The members of the Port Authority PBA are saddened by the passing of retired Port Authority Police Officer John Lema.
Police Officer Lema began his law enforcement career in 1997 with the New York City Police Department and transferred to the Port Authority Police Department in 2002. He served both departments with honor and distinction. He retired in 2018.
Police Officer Lema is survived by his wife and twin daughters.
John, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace.
#PAPD #NYPD #papdprotectsnynj #PAPBA

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Posted on Friday, June 09, 2023
The Port Authority Police Department Honor Guard and Pipes & Drums joined the children and staff of Staten Island's I.S 27 for the dedication of the Police Officer Anthony Varvaro Gymnasium Ceremony. The Honor Guard said it was, "An outstanding way to memorialize all that Anthony has done for our youth within the community." Port Authority Police Officer Anthony Varvaro E.O.W. 9/11/2022.
#IS27 #StatenIsland #AnthonyVarvaro #PAPD #papdprotectsnynj #PAPDHonorGuard #PAPDPipesandDrums #PAPBA

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Posted on Friday, June 09, 2023
Friday, June 9, 2023; Law enforcement officers throughout New Jersey are carrying the "Flame of Hope" on 26 separate routes, running approximately 750 miles to raise funds for and awareness of Special Olympics New Jersey. In Wantage, NJ, Port Authority Police Officers John Guevara and Juan Rodriguez joined members of the New Jersey State Police along with Bernards Township Sergeant Raymond Matthew and United States Army Sergeant Fernandez, Howard (Ret'd) carrying the Torch through Northwestern New Jersey. #njspecialolympics #specialolympicsnj #flameofhope #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ #PAPD #PAPBA #PANYNJ #BERNARDSTWSPPD #NJSP #40thAnnualTorchRun

Posted on Friday, June 09, 2023
Scenes from the Port Authority Police Bi-State Coalition Basketball Tournament, June 6, 2023, at Basketball City, Pier 36, New York City. The Bi-State Coalition thanks all for their support and participation. The United States Customs and Border Protection, JFK, Team took home the championship trophy.
#papdbistatecoalition #Basketball #basketballcity #PAPD #papdprotectsnynj #PAPBA

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Posted on Friday, June 09, 2023
Always a great time, The 66th National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Come out and enjoy the festivities as the Port Authority Police Hispanic Society marches up New York's Fifth Avenue, Sunday, June 11, 2023, celebrating Puerto Rican Heritage.
#PuertoRico #puertoricandayparade #PAPHS #PAPD #papdprotectsnynj #PAPBA

Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2023
We always honor and remember Port Authority Police Officer William Leahy, E.O.W. 6/6/2019.
Police Officer Leahy succumbed to a 9/11 illness contracted during his heroic and selfless work in the toxic environment of the World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Mission.
Billy, continue your rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #September11 #WTC #PAPD #papdprotectsnynj #PAPBA

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Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023
June 6, 1944, Normandy, France, United States troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to end the Nazi reign of terror on Europe that threatened the entire world. The losses were great, a debt we can never repay but will always honor and never forget. The Greatest Generation.
#dday #Normandy #WWII #thegreatestgeneration #veterans #PAPD #papdprotectsnynj #PAPBA

Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023
Recently, members of the Port Authority Police Department Pipes & Drums Band joined with members of the NYPD and New York State Police visiting New York City Public School 204 in Brooklyn for the P.S. 204 Law Enforcement Appreciation Assembly.
#ps204 #Brooklyn #lawenforcementappreciation #PAPD #NYPD #NYSP #papdprotectsnynj #PAPBA

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Posted on Monday, June 05, 2023
Rest in Peace, West Virginia State Police Sergeant Cory Maynard, E.O.W.6/2/2023.
Sergeant Maynard, a 15-year veteran of the West Virginia State Police, was fatally shot as he responded to a report of a shooting. He was 37 years old and survived by his wife and two children.
Sarge, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #WVSP #WestVirginia #PAPD #papdprotectsnynj #PAPBA

Posted on Sunday, June 04, 2023
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Rest in Peace, Denham Springs, Louisiana, Police Corporal Shawn Kelly, E.O.W. 6/2/2023.
Corporal Kelly succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on May 11, 2023, after responding to an incident involving a disorderly person.
Corporal Kelly served with the Denham Springs Police Department for four years. He previously served in law enforcement for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.
Shawn, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #DenhamSpringsPolice #PAPD #papdprotectsnynj #PAPBA

Posted on Sunday, June 04, 2023