Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Detective Sergeant Utz.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 24, 2022

We never got to meet, but I’m proud to call you Grandpa. Thank you for your sacrifice ❤️

Margo Williams
Granddaughter, Margo Williams

November 3, 2021

On this 39th anniversary of your untimely departure I would like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that you are always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 15, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace always.

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

July 8, 2020

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 5, 2018

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Monica Zahasky
Cops cycling for Survivors

September 15, 2017

Rest in Peace, Detective Sergeant Utz. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 6, 2013

My first partner on the job and my lifelong friend.

Captain Joe Brentlinger
Terre Haute Police Department

August 31, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

September 16, 2010

"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

January 14, 2008

Even though I don't have a lot of memories of you, I still miss you. Rest in peace!
Your son,
Bradley

Bradley Utz
Son

October 4, 2006

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

September 17, 2006

Rest in Peace pops!

Fire Chief James W. Utz, Jr.
Terre Haute Fire Department

July 20, 2006

Rest in God's peace, Brother. You are not forgotten.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

January 8, 2005

Sarge, from a brother officer & fellow Hoosier...God bless.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police

February 24, 2004