Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

25 Father's days without you. I married a man you would love, and I am grateful to celebrate him with our 5 kids....but I still miss you. Happy Father's day Dad.

Casie Kittler, daughter

June 20, 2021

Thank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 7, 2020

Rest in peace Investigator Little.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 11, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson(Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

August 7, 2018

Joey,
I worked along side of you at PPD as a dispatcher for 4 years from 1980-1984. As a "green" dispatcher it took a while to earn your respect but once I did, we became friends. Small departments allow you to really know and appreciate fellow coworkers and for that I am so grateful. I knew of your love of family, friends and fishing. I will always remember your laugh and that great whistle of yours as you walked down the hall towards briefing. Even now I can see your smiling face. You are missed but never forgotten. Rest In Peace my friend, and say hi to Howard for me.

Michelle (Klimko) Miranda
Police Dispatcher ~ Retired

January 22, 2018

Congratulations on your newest grandchild Joey, I am sure little Joey will honor you well. ♡

Tracy, Survivor '98

August 8, 2015

On 12/28/2014, I reflect once more on all your birthdays that were shared only in dreams and memories of our brotherhood. Rest assured my friend, that your memory will always be alive in those of us who knew you. Happy birthday. Your candles still burn bright.

Alex Fogel
Friend

December 28, 2014

Joey, Rest in Peace Brother!

You were a couple of years ahead of me in High School, and I remember going on a Ride- Along with you in Placentia. Your professionalism & encouragement help me to have a career in Law Enforcement!

John15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Thank you for your encouragement & your service!

Al LeHoullier - Officer (Retired)
California State Police / Highway Patrol

September 29, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 17th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and miss you for I know that both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

February 3, 2013

Rest in Peace, Investigator Little. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 19, 2012

"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 5, 2007

11 years have come and gone since your tragic and untimely death. I know the pain is still fresh in the hearts of your friends and loved ones. May everyone take comfort in the fact that you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

SGT, Retired
AR

August 7, 2007

Joey,
I was both an explorer and officer at one time back with the Placentia Police Department and don't recall ever having the opportunity to meet you. However, you must know that the men and women of Placentia PD have not, nor will they ever forget you. May you rest in peace, and thank you for your service to the community I grew up in. I say a prayer for your family.

Sgt. Mark Malinski
Glendale, Arizona PD

July 2, 2006

You are missed.

Adina Kamilos (Hill)

January 11, 2006

Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

August 7, 2005

JOEY I MET YOU ONCE AND YOU WERE A TRUE COP WHO WAS DEDICATED AND FAIR TO ALL.
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY OF US IN EMS IN PLACENTIA.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU.
I PRAY FOR ALL OFFICER'S AT PPD.

Kellye EMT-P
O.C. EMS

September 25, 2004

JOEY I MET YOU ONCE AND YOU WERE A TRUE COP WHO WAS DEDICATED AND FAIR TO ALL.
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY OF US IN EMS IN PLACENTIA.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU.
I PRAY FOR ALL OFFICER'S AT PPD.

Kellye EMT-P
O.C. EMS

September 25, 2004

Rest in peace sir. You are not forgotten.

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

May 15, 2004

I never knew this officer, but I know his family and his children. They are a credit to his honor, love and strength. I will always have respect for police officers because of this man and his family.

John-Paul Hayworth

April 16, 2004

Officer Little,

No officer should be without a reflection. Thank you for your service and for your sacrifice.

Detective T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police Department, CA.

March 15, 2004