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ROBERT AUSTIN
March 5, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
justine sarto
January 7, 2018
To Deb and family, I did not know Fred passed, I am so sorry, such a wonderful man taken so soon, how sorrowful it is for all of you. Justine Sarto
Sharon Varnado Pepperman
March 15, 2017
I did not know Fred, but I graduated with his brother, Ira. Ira I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. RIP Fred
March 15, 2017
Debra, our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Cindy and Vince Polizzi and Josh Wood
(Brother Martin baseball)
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Nancy Callahan
March 15, 2017
Debbie and family, we send prayers and loving thoughts your way. We wish we could all be there with you. Fred was good, loving, honorable man that you will hold close in your heart with great pride. We love you, your Creighton cousins in NJ.
H White
March 14, 2017
To the Austin family: My heartfelt sympathies to you for your loss.
Ray Pritchard
March 14, 2017
To the Austin Family,
My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the Austin Family at this time. I was one of the lucky ones to have crossed Freddy path here on earth. RIP my my friend.
Kenny Spellman
March 14, 2017
On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences.
Kenny Spellman '84
Alumni Director
March 14, 2017
Our prayers go out for you today and our condolences to family and friends.
Bob & Elsie Austin
Bobby ONeal
March 13, 2017
We love you and your family. May you rest in peace!
Clifford Wood
March 13, 2017
My prayers go out to the Austin Family during this difficult time. Fred will be deeply missed by all that knew him. I also worked with Fred in the 6th District back in the 1980's where we too became friends. Fred worked hard as an officer and became one of the best.
Rest in peace Fred and God bless your your family.
March 13, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family.
May the God of loving kindness console
your grieving during the loss of
your dear beloved one.
During the challenging days ahead,
may the LORD give you the needed strength to endure.
My sincere and heartfelt prayers
are with you.
(Psalms 121)
TE, New Orleans, Louisiana
March 13, 2017
May the God of all comfort be with the family and give you peace.
March 13, 2017
We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.
So sorry for your loss.
Tony, Athena ("Tina"), Kane, Landon & Vincent
Matt Pincus
March 12, 2017
My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the Austin Family.
I knew Fred to be a fine man and an outstanding police officer.
Fred will be missed by so many including his extensive law enforcement family.
Billy Hare NOPD JPSO
March 12, 2017
My prayers go out to the Austin Family during this difficult time. Fred will be deeply missed by all that knew him. I worked with Fred in the 6th District back in the 1980s where we became friends. Fred was one of the best policemen I've every met.
God bless you Fred and your family.
Addie Fanguy
March 12, 2017
Such a loss at young age. Never worked directly with Fred but knew from others and his reputation. Always known as a good street cop. He will be missed by his family and plenty others. He and family are in our prayers. Godspeed to the family.
Ret/Sgt. Addie Fanguy
NOPD
March 12, 2017
Dear Austin Family, I am deeply saddened to learn of Freddie's passing! All of you have been members of our extended family for many years. We grieve with you for his loss; nevertheless, we celebrate with you the gift of his love and the generosity of his life as he lives on in our memories. May God give you the graces you need. Love, Charlene (Sister Richard Mary Burke, RSM)
Derek Gray
March 12, 2017
My condolences go out to Fred"s family and friends. I worked with Fred in the 8th District when we were both Sergeants. Fred was an excellent supervisor and detective, he had a quite demeanor and always was immaculate when it came to wearing his uniform or business suits. Rest In Peace my friend.
David Holtsclaw _ NOPD Ret.
March 12, 2017
Fred,
You shall be greatly missed by everyone who had the honor of knowing you and those of us who were foutunate enough to have worked with you and also under your command. As I reflect back on our relationship, all I can think to do at this very moment is personally thank our all powerful and loving God for sharing you with all of us during your earthly journey. My prayers at this hour shall be offered for your eternal soul, your family and your friends. To have known you was to have loved you. Until we meet up again for our eternal second assignment, rest in peace my friend and blue brother.
Danell & John Barrett
March 12, 2017
Sorry for your families loss. May he RIP!
Winston Harbin
March 12, 2017
Working with Freddie; as I have grown to refer to him. I was given a lesson in how to be a supervisor by leading from the front. Surviving Katrina and then having him as a Lieutenant, was just another great opportunity to work with a great man. His calmness in the face of anything, was amazing. Knowing he was in your corner provided an enormous element of confidence whatever the task.
As a friend, I admired his devotion to his family and friends.
As long as I walk this life, you will always remain in my heart and mind. God Speed.
George Sutton, NOPD Ret.
March 12, 2017
I was glad to have known and worked with Fred. A real nice guy. My deepest Sympathy to Fred's family.
Erin Reilly
March 11, 2017
Fred and I were partners for a short time in the 6th District. Fred was a really great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. My condolences to his family.
Joanne Thibodeau
March 11, 2017
I cannot begin to express the heartache we are feeling for our family's incredible loss. Fred, you went too soon. We had many years of sharing our families, children and more. . . Now you will have to watch from the heavens above along with our loved ones you have joined. We will always love you and miss your presence, your comforting smile, your gentle voice. We will watch after Deb and the boys as will many others. Until we meet again . . . Joanne, Tom & Dylan
Fred Wagner
March 10, 2017
Fred was one of the good guys; R.I.P.
March 10, 2017
Words cannot express how much Fred will be missed. He will truly leave a void in our family. He was not just a cousin, but more like a brother. Family holiday gatherings will definitely not be the same. I know that the Lord has special plans for Fred. Our family has another Man in Blue in Heaven looking out for us. Deb, Brendan & Freddie I love each of you and if you ever need anything at all, please do not hesitate.
John Gagliano
March 10, 2017
Prayers for family as Fred will be missed.
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