Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's been almost 40 years. you died 19 years before your son brought me into this world. I'm 20 years old now, and even though i never got the chance to meet you, I've missed you all 20 of them. Your children became beautiful people, and your grandchildren are spectacular. I wish you were still around so I could get to know you, but--you done good grandpa. you done good.

Michael Walters
Grandson

November 19, 2013

Hi Dad,
It's been 39 years now since you've been gone. I still feel like that 8 year old little girl inside sometimes. Miss you...

Taryn Walters Ontiveros
Daughter

November 13, 2013

Happy Birthday, Dad. Love and miss you-

Taryn Walters Ontiveros
Daughter

August 28, 2013

God bless larry-- he left behind a beautiul family one happens to be my most special friend in the world:> Love you Taryn.

Brenda Smith Lewis
friend of family

March 8, 2013

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 10, 2013

Hi Dad,
I went to visit Mom today at the Alzheimer's home. The nurses asked me if her husband rides a motorcycle. I said, "no." They told me she's been talking about her husband whom she misses so much who rode a motorcycle. I realized she wasn't talking about her husband of the last 36 years but that she was talking about you! You're the one she misses! I took her some pictures of you on you motorcycle so she could keep by her bedside. She's getting close to seeing you. What a beautiful reunion that will be....

Taryn Walters Ontiveros
Daughter of Larry Walters EOW 11/13/74

February 10, 2013

You were serving your community when your life was taken by a cowardly criminal act. Your service honors your family, your community, your profession, colleagues in the Riverside Police Department and throughout the greater law enforcement community.

Now the community of Riverside, and your department, must deal with another criminal act resulting in the loss of one Riverside Officer and the serious wounding of another. My thoughts and prayers are with these most recent victims, their families and friends, the department and the community.

Continue to Rest in Peace - and welcome another Riverside hero into the next Life.

Retired Police Chief, Colorado
Former Riverside Resident

February 8, 2013

And yet another officer's life so sadly taken. When will it end? I miss you, Dad.

Tamela

February 8, 2013

And yet another officer's life so sadly taken. When will it end? I miss you, Dad.

Tamela

February 7, 2013

Hi Dad,
Today marks another year without you... so many have gone by. Mom doesn't remember you anymore. The Alzheimer's has stolen her away from us. Some days, she doesn't remember me. I imagine she'll be with you before too much longer. What a beautiful reunion that will be. I wish I could see it. I miss you more every day and love you so very much.
All my love,

Your daughter
Taryn

November 14, 2012

Happy Birthday, Dad. I think I'll make a cake today. :)
Love you,
T

Daughter

August 28, 2012

Oh Dad, please welcome into your arms another officer, who just lost his life, here my hometown. There are on words. I miss you, but am so thankful you gave me this wonderful life I am living.

Love you always.

Tamela

July 31, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Walters. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 19, 2012

Officer Walters,

I never knew you, but had heard about you as I grew up. I would be considered your nephew in law if you were still alive today.

It was always very sad to hear the story about your death and to think that God had let a good man like you go. However, I know that my God is a good God, and is worthy to be praised, Sometimes we don't always understand why He allows certain things to happen, but I trust Him when He does.

I truely wish that I could have met you, to shake your hand, and tell you, thank you for your service and sacrifice. I guess through this reflection I am in a way, and it gives me peace.

I'm so sorry that you lost your life on this earth, but I know that you are now living life eternally in a way better place than here. I look up to you my Uncle and look forward to meeting you someday.

Love Eli

Police Officer Charles Clark
Cathedral City Police

December 3, 2011

Remembering you and your family today with gratitude for your service to the commuity of Riverside.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

November 13, 2011

Hi Dad, Today's the 13th...37 years since you were killed, and it seems like yesterday. I took flowers to your grave yesterday and spent a lot of time talking to you. I wished so badly to hear you say something back- just to hear your voice. I can't remember what it sounded like. I even took a drive by the old house and could see you sitting out front on a lawn chair listening to a Dodger game when my school bus dropped me off after school. I wanted to knock on the door and go inside but I knew it wouldn't be the same and I didn't want to see that. There's a country song called "The House That Built Me" and the house that I grew up in with you was definitely the house that built me.

