Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mr. Sanchez, You commanded so much respect from everyone who knew you. As a teenager, you taught us to behave with your gentle kindness - lesson learned after throwing rotten tomatoes on Halloween! While you were a giant of man, you had such a loving heart - you genuinely cared about people. Your murder had a profound impact on the kids at the dance that you were protecting.

Your family became part of our family as we tried to be there for them, loving them and comforting when they were scared. I wish you hadn't passed to make this happen - I'm sure we would have been close no matter what. I hope you know you created two wonderful children with the amazing woman who was your wife.

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.

Kelly Melton
Friend of family

December 1, 2017

This is my dad. I will never forget or forgive the p.o.s. that did this to you. You are with me always.
Love your daughter,
Cindy

Cindy Sanchez Fairclo
Daughter

December 1, 2017

On this day so many years later you are not forgotten and you never will be. Thank you for serving brother..your death was a blow to all on the thin blue line.

Tina Swanno (retired police officer)
Nassau County, NY

December 3, 2016

Not forgotten Sir

Sgt Yoli Trujillo, Retired
Corpus Christi (Tx) P.D.

December 1, 2016

I shall never forget you, and your family, and your death in the line of duty. What a tragedy and loss for the community.

sheridan Sims
friend to him and his family

December 1, 2016

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 32nd 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 1, 2011

All were at a New Years party waiting and wondering what was taking you so long, this day I will never forget. It took 17 bullets to take you down, You were missed at the party and you are missed still today.

02/05/2008
Bobby May

Bobby May Sr.
Lake Co. Oregon Search & Rescue

February 6, 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

January 14, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchestger, nh

December 1, 2007

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

December 1, 2004

David,

I always carry your memory in my heart and mind. You were undoubtedly the biggest, toughest, baddest cop I ever knew. I think you would be pleased to know that's the way I remember you. Even though we didn't always see eye to eye on things, we were partners. And to me, that made us brothers.

God bless you amigo.

Chief Jim Taylor
Kingsburg PD

September 18, 2003