Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 16th 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 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 14, 2012

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

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

March 14, 2012

I am a serving Police officer in London. In May 1996 i Boxed at fundraising Charity event at Galic park in the Bronx Representing for a London select team against NYPD Boxing team. This was in memory of Mr Gillespie. In May 2001 i joined the Metropolitan Police as serving officer , the reason i joined , being involved at the Memorial Boxing night in May 1996 opened my eyes to the Brotherhood that Police officers have. Mr Gillespie i still walk the Beat every day after 11 years of joining the job and 15 yrs after you were taken from this world i think of you often although i never met you , its your legacy that made me join this job and after 11 years i still love the Brotherhood i have joined. God bless you and your family and to all your NYPD brothers and sisters . Police Officer Paul Reading Metropolitan Police London.

Police Officer Paul Reading
Metropolitan Police London

December 13, 2011

We worked together as white shields on the late tours 2130X0605. You were a wonderful, kind and considerate human being. You will never be forgotten by your late tour Street Crime brothers. God Bless your family and may you rest in peace for eternity.

Lieutenant, retired
NYPD--Street Crime Unit

May 12, 2011

It's hard to believe that it was fifteen years ago today that you made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in Peace Kevin, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Continue to watch over us and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hands.

John Pijaca
ATF

March 14, 2011

Hey Kevin, thinking of you on this sad day.

PSA #2
NYC Housing Police

March 14, 2011

We lost another one today (3/13/2011) the day before your 15th Anniversary in heaven. Gone but never forgotten, RIP Kev

NYPD Sergeant
NYPD SCU Alumni

March 13, 2011

RIP brother. "We Own the Night"

Sgt B
NYPD SCU

February 6, 2011

Never forgotten!!

Sgt Stefanie (Hirschhorn) Mount
Co-worker and Friend

November 25, 2010

You are never forgotten. Your legacy lives on in so many ways and in so many people. Rest in Peace.

Stefanie Hirschhorn
NYPD (Retired)

March 14, 2010

14 years ago we at PSA #2 lost a great friend, RIP Kevin, you will never be forgotten.

P.O. Christopher Sala, Retired
NYPD

March 14, 2010

Family's been thinking and talking a lot about your legacy this week, though time of year, RIP.

Sgt. Frank Libretto
NYPD

March 13, 2010

"Fidelis ad Mortem"

PO ADAMS
NYPD 46 PCT

July 19, 2009

"WE OWN THE NIGHT"

Anonymous

July 6, 2009

My academy class was graduating and your funeral was on the same day. I remember the Mayor saying that we will always be linked with you. All these years later I still think about that day. RIP

Sergeant
NYPD

June 24, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

You are never forgotten

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 14, 2009

Thirteen years later, but never to be forgotten. Your family and friends turned out for your street naming today and you're still in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt Brian Stamm
NYPD SCU Alumni

March 14, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Gillespie and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

March 9, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

April 9, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 24, 2008

What a shame

PO Mitch Blau (RET)
NCPD

March 14, 2008

Kevin, As another year has gone by, it remains important to me that you are not forgotten. I will not forget you and the laughs and the good times in the PJ's and in the 73. The command is different now, some more of the fellas are with you now. Continue to watch out for us and rest in peace as you walk a beat on heavens streets.


Always in my prayers brother,

Lt. Tommy O'Rourke
N.Y.P.D.

Lt Tommy O'Rourke
NYPD

March 12, 2008

I only wish I had gotten to know you better. You wre just a "kid" when I moved on. But ,man, did you grow up fast. Even "Mother Howzin" misses you brother. RIP.

Sgt. Michael Hanson
Retired NYPD-NYCHA P.D.

February 2, 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

January 2, 2008

WE OWN THE NIGHT..... Simply said by many, understood by an very few.

This story shall the good man teach his son; From this day to the ending of the world, We in it shall be remembered...
We few... We happy few... We band of brothers... For he to-day that sheds his blood with me... Shall Always be my brother......

Rest In Peace Brother

Detective
NYPD

March 14, 2007