Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Special Agent James Ryan, you are a hero. For close to 3 years, I served in the same field office as you although we were separated by many years and generations. In October 2021, you were honored in small intimate ceremony at one of your sister's houses in Florida. For as long as I live and serve my country, I will honor your memory and continue to watch over your sisters. You would be pleased to know they turned to be a very successful women who still keep your memory and your service front and center. I am privileged to know them and have them as friends. You are my hero!

Christian Durante
Retired NYPD Auxiliary Police Sergeant
68th Pct
DHS Federal Employee

December 6, 2023

Rest in peace Special Agent Ryan.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 3, 2020

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 35th 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

February 9, 2012

"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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 31, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

February 7, 2008

To the family of Special Agent James M. Ryan;
Nothing I can say will return this man who I am certain was a very special person to you. You can take comfort in knowing that he made the ultimate sacrifice for his service and his country, and Special Agent James M. Ryan will always be remembered. Jesus said, "A man hath no greater love than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

God bless you and keep you.

August 22, 2007

To the family and friends of Jim Ryan, you have my deepest sympathy.

Jim will never be forgotton by the men and women of the Secret Service.

ATSAIC Peter Damos
U.S. Secret Service - San Antonio

May 25, 2005

Agent Ryan,
On today, the 28th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service to our Country.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

February 9, 2005