Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice are always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

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

January 20, 2021

Rest in peace Officer Simpson.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 8, 2020

True story. My dad was working patrol that day. The KNTV news broadcasted 2 officers shot. Families of SJPD Officers spent the afternoon waiting to find out what was happening.
When we found out it wasn’t our loved one; it didn’t make it any easier. Collectively, families mourned.
Best,
D. Luna, MS, MA, MA

D. Luna

January 15, 2020

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

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

January 20, 2018

Rest in Peace, Officer Simpson. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 22, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 23rd anniversary year 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 who was murdered in the 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. As I read the refection of Officer Jerome, . I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you.

Rest In Peace.

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

January 20, 2012

RIP Officer Simpson, you are not forgotten.

Chris
Former SJPD

August 18, 2011

I was just over the "Hill" Doing my job when you Gave all you had Brother !! GOD BLESS YOU !!

DB
Calif Hwy Patrol.Ret.

January 19, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 12, 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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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 20, 2007

I have probably watched the video of the shooting (filmed by citizens at the scene), at least a hundred times. It is truly amazing that this deranged suspect's actions, did not lead to more killed.

The evolving confusion of this unfortunate event, led to several crossfire situations, and the performance by the San Jose Police Department and assisting agencies, on that day was truly heroic.

Officer Simpson and Officer Silva:

May You Rest-In-Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

August 18, 2007

Rest in peace. You are a true hero to us all.

DE
St. Louis City Police

August 13, 2005

God bless you and your family at your tragic loss. You are a true hero.

DE
St. Louis City Police

November 1, 2004

You did not die in vain. We continue for you....I remember for you...Rest easy, warrior.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)