So Joel did something amazing- He heard that a laser engraving could be made from a fingerprint, so he retrieved your autopsy file and got your fingerprint and had it laser engraved on a beautiful bracelet for me. It says on the back, "With you always" A perfect gift. I'll never take it off.

Please give my brother a big hug from me as he died 3 years ago today as well. Crazy.....

I miss and love you so very much, Dad...

Taryn

Daughter

November 13, 2011

I miss you my friend...reading the reflections still brings tears to my eyes.
For all these years I've struggled with the why of it all. I met Tre's whole family a couple years ago. You would be proud of all the kids. The girls married well and are doing great.
Everyone called me a hero...maybe I'd feel more like one if I'd been able to save your life. I wasn't a hero, I was a cop doing his job. Just like you, but for some reason the Lord took you and left me.
Maybe, just maybe, we can see a blessing in it. I got saved because of the shooting. Recently I've started a ministry telling others of what I saw in the murderer's eyes so that they won't suffer the same fate.
I know you're in heaven, and over the years that has given me comfort, but it doesn't replace the years without you.
The years are passing quickly now, and the world is not the same as you knew it...it's a mess.
Prayerfully, I may be seeing you before much longer.

Rick Albee, Lieutenant (Ret.)
Riverside Police Department

October 20, 2011

Hey Dad,

Going through a lot of stuff right now...wish you were here to hug me and tell me you love me and that everything is going to be alright. I just took some flowers to your grave the other day and visited for a while. It was so peaceful and beautiful; I hated to leave. Mom doesn't remember much anymore. She asked me the other day who my dad was...tore my heart out. I'm sure though when she gets to heaven your face will be the first one she looks for. :)

Love you,
Taryn

Taryn Walters Ontiveros
Daughter

September 16, 2011

Remembering your service and sacrifice today. Riverside lost another fine young officer who had also gallantly served his country in Iraq. It seems as this senseless violence just worsens.

Taryn, I am thinking of you today and extend my condolences on the loss of your grandmother. I hope you are active in your Southern California Cops chapter and that you have been able to attend one of the retreats. They help so much.

Rest In Peace, Larry.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 13, 2010

Remembering your service and sacrifice today. Riverside lost another fine young officer who had also gallantly served his country in Iraq. It seems as this senseless violence just worsens.

Taryn, I am thinking of you today and extend my condolences on the loss of your grandmother. I hope you are active in your Southern California Cops chapter and that you have been able to attend one of the retreats. They help so much.

Rest In Peace, Larry.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 13, 2010

Dad,

Today is November 13th, and it has never ever gotten any easier. It seems that I will always be 5 years old on this day, remembering Mom's words, "Daddy's not coming home." I HATE this day! You died much too young and I grieve never having known you. Someday though, I dream of running into your loving arms again. Until then... I will always love and miss you!
Tamela

Tamela

November 13, 2010

Hi Dad,
Last night an officer from your department was killed; not too far from where you were. It's sickening. They haven't caught the guy yet, but I know they will. My stomach is turning now to think of what his family is going through, because I know...first hand, all too well. I wouldn't wish that on anybody. Days like these make it all fresh again. I hate it. It never goes away. My heart aches for that poor family and the future they'll be forced to live without their loved one... I FEEL THEIR PAIN...
Love and miss you,
Taryn

Daughter

November 8, 2010

Hi Dad,
I'm sure you know by now...your mom passed away this morning. When I went to see her on Sunday, I wanted so badly to ask her to give you a big hug and tell you I love you when she saw you, but I couldn't. I hope she did anyway,though. I can just imagine how happy she was to see you standing there waiting for her...her son. I love you and miss you. Can't wait till I can see you again.
All my love,
Taryn

Daughter

November 3, 2010

Happy Birthday, Dad.

Anonymous

August 29, 2010

Happy Birthday, Dad. Love you and thought of you all day just as I do every day. Found a really pretty wedding picture of you and mom and put it on my wall today. I love you more today than ever. One day closer to seeing you!
All my love,
Taryn

Anonymous

August 28, 2010