Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Condolences to his family

Carson loveless

April 4, 2024

Sgt. Vegas,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bakersfield. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend your deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 20, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Vegas.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 5, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

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

June 20, 2018

We had only met on a few occasions but yours was one of the first LODD funerals I attended and it made a lasting impression on me that YOU are NOT FORGOTTEN.

Howard Eddy
KCSO / KCDA / BCDA, RET

December 19, 2017

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 27, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 21, 2015

You'd be proud of your son; I'm proud to know him.

Officer K. Altenhofel
Taft Police Department

November 26, 2012

He had such a great sense of humor. Everyone loved his humor. A great guy who I worked Narcotics with.

Sheriff Donny Youngblood
Kern County

May 14, 2012

I love you, dad. I wish I would not have lost you, but I am thankful for your sacrifice.

Chad Vegas
Son

June 16, 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 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 Loya

Anonymous

June 20, 2009

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Vegas. 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 21, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

June 19, 2006

After all of these years Sarge you are still remembered as a hero! Rest easy now. You duty is done. Now you will patrol the streets of Heaven with St. Michaael and his angels. May you rest in peace. Never forget the fallen hero!

Ofcr. Dan Winger
LBCCPD, Ret.

August 14, 2004