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August 25, 2019
Sunday August 25,2019 Receive this message/Email today on my very old friend Jimmy. to Sandra Tresch Gallagher, Patrick and Timothy, My wife(Ruth) and I both know the difficulty in the loss of family members to well, My Mother was the first to pass in my family in 1967,she was only 49 years old. We were still living in New Orleans at the time and Jimmy (God Love Him) stayed right by my side through this time of mourning, I never forgot what Jimmy had done for me and his being there was certainly a blessing. I wanted to share this one moment in time with you all, I never have mention this before, but wanted the family to know that Jimmy was there in my hour of loss. So to the family members I would like to add just one more thing in his memory, no matter how old we may get in life, always keep a family picture close by. Its been well over 50 years for me since my Mother passed away and I always have her picture close by so I won't forget what she use to look like and I also do the same with old pictures of my friends who have pass on as well, never to be put inside some place and forgotten in life and on behalf of my Wife and I, we send our Prayers to all, Jimmy is still sadly missed by me as well.
Donald & Ruth Copeland
Virginia Beach, Va.
Tracy Allo
September 17, 2007
I always liked Captain Gallagher but it was during Hurricane Katrina that I came to truly admire him. I was assigned to the command center many days and I asked him how he stayed so calm while making so many important decisions , he told me that he would never take a job that he couldn't complete or see through to the end . While all of the chaos was going on he personally took the time to help me with a problem that I had. Looking back , it probably seemed small to him compared to the things that were going on but he didn't act that way about it . Capt Gallagher saw how important it was to me and treated it as such . I will always have the upmost respect for him .. Capt Gallagher will always be remembered..
Raymond and Mary (Catalanotto) Spain
September 9, 2007
Dear
Family
Friends
Kenner Citizens
and
Members of the
Kenner Police Department:
We were deeply saddened to read of the passing of
Captain James Gallagher.
We truly remember the Captain as a kind and friendly visitor
to our "Crime Night Out" Gatherings.
Captain Gallagher will always be in our hearts and
in our thoughts and in our prayers.
The Neighbors on the blocks of
Lake Trail Drive
(4100 & 4200 & 4300 & 4400)
4216 Lake Trail Drive
Emile Sanchez
September 6, 2007
Jimmy was a dedicated public servant. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke he was a man to be listened to. No matter what position he held, no matter what his rank was, he remained a true policeman at heart. He was never too important nor too busy to stop and offer advice or lend a helping hand to any policeman who he thought he could help.
I know working for him and around him has made me a better policeman. I would also like to think that it has made me a better man for the experience.
To Sandy, Patrick and the entire Gallagher family: Jimmy fought the good fight and finished the race, touching many people along the journey we call life. Rest assured that although his earthly body is no longer here for us to see, he lives on in the spirits of those legions of officers whose lives he touched. Now St. Peter and St. Michael have their own go-to guy.
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Mary & Dale Burgdorf Jr.
September 5, 2007
Our Prayers go out to the Gallagher
Family,We all will miss you.
To our cousin Jimmy we will never
forget you.
God Bless
Diane (Millet) Pennington
September 4, 2007
It is with such sadness the passing of such a great man. It was my honor to have worked with him and Sandy and I am grateful to have met him in my journey through life. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sandy and all the family members. May God provide the strength to get you through these times of sorrow.
George Orlando
September 4, 2007
Sandy,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I worked with you and Jimmie on the department back in the late 70's. Jimmie was a Great guy and will be sadly missed. Take care and may God Bless.
"Pepe"
Kathy Sclafini
September 4, 2007
I always admired and respected Captain Gallagher. I believe he was the backbone of our department.No matter what, he knew what to do. He was a very dedicated man that you could always count on.
He is sadly missed. GOD bless him and Sandy
Sgt. K. Sclafini KPD
Deanne Campo
September 4, 2007
To the Gallagher Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I met Jimmie only in spirit that night at the park as I passed and stopped to pray for him. I have heard from my dad who knew him well how very special he was and I am so glad God drew me to him that night to stay and pray with him. My prayers are with you all now in your time of loss. I feel certain that he is in heaven, for he was an angel here on earth. May God's grace comfort you in your time of grief.
