Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 40th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

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

November 17, 2011

Was there the day Cuco Balbora was killed by Juan Lara.I was with the city police CID (Criminal Investigations Division) and was pulling up to the First National Bank when the call came in that a deputy had been shot. Patrol officer Jay Sifuentes took the shooter down with a round from a shotgun. Officer Sifuentes prevented others from getting shot and I am not sure he was ever recognized for that. As the ranking officer on the scene I called for the Texas Rangers who handled the crime and Juan, who had mental health issues, went to prison. I wrote a letter of commendation for Officer Sifuentes and left the police department the same year. Cuco Balboa was a friend and fellow law enforcement officer and he will never be forgotten.

Det. Lt. Gus G. Caballero, Ret.
Eagle Pass Police Dept. (1969-71)

September 23, 2011

Arturo Sanchez Balboa

Just one of many who belong to The Greatest Generation of Maverick County

Salud!

none
citizen

July 21, 2011

Deputy Sheriff Balboa,
On today, the 37th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served during WW II. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

November 17, 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

February 14, 2008

No officer should ever be without a reflection. You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service. You are a hero just by the profession you chosse. God Bless and keep you.

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

November 29, 2007