Congratulations to Andrew Lessen, newly promoted to Detective, who was awarded his wife’s grandfather’s shield number — the number worn by Det. Salvatore Potenza, killed with partner Det. James Donegan in the line of duty on October 15, 1964.
http://nypost.com/2017/08/22/new-nypd-detective-takes-badge-number-to-honor-slain-cop/
