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This morning, thousands of police officers and members of the community attended the funeral of Russel Timoshenko, a 23-year-old police officer shot during a traffic stop of a stolen SUV. Timoshenko, who died a few days after the shooting, was posthumously made a detective; Mayor Bloomberg explained it was "a small measure of our appreciation for the supreme sacrifice that Russel made, and to honor his life."
Hundreds of people attended the wake, from police officers (including Timoshenko's partner, Herman Yan, who was wounded in the incident) to regular civilians. The NY Times spoke to a 16-year-old mourner, Lillian Rivera, who just a few months ago had asked Timoshenko what it was like to be cop and if she should try to apply. After attending the wake, Rivera said she still wanted to become a police officer: “It just makes it even better that you see someone put their life on the line. It makes you want to see if you can do better, too, or do the same thing."
And the Reverend Al Sharpton's National Action Network issued a statement about Timoshenko's murder.
Rev. Al Sharpton, Kirsten John Foy, director of the criminal Justice Initiative of the National Action Network and the National Action network family would like to extent its deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Officer Russel Timoshenko on his passing. Tragic and unnecessary, death is always a heavy burden to bare, and we want the family to know that the community shares this burden with them.CityRoom spoke to Sharpton, who explained he had contacted a priest in touch with the Timoshenko family, "You never see me come out unless the family asks me to come out and speak on their behalf." He added that when he had once paid respects at another slain officer's funeral, he was criticized: "I get it either way. If I come out and say something publicly, I’m criticized, and if I don’t, I’m criticized.”We also wish to make clear that violence and thuggery is not acceptable to us as a community as a whole. Violence directed towards police officers is as immoral as violence emminating from bad cops and we stand with those calling for justice. In these times it is important for all of us to remeber that we either live together as brothers or we will perish together as fools.
Officer Russel Timoshenko was an upstanding young man and had a bright future in law enforcement. From all accounts he was a good cop and will be surely missed by his family and we stand with them in this time of morning.
The three suspects face murder charges.
Photograph of police officers on Flatbush Avenue by Bebeto Matthews/AP
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Wow. The photo looks like Labor Day, but depressing instead of fun.
Jen, are your writing Sharpton's press releases?
Yeah. Inspector's funerals are as impressuve as they are friggin' sad.
And BTW, that's exactly how Al's release read, I kid you not. Read the whole thing, it's full of boo-boos.
we can't win with you whiteys, damned if you do,
and damned if you don't.
Your downfall will come. Karma downfall.
look at that poor single woman yesterday, 57 yo single career woman, kept to herself, died of a heart attack.
you can't make that stuff up. Karma.
Since Al Sharpton says "violence and thuggery is not acceptable" I am guessing that the thuggery he engages in is fine, since there is no violence.
Here's to stereotypes!
First, one of the alleged perps in the carjacking was tracked down via -get this- fingerprints on a Popeye's chicken box, left in the vehicle.
Second, the alleged criminals run to the Poconos. As the amount of Pennsylvania license plates in Bed-Stuy increases, one can see that the 'hood is spreading westward. As is its crime.
Third, the ebonics-like spelling and cadence on a Rev. Sharpton press release.
Ain't it fun to be in the big city?
What is Sharpton doing about thuggery in rap? Nothing.
There were also several typos in Al's letter to the View a few days ago that I saw in the Post. Hilarious.
putting thousands of NYC cops in one place at one time is not only stupid, it's also unproductive. what are we paying these slackers for??
Al's condemnation is directly proportionate to Yasser Arafat condemning a murderous suicide attack carried out by rogue Palestinians in Israel.
A Sad and somber event. I hope that the family gets some measure of comfort from all the supporters.
i remember a few years ago a close family friend was murdered. he was a great man, a great doctor and a personal friend. it hurt a lot and there were thousands of supporters out there that once knew him etc... the only thing that helps are supporters, loved ones and time.
RIP Russel Timoshenko and condolences to your family, friends and fellow police officers.
"What is Sharpton doing about thuggery in rap? Nothing."
--nothing that's getting mentioned on gothamist or CNN, you mean. He's spoken out against it. It's just only picked up by certain media.
can't win with whitey, ain't that the truth.
We've actually posted about Sharpton's campaign against rap before.
and I thank you Jen,
thanks for trying to do the right thing.
how's them pandas doing? didja hear about the new births?
Pandas reminds me of my childhood and Nixon.
Sorry, Jen. So Gothamist has mentioned this then.
Well and still - generally speaking, far more blog, column, bulletin board, and op-ed inches were given to the whole "why's Sharpton complaining about Imus and not Snoop Dog" thing than were given to Sharpton actually speaking out against negative themes in hip-hop.
I notice that there were only 5 replies to the post you linked to and none of the "where's Sharpton now" crowd turned up to participate... but here they are in a post that's supposed to be dedicated to a murdered young police officer...
I bet thhat traffic was a mess today with all the cops eating donuts at this funeral and the steam pipe thing from yesterday.
That photo is as impressive as it is sad. RIP Russel.
At least he died a "hero".
Me? I'd rather be a "coward" working in a nice, plush office, surf the internet for those long stretches when I get paid to do nothing, go to the gym during my two hour lunch breaks, go out for drinks most evenings, and get laid by hot women.
Reality Czech is an ass. I guess Jen took the thunder out of the standard "where's Al Sharpton" question you usually ask.
So donuts are your next best troll attempt.
Suck my pole. I'm black.
Charles Barron
wow somebody has absolutely NO pride in what they do in life and no respect for others, especially women.
my brother is an amazing cop as are most of his friends; his best friend is a marine in iraq putting his life out on the line for cowards like you. "hot women"? i bet you are virgin.
reality czech is a moron. this is someone's FUNERAL you jackass.
disgusting human being
rip russell :(
Just looking at the picture, I estimate there are Over 2,500 cops present ! What a turn-out, & I don't like cops at all ! Condolences go out to the officers family though . It's true what they say, It's a very dangerous job . Posted by; "Still Not Amused"
"Violence directed towards police officers is as immoral as violence emminating from bad cops"
poor spelling aside, why did he have to say that (that being the reference to "bad cops")? inappropriate and crass??