Burbank Police Department, California
End of Watch Friday, July 30, 1920
Reflections for Deputy City Marshal Robert L. Normand
Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your memory and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 30, 2020
Deputy City Marshal Normand,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Burbank.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 30, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
July 30, 2018
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
September 22, 2014
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 90th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
I hold your family in my heart's embrace today and pray for their solace for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 31, 2010
Rest in Peace, Marshal Normand. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
June 8, 2009
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
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
August 9, 2007
Sir:
As a member of the "LA County Family," I salute Your Memory.
Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
July 30, 2007
Thank you Deputy Marshal Normand for your service to our city.
You will never be forgotten.
GOD BLESS YOU, REST IN PEACE
Burbank resident
TMP
July 9, 2004
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