Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On this Thanksgiving Day we say thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

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

November 26, 2020

Detective Walls
I didn’t know you but I heard a lot about the individual you were when I came on to the Essex County Sheriffs Office in 1986.
Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

Ret. Det. Frank Caminiti
Essex County Sheriff’s Office

September 10, 2019

Thank you Dad, Love you and miss you

Lori (Walls) Savage
Daughter

May 14, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 26th 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 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 18, 2011

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

December 12, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 10, 2007

Here we are again one year later honoring and remembering you as always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

November 26, 2007

Heroes and the sacrifices they make are never forgotten. Detective Walls, you are a true hero and you are not forgotten.

SPO
Salem, Va

December 18, 2006

We remember you always for your heroism. Thank you and though we remember daily, we will reflect again on December 18th. Rest in peace always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

November 26, 2006

DET WALLS,
YOU OBVIOUSLY LIVED FOR THE LAW, AND FOR THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THANK-YOU.

DISPATCHER9520
SAUK COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

December 18, 2005

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD

December 23, 2004