Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Kelley,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Livonia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 10, 2022

Rest in peace Officer Kelley.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 10, 2019

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 20th 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 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 10, 2012

Jim,

I remember the days when we would be assigned the desk or detention together. I was a puny cadet and you a MIGHTY Officer then...but you never treated any of us Cadets like that..Thank you for that.

Joe Bommarito
Freind and Former Co-Worker

August 11, 2009

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 1, 2008

"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

November 15, 2007

You and I didn't know each other that well, but you would always speak to me me at the YMCA. Besides remembering how strong you were physically, I haven't forgotten the time you gave me a traffic ticket. After all, I had made an improper left turn. You were extremely polite and cordial the entire time. How were we to know that would be one of the last tickets that you ever wrote. You were a good man that will always be rememebred by those you left behind.

May 5, 2006

Jim,
How weird it was to come to this sight to read about a different buddy of mine and then find you being "remembered" as a fallen Officer.

To see your picture and that smile on your face...

Take care buddy-

Officer Monte
WCAP

July 5, 2005

We think of you often - SWAT BROTHER !!!



LPD SWAT

Livonia SWAT
Livonia

February 27, 2004

God bless, brother. No one is forgotten. You are not forgotten.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)