Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In our shift briefing tonight, our squad took a moment to recognize your sacrifice on the anniversary of your EOW. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace.

Charlie Squad
University of Central Florida Police Department

January 2, 2008

Dear Kevin,
I know that we didn't know each other, but I have heard so much about you from Elliot. Everyday he tells me how much he misses you and how he wishes he could just have one more day with you. Its hard to believe that you have been gone 10 years already. When you passed I was only 9 years old but I remember everyone talking about the officer that sacrificed his life. You are truely a hero to many people...you have touched so many lives and I know that one day I will get to meet you, but until then Elliot and I will be happily together raising your grandchild due July 17, 2008. I know you are watching over us and you will always be in my heart.

Love always,
Amanda Kathryn

Amanda Kathryn

January 1, 2008

Today on the 10th anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for your loved ones you left behind. I can see by all the rememberances you are missed so much.
Rest in peace Officer Lamm you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

January 1, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 30, 2007

I talked to Jer last night, he is taking a wreath out to the Dam in a few days. I wish I could go with him. I miss you. Take care buddy.

Sean Burke
Panama City Florida

December 24, 2007

Kevin,
Thought I'd leave a reflection for you since you came up in my thoughts a few times this week. Thanksgiving was really warm this year.. all the FPD and AST folks were out helping out the fender benders and holding the line on the street. I was thinking about the days when we all started out in law enforcment back in 93-94 and helped each other out on graves regardless of the agency- we all rolled on the serious calls. Hard to believe 10 yrs is coming up soon. We will be celebrating a holiday dinner for Interios LEO-s soon and I know we will have a table set up in your honor, along with the others who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. We will honor a moment of silence for you and you will be in our thoughts.

Sgt. Brian Wassmann
Alaska State Troopers

November 28, 2007

Kevin
Thinking of you this Thanksgiving and remembering some
very special Thanksgiving days in the past with much
love and miss you so very much
Mom

Mom

November 21, 2007

Happy Birthday Kev!

Your friend,

-Dena
CCSO

September 6, 2007

Kevin, How can I say Happy Birthday to you = you would have been 36 today = It has been almost 10 years since you
suddenly slipped away from us, we all miss you so very much, I can only pray that you are in a better place now, but know that you have not ever been forgotten. I love you Kev and I wish I could tell you that in person again.
You were such a loving/giving person and I am sure that you have been rewarded for your sacrifice.
With much love, Mom
EOW 1-1-98

September 6, 2007

"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

July 25, 2007

Kevin,
Thinking of you this Father's Day and found this poem to express what is in my heart.

YOU BELEIVED IN ADVENTURE
YOU BELEIVED IN HAPPINESS

YOU MADE PEOPLE LAUGH
YOU MADE PEOPLE LOVE YOU

YOU WERE TAKEN AWAY, SUDDENLY ONE DAY

THE GRIEF ALWAYS STAYS


I WISH I COULD SEE YOUR SMILE
I WISH I COULD TOUCH YOUR HAIR
I WISH I COULD LAUGH AT YOUR JOKES
I WISH YOU WERE STANDING HERE

YOU MADE SOME PEOPLE BE WHO THEY ARE TODAY
YOUR MEMORY HAS GIVEN STRENGTH
YOUR MEMORY HAS GIVEN LAUGHTER
YOUR MEMORY HAS GIVEN LIFE

THERE ARE GOOD DAYS AND BAD
SOME DAYS HAPPY, SOME DAYS SAD

BUT ONE THING I KNOW FOR SURE
YOU MADE ME GROW
YOU MADE ME KNOW
THAT ALL I DO TODAY
IS FOR YOUR MEMORY TO STAY
ALIVE AND WELL
IN OUR HEARTS
FROM THERE IT WILL NEVER PART.

With Much Love
Mom






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June 17, 2007

Kevin,

I remember the day you were killed, I was a new officer only a year and two months on the job. I was working that night when I checked APSIN I saw the message that you had been killed in the line of duty. I went outside and lowered our flags to half staff in your honor. I met your dad that same year. I know that your Dad is very proud of you as we all are, because that night you displayed yourself as a true hero. We will never forget you my friend.

Sergeant Kenneth Cox
Skagway Police Department

May 19, 2007

It's been a long time, Kev. Tomorrow is Nevada's Peace Officer Memorial Day. Another year of honoring those who have given their lives in the line of duty. This will be the second year that I will be attending in civilian clothes due to pregnancy. I am due in 12 days...another son! I am so blessed.
Our agency has experienced two officer involved shootings in less than 2 weeks. The first one a deputy was shot in the wrist, the second one where our deputy had to take a life. These experiences remind us all how dangerous this job is and not to take life for granted.
I will be placing a blue carnation at the feet of the fallen officer statue in your honor tomorrow as I do every year and will continue to do.
Rest in peace brother.

With so much love and respect,
-Dena

Detective Dena LeGros (Wilson)
Carson City Sheriff

May 2, 2007

John Lamm May you rest in peace. Your mother has helped me very much with the article she left on your page as well as my sons. You will never beforgotten as well as the rest of your fallen Brothers.

Madeline Altman

February 28, 2007

Time to Learn

The hand is cold
that once held mine.
I can't believe you've really left this world behind,
I can't wait,
I can't hope,
I'll get over this in time.

"It takes time to learn
when someone's gone for good,
your not coming back
like I wish you would.
In the empty hours,
when I miss you so,
then it's time to learn
to let them go."

