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The mourning after
When an officer is killed: The guys pop open cans of Pepsi and start the first round of poker, leaving a seat empty in honor of Officer John Pawlowski, who looks down from a black-framed photo. Pawlowski played poker here each week.
Fallen officer's daughter grieving in peace
After 35 years as a dietary technician, Pat was going to retire in Puerto Rico. But in September, her daughter Isabel Nazario, a Philadelphia police officer, was killed when a kid in a stolen SUV plowed into her patrol car.
Patricia Santiago, mother of slain Philadelphia Officer Isabel Nazario, is comforted by Philadelphia Capt. Jim Kelly as her daughter Mimi Mohamad copies Nazario’s name from a Washington memorial.
Closure elusive for families of fallen
When an officer is killed, survivors are promised their loved ones won't be forgotten. The kindness they're shown eases the loss. But the attention also becomes an obligation.
Life after the death of Officer Cassidy
First in an occasional series: When police officers are killed in the line of duty, the whole city mourns. But the impact on the families they leave behind is deep and far-reaching, as was the case for Police Officer Charles Cassidy's loved ones.
Officer McDonald's parents deal with loss
Next in an occasional series:

In the months after the slaying of Philadelphia officer Patrick McDonald, his family still struggles with the healing process.
“I try to be strong, not to show my family my pain.” - Jazmin Nazario
Daughter of Ofc. Nazario recalls an affectionate life
Jazmin Nazario recalls an affectionate life with her mother.
Story Archive
Charles Cassidy
01/12/2008 Accused killer to stand trial in officer's slaying
11/18/2007 A declaration of gratitude, then a tribute of silence
11/15/2007 INQUIRER EXCLUSIVE: THE CASSIDY CASE
11/08/2007 Final salute to fallen officer
11/08/2007 Suspect not fighting return
11/07/2007 Captured, he confesses
11/07/2007 Manhunt Continues
11/07/2007 Thousands line up to pay their respects
11/06/2007 Suspect may have taken bus to Miami
11/05/2007 Intense search on for suspect
11/05/07 A drug record, but no violence
11/04/2007 Police get leads in officer's killing
11/02/2007 Police Press Manhunt
11/02/2007 'There's a pall over the parish' as church recalls fallen officer
11/01/2007 25-year veteran is known for devotion to family, job
11/01/2007 Philadelphia police under fire
Patrick McDonald
10/11/2008 At ceremony , slain police officer promoted
10/01/2008 Temple professor weighs role in city parole review
09/30/2008 Rendell orders a halt to paroles
09/30/2008 Again , a mournful queue assembles
09/26/08 Why was killer paroled?
09/25/08 From age 10, a life of violence
09/25/08 A killer's 'evil' vow
09/24/2008 Accused killer was paroled last month
09/24/2008 Anger and anguish
'Execution' of an officer is city's 5th police death since '06
Isabel Nazario
09/13/2008 Farewell to the fallen
09/12/2008 'She just loved being a police officer'
09/09/2008 Isabel Nazario is recalled as a pioneer.
09/08/2008 A vigil to mourn and remember
09/07/2008 Teen charged in police crash
09/06/2008 Teen in officer's death troubled, neighbors say
09/06/2008 Phila . officer dies in crash
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