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• Saturday, May 9, 2026, World Trade Center;
  Honor 37, named in memory of the 37 Port Authority police officers killed in the line of duty on September 11, 2001, rescuing thousands from the World Trade Center, held its 24th 9/11 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony to begin its four-day cycling tour to Washington, D.C., kicking off National Police Week.
  Honor 37 was blessed to have Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop Emeritus of New York, offer a prayer of safety for all law enforcement officers and for the Honor 37 riders and support staff as they journey to Washington, D.C.
  The ceremony's keynote speaker, Port Authority Police Department Superintendent Edward Cetnar, spoke of the history of Honor 37, founded by two Port Authority police officers, and its dedication to the families and memories of America's fallen law enforcement heroes.
  Frank Conti, president of the Port Authority PBA, the longest sponsor and supporter of Honor 37, reminded all of the Honor 37 commitment to the families of law enforcement officers who sacrificed their lives in service to those they served.
  9/11 Memorial and Museum Chief Executive Officer Beth Hillman welcomed all to the 9/11 Memorial and thanked Honor 37 members for their selfless efforts so all the fallen will never be forgotten and always honored.
  The founders of Honor 37 made a promise to themselves 24 years ago during their first tour in May 2002, that Honor 37 will always begin its annual tour on the sacred grounds of the World Trade Center. A promise that has been kept with the unquestionable help of the Port Authority Police Department and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
  Honor 37 thanks the PAPD Special Services Section, the PAPD Honor Guard, PAPD Pipes & Drums Band, PAPD National Anthem Singer Police Officer Michelle Nicolas, the PAPD WTC Command and the Port Authority PBA for their continued support.
  #Honor37 #PAPD #PAPBA #PAPD37 #papdprotectsnynj

  

  

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  Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2026

• The Port Authority PBA wishes all Moms a Happy Mother's Day blessed with the love and joy of family. Please give thought to all the Moms and our PAPD Moms who cannot be with their families today as they protect you and your loved ones on this special day.
  #MothersDay #PAPD #PAPBA #PAPDMOMS #papdprotectsnynj

  

  Posted on Saturday, May 09, 2026

• The Port Authority PBA is saddened by the passing of retired Port Authority Police Officer Robert Vogt on May 2, 2026.
  He began his PAPD career with his appointment on January 5, 1970, serving 20 years protecting the people of New York, New Jersey, and the millions using Port Authority facilities daily. During his career he served in the PAPD Lincoln Tunnel Command, the Central Police Pool and the Port Authority Police JFK Airport Command.
  He also served our nation in the United States Army and was a Vietnam War veteran.
  Aside from his public service he was the brother-in-law of Fallen New York City Firefighter Stephen Siller, killed in the line-of-duty on September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center and Stephen's brother Frank, the founder of Tunnel to Towers.
  Robert, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace.

  Visitation:
  Friday, May 8, 2026, 4 -8pm.
  John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals
  28 Eltingville Blvd.
  Staten Island, NY

  Funeral Mass:
  Saturday, May 9, 2026, 11am.
  St. Patrick's Church
  53 St. Patrick's Place
  Staten Island, NY

  Donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers at www.t2t.org

  

  Posted on Thursday, May 07, 2026

• Rest in Peace, Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor, E.O.W. May 6, 2026.
  Trooper Trainor was killed in a collision with a vehicle traveling the wrong way that he was attempting to stop.
  He was 30 years old and served with the Massachusetts State Police for three years. He previously served as an Essex County correction officer.
  Trooper Trainor is survived by his fiancée, mother, sister and three brothers.
  Kevin, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
  #thesacrificecontinues #massachusettsstatepolice #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj

  

  Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2026

• Wednesday, May 5, 2026, Albany, NY;

  Police from throughout New York State gathered to honor fallen law enforcement officers at the State of New York Police Officers Memorial for the Memorial's 2026 Remembrance Ceremony.
  The Port Authority Police Department Honor Guard, Pipes & Drums Band and the Port Authority PBA joined many law enforcement units and New York Governor Kathy Hochul as the names of 56 fallen law enforcement officers were added to the Memorial.
  The Fallen are Always Honored and Never Forgotten by New York State Law Enforcement.
  #StateofNYPoliceMemorial #PAPDHonorGuard #PAPDPipesandDrums #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj

