The Nassau County Police Departments Emergency Service Unit will be having Memorial Prayer services for P.O. Arthur Lopez as we have done in the past years. The services will be held on the anniversary date Friday, October 23, 2026. We will be at two locations on that day. The first being the Memorial Tree site off the Cross Island Parkway where Artie was shot and killed. The second is at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood where Artie was laid to rest. All members and their families are invited to attend these services and keep Artie’s memory alive. The prayer services will be given by our Department Chaplain, Father Gordon. All services are casual.

The first Memorial Prayer Service report time will be at 10:15 am

This service will be held at the southbound Cross Island Parkway exit ramp to Jamaica Avenue and 241st street. This is the location where Artie was killed. Parking will be available on 241st street and the grass section behind the ceremony location off the Cross Island exit ramp. The service will start about 10:45 am. At 11:04 am we will be having a moment of silence to mark the time Artie was shot. This service will last about 20 minutes once it starts.

The second Memorial Prayer Service report time will be at 11:45 am

This service will be held at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood, 111 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY. The exact location in the cemetery is Section 19, Range AA, Plot 168. This service will begin at 12:00 pm.