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Life Stories – Archive 06<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This page is dedicated to the following New York City Police Council of Retired Guardians who have passed away:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Det. Curtis Dixon
Capt. Leroy Manual
P.O. David Hutcherson
P.O. Robert Nero<\/td>		P.O. John F. Brown
Lt. Frederick W. Bodie
Lt. S.A. Wade Williams
P.O. Jippy Howard Brunson
P.O. McKinley “Kim” Reaves-Bey Jr.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Det. Curtis Dixon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Capt. Leroy Manual<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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P.O. David Hutcherson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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P.O. Robert Nero<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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P.O. John F. Brown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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John Franklin Brown, the family patriarch was born November 13, 1938, a true blessing to the late Hazelton and Majorie Brown in Harlem NY. He had one sibling, Robert Brown who preceded him in death. The family later moved to the neighborhood of Williamsburg in Brooklyn NY. John attended school in the NYC public school system and after graduating high school, he joined the United States Navy. After leaving the Navy, John worked as a furrier and in 1965 joined the NYC Transit Police Department, retiring in 1995. John’s pleasures were fishing, reading, music, photography, traveling and boxing. For many years John was a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. He truly was a jack of all trades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


In 1959 he married Marie Rasberry, from this union he leaves five children: John Edward, Marlene Rene, Robert, Paul Walter and Regina. John later remarried Marion Mercer, affectionately called ‘Babe’ whom he is survived by, who bore him a son, Sean Franklin. John also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, 2 Goddaughters and a spiritual daughter. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


John was a disciplinarian and very outspoken person. He didn’t care what he said or how he said it and would let you know he meant just want he said. He was very assertive with his words but did it all with LOVE. John was a wonderful man and so deeply loved by his family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lt. Frederick W. Bodie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Born, raised and educated in the City of New York, FREDERICK W. BODIE was a graduate of Saint Mark’s Catholic School and attended DeWitt Clinton High School. He completed Paralegal Studies at Brooklyn College and was licensed to sell Real Estate in the State of New York. At Poh’s Institute he successfully completed a course in Insurance Investigation and Adjusting. Frederick W. Bodie enlisted in the Armed Services. He was Honorably Discharged in 1945 and was the recipient of the Battle Star. Following his discharge, Mr. Bodie worked many occupations, including factory worker,
post office mail handler, diener\/laboratory assistant, motorman and surface line operator. He was appointed to the NYC Transit Police Department as a Transit Police Officer in 1954 and retired in the rank of lieutenant in 1976 receiving several awards and commendatory letters. He was honored by the NYPD Lieutenant’s Association for his services in Okinawa during World War II. In 1992, he was honored with the “first” Guardian of the Year Award and our own Mayor, then Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams, was the Guest Speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Frederick W. Bodie was one of the founders and the only President of the Retired Transit Police Officer’s Foundation, Inc. (Retired Transit Guardians) since its inception in 1982, He retired as the Foundation’s Financial Secretary, previously serving as its Treasurer and Trip Coordinator. He was also instrumental in the formation of “The Century Club” which provided scholarships [donations] to high school students from low or no-income families who couldn’t afford college tuition. Mr. Bodie also was the Chairman of John Edward Bruce Day Care Center, serving children of low or
no-income families for over 19 years and was involved in many other civil projects. He was a member of the Rockaway Revue, Inc., where he danced and performed for nursing homes, hospitals, schools, senior centers and lodges throughout the states. He enjoyed performing with the Rockaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Widowed, Mr. Bodie raised his daughter Brenda and stepsons Larry and Lawrence (all of whom pre-deceased him). He leaves to cherish his life his granddaughter, Vernell Bodie; his great grandchildren, Tsippor, Sabrina, Rayquan and Kayla Bodie; eight great-great grandchildren and a host of friends and acquaintances with whom his path crossed throughout his lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Family, friends and relatives thank him for years of pleasure, good times and memories. His loyalty, dedication and hard work is evidence of the life he has lived. He was loved and will truly be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lt. S.A. Wade Williams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wade Williams was born on September 28,1941 in Inwood, NY, to Sidney and Peggy Williams, the third of five children. He had three brothers, Leroy, Sidney and Bernard and one sister, Ella. Wade and his siblings grew up in the Bronx where he met his ‘band of brothers’ (Bob, Paul, Percy, Donald and Neil) with whom he would develop life-long friendships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educated in the NYC Public School System, Wade graduated from Morris High School in 1962 and eventually earned a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in January 1978. He began a life dedicated to serving his fellow Americans when he enlisted in the United States Army in June 1962, served during the Vietnam Era, and received a Purple Heart. He obtained the rank of Staff Sargent, receiving an honorable discharge May 1969.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wade would continue his life of service when he began his career in law enforcement which spanned more than 20 years. In December 1969 he was appointed to the NYC Department of Correction before being sworn in as a NYC Housing Police Officer January 1972. He proudly served the people of NYC working in the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, rising to the rank of Lieutenant, S.A. Wade was also an instructor at the Police Academy, CO of PSA 9 Rockaway Satellite and other assignments at locations around NYC before retiring from the force July 1992. During his career, Wade always exhibited a high degree of integrity and responsibility, encouraging those he worked with to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wade was affiliated with many organizations, including being a Lifetime Member of The NYPD Guardians Association, National Black Police Association, life member The NYC Police Council of Retired Guardians, Council of Retired Police (CORP), the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), National Organization of Black Law Executives (NOBLE), a member of AMVETS, an active board member of the Housing Guardians, and the Retired Trustee of the NYPD Guardians for 25 plus years.

