Jim Cirillo killed last night in traffic accident

[Team CTC-Joe]

It is with great sorrow that I announce the death of Jim Cirillo, former NYPD stakeout unit officer, shooter, instructor, author and respected member of our family. He died last night in a traffic accident.

http://www.uticaod.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070713/NEWS/70713003

I have had the chance to work and talk with Jim Cirillo. He was a genuine and warm individual who was dedicated to seeing the good guys dominate the fight. I learned a lot from him.

My SHOT Shows will not be the same with out him. He was a legend in our community, the geniune article, a straight talker and a hell of a great guy.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family.

Joe Schwab

 

[araiford]

 

[BOONER]

we have lost a great soul/

 

[Brian Williams]

My condolences, and Welcome to THR.


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[30 cal slob]

after all that.

RIP.

 

[El Tejon]

How truly sad. We lost an old warrior.

Go in peace.

 

[Correia]

Rest in peace.

 

[mbt2001]

May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord cause his face to shine upon you and give you peace.

 

[Archie]

Mr. Cirillo was my firearms instructor at the Customs academy in 1988. We were on good terms and were briefly friends. To my regret, I haven't seen him since. He was a genuinely cheerful man and very warm and gracious. He always struck me as someone's Italian grandfather.

On the other hand, in his work as a NYC cop, he shot more people than most of us don't like. He was competent and knew how to compartmentalize his life; he could deal with violence and not let it overwhelm him.

Another one of the old ones who learned lessons the hard way is gone. All of us who carry guns is lessened to some degree, and the sheep - who know no better - have lost a protector.

 

[Geronimo45]

RIP, sir.

 

[alucard0822]

My heartfelt condolances

 

[Justin]

Condolences to Jim's family and friends. May he RIP.

 

[Biker]

And another seat is filled in Valhalla.

Biker

 

[hso]

Sad

 

[rantingredneck]

RIP

 

[BamBam-31]

Sincerest condolences to his loved ones.

 

[SHOOT1SAM]

My condolences to his family.

RIP

 

[McCall911]

My condolences to Jim's family and legion of friends and admirers.

 

[1 old 0311]

RIP old warrior.

 

[ArfinGreebly]

Dammit

Why do I weep for people I never knew?

RIP, Jim.

Gotta go with Biker on this.

 

[Breakdaddy]

Rest in peace, sir.

 

[Lonestar49]

...

Rip

Thanks for being-there for the good people

~ Salute ~



Ls

 

[hrgrisso]

Another legend passes...

My prayers go out to his family and loved ones.

 

[grampster]

We here in West Michigan lost a fine young Grand Rapids Police officer (my former department), age 29, Sunday past. Robert Kozminski. He was shot down in ambush by a coward. We buried him today.

He will be in good company with Jim Cirillo. RIP to you both.

EOW, Robert Kozminski, July 8, 2007.
EOW, Jim Cirillo, July 12, 2007.

 

[sm]

Rest In Peace