Cheer on the Port Authority Police Department Armed Forces Association and join the celebration honoring our nation’s military veterans as the New York City Veterans Day Parade marches up Fifth Avenue on Tuesday, November 11.
In Remembrance: San Bernardino County, California, Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Nunez
Rest in peace, San Bernardino County, California, Sheriff’s Department Deputy Andrew Nunez (EOW 10/27/2025). Deputy Nunez responded to a call from a woman who reported being threatened by a man with a gun. Once on scene, the man opened fire, striking Deputy Nunez in the head and killing him. Deputy Nunez was a six-year veteran of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. He was 28 years old and is survived by his pregnant wife and 2-year-old daughter. Andrew, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
National First Responders Day
On Tuesday, October 28, in honor of National First Responders Day, the Port Authority PBA recognizes the dedication and sacrifice of law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers and all first responders — on this day and every day. Their selfless commitment to the community should be appreciated and applauded by all. The Port Authority PBA thanks the courageous police officers of the Port Authority Police Department for their outstanding work serving the people of New York, New Jersey and the millions who use Port Authority facilities daily.
PAPD Emergency Service Unit Participates in Training Drill
Early Saturday morning, October 26, members of the PAPD Emergency Service Unit participated in a Port Authority Office of Emergency Management drill at the Harrison, New Jersey PATH Station, simulating a scenario involving a man trapped beneath a train car. PAPD ESU members used their skills, experience and specialized equipment to lift the 35-ton train car and stabilize it, ensuring it would not cause further injury to the victim or pose a risk to rescuers. Once the train was safely lifted, the victim was removed, assessed and transferred to the care of EMS.
In Remembrance: El Reno, Oklahoma, Sergeant Thomas Duran
Rest in peace, El Reno, Oklahoma, Sergeant Thomas Duran (EOW 10/24/2025). On October 17, Sergeant Duran was flagged down by a pedestrian. While speaking with the person, he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Sergeant Duran succumbed to his injuries on Friday, October 24. He had served with the El Reno Police Department for 14 years and is survived by his wife and children. Sarge, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
In Remembrance: PAPD Police Officer John Kane
The Port Authority PBA always honors and remembers Police Officer John Kane (EOW 10/26/1950). Police Officer Kane was struck and killed while directing traffic and providing protection for a work detail at the Lincoln Tunnel. Police Officer Kane had served with the Port Authority Police Department for four years and was a U.S. Army veteran. John, rest comfortably in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.