Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You were violently taken from this earth the day after I was born, only 113 miles away, in the great state of Kentucky. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service, Sir.

Lt. Steven Marlow
Fort Walton Beach Police Department, FL

February 2, 2024

Remembering you on this day, 742.

Tpr. C. Keown
Kentucky State Police - Post 4

January 21, 2022

Was a true friend that was always ready to do whatever was needed. Was a high school friend of mine and put in 100% in all he did.

Cpl. David Worley
USMC

September 13, 2021

Rest in peace Trooper Pickard.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 13, 2019

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect and you will always be honored and revered. I Pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

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

January 21, 2012

God Bless You my friend.

SFC
US Army

December 20, 2011

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace brother.

Trooper
Kentucky State Police

January 21, 2010

Dad was the first Trooper on the scene. He told me you had just went 10-8 when you went with Hodgenville PD to serve the warrant. They dedicated a portion of Kentucky 210 in your honor. Rest in peace

Sergeant David Ray Gibbs Unit 191
Kentucky State Police

June 12, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FO RYOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 13, 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

October 29, 2007

After 31 years years, you are still with us... Rest easy, Brother...

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

August 3, 2007

04/26/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. No officer who gives his/her life for us need ever be forgotton. You died a hero; rest in peace.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

April 26, 2004

Your memory lives on trooper. Godspeed

Deputy
LCSO