Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sonny, I met a great man who knows you...Gram loved you, I remember you as a little girl...you must of been so amazing, thank you for being my cousin a great man. He spoke to me Sonny and gave me hope. God works in His ways. You will never be forgotten. Diane Snow

Diane Snow
Cousin,

April 21, 2019

Today I learn about one of our fallen officers, Officer Sydney C. Snow. I want to thank you for your years of serving our community. I have been given the honor to present to my recruit class your heroic actions on that day.

R.O. Camara Hutchinson
MPD

May 28, 2018

Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Retired Wisconsin L.E.O.

December 8, 2013

You were a true Hero Sir and are honored today. I too patroled the same area in Milwaukee that you once did and know first hand just how tough it can be out there. Thank you for your service and RIP now.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

January 30, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 30th 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 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.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold your family in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace.

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

January 30, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 30th 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 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.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold your family in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace.

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

January 30, 2012

My partner (Retired Detective Glenn Zirgibel) and I were the first detectives on the scene. It was a tiny room, converted from an old bookstore into a pool hall, which had long since been abandoned. Well more than a dozen other officers eventually arrived to assist with processing the scene. We were there for more than two hours. You could have heard a pin drop.

Retired Detective Robin Riley
Milwaukee Police Department

January 23, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 22, 2008

Today on the anniversary of your death, we pause and remember you and the day when Milwaukee lost one of their finest.
Rest in peace Officer Snow you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

January 30, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 27, 2008

A quarter of a century has passed since your EOW but you have not been forgotten nor will that ever be the case. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

January 30, 2007

Thanks for all the help in my career. Rest in peace.

Lt. Anonymous
Milwaukee Police Department

April 21, 2006

Uncle, we lost a great brother that day, but gained much respect for you and your dedication.

Anonymous

December 20, 2003

Rest in peace brother
You're gone but not forgotten.

Deputy
Walworth Co SO

December 19, 2003