Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I never got the opportunity to meet you Grandpa but thank you for your service and what you sacrificed for the family. May you rest in peace. Mom Mom and the family still miss you dearly but you do have 2 great grandkids that will hear of your bravery.

Dominic, Grandchild #3
Grandson

July 4, 2021

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 11, 2020

I served with the Philadelphia Housing Police DEPT along side of my friend and Brother.
He was a man of Great Integrity his loss of life is immensely missed by our DEPT and Family!

Ralph James

December 11, 2019

Brother, you have NOT been forgotten, thanks in part to this wonderful site and those who know and love you best. May you eternal rest continue to be peaceful.

You are and will always be, a hero.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 11, 2017

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 33rd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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.

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

May 5, 2013

"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 23, 2008

You'll always be remembered sir. Thank you for your service.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

September 11, 2007

You will never be forgotten and are remembered in my daily prayers. thank you for your hard work and dedication and the sacrifices you made in protecting the people of Philadelphia and making it a better place by your service. God Bless you as you continue t sleep in God's Love .
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila PA wife and mom of Philly Police.

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia PA

May 14, 2007

P/O Walker, you are not forgotten.

P/O #5434
Phila PD

May 28, 2006

Officer Walker,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Philadelphia.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

September 11, 2005