Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family and friends of Detective George Zicarelli and his fellow officers:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to pay honor to George's memory on the 31rst anniversary of the day George so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are still experiencing.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many long years of distinquished service Detective Zicarelli gave to his community and the citizens of Ohio, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 17, 1979.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

September 18, 2010

Always remembered & honored 4 his service & ultimate sacrifice.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of LEO's

June 10, 2010

Your children are thingking of you today on the 30th anniversay of your death, you are loved missed.

Anonymous

September 17, 2009

Grandpa,

I love you and am proud to be related to such a brave and heroic man. You have a left a legacy of goodness that is reflected in your children and your children's-children.

James Orlando
Grandson

June 15, 2008

Happy Father's Day! We love you and miss you.

Your Children

June 15, 2008

Thank you David Bell for the poem it is so true and so touching also thank you to all who left a reflection.

zicarelli children
his children

March 9, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 31, 2007

Dear Father:

Today makes 27 years since you left, we are sitting here with warm thoughts in our hearts wishing you could be here with us.

Debra and Susan Zicarelli
Daughters

September 17, 2006

Detective Zicarelli, May it being some comfort to your family to know that you will always be remembered as a true hero. For the life you gave and were cheated out of, Thank you can never be enough. God Bless

OHIO
summit county
11-10-2005

November 10, 2005

Our condolences to you and your family. You and the sacriface you made Sir are not forgotten. Rest in Peace.

A-SQUAD
W.P.D Woodbridge CT

March 2, 2005

Dear Father:

Your are always in hearts. We love you and miss you. You weren't able to see your grandchildren but through your children they know you well and the sacrafice you made. Thank You.

Debra, George, Jr., Susan, Janet, Rick

September 16, 2004

06/27/04

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 sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Det. Zicarelli.

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

June 27, 2004

Even though it has been almost 25 years since you left, I think of you often and have a alot of good memories of you. Growing up without you around was miserable. I love you and still miss you.

daughter, Debra

February 19, 2004

Rest in Peace CPD Brother...you will never be forgotten

CPD