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| Name : Ryman, Harry | Rank: P.O. |
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| Shield #: 24227 | Command: 060 Pct. | |||
| Date of Death: 1980-08-14 | Cause of Death: Shot-Investigation | |||
| Officer Ryman was shot and killed when he attempted to stop three men from stealing his neighbors car. Officer Ryman exited his house to investigate a noise at approximately 0340 hours. He confronted three men who were attempting to steal his next door neighbor's car. Officer Ryman identified himself as a police officer and attempted to arrest the three suspect's. One suspect drew a handgun and opened fire, striking Officer Ryman three times in the chest. Before he fell Officer Ryman was able to return fire, striking one suspect in the head.
Officer Ryman was removed to Kings County Hospital where he died from his wounds. Two alert Police Officers who were waiting in the emergency room for word on Officer Ryman's condition spotted three men entering the hospital. One man was bleeding from the head. As the officers approached, two of the suspect fled, and after a brief foot pursuit were arrested. The third man was arrested in the emergency room. All three were charged with First-Degree Murder. Officer Ryman, 43, had been with the NYPD for 17 years. |
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| Worked with Harry in the 60 pct. for some years. When you needed calmness you spoke with Harry, He never raised his voice and talked to all people with respect, What a GENTELMAN, May he rest in peace. | ||||
— Paul B (teen angel) |
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| I worked with Harry, he was a staandup guy & was always there when a call went out from a brother or sister officer needing help. He was a calm soothing guy who made you relaxed when he was around you. One of the nicest guys i ran into on the job, I'm sure that at this moment, he has someone watching over him.. rest in peace Harry | ||||
— Vinny Curreri |
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| I will love and miss you always. Love your daughter, Janet | ||||
— Janet Ryman |
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| Was working in the 67pct when the 13 came over. Responded to KCH and was ther when the perps came in to be treated they didnt get far.My partner & I searched the area around KCH and found the car & the murder weapon.We testified at the trial.I remember meeting Mrs Ryman & her daughter.RIP PO RYMAN. | ||||
— Ed Burmeister |
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| Harry was a fine cop: Calm, Courteous & Courageous. It was a privilege to have known & served with him. | ||||
— Jack Lincks |
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| Dad, You are always in my heart. Margaret | ||||
— Margaret Ryman Rainone |
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| I met Dot Ryman and her daughters when I would drive them to various Honor Legion functions for surviving spouse and families. I never knew Harry personally, but being there for his family gave me a special feeling. To Harry's daughters, it was fun driving you and Mom home in the van. We had good laughs. Harry and Dot RIP | ||||
— Henry Leshnower |
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| God bless both officer Ryman and his family.No greater love a man hath then to lay down his life for another.God bless the men and women of the N.Y.P.D.I wish I could walk beside each and everyone of you. | ||||
— Ret.Det.Sgt.J.Morrow |
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| I had the honor of worhing in the same sqd.in the 60. He was a gentleman at all times, and was always there to back you.May he rest in peace. Jerry C. | ||||
— Jerry Castagliola |
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| rest in peace. | ||||
— sjs Posted: November 14, 2006, 12:34 pm |
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| I was a teen and Harry was my immediate neighbor. We would sit on the stoop and Harry (Bob) would share funny police stories with us. I will never forget him. | ||||
— Howard Bloom Posted: December 3, 2006, 3:41 pm |
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| Thinking of you so much. Will miss you always. | ||||
— xoxoxo Posted: December 10, 2006, 4:43 pm |
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| RIP BROTHER :( | ||||
— wallmuller Posted: February 10, 2007, 1:54 pm |
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| Happy Birthday Daddy. | ||||
— Janet Ryman Posted: October 15, 2007, 4:52 pm |
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| Just recently had dinner with Charlie Meier and retitred members of the 79 Pct. One of the topics was about Harry. RIP Harry you are no forgotten. | ||||
— Philip Repaci Posted: November 11, 2007, 5:29 pm |
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| I never worked with Officer Ryman, I wasn?t on the job during the time he was killed. But while I had a brief assignment in the 60 Pct I asked a friend (Officer Charlie Giuffre) who Officer Ryman was and how he died. Charlie told me how he died and what kind of a brave Gentleman Harry was. His plaque, across from The Desk, inside the 60, will inspire lots of young officers to ask about Harry ? like I did. I?m sure there will always be senior MOS in the 60 that will know his story and pass it on. May God bless you Harry. May God Bless you Charlie. Det. Milton Rosario (Ret) | ||||
— Milton Rosario Posted: November 11, 2007, 9:14 pm |
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| We can pray for and keep Harry Ryman in our hearts true man of Valor.But Elliot Spitzer will run again.Sgt.H'wy2. | ||||
— Pete Johnson Posted: November 12, 2007, 5:37 pm |
