Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Stites,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 2, 2021

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)

August 22, 2020

Rest in Peace

I ask one thing - that in still, far-off days,
Someone who knew me should in their daily rounds,
Suddenly pause, caught by some sight or sound,
Some glance, some phrase, some trick of memory's ways
which brings me to mind, then I shall wait,
eager with hope, perhaps to hear -
“how great if he were with us still!”
And then at the end, all that I wish for is just -
“he was my friend!”

From “A Soldier's Epitaph” by David McNicholl

N Elias
Federal Law Enforcement Officer, USDOJ
Former Security Police Officer, USAF

May 28, 2017

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies...

Rest in peace.

Dennis Holmes, Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons

October 22, 2014

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 4, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today on the 66th 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 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. How wonderufl that your descandants found this web site and were able to pay tribute to you;

Rest In Peace.

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

May 2, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today on the 66th 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 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 2, 2012

Though I never had the honor of meeting my great grandpa, I am so very proud of him! He is indeed a hero that deserves to be honored and remember as such.

My grandpa, Mr. Herbert Stites, was a boy of only 9 years of age when his father passed away on"The Rock" that cold day in May. He has given me a wonderful glimpse into his rich history, and of spending his early years as a young child as the son of a heroic gaurd on the island in the early 1940's.

Though the tragic loss of of his father at such a young age had a great impact on my grandfathers life, he has gone on to raise a beautiful family, and I am honored to be a part of this family.

Now that I am the mother of my own beautiful children, I am looking forward to the day that I can share our family history with them.

I was very pleased to find this memorial and even more so to see the heart felt wishes you all have left here for him.

Thank you all, and my heart goes out to all the other families out there who were affected by this tragedy.

GOD BLESS.

Melissa Stites
Great Granddaughter/Granddaughter of his youngest son Herbert Stites

March 29, 2011

Today we rang a bell for You this Correctional Officers Week. God Bless

JMullens
FBOP

May 5, 2010

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 2, 2008

Rest in Peace Officer Stites, your heroic actions on that day will never be forgotten. God bless you and your family.



Don Hurley Jr. (Son of Donald Hurley Sr. and Grandson of Alcatraz Officer Charles (Gil) Hurley).

Don Hurley Jr. Retired Police Officer
Eloy Az. Police Department

October 26, 2007

You are not forgotten. Thanks for your outstanding bravery and service. God bless this hero's family.

Patrick

July 6, 2005

Every fallen Officer deserves to have a reflection listed. Harold, I am honored to be the first to pay my respects to you. You were a brave Officer and public servant.

I offer my condolences. You may have served and died a long time ago, but you are not forgotten.

Rest in peace, you remain our brother.

Officer Frank Finch
Federal Bureau of Prisons

May 13, 2005