We didn’t know each other until we were sworn in as Law Enforcement officers. On that day we became brothers and sisters in one of life’s greatest professions. You became my partner, my mentor and my guardian, as I was yours. There were difficult times, rewarding times and times when we laughed and cried together. And through it all whenever I needed your help you were there for me, as I was for you. What we once thought would be just a career in law enforcement became a lasting professional alliance and when you were taken from us, a part of us went with you. Until we are assigned together again in another place and time, our thoughts and prayers will always be with you.
Joseph C. Cimino – ARPALER President
Association of Rochester Police and Area Law Enforcement Retirees, Inc. 