Bernie Kerik 1955-2025

Photo by: Barry Morganstein

Bernie Kerik was New York City’s 40th Police Commissioner. He was at Ground Zero for days when the towers fell. He even arrested people while Police Commissioner. And like most American heroes, he was a victim of lawfare. Thankfully he was pardoned by President Trump. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to interview him which we deeply regret.

Since we never had the chance to meet Commissioner Kerik, we’ll let our friends sing his praises.

Barry Morganstein: So sorry to hear of the passing of former NYC police chief Bernard Kerik. A true American hero.

Christopher Martini: RIP Bernie Kerik. Major loss, heartbreaking. You will be missed

Johnny Shattuck: Very few people intimidate me- Bernie was one of the few- a true patriot and loyal to the end to President Trump- I’ll never forget the first time I spoke to him- it was during the Eddie Gallagher SEAL case – I received a call and it was Bernie – he was with President Trump and asked me that the president wants to know why Admiral Crawford was targeting team guys- I gave him my honest opinion- from there I realized he was everywhere President Trump was – you just had to look and there he was – we regrouped during the post election in 2020 on election fraud in Arizona- what a life he led – RIP warrior patriot.

Rob O’Donnell: Bernie promoted me to Detective Investigator at his first promotion ceremony as NYPD Commissioner in 2000. We went through 9/11, been on panels together, reviewed cases, planned events. His leadership, professionalism, and friendship will be dearly missed. 40th NYPD Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik EOW May 29th, 2025

Fidelis Ad Mortem

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