He Fought for New York, He Cheered for Buffalo — Bills Mafia Honors a True Hero
Buffalo, NY – October 6, 2025
The Buffalo Bills family is mourning the loss of one of its most devoted supporters, Joseph Michael Herbert, who passed away at the age of 68 at his home in Long Island. Though known to the world as the NYPD detective who helped capture New York’s “Zodiac Killer,” to the Bills community, he was something far more personal — a lifelong member of the
Herbert’s loyalty to Buffalo ran deeper than football. Born and raised in Queens, he found his team in the 1970s — drawn to the grit, heart, and underdog spirit that mirrored everything he stood for as a police officer. Colleagues often said that on Sundays, no matter how heavy the week’s cases had been, Herbert would sit in his living room surrounded by Bills banners, cheering like it was his first game.
He often told his family that being a Bills fan taught him about resilience, loyalty, and faith, values that guided him through decades of service in the NYPD. “You stick with your team the same way you stick with your people — no matter how hard it gets,”
In a statement, the Buffalo Bills organization expressed their condolences to Herbert’s family, calling him
Herbert’s life was marked by heroism and humility. In 1996, he led the NYPD investigation that captured Heriberto “Eddie” Seda — the man who terrorized New York City as its self-proclaimed “Zodiac Killer.” He never sought fame for it. Instead, he said justice, like football,
To the city he protected and the team he loved, Herbert was a symbol of steadfast courage — proof that the same heart that chanted “Let’s Go Buffalo” could also bring peace to millions. His funeral will be held later this week at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan, where friends, family, and fellow fans are expected to wear Bills colors in his honor.
For Joseph Michael Herbert, football was never just a game — it was faith.
And in Buffalo, faith never dies.
Harrowgate Supermarket Fire Shakes Eagles Rookie QB’s Family and Stuns the Locker Room
Philadelphia, PA – August 20, 2025
The quiet of an early Philadelphia morning was broken by flashing sirens and smoke rising above Harrowgate Plaza. Flames tore through the beloved Super Foodtown supermarket, a cornerstone of the community, sending shockwaves through the neighborhood and beyond.
Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, tearing holes in the roof to gain control. While no casualties were reported, the sheer scale of the destruction left residents unsettled. This was more than a store — it was a lifeline for many families.
Among those gripped by fear was Eagles rookie quarterback Kyle McCord, who learned that his mother, a longtime cashier at Super Foodtown, could have been inside. News of the fire hit him during preseason preparations, leaving his heart racing with worry.
McCord immediately reached for the phone, desperate to hear his mother’s voice. The thought that she might have been trapped inside was unbearable. “When I heard, my only thought was: is she safe?”
Relief finally came with confirmation that the blaze erupted well after closing time. His mother, along with all staff, had already returned home safely. The collective sigh of relief inside the McCord household was echoed by an entire locker room of teammates.
Within the Eagles’ facility, players and coaches rallied around the young quarterback. Messages of concern, handshakes, and heartfelt words poured in. Teammates reassured him that family comes first — and that he was not alone in this moment.
The fire may have damaged a community’s only full-service grocery store, but it also revealed something deeper: the culture of togetherness in Philadelphia. For McCord, the ordeal became proof that this franchise doesn’t just build athletes, it embraces families.
As preseason practices resume, McCord carries both gratitude and resolve. The fire spared his loved ones, but it sparked something powerful in the Eagles’ locker room — a reminder that this team is bound by more than football. It’s bound by family.
