Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am an Officer at LAPD Van Nuys Division, on Nov 19, 2009 We Dedicated our "Grove Of Remembrance" Memorial at the Van Nuys Police Station listing the 3 names of the LAPD Officers Killed in the Line of Duty while assigned to our Division. Below are the names and dates
Policeman Sidney Z. Riegel #4299 May 6, 1961.
Policeman Roger R. Warren #13168 May 8, 1967.
Police Officer Gabriel Perez-Negron #31314 Nov 1, 1995.
This year during Police Memorial week we will conduct a Memorial Ceremony to Remember and Honor our three fallen brothers. The date for this Ceremony is Tuesday May 4, 2010 at 1200noon at our station (6240 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys CA 91401). Anyone wishing any further information on this Ceremony or our "Grove of Rememberance" can contact me at (818) 731-2565 or [email protected]. I feel that I have gotten to know these three Heros from the research I conducted when we were planning the "Grove" and from having the Honor of meeting family members. I ask that anyone who knew any of these Officers please contact me so that I can increase our knowledge of their lives and add to our future Memorial ceremonies.

Police Officer III+I George Aguilar
Los Angeles Police Department, Van Nuys Division

April 23, 2010

Policeman Warren - Thanks for your USAF sevice to our country and for your LAPD service to the people of Los Angeles. I'm recognizing some of the names of the other LAPD vets leaving refections, so I know now that I knew people who knew you. May God grant you eternal rest and may his perpetual light shine upon you. We still suit up, everyday, and handle the calls. You should expect no less, from us, Sir.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

April 13, 2010

I served with "Rick", at Manzano AFB in 1966-67. He was a good friend, and one of the nicest guys I've ever met. When word came that Rick had been killed, everyone at Manzano Base was shocked, and saddend. He left behind a beautiful wife, a young daughter, along with a ton of friends at Manzano Base. He was a first class AP, and loved by all who knew him. I miss you Rick, and I will never forget the good times we had together. Rest in peace my friend.

Bill Howard

Airman First Class William Howard
USAF Manzano Base, Albuquerque NM

July 30, 2009

Roger,

I was a student at Van Nuys Jr High when I learned about your death. From what I recall, a couple of students were talking about the suspect who I believe attended my school at the time. Your death affected me deeply since it happened at Vanowen Park which is a park were I regularly played. I could not understand then the cruelty that exists in some people. Your are a hero and I though of you often during my first days on the streets of Los Angeles. Your death and your memory were instrumental in my choice to join the ranks of the LAPD. R.I.P. my brother.

Det. Salvador Gallegos
LAPD ret.

March 11, 2009

Thank you for your service. Very sad to read the circumstances of your death. It appears that you had many friends and many of whom spoke of you fondly. May you continue to protect us from above and keep us all safe. Rest in peace.

Officer James Leary
United States Park Police

September 26, 2008

Although you made the ultimate sacrifice many years before I was born, your story touched my heart as I will be hitting the streets for the first time in a few short months.

Soon to be officer
State of Connecticut.

August 26, 2008

I sat next to Roger in the academy and knew him better than anyone else in our class. Roger was killed less than two weeks after our graduation. That day changed my life, I realized just how fragile life could be. I will never forget you my friend

Detective John Walker
Classmate L.A.P.D.

June 5, 2008

Roger it has been 41 years since that tragic night, I wish I could have did something to help you. I think about it often. You should have never died on streets you loved.

Officer

May 13, 2008

The murder of PM Warren is certainly not forgotten. Here at the LAPD, we pride ourselves on scrutinizing every assault upon an officer, in hopes of developing better tactics to prevent such occurrences in the future.

In spite of our efforts a situation as what occurred on May 08, 1967, with no prior indication that a sniper lying-in-wait, is present, is one of those situations which even the greatest tactical minds, would be hard - pressed to devlop tactics that would minimize the danger.

PM Warren, May Your Soul Rest - In - Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

May 8, 2008

It's amazing to me how many people you have impacted and continue to do so. Although I never met you, I feel as if I know you from all the good things I hear ever time I see our family. I love you Uncle Roger. RIP forever in our hearts.

