Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Cousin Gary I sure do miss you. You were my hero. You are my first cousin and the youngest of all the other siblings who watched over me at parties receptions etc I remember that phone call that came in the night you were shot. I remember the funeral procession and all of the hundreds troopers that lined up it seemed like for miles from my vision point. I will never forget.

Karen Nash
First cousin.

September 12, 2024

Trooper Rampy,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Michigan. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 31, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

December 31, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero and your family for your sacrifice and service. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson(Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

December 31, 2019

Rest in peace Trooper Rampy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 23, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are honored and remembered on the 47th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

December 31, 2018

I submit this to hopefully put that long reflection to the bottom. Thank you for your service. God bless you

Retired Chief of Police Johnny McCurry
West Point , Ga P.D.

March 29, 2017

My faithful servant.
You were called upon to serve others.
You were asked to see, what no man should ever have to see.
To go through, what no man should ever have to go through.
But you did so with pride, honor, and integrity.

My faithful servant.
You were called upon to defend those, who could not defend themselves.
To provide justice to those, who did not respect it.
To lay down your life, if the time called for it.
Again, you did not question what was asked of you.
You did it with love, compassion, and loyalty.

My faithful servant.
In times of adversity, you prayed for strength.
In times of triumph, you praised your Lord.
You served your Country, State, and city proud.
Your service will forever be remembered by the many lives you’ve touched.

My faithful servant.
When your service on this earth is finally complete.
I will welcome you home with open arms.
I will embrace you and proclaim,
“Well done thou good and faithful servant.”

RIP my brother, the Lord has taken you home.

Sergeant Barton
Garden City Police Department

December 4, 2016

I was the young wife of a equally young man getting ready to begin MSP training in Lansing when this incident happened. He was sent to the New Buffalo post a few months following the deaths of Rampy and Stark. I got to know the widows. It was a very difficult time for the "family" known as the MSP and these two men will never be forgotten by any of those at that post during that time, or after.

N/A
Former wife of MSP trooper

February 10, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the forty-first 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 diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

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

January 3, 2012

Merry Christmas, Trooper Rampy, to you and your family.
Thank you for your sacrifice.
You are honored by your son's dedication and professionalism.

May God's peace be with you this holiday season!

Trooper
Michigan State Police

December 14, 2010

Trooper Rampy, what happened 38 years ago has been forgotten. Your brothers and sisters publicly remember your sacrifice.

Trooper Mike Lee
Michigan State Police

December 10, 2009

Trooper Stark, what happened 38 years ago has been forgotten. Your brothers and sisters publicly remember your sacrifice.

Trooper Mike Lee
Michigan State Police

December 10, 2009

You've been gone longer than you were here on earth. We remember you on this anniversary of your EOW.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

December 31, 2008

Time has not diminshed your service nor sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

December 13, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 28, 2007

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 15, 2007

You are not forgotten.

Former Police Officer
District Heights,MD.

December 31, 2006

"Rest easy, Brother, you are not forgotten."

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.l

December 31, 2003

“For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know”

Anonymous