This page is dedicated
to those who
”Rode with Pride”

It is with deep sadness that the members of New York XI report that good friend and fellow Blue Knight, Forrest “Woody” Pearsall has entered Heaven I 03/04. Woody was a former motorcycle policeman who was promoted to detective in the auto squad of the Suffolk County Police Department. He was a family man and had a passion for motorcycles. He and his son planned this trip to Daytona Beach this year after having to pass it up last year due to family sickness. Woody was so excited about this trip! When arriving in Daytona, before even going to the hotel they stopped at a rest stop and upon crossing the parking lot, Woody collapsed into his son’s arms and entered eternity. Our hearts and sympathy go out to his family. He will definitely be missed. Cards and expressions of sympathy can reach his widow at RR 1 Box 1411 Beach Lake, PA, 18405
Below is a photo of Woody and his wife Peg with beautiful Lake George in the background. (Americade 2002)

The Last Ride

They Stood in long lines
to show their pride 
So he can pass in review 
one of their own who died 

Their shields of gold 
all covered in black 
for the fallen one 
Who won't be back 

No one will know  
how each one does feel 
For the death of their kind 
is something that’s real 

They all stand there  
in deep regret  
For one they knew  
and will never forget 

As they stand there 
and try not to weep 
Their hearts feel a pain 
that runs very deep 

His wife and children 
cry in remorse  
As they adjust their lives     
to life’s new course

For only they know
in deep regret
This brother’s last ride
They soon won’t forget

Only a Policeman
has brotherhood pride
To understand the meaning
of an Officer’s last ride

Fate will come
in many a way
And they all know
for them it may

Each day they start
their eight hour day
And they always remember
that one who died

As the crown goes away
with their heads all bowed
Each man has the feeling
no civilian would know

Although in the morrow
they re-enter this fight
They too may meet
this untimely plight

New York XI Members that have gone on to Heaven One

Paul “Bucky” Borko pictured here has gone on to Heaven One. He left behind a wife Fran, and children........NY XI holds an annual Poker Run in memory of this beloved Charter Member. Photos of Paul’s family can be seen in the Scrap Book - the photo album on this website.

William “Willie” Jones

Rudy Pfanstiel

Louis “Lou” DeFault

Forrest “Woody” Pearsall

Lance Rose

Just Reward
The officer stood and faced his maker which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shinning just as brightly as his brass.
Step forward now Police Officer, how shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other the cheek?
To your maker have you been true?
The police officer stood with squared shoulders,
No sir I guess I ain't.Because those of us who wear badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays and at times my talk was tough
and sometimes I was violent , because the streets are rough.
But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep,
Though I worked alot of over time when the bills just got too steep.
I never passed a cry for help even though I shook with fear,
And sometimes, Please forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here,
They never wanted me around except to calm their fears.
But if you have a place for me here, Well... it need not be to grand
I never had or expected to much, so if you don't I'll understand.
Their was silence all around when the saints respectfully stood,
For the Police Office waited quietly for the judgement...  Bad or good.
Step forward now Police Officer, you've borne your burdens well...
Come walk the beat on Heaven's Streets, You've done your time in hell..
Poem borrowed from Ohio XII

Link to Officer Down Memorial Page: www.info@odmp.org