Islam, 36, has been hailed since his death as a doting father, a generous neighbor and a shining example of the best of the NYPD. An immigrant from Bangladesh, he was a four-year veteran of the force, and a married father of two young boys. His wife is due with their third child next month. Islam will be laid to rest in New Jersey.

Islam came to New York City from his native Bangladesh when he was 20 years old, with "the promise of a better life," NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.