Mary Melancon-Averett
September 3, 2007
Dearest Sandy & Family,
No words can express the lost of someone who served so many people in their needs. I love Jimmy he was a brother to me. When I felt everyone forgot he reminded me they still remember. He was my anchor and you my pillar.Sandy you are my sister I love you, if there is any thing you need I'm only a phone number and less than an hour away 24/7 Remember He is even closer to you now we just can't see him. God bless all of you.
Rick Walther
September 2, 2007
As a detective under then Sergeant Jimmy Gallagher, you strove to keep up with him. He was to be admired for his knowledge, skill, and drive to solve a crime. He was the go to guy for problem solving. I hope the best for his family after his unexpected death.
Ken Meyn
September 2, 2007
An honorable man that loved his family and his work protecting the citizens of Kenner.
Glenn Toca
September 1, 2007
Jimmy and I go back to the 70s. He was my first sergeant in the bureau and many years later when my wife passed away, he was at my side with comforting words. We will miss Jimmy and Sandra you are in my prayers. God Bless You.
Mark Traynham
September 1, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Gallagher family. Capt Gallagher was truly a respected man in the Kenner Police Department and always strived for what was best. He will be missed.
Laurie Tetlow
August 31, 2007
my deepest sympathies to sandy, patrick and families on your loss. capt. gallagher was well loved, well liked, very generous and very kind to all who worked with him. he was a great leader to all. he will be truly missed by all in the kenner police department.
Billy LeBlanc
August 31, 2007
God bless and keep you good friend and brother.You surely will be missed but never forgotten
Dolph Federico
August 31, 2007
Genghis, your tremendous knowledge taught us all a lot about law enforcement. A part of your knowledge will remain and grow in generations of Policemen. Thank you for your service.
Norma Wilson
August 31, 2007
Our heart and prayers go out to the family of Officer Gallagher. Pleas let us know if there is anything we can do to help make this process easy. Smith, Wilson famly.
Terri Franklin
August 31, 2007
Tammy & Family,
My heart goes out to each of you with prayers to help you find comfort in your time of sorrow.
Michelle Scardino-Gordon
August 31, 2007
Sandy & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dawn (Yarbrough) Snyder
August 31, 2007
Tammy and Ms. Edna,
My heart goes out to both of you. So much has changed for us all since Katrina. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and miss you all.
Chad, Nina & Connor Pitfield
August 31, 2007
We send our deepest condolences to the family, words can't even begin to describe how shocked we all are. What a tremendous man and police officer.
Rest in Peace Captain Gallagher.
CHERYL HOTARD
August 31, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
George Reimann
August 31, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
JEANNE STOULIG
August 31, 2007
SANDY & FAMILY, WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU IN THE PASSING OF JIMMY. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHT ARE WITH YOU. SINCERELY,
THE FAMILY OF JOHN STOULIG
DONALD COPELAND
August 31, 2007
DONALD & RUTH COPELAND
427 JULIE DRIVE
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. 23454
TO HIS FAMILY WHO NEVER KNEW OF ME , MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU STRONG IN THESE TIMES OF LOSS.
JIMMY AND I GO WAY BACK TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL DAYS AND ALL OF THIS HAS TAKEN ITS TOLL ON ME PERSONALLY. HE WAS MY GOOD FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR WHO LIVED ACROSS THE STREET FROM ME ON MAJESTIC OAKS DRIVE IN MEDERIE, LA. I'LL ALWAYS HAVE NOTHING BUT FOND MEMORIES OF HIM AND HOPE AND PRAY THAT WE ALL WILL SEE HIM AGAIN ONE DAY IN GODS HEAVEN.
Love Toni & John Falgoust
August 31, 2007
Tammy, my Deepest Sympathy and my prayer's are with you and your family. Our love and friendship has brought us through so many events in our lives. I ask God to lift you and yours in His Arms to substain all of you in the loss of a very special loved one. God Bless
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