Weekly ESU history . . . in pictures. Updated every Monday.
In honor of a founding father of the NYPD SCUBA team,
members of the Miami-Dade police scuba unit wear
NYPD Police Officer Walter T. Mylett commemorative shirts
on the 2nd anniversary of his passing, May 16, 2020.
National Police Officers Memorial Day
may 15
Every year on May 15th, we honor those Officers that have died in the performance of their duties.
CLICK HERE to read more.
sad news
REMA is saddened to announce the passing of George C. Hohenberger,
Father of REMA member Detective George Hohenberger, ESS 3, ESS 10.
Our deepest condolences and prayers, from the REMA family.
Please CLICK HERE for obituary and visitation (Monday May 16) information.
REMEMBERING THOSE members of special operations
that were LOST through the years
IN the month of may
(from the Day of Remembrance Roll Call)
May 1, 1964 Ptl. Edmond G. Schrempf, Tactical Patrol Force
May 9, 1909 Ptl. Artemas L. Fish, Mounted
May 12, 1944 Sgt. Joseph E. Curtis, Mounted
May 19, 1931 Ptl. William O’Connor, Mounted
May 26, 1947 Ptl. Phillip Fitzpatrick, Mounted
NYC PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE UPDATES HERE
updated: 3/31/22
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICE UNIT
ESTABLISHED APRIL 10, 1930
click here for the story
2022 esu retirement & promotion party
Too late! If you didn’t attend, you missed a great evening. BUT no sweat, CLICK HERE to get a glimpse into the night.
A short video of life after retirement. See how one ‘first generation’ ESU officer handled his. Patrolman Ben Keeny of old Truck 15 was assigned to ESU in 1931. WATCH HERE.
19th annual day of remembrance
APRIL 30, 2022
REMA Day of Remembrance photo and video gallery here.
BREAKING NEWS: 2022 REMA VETERANS PROJECT IS now closed.
apply now for 2023. click here
PROJECT UPDATE: A PLATE WILL BE CREATED FOR EVERY 40 NAMES. WE HAVE MET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR 2022, AND HAVE A FEW NAMES FOR 2023. WE NEED THE TRUCKS TO STEP UP AND SPONSOR AN ‘OLD GUY’ AND CURRENT MEMBERS AS WELL. THE NEWEST WALLS WILL BE DEDICATED IN OCTOBER. DETAILS TO COME.
ESU HISTORY
The line of duty deaths of two young heroes.
Click on their names for their story.
REQUEST FOR PRAYERS UPDATE
May 16, 2022
Marilyn Hargrove, Paul’s wife, reports that Paul is now home and doing better after a long stay in Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Palu thanks you all for the prayers and well wishes. We will keep you updated on his progress as well as when he is able to accept phone calls. Messages can be relayed through REMA for now.
Captain Frank A. Bolz, Jr. One of the founders of NYPD hostage program, lead team for 10 years, negotiated over 280 successful jobs. Retired in 1982 after 27 years of service.
CLICK HERE to view videos of Frank in action.
ADOPT A DOG
“As you may know, I sit on the board of The Detective Wenjian Liu Foundation. We are looking for PD, FD and Military families who are considering adopting a family companion dog, the Foundation is endeavoring to connect with families who may want to adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue organization, the Foundation will pay up to 250.00 for the adoption fee, up to 1500.00 for professional training and up to 300.00 for the first year of pet/vet insurance. There is a short application that needs to be submitted and approved by the board. LOD families, members with PTSD or members who have suffered any major illness, who may be considering adopting a dog, are welcome to contact me directly if they have any questions or go to detectivewenjianliufoundation.org“
All the best,
Jenn Whitney (retired)
(If you are interested in the wonderful cause, contact REMA and we will put you in contact with Jennifer)
may 26, 2022
Chief Harry Wedin
2022 NYPD Honor Legion
Man of the Year
(click picture to enlarge)
summer 2022
REMA Car Show 2.
More info soon.
tour de force bike ride fund raiser
REMA member John Jacoby ESS 5, will
once again be participating in the
Annual Tour De Force bike ride from
September 8, 2022 to September 13, 2022.
MARCH of 2023
The 7th Annual Florida Luncheon (AFL) will be held in March of 2023. The 2022 luncheon had 32 attendees. We expect more next year. Location and date TBA. Stay tuned.
2022 Florida lunch crowd