Everyone saw what happened; the entire world watched as my son’s life was taken by those who swore an oath to protect and serve. It was all captured on video, in plain view, and yet somehow Pantaleo and all of the officers involved in Eric’s murder have been able to walk away with a slap on the wrist — if that.

In 2016, Pantaleo got a pay bump of about $20,000, thanks to additional overtime pay; he made nearly $120,000 that year. In fact, the only “punishment” he ever received was being placed on desk duty, where he’s been able to rack up pay and pension benefits.

Meanwhile, I will never get my son back. My grandchildren will never have their father. My family will never see Eric’s beautiful smile again.

The NYPD failed us. Mayor de Blasio failed us. And now the DOJ has failed us. But we aren’t going anywhere and we will not be silenced. We are asking Police Commissioner James O’Neill to fire Pantaleo and all of the officers responsible for Eric’s death. They all must be off the force.