for an on-duty injury. RIP, Our Brother. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#PAPBA
RIP #SanDiego PO Austin Machitar, EOW 8/26/24.
A fleeing vehicle slammed into Machitar's vehicle, killing him as the vehicle burst in flames.
He was 30, served 5 1/2 yrs. & survived by his parents & sister.
Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues#PAPD#PAPBA
RIP NYPD Sgt. David McDonald, Ret'd., father of NYPD Icon Det. Steven McDonald, EOW 1/10/2017.
Sgt. McDonald, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace.
#sbanypd#NYPD#PAPD#papdprotectsnynj#papba
Prayers for a New York City police officer shot today during a car stop in Far Rockaway, Queens. It is being reported that the officer was shot in the stomach and is currently hospitalized.
#thesacrificecontinues#NYPD#PAPD#PAPBA#NYCPBA#papdprotectsnynj
RIP, Memphis PO Joseph McKinney, EOW 4/12/24.
PO McKinney was shot & killed as he approached a suspicious vehicle. Two other officers were wounded.
Joseph, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues#MemphisPolice#PAPD#PAPBA
We always honor & remember #PAPD PO Henry Koebel, EOW 5/26/78.
PO Koebel was fatally shot by a suspect he was arresting in the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues#papdprotectsnynj#PAPBA
RIP Dep. Jose DeLeon, #WarrenCounty, NC, Sheriff's Office, E.O.W. 12/4/22.
Dep. DeLeon was killed when responding to a domestic violence call involving a firearm his patrol vehicle crashed into a tree & burst into flames.
Jose, Rest in the Lord's eternal embrace.
#PAPD#PAPBA
RIP, Nevada Highway Patrol Sgt. Michael Abbate & Tpr. Alberto Felix, EOW 11/30/23.
Both were killed by an alleged drunk driver on I-15 in Las Vegas.
Rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
##thesacrificecontinues#NHP#PAPD#papdprotectsnynj#PAPBA
The Port Authority of NY & NJ lit the Goethals Bridge in Blue Monday night, December 16, in honor of slain Jersey City Police Detective Joseph Seals, E.O.W. 12/10/19, and Law Enforcement. Thank you, #PANYNJ. #PAPD#PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#JCPD#JCPOA#JERSEYCITY
RIP, London, KY, PO Logan Medlock, EOW 10/30/22.
PO Medlock was killed by an alleged drunk driver while on patrol.
He was 26, served 3 yrs., & leaves his wife & son. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues#LondonPD#PAPD#PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#PAPBA
RIP Michigan State Trooper Joel Popp, EOW 1/24/24.
Tpr. Popp was struck by a vehicle while conducting an impaired driver investigation. He was 39 & a four-year vet. of the #MSP. He is survived by his wife & daughter. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues#PAPD
HEROES!!
Metro Nashville POs Rex Englebert & Michael Collazo did not hesitate, they entered, identified and eliminated the threat so others may live. That's what cops do. Thank you, Brothers.
#metronashvillepd#Nashville#PAPD#papdprotectsnynj#PAPBA
Standing with and supporting our Brothers & Sisters of the Jersey City Police Department on this tragic day. May the Jersey City police officer who died in the line of duty rest in peace in the Lord's eternal embrace. Wishing those wounded quick & complete recoveries. #JCPD#PAPD
On 7/19, Christopher Lennon, son of #PAPD Officer John Lennon, EOW 9/11/01, was sworn into the Bayonne, NJ, PD. Bayonne arranged for Christopher's badge number to match the PAPD badge worn by his Dad, 1170. Christopher's Mom, Patricia, pinned the badge on his chest. #bayonnepd
The Port Authority PBA is asking all to be good citizens by staying home. Courageous nurses, doctors & others do not have that option, they are the frontline and need your support. Be considerate & stay well. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#PAPD#PAPBA#COVID#NY#NJ#NURSES#DOCTORS
We always honor & remember #PAPD Det Thomas Inman, EOW 4/12/20.
Det. Inman succumbed to a 9/11 illness contracted during his selfless work in the toxic environment of the #WTC Rescue & Recovery.
Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues#papdprotectsnynj#PAPBA
RIP #Milwaukee PO Peter Jerving, EOW 2/7/23. PO Jerving was fatally shot by a robbery suspect. He was 37, served four years & survived by his parents, siblings & girlfriend.
Rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues#PAPD#PAPBA
RIP #Austin, TX, PO Jorge Pastore, EOW 11/11/23.
PO Pastore, a SWAT team member, was fatally shot by a barricaded suspect as he tried to rescue hostages. He was 38 & is survived by his wife & stepsons.
Rest in eternal peace.
#thesacrificecontinues#PAPD#papdprotectsnynj#PAPBA
RIP Fountain, CO, PO Julian Becerra, EOW 2/11/23. He succumbed to injuries sustained during a fall from an overpass during a foot pursuit. He was 35, served 41/2 yrs. & survived by his wife & two children.
Rest in the Lord's eternal embrace.
#thesacrificecontinues#PAPD#PAPBA
Ryan Lemm, son of #NYPD Det. Joseph Lemm, killed in action as an Air Nat'l Guard Tech Sergeant in Afghanistan in 2015, gets VIP treatment from the #PAPD & Delta Airlines, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at LaGuardia Airport. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#LGA#DeltaAirlines
RIP #TellCity, IN, Sgt. Heather Glenn, EOW 7/3/23.
Sgt. Glenn was fatally shot by a domestic violence suspect she was investigating. She was 47 & served 20 yrs. with Tell City & Perry County Sheriff's Office.
Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues#PAPD#PAPBA
RIP, NYPD Police Officer Wilbert Mora, E.O.W. 1/25/2022, after being shot and gravely wounded on 1/22/2022. Wilbert, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#NYPD#NYCPBA#NYC#thesacrificecontinues#PAPD#PAPBA
Mon., 10/1, JFK Airport; Delta aircraft aborted take off, reported gear fire. Port Authority Police Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) Unit on scene. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#PAPD#JFKAIRPORT
An Amazing Young Man, Major League Baseball Pitcher and Police Officer Taken From Us On A Solemn Day. Rest in the Lord's Eternal Embrace, Anthony. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
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Today we remember and honor Port Authority Police Officer John Cortazzo, EOW 3/14/09. Police Officer Cortazzo served with the #PAPD for 16 years prior to succumbing to a September 11th World Trade Center illness. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#PAPBA#WTC
#PAPD JFK Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) Unit Truck 6 stands fire watch for an Air Force F-15, in town for Sunday's Giants game. You can be certain our Nation's Airmen will not be taking a knee. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#USAF#USMILITARY
RIP #PAPD Academy Recruit Michael Joseph Kelly who passed on 1/11/19. Recruit Kelly withdrew from the 115th Class due to illness, but with courage & determination rejoined the 117th Class. Unfortunately, his illness returned. Rest In Peace Our Brother. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ
RIP, #Memphis PO Demetrice Johnson, EOW 8/2/24.
PO Johnson was killed by a vehicle fleeing a shooting. He was 34 & survived by his wife & son.
Rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues#PAPD#PAPBA#papdprotectsnynj
RIP Bellevue, WA, PO Jordan Jackson, EOW 11/21/22.
PO Jackson was struck & killed on motorcycle patrol. He was 34, served for 4 1/2 years & survived by his wife, son & daughter. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues#PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ#PAPD#PAPBA#BellevuePD
Recently the NYC Medical Examiner identified further remains of Port Authority Police Officer Kenneth Tietjen, EOW 9/11/01 at the WTC. Monday, 11/13/17, family and the PAPD gathered for a memorial and prayer service in memory of Kenny. RIP Brother. #PAPD
Great job by #PAPD POs Yong & McFarland apprehending a man wanted for shooting an 8-year-old boy. The officers determined the suspect was at LaGuardia Airport. They located the suspect and arrested him moments before he was to board a flight to Atlanta.
#papdprotectsnynj#PAPBA
Today we honor & remember Jersey City Police Detective Joseph Seals, E.O.W. 12/10/19. Det. Seals was shot & killed by two terrorists who brought a reign of terror to Jersey City that day. Rest in Peace Joseph; Always Honored, Never Forgotten. #jcpd#jerseycity#PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