The city has officially confirmed that one of the new ferry vessels will be named in honor of Detectives Rodney J. Andrews and James Verneuil-Nemorin. This outcome serves as a fitting tribute to their service and the sacrifice they made for our community. Thank you for ensuring that these officers …
April 10, 2016
Final supporters
Today, March 10, 2016, marks the 13th anniversary of two NYPD officers; Rodney J. Andrews and James Verneuil-Nemorin were intentionally and callously murdered during an undercover operation in Tompkinsville, Staten Island in 2003. The officers were courageously involved in an undercover gun buying operation, one of the most dangerous assignments for police officers.
As Staten Island awaits the delivery of three new ferries to be added to the Staten Island Ferry fleet. The City recently announced that the first is to be named after local hero Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis who was killed in Afghanistan.
We are requesting that one of the two remaining boats be named for these hero police officers who gave their lives in sacrifice so that our community could be safer and protected from the murderous gun violence that has plagued our North Shore community. After murdering the two officers the thugs callously pulled the bodies from their vehicle and left them lying in the street at the intersection of Hannah Street and St. Pauls Avenue, Tompkinsville, Staten Island. A total of five individuals were arrested and the shooter was ultimately sentenced to death in Federal Court.
Detective Rodney J. Andrews 34, served for seven years, was a father, leaving behind two young children and, Detective James Verneuil Nemorin 36, also a seven year vet, was a married father of three young children.
We ask that these men, these sons, brothers and fathers be remembered by honoring and memorializing their heroism and sacrifice with this small gesture of naming a Ferry from a very grateful and humbled community of Staten Island and the greater New York they served, remembering that the lives of five beloved children were tragically changed forever when their dads did not return home from their day at work.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 14, 2016
March 12, 2016
We are approaching one thousand signatures in our effort to honor Detectives Andrews and Nemorin. Please circulate this petition within your networks today so we may reach this milestone before presenting our formal request to the city.
Reached 100 supporters
March 11, 2016
March 10, 2016
The campaign is approaching one hundred signatures which serves as an important benchmark for our proposal. Securing this level of public attention remains vital as we prepare to present our request to the city officials responsible for the ferry naming process.
387 Comments
Jay was my partner and my friend, his death has left a huge hole in my heart. Jay and James were men of honor and we need to do what we can to keep their memory alive. Please sign the petition! Thank you! Veronica
Officers Andrews and Nemorin paid the ultimate price with their lives in the dangerous fight against drug dealers on Staten Island. Naming one of the SI ferries after these officers is an excellent recognition of their sacrifice and a reminder that Staten Island is not exempt from the ongoing drug wars.
A Ferry named after the Two Officers that made the Supreme Sacrifice for the Residents of Staten Island would be a Great Honor of their memory and may even offer some closure for the Families .
What better honor to recognize these two hero Detectives. Their names would be brought to minds of millions of NY'ers and tourist every year. Never forget the sacrifices these brave men made in an attempt to make this city a safer place.
Wore my Memorial shirt yesterday.. Remember the feeling of being punched in the stomach when it happened. Worked with Jay, he, a few others and myself, had just talked about this assignment a day or two prior.. R.I.P. Brothers <3
Sorry to say I disagree with death sentence overturned. That's the exact reason criminals keep doing the same thing over and over again. They all do whatever they want, get sentenced, out in 3-5 yes. Do it again. At the very least, the shooter should get life without parole for executing 2 police officers in the head.
Sorry to say I disagree with death sentence overturned. That's the exact reason criminals keep doing the same thing over and over again. They all do whatever they want, get sentenced, out in 3-5 yes. Do it again. At the very least, the shooter should get life without parole for executing 2 police officers in the head.
