Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am humbled by the sacrifice of those who came before me. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Know that his legacy lives on and we have tremendous respect for him and his honorable service. Truly a hero.

Police Officer Corianna Cavazos
Milwaukee Police Department

April 10, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Tourmo.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 13, 2019

Your memory came to me yet again. Your still with us after all these years.

Paul Osmanski
Former MPD, District 3-Late

July 26, 2015

Respect, Honor, Remember. You will never be forgotten for your bravery and dedication to protect and serve. Thoughts are with your family as we near the anniversary of your death but celebrate your life and service. May the cherished memories your family has now surround them and provide some comfort and peace.

G. Birkholz, Concerns of Police Survivor
mother of Officer Craig Birkholz, EOW 3/20/11

November 1, 2014

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

April 18, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty-first 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

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

November 18, 2011

Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

January 8, 2009

For the years that i have not known who you are....and the years to come where i still will not.. I will love you for ever, in the memories that are passed on to me.Thank you for life..thank you for hope

David Tourmo
Loving Son

March 19, 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 22, 2008

What you did in service to your community meant more than you'd ever guess - Thank you so much for your service.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI

May 12, 2007

On this the anniverary of your death, you are not forgotten. As a soon-to-be officer, I hope to be able to have the same courage and fight that you did while on the job. May you rest in peace, and may God bless your wife and children both now and in the future!

B. Boeshaar

November 18, 2006

I often think of you and the smile you had at the beginning of that shift. I really did not get to know you very long before that horrific day. How my life was spared... you were fearless. You were a protector of the city. I think about the kids you had to leave behind and how terrribly sad that is. I think about the four kids I ended up having after that day. Kids that would not be here if I had died as well. I still hate the sound of firecrackers and cringe and the noise. I wonder how someone could kill someone else like that. It seems so senseless. God only knows his divine plan. May you rest in peace dear comrade and may God and all his glorious angels protect your children and keep them safe and mend their shattered lives and broken hearts. And thanks for the smile and friendly welcome for a rooky. Until we meet again...

Michelle
Former PO

August 19, 2006

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero.

November 18, 2004

May God watch and keep your family close to Him
Rest in peace brother
You're gone but not forgotten.

Deputy
Walwoeth Co SO

December 19, 2003