On Thursday, 12 April 2007, Utica (NY) Police Officer Tom Lindsey of the Tactical Squad made a routine traffic stop. This resulted in Tom being shot in the head several times. Tom Lindsey was brutally murdered on this date.
On Wednesday, 18 April, Tom was laid to rest. Here are some photos.
Syracuse PD handled traffic control
Oneida County Sheriffs Deputies
NY State Police
They came even from the tiniest communities
Sgt. Ed Meyers was himself seriously wounded by an armed perp in the '90s. Here is a shot of this hero coordinating the funeral arrangements.
Albany NY SWAT team came in full dress to honor a Brother of an Elite Squadron
NY Environmental Conservation Police
NYPD K-9 Officers arriving
Utica Officials (l-r) Deputy Chief Pasquale Benzo, Chief C. Allan Pylman, Mayor Timothy Julian, Public Safety Commissioner Phil Taurisano, Captain Mark Williams
Thanks to Albany NY
Arrival
Officer Sam Geddes, mentor/trainer/partner of Tom Lindsey...Sam's face says it all...
Undercover officer...in full dress despite the hair and facial hair.
Rochester PD
Oneida Co. Sheriffs
Utica FD and New Hartford FD set up an arch for Tom
Tom leaving the church on his final trip to the cemetary...Capt. Clayton Stephens, USMC, is saluting on far right.
UPD Investigator White (aka "Mr. Clean", "Big Baldy" etc.) networking with some detectives from out of town
Oneida Co. Sheriffs Dept. photographer in the bucket of UFD 2 engine
Even schizophrenic prostitutes came to pay tribute to Tom. As was said, "He busted me god knows how many times but he was a gentleman every time!" That says it all!!!