Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thanks to everyone for your kind words. I did not have the privilege of knowing my Grandfather, as he was taken when my Father was just a young boy. Please know that my prayers are with all of those in law enforcement who risk their lives daily to protect our communities.

Tracy Coleman
Granddaughter

March 19, 2022

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 5, 2020

Officer Stephens,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Salisbury. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 5, 2018

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 55th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first 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 Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 29, 2013

I want to say thank you to all those who pay tribute to my grandfather. He was gone long before I was born, but he still remains in my heart. I have always known his story, but until recently I didn't know about all the sites and memorials dedicated to him. Thank you for keeping his memory alive for all to know him.

Dawn Brasure
Granddaughter

January 10, 2008

Officer Stephens,

Though you were gone many years before I started, I walked that same alleyway that you did walking prisoners over to the commissioners office. Each time I drove through or walked a prisoner through that alley I thought of you and your family that you left behind and often times said a prayer for you. I hope that your family realizes that you will never be forgotten and it is my hope that the City of Salisbury and the Wicomico Sheriffs Office will someday build monument or dedicate roadways to you and Sheriff Samuel Graham and Deputy Albert Kelly in honor of the sacrifice you made for our community. May you all continue to rest in peace and know that your torches have been picked up and carried on. Thanks to you and your families.

PFC Rusty Savage #0146
Salisbury Police Dept. (MD)

PFC Rusty Savage
Salisbury Police Department

November 3, 2007

Always remembered sir.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

September 5, 2007

When I was a rookie at SPD, they told us your story when training us in prisoner transport. I never knew your name before today. Rest in peace knowing that your story is still being used to train recruits to this day. Your sacrifice was not in vain, as I kept it mind every time I transported a prisoner.

anonymous
anonymous

August 10, 2005

I walk by that alley everytime I go to court...We're still keeping it safe.

DFC. J.S. Peters
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office

January 14, 2005

You still survive; roughly 800,000 strong. We continue the fight for you.

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