Your last hours
we never knew,
we never had the chance
to say goodbye to you,
Words unsaid and things undone,
we just begun
and now we'll never see them through.

Kevin, I heard this song on a CD = I am still learning to let go of you= maybe it will take the rest of my life.
I pray you are okay, happy and watching over us.

with so much love, Mom
EOW 1/1/98

February 27, 2007

Hey Kevin,

I went by the Mercier Street house on my way to work New Years Eve and just looked around for a while. Sitting there I somehow felt more connected with you for a few moments. Thanks for watching over us here; I know you are there. Thanks for everything Kevin, I sure miss you.

Alan Mitchell
State of Alaska Div. of Juv. Justice

January 8, 2007

Kev;

It's been 9 years now since you've been gone. I have meant to write to you sooooo many times, but it is still so hard. I miss you every day and although I am finally content with life, I still often find myself wondering what life would be like had you not been taken from me. I am living back in Vermont by my family. I still miss Alaska terribly (and my large extended family up there), but being back in Vermont has helped the healing process. Jacob is 15 now! Can you believe it? He has his driver's permit and is always asking to drive. I've seen a few pictures of Elliot, at different events. Our friends thankfully send them every once in a while. The last one I saw of him, taken not too long ago, made me stop and cry. He looks SO MUCH like you! If I had been up in Fairbanks walking along a street and saw him, I think I would have fainted!

Well darling, I just want you to know that I will always love you so incredibly much, even if I don't write often (I know you hear me thinking of you/talking to you often though). I miss you every day. You were the greatest Kevin!

XOXO

Holly

Holly Carroll-Lamm
Wife

January 3, 2007

Nine years ago and time has not diminished your
sacrifice. I never left a reflection for you, but have
seen your name left in reflections for others. Now I've
read all the reflections for you and they are very touching and sad. Life passed too quickly for you, but
you lived it well and left a good legacy for your son,
bride, family , friends and co-workers. I can't always
keep up with all the deaths on this website. There are
far too many, but know that your memory is alive and
well and you are fondly remembered. Thank you for
your service and I'm glad you got to live your dream!
Lynn Kole
Washington State

January 2, 2007

Kevin,

I can't believe it's been NINE years since you were taken. I think of you often this time of year, but especially today. I hope that you are in a place that's so much better than the one you left. I know that you continue to watch over your fellow officers, and I sleep better knowing that. You know why.

You are missed!

Much love,
Amber

Amber

January 1, 2007

Just looking at the clock and realizing this is approximately the same time you were taken from this earth to be with God.
You will never be forgotten, Kev. Our blue lights will stay on all night in memory of you.
Watch over us as we carry on the fight...rest in peace brother in blue.

Forever in my heart,
-Dena

Detective Dena LeGros
CCSO

January 1, 2007

January 1, 2007. Kevin how can it be that it has been 9 years since you were taken from us so suddenly? I don't have the answer to why, never will, but hope you know that not a day has gone by that you haven't been in my thoughts and heart. It was only hours before you went on that fateful call that I spoke to you on the phone, wishing you a happy new year. Kevin a blue candle is burning in my home in your memory and with the prayer that you are happy and at peace. I love you Kevin and miss seeing you and hearing your voice. I have had the bracelet on all day that you sent me the Christmas before, so many things are reminders of you and the love and joy you brought into my life. The picture on this site taken just days before is so good of you and shows how full of love and life you were. Kevin someday I pray we will all be together again until that time you live on in our hearts.
Love Mom

Mom

January 1, 2007

Thank you for your service

David
brother of LAPD gang ofcr

January 1, 2007

Kevin
Well it is almost Christmas day and you have been very much in my thoughts, I remember the last Christmas that I spent with you, just 8 days before you were taken from us. What a special time that was had by all - had we known then what was to happen we would have lingered longer, gave more hugs, but we didn't realize that we would have no more Christmas's to celebrate together. Hopefully you know how much you have been and are missed and how much you were and are loved by so many people. Thank you for such a special time that I got to spend with you during that visit = those days will always be treasured in my heart, you were so happy and I was so proud of you. Kevin there are so many special memories that I carry in my heart - they will be there forever. I pray that you are at peace and in Gods tender care. I love you!!!!

Love Mom

December 24, 2006

Hi Kev,

Just a short note to tell you that we dedicated the front of our home this year and intend to do this for many years to come. The blue lights look beautiful. People ask us why we decorated in all blue. The answer is a bitter sweet one and they think it's a fantastic tribute to all fallen officers.
It is unfortunate that we even have a reason to do it, but I hope in years to come that more and more people join in.

Rest in Peace brother...

Detective Dena LeGros (Wilson)
CCSO

December 11, 2006

Hey Kevin,

Today was another terrible and sad day, another friend lost to a crumb with a gun - KCSO Deputy Steve Cox. Take care of him up there. OK? I miss you and now will miss him as well.

While talking today with a friend who works for San Diego PD, he said, "you get used to it." No I don't! How can you? Do I know it's innevitable to lose some friends in this job? Sure, it does "come with the territory". But do I get used to it or like it any? Hell no. You had just gotten married and Steve and his wife just adopted a little boy. What's to get used to?

I can't say anymore right now. Just know that I think of you a lot and miss you terribly. I was looking forward to us working together someday... and someday was taken away.

Rest easy bro, we've got it from here.

Ofc. Alan Mitchell
Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice

December 5, 2006