East Hartford Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Saturday, January 23, 1999
Reflections for Patrolman Brian A. Aselton
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 13th 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. He was also your brother in green so I also bid you semper fi.
Time never dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold your family in my heart's embrace today. To your mom Carol, I share your anguish in losing a beloved child which surely has to be life's greatest sorrow.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 23, 2012
Brian:
I remember you as a little boy, and although those memories are quite old, they are not forgotten, and neither are you. Rest in peace, "Moose".
Linda Kershaw
Family friend from long ago
January 23, 2012
Love you son.
Carol Aselton Benoit, Mother
January 23, 2012
happy birthday may you rest in peace. thanks for all you did as a police man. your job is never easy but some has to do it you did it now knowing what would happen. god please bless the family nowing he is up in heven looking down at each and every day. we will never forget january 23 1999. love carol ann pilkin
carol ann pilkin
east hartford citizan
July 16, 2011
Happy birthday son. You are sorely missed......Luv u Mom
Carol Aselton Benoit
Mother
July 15, 2011
Sunday makes 12 years that you were so suddenly and violently torn from our lives. We are all moving forward as you would want us to, but we all carry an open wound in our hearts that will never heal. Everyone keeps your memory alive ...the scholarship....the blood drive...the snow dash and endless "Brian stories." I am thankful for the 26 years God gave you to us and so proud of what you accomplished and will wonder forever what more you would have done...... Luv and miss you....Mom
Carol Aselton Benoit, mother
January 21, 2011
Happy Birthday. I love and miss you. xo C
Anonymous
July 16, 2010
Happy birthday son! We all still miss you terribly. Your uniform shirt is the first thing in my closet, and I can't tell you how many times I've opened the door and sighed and shed tears, but as you used to say to me, get a grip mom, get with the program. So I get a grip and get with the program and I thank God for the hero that you are and that your brother and sister are safe and that you were my gift for 26 years. I love you son. Mom
Carol Aselton Benoit
Mother
July 13, 2010
Miss the holidays with you. Miss every day with you. xo C
Anonymous
April 4, 2010
11 years son ... and you are still sorely missed ... by everyone, but your spirit lives on .... in so many ways. Your family is doing fine, except for today when we all have tears streaming down our faces. So rest in peace, my bonus. This is one very proud mother.
Much love and hugs
Mom
Carol Aselton Benoit
Mother
January 23, 2010
Rest in Peace, brother . Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. My uncle was a Police Officer in E.H. back in the 40's.
Sgt. John Walcek
WAREHAM POLICE DEPT. MA.
January 14, 2010
Merry Christmas. I miss you today and every day. I treasure the memories of our holidays together. They help me find my smile. I love you. xo your sis.
Carolyn
twin sister
December 26, 2009
Happy birthday son. Your laughter still rings in all our hearts -- your smile, your charm, your gusto for life. We are all well. Rest in peace son. You are still sorely missed. Luv u Mom
Carol Aselton Benoit
Mother
July 16, 2009
Happy Birthday. How I wish you were here. I love you. ~C
Carolyn
twin sister
July 16, 2009
Dear Brian, 10 years ago your life was taken from you in a cold blooded heartless manner, but that doesn't mean that your memories did. You still live on in the countless officers who beat the streets every day to rid the world of the intrinsic evils of our society. Aswell your memory still lives on in your family... May you always know that you are loved and cherished
Rest in peace my dear friend
Anonymous
February 12, 2009
We will never forget your heroism and courage. Thank you Brian. We'll meet again one day.
Semper Fidelis
Guide
Plt 2018
January 30, 2009
On the 10th anniversary of Patrolman Aselton's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Patrolman Aselton is not forgotten.
Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department
January 23, 2009
Dear son, I cannot believe 10 years have gone by since that awful night. There are tears rolling down my cheeks as I write this, but I know that you truly made a difference in this world and if I could only have my "bonus" for 26 years, I am grateful for that. You are still sorely missed and loved. Mom and Tom
Carol Aselton Benoit
Mother
January 23, 2009
Brian,
You have been gone for 10 years, but in your short life you have inspired many
to make a difference. We thank you and all l.e.o.s who make a tremendous
sacrifice to make their world a better place, putting others above themselves
and being proud of the job they do, day after day after day without the recognition and appreciation they deserve. Thank you doesn't suffice.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA
Anonymous
January 23, 2009
Hi Bri,
Ten years today. It seems like forever ago that I heard your laugh, but just yesterday that my heart broke. I can only imagine where you'd be in your life today. I miss your happiness, energy and smile.
You are in my head and heart always.
I love you.
C
Carolyn Aselton Wilkie
twin sister
January 23, 2009
Hey B. 10 years ago today I was waiting for you to get off your shift to begin the evening festivities when I got the call that took my legs out from under me. I will never forget the fun we had, all the friends you introduced me to, the laughs, workin in the prison, the Lady, our apartment in the factory, the el camino, and all the other insane things we did to make other people laugh. you were and are a great friend and are missed everyday. thanks for watchin over me. kev
Kevin B
January 23, 2009
Happy birthday son. I finally got to see the motorcycle ride this year. Ir was awesome. 750 bikes rode in your honor. What can I say....you always left me speechless!
You are still sorely missed and loved.
Mom and Tom
Carol Aselton Benoit
Mother
July 16, 2008
Brian, today is the 10th Annual Memorial Motorcycle Run in your honor. I, along with others from my department will once again be in attendance and proudly support you and your heroism. As you continue your watch from the heavens know that our hearts and thoughts are always with you. Gods speed to the Aselton family and friends.
Sargent Ross
University of Mass Police Amherst MA
June 1, 2008
Brian,
Last year I was in Georgia attending training and happened to see a guy walk out of a building, where I had been. The back of his t-shirt read, "Brian Aselton Memorial Ride". I remember thinking, it couldn't be! I got up, ran out the door after the guy and asked him about his shirt. The guy, who had never met you, had been a police officer in CT.
After learning about the shooting, I ran to the computer lab and and started looking for any shred of information about what happened. When I found your page on the Officer Down Memorial I sat there completely stunned and in disbelief.
Although our friendship was brief I can still recount the many laughs we shared while struggling to survive recruit training. The tough times didn't seem so tough, because you were there cracking jokes and making me laugh!
The people, whose lives you touched will be forever in your debt. Thank you for your service to your country, your family and most of all, thank you for your friendship.
Semper Fidelis
Guide
Plt 2018, MCRD, Parris Island
May 15, 2008
Happy Easter, Brian. I miss you every day.
Love, Carolyn
Carolyn
twin sister
March 23, 2008
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