  

  

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  Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2026

• Congratulations, Port Authority Police Officer Travis Jioia, PAPD Newark Liberty International Airport Command, a recipient of the Essex County Executive Public Safety Valor Award from the 200 Club of Essex County.
  Police Officer Jioia was acknowledged for his actions on March 19, 2025, when while conducting a motor vehicle stop he detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. He also observed a quantity of marijuana in plain view. After initial contact, the operator put the vehicle in drive and fled. Fearing for the public's safety, Jioia followed the suspect who continued to flee until crashing the vehicle on Route 1 & 9 at the Route 21 merge. The operator exited the vehicle and continued to elude Jioia on foot. Police Officer Jioia was joined by additional Port Authority police officers resulting in a successful apprehension.
  Subsequent to arrest, a .40 caliber handgun with a high-capacity magazine containing 15 rounds of ammunition and a quantity of marijuana packaged for possible distribution were recovered.
  The Port Authority PBA thanks Police Officer Travis Jioia for his outstanding work protecting the people of New York, New Jersey, and the millions using Port Authority facilities daily.
  #200clubofessexcounty #PAPD #PAPDNLIA #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj

  

  

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  Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2026

• Saturday, May 2, 2026, World Trade Center; The Port Authority Police Department Honor Guard and Pipes & Drums Band joined those from the NYPD and FDNY to help Tunnel To Towers send off its Steel Across America Tour. A special Tunnel To Towers truck displaying a 9/11 World Trade Center 16,000-pound steel beam, donated by the Port Authority of NY & NJ, began its 10,500-mile journey across 21 states and will make stops in 35 cities. The mission of the T2T Steel Across America during this 25th September 11, 2001, Remembrance Year is to remind and educate people about the heroism and sacrifices of 9/11 first responders. The T2T Steel Across America Tour will be on the road through September 2026. Learn more by visiting https://t2t.org All 9/11 World Trade Center Steel used in 9/11 memorials throughout our nation was donated by the Port Authority of NY &NJ. #PAPD #T2Tsteelacrossamerica #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj

  

  

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  Posted on Sunday, May 03, 2026

• Rest in Peace, Crittenden County, Kentucky, Sheriff's Deputy Richard "Rick" Coyle, E.O.W. April 30, 2026.
  Deputy Coyle succumbed to gunshot wounds received on April 2, 2026, while serving emergency guardian papers. He and other officers were met with gunfire as they approached the residence.
  Deputy Coyle was 58 years old and served with the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office for two years. He previously served with the Chicago Police Department for 28 years where he was a member of the Chicago Police Department's Special Operations Division SWAT Team. It is reported he was involved in approximately 2,000 SWAT missions.
  He is survived by his wife, sister, and nieces.
  Rick, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
  #thesacrificecontinues #CrittendenCountySheriffsOffice #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj

  

  Posted on Friday, May 01, 2026

• Friday, April 24, 2026, JFK International Airport, Queens, NYC;
  An obstructed license plate led to a 26-year-old man being arrested and charged with multiple felonies.
  PAPD police officers observed the vehicle and conducted a motor vehicle stop. Initial Investigation revealed the vehicle's license plate to be suspended. As the officers continued investigating, they found a false vehicle identification (VIN) plate affix over the authentic VIN plate. A computer check on the authentic VIN reported the vehicle was stolen in 2023.
  In addition to possessing stolen property, the suspect was in possession of a quantity of narcotics and drug paraphernalia.
  The police officers involved, pictured L-R: Devin Nieves, Sean Welsh and Sevastianos Papasevastos. Not pictured is Police Officer Fredrick Kirk.
  #PAPD #PAPDJFK #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj

  

  Posted on Monday, April 27, 2026

• Rest in Peace, Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, E.O.W. April 25, 2026.
  Police Officer Bartholomew was shot and killed by a robbery suspect he and his partner transported to a hospital for evaluation. His partner was also shot and seriously wounded.
  Police Officer Bartholomew was 38 years old and served with the Chicago Police Department for ten years. His partner is a 57-year-old, 21-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department.
  John, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
  #thesacrificecontinues #ChicagoPolice #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj

  

  Posted on Sunday, April 26, 2026