Senior Trooper James Patrick Bartram Indiana State Police Indiana Tuesday, March 31, 1998  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 11th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

How all your family must miss you, especially your twin brother. I hold all your loved ones in thought and prayer today.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-03-31

You are remembered today.

Sgt B. Burton
Ft. Wayne PD
2009-03-31

Rest in Peace Trooper Bartram

Deputy Randy Bennett
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)
2009-03-31

To my old friend, The Warrior. I miss you more then I can say. I think of you often. I think of you every year at the start of the Mini Marathon, every time I bow in at a Karate tournament or work out with your brother, every time I go to church where you were a best man at my wedding, every time I shoot a basketball or run a ¼ mile run. I miss going to Florida with you, I miss rocking in your Jeep with Mike. I long for the day when we can all work out together again on the mat with Mr. Lennox.

I will never forget you – Keep the Bushido, Jimmy

S/A James D. Cronin
ATF - Department of Justice
2008-05-25

Hey Buddy, it is hard to believe it has been ten years, still many memories and few fears. Flowers go and renew each spring, it is a way of life, its God's thing. As life goes on it moves too fast, let's always "Love" and make it last. We have but one guarentee in life and that is death, so live to the fullest, laugh, and sometimes cry. Life moves on the fly as Warriors like you never die. Take care Brother. Your friend Ojay.

AFTERGLOW


I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one.

I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.

I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down

The ways, of happy times and laughing

Times and bright and sunny days.

I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry

Before the sun of happy memories

That I leave when life is done.



“I have fought a good fight,
I have finished My course,
I have kept the faith...”
-II Timothy 4: 6-7

Sergeant Anthony (Ojay) Floyd
Kent State Police Department
2008-04-30

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-02-28

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-01-09

You have no idea the impact you made on me as a teenager working at a gas station. When you were out of Lafayette post you would come in to my family owned gas station and speak to me. You stopped me a couple of times through the years as well. Your influence led me into law enforcement, I can only hope I may impact someone as much as you did me. You will never be forgotten....

D.McKinney
Crawfordsville Police Dept
2007-08-06

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ,BELATED , LOVE YA , MISS YA

SHELLY RAPP
FRIEND
2007-03-15

Dear Pat, I know you are in a better place, though I often visit your resting place, I cannot believe it's been 8years since you went to be with G0D. Miss you so much, and all the times we shared together. You will be my friend forever and for eternity!
I LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DEEPLY!
SOME OF US GOT LOST IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO DEAL WITH YOUR GOING HOME! ALL IS FORGIVEN! LOVE YA. 4EVER AND ALWAYS! SHELLY

michelle
friend
2006-08-16

PAT EVEN KNOW YOU KNEW MY BACKGROUND YOU WAS STILL MY FREIND YOU AN YOUR BROTHER HELPED ME CHANGE MY LIFE AROUND THANK YOU EVERY TIME I SEE A STATE POLICE CAR I THINK OF YOU AN THE TIMES WE PLAYED FOOTBALL TOGETHER GOD BLESS YOU AN YOU FAMILY

STEVE SHUFFITT
FOOTBALL PAL
2006-07-24

Uncle Pat,
I cant believe it been so long since you have past away. I miss you dearly and think about you every day. We had another poker run in your memory and we raised alot of money and it made me so happy to be apart of this in your memory. today was a sad day because a officer was killed that has become a very close friend to the family and helped out alot in the rides. But i just wanted to tell you that you are thought about and loved everyday....love you!!

niece
2006-07-21

My buddy, my pal, my friend,I miss you so much, I Miss being able to call you , just to say hi! I miss our nights together. I will always miss you and will see you again in heaven, until then my friend, all my love,michelle

michelle
childhood friend
2006-06-28

Pat,
It doesn't seem possible that it has been 8 yrs. since you went away. You were one of the the best and most caring individuals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, and I still miss you and think of you every day. I'm so glad knowing that you and Robert are together, I don't know of any two people who were more alike in their thinking and their genuine caring about other people.

deb

2006-06-10

Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.



Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller

Indiana State Police Dist 13
2005-12-19

"The path of the Warrior is lifelong, and mastery is often simply staying on the path."

Thank you for helping us stay on the path. You shall not be forgotten.

65th Indiana State Police Recruit
Indiana State Police
2005-12-03

Hey Pat, with the upcoming World Isshinryu Karate Championships I think of you my friend. I think of times we shared, battles we fought, training we did together, laughs until we cried, shared stories, and very little glory. A police officers life. In thinking about you my friend and in dedication to all fallen warriors; I list this poem.

DO NOT STAND BY MY GRAVE AND WEEP,
I AM NOT THERE I DO NOT SLEEP,
I AM A THOUSAND WINDS THAT BLOW,
I AM A DIAMOND GLINT OF SNOW,
I AM SUNLIGHT ON RIPENED GRAIN,
I AM THE GENTLE AUTUMN RAIN,
WHEN YOU AWAKE IN THE MORNING HUSH,
I AM THE SWIFT UPLIFTING RUSH,
OF QUIET BIRDS IN CIRCLING FLIGHT,
I AM THE SOFT STARSHINE AT NIGHT.

DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND CRY,
I AM NOT THERE I DID NOT DIE..........
(author unknown)

Warriors never die, their service to the community lives forever.

-In PEACE, Sgt.Anthony (Ojay) Floyd

Sgt. Anthony Floyd
Kent State University Police
2005-06-18

DAY IS DONE
GONE THE SUN
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES
ALL IS WELL, SAFELY REST
GOD IS NIGH

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP
MAY THE SOLIDER OR SAILOR, GOD KEEP
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP
SAFE IN SLEEP

LOVE, GOOD NIGHT
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY AND THE NIGHT NEED SO?
ALL IS WELL. SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST

FADES THE LIGHT
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARES SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL, DAY IS GONE, NIGHT IS ON

THANKS AND PRAISE
FOR OUR DAYS
"NEATH THE SUN, NEATH THE STARES, NEATH THE SKY,
GOD IS HIGH"

A Brother In Blue

Dective Troy S Pillivi
Box Elder Nacotics Strike Force
2005-06-13

It still brings a smile to my face when I think of Pat hitting an outside shot in basketball and saying "Money"!...You are missed!

2004-04-05

I never met Trooper Bartram, but I went to his funeral. I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of respect and affection displayed not only by law enforcement, but by the public. Schools were emptied as their students lined the road with signs saying, "We'll miss you, Trooper Pat." Businesses also had signs reflecting those same sentiments. Surely, this Trooper must have been an exceptional person as well as a fine officer.
Rest easy, Trooper Pat, you will never be forgotten.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.l
2004-03-31

Besides Pat being a Law Enforcement Officer (Warrior and Hero), he was also a martial artist. In law enforcement, martial arts, and life he is such a great man, hero, family man, friend, and example for us all to follow. He did his job with knowledge, great enthusiasm, and passion. In all he is and all he was, he is a good man who is missed by all of us who knew him. I think of him a lot and pray that he is a Guardian Angel to all of us who work hard to Protect and Serve. Domo Arigoto My Friend. Gone for now but Never Forgotten.

Sergeant Anthony D. Floyd
Kent State Police

Pat, although I didn't know you, Dan Starnes talked about you and your brother often. I am Dan's wife of 25 1/2 years. Dan was killed in the line of duty on July 10, 2001. You and Dan together again is a peaceful thought. God Bless those who made a difference in a lot of peoples lives in Morgan County. God Bless your twin; my oldest son that is an Indiana State Trooper and my youngest son is a second year VU student majoring in law enforcement.
Your an angel just hanging out with my hubby. Please contine to watch over us all.

janice
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You are missed!

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