On May 14, 2008, the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department conducted a dedication of their Police Memorial, located at Boulevard and Central.

The program began with the presentation of Colors by the Hasbrouck Heights Honor Guard: Sgt. Nick Sisto, Sgt. Joseph Rinke, Det. Michael Colaneri, Ptl. Daniel Kroncke and Ptl. James Ciccarelli.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by everyone.

The Memorial Flags were raised for the first time by Deputy Chief Robert Kroncke, Capt. John DeLorenzo, Capt. Joseph Cronin and Lt. Thomas Archer while the bagpipes played patriotic music.

Father Lewis V. Papera, Pastor of Corpus Christi Church, gave the opening prayer.

Police Chief Michael J. Colaneri provided welcoming remarks on the unveiling dedication of the Police Memorial called the "Hasbrouck Heights Protector."

He stated that he was glad that the final location of this Memorial could be shared by the community.

He spoke of Officer Gerald DeLamater who was killed in the line of duty on his motorcycle.

According to the police log February 27, 1939:

• 9:20 a.m.: Officer DeLamater was detailed to the Board of Health in Paterson, at the request of Ralph Farrier, Secretary of the Board of Health, for medicine to be used in our schools.

• 10:38 a.m.: Phone call from Lieut. Madden of Bergen County Police reporting Officer Gerald DeLamater killed in an accident on McLean Boulevard, Paterson, NJ.

• 10:40 a.m.: Phone call from Captain Clune of Paterson Police reporting Officer 107 killed in an accident on McLean Boulevard, Paterson.

(Badge No. 107 has been retired and is on a wall memorial in the HHPD front desk).

The centerpiece statue of a police officer holding the hands of two youngsters was unveiled by the Department’s retired officers.

Mayor Rose Marie Heck said: "We are gathered here today to pay tribute to Police Officer DeLamater and to dedicate this Police Memorial that lists the names of all of the officers who have passed after having given so much of their lives to this Borough of Hasbrouck Heights.

They were the protectors of the people. They wore their uniforms proudly and performed their duties with strength, courage and yes, compassion. They were the heroes to those who were the victims of crime. They were our neighborhood protectors."

It was a poignant moment when Ronnie Phillips, Bergen County Pipes & Drums, played "Amazing Grace" as he walked off into the distance.

Chief Colaneri stated that 90% of the material and 100% of the labor was donated through the generosity of local contractors, merchants and residents. The Chief and Det. Alan Baker recognized the contributions that brought this memorial to fruition (see photo and caption.)

Former Mayor and Deputy Chief Ronald R. Jones made comments, followed by the reading of the officers’ names listed on this memorial.