Chelsea Diane Richter
Great Niece

January 10, 2008

I ran across your EOW when I found the grave & story of the 16 year old that took your life. I hope your family finds peace in knowing that your brothers in blue took out the coward that took your life. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for all you tried to do.

September 28, 2007

UNCLE ROGER I NEVER MET YOU BUT I CAN SAY THAT YOUR SACRIFICE HAS DRIVEN ME TO FOLLOW IN THE FAMILY TRADITION YOU STARTED. TODAY MARKS 40 YEARS FROM THE DAY YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US. BUT YOU ARE HAPPY NOW AND WATCHING OVER ALL OF US. WE ALL LOVE YOU AND WE ALL HAVE FAITH THAT YOU WILL KEEP US SAFE AND STRONG IN ALL THAT WE DO. UNCLE ROGER MY LIFE IS SURROUNDED BY WHAT YOU STAND FOR AND WHERE I WANT TO BE IN LIFE BUT PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. I REFLECT ALL THAT I DO IN WHO YOU ARE. YOU ARE MY ROLE MODEL AND A MOLD OF WHAT A MAN AND OFFICER SHOULD BE IN SOCIETY. REPRESENTING RESPECT, HONOR, PRIDE, INTEGRITY, AND PASSION. I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD AND THE DAY I AM SWORN IN IT WILL BE SOULY DEDICATED TO YOU. I KNOW YOU'LL BE THERE...UNCLE ROGER THAT NIGHT IN 1967 A MAN TOOK YOUR BADGE BUT WE GAVE YOU WINGS. WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU...BE SAFE UNCLE ROGER AND REMEMBER WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN YOU...YOU ARE OUR ROCK!

MATTHEW ROGER WARREN
NEPHEW

May 8, 2007

To the family, friends and fellow officers of Ofc. Warren, I hope that time has eased the pain but I know it never goes away. I just reconnected with an old friend of mine from the LAPD tonight. God Bless you Officer Warren. I will meet you when my tour is finished here...........

AZ Narc

January 16, 2007

Your life impacted more souls than you will know ...I was just three years old in 1967, and your sacrafice changed my life . Thankyou and God Bless you Officer Warren

Ken T.
citizen

October 2, 2006

I love and miss you Rogie, you can be so so proud of your
baby girl Kelley she's a chip off the ole block. See you
at the end of the rainbow...

Love you to the Moon and back, your little Sis, Linda Diane

Linda Diane Adams
Little Sister

August 16, 2006

Rest in peace little brother - till we meet again.
I will love you always,
your big sister Carole

Carole (Warren) Childress
Sister

August 13, 2006

Rest in Peace Sir.

May 8, 2006

Roger and I were classmates at the LAPD Academy, we were sworn in on 1/67, and we hit the streets in April with only three months of training under our belts. As I recall Roger was one of the good guys in our class; he was quiet and low-key, but he always finished the runs and he kept up with whatever we had to do. We were only out of the Academy a few weeks when he was shot while on patrol in the San Fernando Valley, and to this day I can still recall the shock I felt upon hearing hearing how he -- one of my classmates -- died. Back in those days the world was a different place, and so much of what we saw and did can not be talked about today, but I will always feel that Roger was a buddy who got a bad break by being at the wrong place at the wrong time. RIP, old friend, I did my best to uphold the honor of our class, and you will always be in my thoughts.

Poice Officer Fred Romero
LAPD Retired

December 28, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU

LAPD

July 25, 2005

he was a good man

lapd

July 4, 2005

i am so sorry for your death can anyone update his stuff so we can noe if his cold blooded killer was found?

June 17, 2005

I have never fogotten you, Nancy or Kelly or that terrible night when I came to your home with our captain. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do in my entire career. Rick you stood with me in the academy and you were with me in my heart for 23 years. At roll call that night you promised to teach Tuggy and me how to play golf at EOW. Well when I complete my last shift I hope you and I can finaly keep that promise. God Bless You

Sgt. D. Wiltrout (Ret)
L.A.P.D.

April 13, 2005

05/10/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrafice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Warren.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 11, 2004