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| Dad - 28 years ago today you were taken from us, but it still feels like yesterday. We will do everything in our power to keep your murderers behind bars where they belong. I love and miss you. Love, Janet | ||||
— Janet Ryman Posted: August 14, 2008, 7:24 pm |
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| Just missing you and Mom. Margaret | ||||
— Margaret Ryman Rainone Posted: March 10, 2009, 8:45 pm |
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| Mom & Dad, Today would have been your 50th Wedding Anniversay. I wish we could have all been celebrating together. I love and miss you both so much. Happy Anniversary in Heaven. Love....Janet | ||||
— Janet Ryman Posted: August 1, 2009, 11:05 pm |
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| Daddy, 29 years ago today you were taken from us and our lives were never the same. Miss you and Mom more than words can say and love you both with all my heart. xoxoxo Janet | ||||
— Janet Ryman Posted: August 14, 2009, 12:49 am |
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| WORK WITH HARRY A NUMBER OF YEARS IN THE 60 PCT., ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN, ALWAYS SMILING AND NEVER DISLIKED A PERSON. BESIDE ALL THOSE GOOD TRAITS WAS A GREAT COP. PROUD TO KNOW AND WORK WITH HIM. | ||||
— CARL MARTELLO Posted: February 11, 2010, 3:17 pm |
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| I worked with Harry in 60 Anti Crime, along with Phil Ferrante. He loved his job and was a great guy. I remember that he had just got a new car, I think it was an Audi. He loved that car. He died doing one of the things he loved, being a cop. I'll never forget the day we were notified of his death. | ||||
— Ed Pergola Posted: February 11, 2010, 3:33 pm |
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| I was a civilian employee who worked with Harry. He treated everyone with respect, including the civilians. He was a wonderful man whom everyone liked. He was a true gentleman, he was missed then, and still missed to this day. Rest in Peace. jan sheldon | ||||
— jan sheldon Posted: February 11, 2010, 5:11 pm |
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| God bless Harry and his family. I enjoyed working with him and will never forget my brother. Eddie Parsons | ||||
— Eddie Parsons Posted: February 11, 2010, 7:58 pm |
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| One never forgets the loss of a brother officer. God bless Harry and his family. | ||||
— Tom Zilinske Posted: February 12, 2010, 10:05 am |
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| I worked with Harry in the 60th precinct and we just started to socialize outside of the job. We had gone to a Steuben party with our wives and enjoyed each others company when he was taken from us. His calm demeanor and friendship is surely missed. Paul Blum | ||||
— Paul Blum Posted: February 12, 2010, 1:10 pm |
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| I worked with Harry in the 60 anti crime. He was one of the best I ever worked with. I was on vacation and received a phone call in the early morning from Joe Kobel who informed me that Harry had been shot and was in KCH.I went to KCH and Harry had passed. What a tremendous loss to his family, friends and coworkers.Dottie and his children were denied the love and caring from Harry. Harry was truly a great person and a great cop. Truly an honor to work with him. | ||||
— John Mannone Posted: February 12, 2010, 2:39 pm |
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| when i worked with harry i was just a police officer with him. a true gentlemen and the finest of the finest.r.i.p. | ||||
— joe galli,ret.sgt.60pct Posted: February 20, 2010, 3:14 pm |
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| Daddy - Friday was a really hard day for all us kids but we will fight until the end of time for Justice. I love and miss you so much. Love, your daughter Janet | ||||
— Janet Ryman Posted: March 29, 2010, 7:47 pm |
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| Justice was served today Dad..One of the three were denied parole. We will fight until the end of time to keep these three where they belong. I love and miss you!! Janet | ||||
— Janet Ryman Posted: April 22, 2010, 6:24 pm |
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| It's almost 30 years and yet it's still yesterday to us. Your never far from my heart, thoughts & prayers. Love & miss you & mom more than I can say... xoxoxoxo Margaret | ||||
— Margaret Ryman Posted: August 5, 2010, 8:17 pm |
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| I remember the day Our Good Lord Above called Officer Ryman home. My dad whom was on the job at the time went to the ryman home and hospital. The Ryman family and the community lost a true great man. I was blessed to have known the Ryman family and go to school with them. True outstanding family. When I joined the Police Department 3 years after Officer Rymans murder, Officers from his and surrounding precincts would still emotionally and lovingly be sharing stories of what a great, great man Officer Harry Ryman was. God Bless the Ryman family as his anniversary of being called home approaches. May God always hold you close. God Bless you all... | ||||
— Thomas Redmond Posted: August 7, 2010, 9:10 pm |
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| Missing you today as I do everyday. I can't believe it's been 30 years because to me it still feels like it was yesterday. I love and miss both you and Mommy... Love...Janet | ||||
— Janet Ryman Posted: August 14, 2010, 4:56 pm |
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| Daddy - God answered our prayers today. Parole was denied, 2 down 1 to go. We will always do everything in our power to keep these three behind bars. Love and miss you everyday! Janet | ||||
— Janet Ryman Posted: August 27, 2010, 10:48 pm |
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