Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 30th 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 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

Anonymous

May 29, 2009

hi deputy williams. last year i was watching the academy, a series of where cameras filmed a documentary of LASD recruits and the drill instructors and what 18 weeks in the academy is like. i loved the episode of where class 368 did a colors run in your memory and your daughters and granddaughters i believe were on there. it was very emotional.

richard (future louisiana deputy)
washington parish

April 16, 2009

Deputy Williams your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 29, 2008

Dear Deputy Jack D. Williams,

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. My son and I visited your memorial this Thanksgiving and we prayed for you. Maybe you heard us?

I send my regards to your wife and two daughters. May God bless them.

I hope your enjoying your beat on heavens streets...

DST
LASD

November 24, 2007

"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

September 12, 2007

Hi Jack, long time no see. Actually I see you often in the memories of the good times. You didn't get to enjoy retirement, but I know you are in a better place. While you are sitting at God's side, know that you are not forgotten.

Ron Wisberger
LASD, Retired

Deputy Sheriff Ron Wisberger
Los Angeles County Sheriffis Department

November 29, 2005

God rest your soul.

December 28, 2004

Jack:

I remember you "swaggering" the halls of Industry Station, always with a greeting for everyone. You will never be forgotten.

Industry Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

September 2, 2004

Deputy Williams
Thank you for your courage , bravery and for making the ultimate sacrifice. You are a true Hero!

Detective T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police Dept., CA

March 30, 2004