The annual NYPD commemoration of Lt. Joseph Petrosino at his gravesite in Calvary cemetery was held on Tuesday, March 12. Petrosino, among other accomplishments, was the founder of the current NYPD Bomb Squad. He was assassinated by the underworld 115 years ago in Palermo, Sicily.
Photos Walter Karling
Bust of Lt. Petrosino at the gravesite.
The wreath that would be later laid at the foot of the memorial.
NYPD Bomb Squad dogs: (l to r): Scottie, Patrick, Zander, and Geri.
Dignitaries pose with the Petrosino Association banner prior to the ceremony.
A bird’s eye view of the proceeding
The Italian Deputy Consul General in New York Marta Mammana.
NYPD Bomb Squad Commanding Officer Mark Torre.
NYPD Columbia Association President Lieutenant Anthony Burgio.
Laying the wreath.
Playing a soulful number.
P.O. Heather Austin sang at the opening and closing of the ceremony.
A commemorative group photo at the conclusion of the event.
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