During his retirement he continued his life of service. He volunteered for years with Pro-Am Basketball League working with inner city youth. He devoted much of his time to Citizen’s Care, a senior citizen organization at 117th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, which also supported several senior citizen sites. He also served as Chairman of the Board for the Citizen’s Care Day Care Center, Inc. and he poured his wisdom and energy into this community based childcare center until his death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Through his accomplishments, Wade always dedicated himself to his family. He met his wife Lora in Harlem, and their 56-year union began in 1968. From this union two children were born, a son Wade Jason who followed his father into law enforcement, and a daughter Christina. Wade was devoted to his family and was elated when his family expanded and his children married, the birth of his granddaughter Briana, and her brother Andrew. He also had special relationships with his daughter-in-law Sandra and son-in-law Gilbert, nieces, nephews and godchildren. “Uncle Wade” was adored by the younger members of the family for several generations. Distinguished, Honorable, Reliable, Kind, Steadfast, Elegant, and a true Gentleman are some of the words used to describe him. Wade had a wonderful spirit and loved cruising and traveling around the United States. He enjoyed watching sports and talking politics and being around people and knew someone wherever he went.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Wade was preceded in death by his parents Sidney and Peggy, brothers Leroy and Sidney, sister Ella, his son Wade Jason and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife Lora, daughter Christina, brother Bernard, sister-in-law Debra and Mattie, son-in-law Gilbert, daughter-in-law Sandra, grandchildren Briana and Andrew, a host of beloved nieces, nephews, godchildren, many friends, his NYPD brethren and former colleagues. He will be missed by all he served. At Ease Lieutenant… Job Well Done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P.O. Jippy Howard Brunson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

April 23, 1941 – December 7, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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P.O. McKinley “Kim” Reaves-Bey Jr.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

January 13, 1940 – August 21, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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McKinley “Kim” Reaves-Bey Jr was born January 13, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the seventh of eight children born to McKinley Reaves-Bey Sr and Ethel Reaves-Bey (nee Lewis). McKinley and his siblings were raised in Fort Greene Projects in Fort Greene Brooklyn. “Junior,” as he was called then, was a bright and precocious child, who took cues from his older brothers and learned quickly how to take care of himself. According to him, he only stayed in kindergarten for one day. His teachers realized his brilliance and moved him into first grade immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Kim enlisted into the US Army in 1958. He returned to Brooklyn in 1960 and married Mac (Little) Winfield. Their union lasted 7 years and produced two children – Robin and Mark. Mark passed away in an unfortunate accident in 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


In December 1968, Kim began his career as a New York City Police Officer: He served his city for 25 years as one of New York’s Finest, retiring with honor in January of 1994. Even in retirement however, Kim parlayed his experience as a Police Officer into job opportunities: Working as an armed security guard for many organizations, including the Diamond Exhibit at Jacob Javits, Robert DeNiro, and former Kansas Senator Sam Brownback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


In June 1986, while on a trip to St. Maarten, Kim and Debra “Hopie” Regester found love in one another. Kim and Hopie’s love would be an everlasting one. They were married in August of 1992, and were together side-by-side until the moment of his transition. Their union raised three children – Marlon, Keth and Kyam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Kim was known as a solid and uplifting member of the Clinton Hill community. Neighbors always felt comfortable coming to Kim about issues they were having. Kim was a Police Officer, but he was even more committed to maintaining the peace in his own neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


His community work afforded him the unofficial, but respected title of “Mayor of Greene Avenue”, a title he took seriously. Most importantly to note, Kim loved his children. He was an amazing provider and educator, not just to them but to their friends as well. McKinley Reaves-Bey Jr is survived by his loving wife, Hopie, four children – Robin, Marlon, Keth and Kyam, eight grandchildren – Imani, Nicholas, Lauren, Kody, Kais, Kaiera, Mikaela and Delasi, and two great-grandchildren – Aaron and Braiden. His brother Walter Reaves-Bey of Brooklyn, NY and sister Selena Pearson of Encino, California. He also leaves behind a host of neices, nephews, and a significant legacy of family and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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