Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 56th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. 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. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 1, 2013

Thank you so much to Steve Varner (and all the volunteers/staff) at ODMP for taking the time to research and update this page to honor our fallen officers. Steve has honored our family by adding my grandfather's picture and a treasured family poem found in his wallet at the time he was killed. Almost sixty years after Carl's death, you have brought a sense of peace to his surviving family through your kindness. Thank you!

Bethany Raymond Campbell
Granddaughter

June 8, 2013

The following poem (author unknown) was found in Chief Raymond's billfold after his death.

'Cause I'm A Cop

Most kiddies like me--I'm glad that's true,
A guy with a badge--dressed in blue,
I'm just a cop--doing my job,
Protecting our town--from those who rob,

I wish folks would say--he's one swell guy,
I'm really not super--but honest I try
It's not my fault--when I give a citation,
But still I hate to write one--to folks on vacation.

When you overpark--sometimes I close one eye,
But remember--you'll get caught, by and by,
So why take chances--it'll cost you money,
$10.00 and costs--does that sound funny?

Suppose you were me--and I were you,
And your boss said, "Arrest him"--what'd you do?
I have no choice--so I do it it sadly,
Next time you wave--do it gladly

Sometimes I get depressed--but never despair
Becaus in our town--we equally share
Our playgrounds, pleasures--and miseries too,
So please like me--I'm the man in blue.

'Cause I'm a cop.

Steve Varner
ODMP

June 8, 2013

The man you are honoring is my grandfather... a man I never knew and a man my father lost when he was one day short of his 15th birthday. Thank you for remembering him.

Bethany (Granddaughter)

June 5, 2013

I never knew that Gladwin had lost an officer. God bless you sir.

Deputy Jason Alexander
Crawford County Sheriffs Office

December 22, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 16, 2007

The years pass but the memory of your sacrifice will not.

November 25, 2004