Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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)

January 18, 2021

Officer Stone,

On this date you are remembered and honored for your sacrifice on 28 December, 1970. You selflessly rushed to your fellow Officer's aid, this action ultimately cost you your life. I woke up this morning, 50 years ago and read about your sacrifice in the Arizona Republic. Rest In Peace Office Stone. You will always be remembered.

ASH
Common Citizen

December 29, 2020

Officer Stone,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO; former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 28, 2020

Semper Fi Marine. God bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten.

State Traffic Officer 7185 Mike Becze
California Highway Patrol & US Marine

December 28, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you Hero for your sacrifice and service to this country. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

December 28, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Stone.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 4, 2019

I was in the academy with Dale Stone and worked with Al Bluhm. Both were good men and good officers. I never had the chance to meet Rex Stone.

James Herndon

August 8, 2015

Warrior, today, the Marines of the Phoenix Police Department, have purchased a brick which will be placed in the walkway at the Marine Corps Museum, Quantica, VA.

You are not forgotten. We few, we proud few, do not forget our own. Rest easy Marine, we have the watch. Semper Fi!

Lt. Steve Soha PPD / (MGYSGT USMC)
Phoenix Police Dept / US Marine Corps

May 3, 2013

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 19, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 41rst 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.

Time never dimishes respect, not even 41 years.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

Anonymous

January 18, 2011

Rest in peace, sir. Your sacrifice is greatly appreciated.

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. Proverbs 14:32

Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08

K.L.
former 4-H Happy Tails member

October 26, 2010

RIP Buddy, we havent forgot about you down here, keep an eye on us from up there

Brother in Blue
Phoenix Policeman

February 13, 2010

Bropther Dale I emember the day I got the call about you and brother Al. I also remember your father being such a great supporter of your family during this time of crisis. Know your family is well cared for by your brothers and sisters still here. It was also heart wrenching when your father also made the ultimate sacrifice three weeks after you. I know the two of you are serving in Gods Police Department know and providing great honor and integrity there as you both did here. You will never be forgotten by your brothers and sisters here. Rest in peace.
In Christ, Tom Bradley, Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

September 2, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 27, 2007

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 14, 2007

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

Officer 11169

March 15, 2007

You were the featured officer when I got the ODMP today...you gave your life trying to help another officer in need of assistance, and three weeks later, on my brother Jay's first birthday, your father also gave his life in theline of duty. What a tragdey your family has endured. God bless you all and may you and your father rest in peace eternally.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

February 7, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

December 28, 2006

I remimber the day you passed as if it were yesterday. You and Al were great Officers and good friends. One day we will ride togeather again.

Carl Needham Jr.
Phoenix PD

February 22, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to This Officer, as well as the Family, Friends, Department and Community.

This is a loss that will never be forgotten. Hours have turned into days, days turned into weeks, weeks into months and months into years but, the difference that these officers have made will last forever.

We lost Our Deputy Morris Taylor on September 14, 2002. When he joined you and the other Angels in Blue.

God Bless Our Law Enforcement Officers and Those Who Love Them.

Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO/U.S.M.C. & Wife in Sutherlin, Oregon

June 16, 2005

10/19/04

You gave your life while attempting to save a fellow officer. That is a true hero. I am saddened to learn that your father, also an officer, was slain three weeks after you were taken. The two of you are now together in a much better place. Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Dept.

October 19, 2004

In the far corners of the world, we experienced far more in our youth than most men do in a lifetime. I am very sorry to learn of your early passing to a better place, someday to be joined by all those who knew and loved you. you will always be in my memory, and in my heart. Til we meet again....

Sgt. Gary L. Nelson
United States Marine Corps

October 15, 2004

"Greater Love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for a friend." You did just that. As you now know, Jesus Loves You. So do we.

REt Officer RB Wade
Richmond,VA Police

September 30, 2003

You were killed in the line of duty the day I was born, and now I am a police officer. I wish I could send a reflection to all of my brothers and sisters in blue who have given their life for the greater good of mankind. May you rest in peace. You are not forgotten.

Anonymous