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The city has officially confirmed that one of the new ferry vessels will be named in honor of Detectives Rodney J. Andrews and James Verneuil-Nemorin. This outcome serves as a fitting tribute to their service and the sacrifice they made for our community. Thank you for ensuring that these officers …
April 10, 2016
Final supporters
Today, March 10, 2016, marks the 13th anniversary of two NYPD officers; Rodney J. Andrews and James Verneuil-Nemorin were intentionally and callously murdered during an undercover operation in Tompkinsville, Staten Island in 2003. The officers were courageously involved in an undercover gun buying operation, one of the most dangerous assignments for police officers.
As Staten Island awaits the delivery of three new ferries to be added to the Staten Island Ferry fleet. The City recently announced that the first is to be named after local hero Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis who was killed in Afghanistan.
We are requesting that one of the two remaining boats be named for these hero police officers who gave their lives in sacrifice so that our community could be safer and protected from the murderous gun violence that has plagued our North Shore community. After murdering the two officers the thugs callously pulled the bodies from their vehicle and left them lying in the street at the intersection of Hannah Street and St. Pauls Avenue, Tompkinsville, Staten Island. A total of five individuals were arrested and the shooter was ultimately sentenced to death in Federal Court.
Detective Rodney J. Andrews 34, served for seven years, was a father, leaving behind two young children and, Detective James Verneuil Nemorin 36, also a seven year vet, was a married father of three young children.
We ask that these men, these sons, brothers and fathers be remembered by honoring and memorializing their heroism and sacrifice with this small gesture of naming a Ferry from a very grateful and humbled community of Staten Island and the greater New York they served, remembering that the lives of five beloved children were tragically changed forever when their dads did not return home from their day at work.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 14, 2016
March 12, 2016
We are approaching one thousand signatures in our effort to honor Detectives Andrews and Nemorin. Please circulate this petition within your networks today so we may reach this milestone before presenting our formal request to the city.
Reached 100 supporters
March 11, 2016
March 10, 2016
The campaign is approaching one hundred signatures which serves as an important benchmark for our proposal. Securing this level of public attention remains vital as we prepare to present our request to the city officials responsible for the ferry naming process.
387 Comments
I worked and knew personally Rodney “Jay” Andrews. Words can’t express the great person that was taken from us that day. As well as his partner James Nemorin who was equally a great person and is still greatly missed. The ferry should absolutely be named for them!
Jay was my partner and my friend, his death has left a huge hole in my heart. Jay and James were men of honor and we need to do what we can to keep their memory alive. Please sign the petition! Thank you! Veronica
Officers Andrews and Nemorin paid the ultimate price with their lives in the dangerous fight against drug dealers on Staten Island. Naming one of the SI ferries after these officers is an excellent recognition of their sacrifice and a reminder that Staten Island is not exempt from the ongoing drug wars.
A Ferry named after the Two Officers that made the Supreme Sacrifice for the Residents of Staten Island would be a Great Honor of their memory and may even offer some closure for the Families .
What better honor to recognize these two hero Detectives. Their names would be brought to minds of millions of NY'ers and tourist every year. Never forget the sacrifices these brave men made in an attempt to make this city a safer place.
Wore my Memorial shirt yesterday.. Remember the feeling of being punched in the stomach when it happened. Worked with Jay, he, a few others and myself, had just talked about this assignment a day or two prior.. R.I.P. Brothers <3
Sorry to say I disagree with death sentence overturned. That's the exact reason criminals keep doing the same thing over and over again. They all do whatever they want, get sentenced, out in 3-5 yes. Do it again. At the very least, the shooter should get life without parole for executing 2 police officers in the head.
Sorry to say I disagree with death sentence overturned. That's the exact reason criminals keep doing the same thing over and over again. They all do whatever they want, get sentenced, out in 3-5 yes. Do it again. At the very least, the shooter should get life without parole for executing 2 police officers in the head.
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I worked and knew personally Rodney “Jay” Andrews. Words can’t express the great person that was taken from us that day. As well as his partner James Nemorin who was equally a great person and is still greatly missed. The ferry should absolutely be named for them!