Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and today we take the time to remind you and your family that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your LE brethren. Rest in peace always.

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

July 24, 2020

Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family

Special Agent-in-Charge Diane Upchurch
FBI - Little Rock

July 25, 2017

Although your tour of duty is over, You were a menber of the Chuch of Christ so we no where you are Today, you will never be forgotten! May God bless you, and your family. Rest in peace my Brother and my Chuch Brother.

Lieutenant George Monroe Retired
Pulaski County Sheriff Dept.

July 4, 2011

Want you to know how proud we are of you. I know that
you died doing what you loved to do. I went to the Memorial Service on May 9, 2011 so that you know that you are not
forgotten and you are still loved. All law enforcement officers
have a special place in my heart because of you, knowing they put their lives on the line each and everyday for our protection. I know that you are watching and protecting us from up above.

Martha Jo Avant Smith
Sister/Clark County Circuit Clerk

May 12, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th 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 miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 24, 2010

I worked with Jim on the OCDETF task force in Little Rock and was sitting at my desk at the DEA RAC office when one of the agents who witnessed the crash, called it in. It is still shocking to think back to that day. Jim was just a wonderful man, and I still can't believe he and the others perished that day.

Anonymous

May 13, 2010

Rest in Peace, Detective Avant. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

June 8, 2009

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

November 20, 2007

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. On the 21st anniversary of your tragic death, may your family take comfort in knowing you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

SGT, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD

July 24, 2007

I pray that you are still resting peacefully and hope that you are watching down over us.

Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD

July 24, 2006

Thank you for your sacrifice to better our country and free it from the abuse of drugs. Rest in peace.

A citizen

July 24, 2004