Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Williams,
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 West Point. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 16, 2024

Spoke with an older gentleman today from the West Point FD. He still remembers this call. You are not forgotten.

Doug M.
Firefighter

November 1, 2019

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 16, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 28th anniversary year 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.

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

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 21, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND ULTIMATE SACRIFICE!!!!! REST IN PEACE ABOVE!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

January 31, 2008

"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 27, 2008

Donnie..I still remember your laugh, smiles, and the jokes you loved to play on people. Funny I can still see the back of that balding head we'd tease you about. You and your wife are both so missed, even today. twenty-two years have flown by my friend, so many of us are gone, Lonnie, you, Shelia, Billy, Peggy, Evans. We'll all tell war stories in heaven.

Terry Ames
Former Police Chief, West Point, Ky

June 20, 2006

I will miss you forever sweet brother. You will never be forgotten. I love you. For 21 years I have missed your smile and your kind words.Your Loving Sis, Kitty

August 18, 2005

Oficer Williams, you are not forgotten

June 16, 2005

Officer Williams,
On today, the 21st anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of West Point.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

June 16, 2005