Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service, both military and police, and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest In Peace always.

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

July 11, 2020

Captain Dosier, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 9, 2019

Lt. Dosier,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

February 26, 2019

will be missed

Yvonne Tall

July 25, 2017

My father Captain Elmer Dosier was a great man that not only served his community, but took on the challenge of step-children. He was ab amazing man and miss him very much! Love you dad! I know you are still watching over all of us! He is a father that was lost but a gaurdian angel that was gained. May God bless all of our law inforcement!

Megan Matthews
Megan Matthews Daughter

May 4, 2015

Thanks for your services.

David

February 25, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 10th 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.

You have left such a wonderful legacy. Thank you for your
service to our country through your two Vietnam tours and your many years in law enforcement. It is also amazing you were able to pursue your education in theology. What a great loss your death was to your family, community, and citizens of Tennessee.

Rest In Peace. We know you are eternally on watch.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater

February 26, 2009

A TRUE AMERICAN HERO. MAY WE NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICES HE MADE OVER THE YEARS. SIR, REST IN PEACE.

INV HAROLD HUTCHISON (RETIRED)
HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA POLICE DEPT

February 26, 2009

Capt. Dosier,
Sir, on today, the 9th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served in Vietnam. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
anonymous

Anonymous

February 26, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FOR YOUR MILITARY SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSIONS YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 20, 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 29, 2008

Thank you for your service to our state and country. You were obviously a man and officer we should all strive to be. Rest in Peace sir...God Bless your family

Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

July 17, 2007

I salute you for your dedicated service to law enforcement and tour your country. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones as I know they carry you in their hearts and think of you every day. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

July 7, 2007

REST IN PEACE CAPTAIN DOSIER. YOU SERVED YOUR COUNTRY AND YOUR STATE.

bob
retired

August 5, 2006

I worked with Elmer at the Fayette County, TN Sheriff's Dept. (which, ironically is the uniform he is pictured in above). Elmer was one of the nicest guys I have ever known. He was very down to earth and easy to talk to. He loved his wife and his family. Elmer was a good ole educated country boy! I miss his visits to my house and the lunches we shared after court!
Elmer, you would be proud of the Gallaway Police Dept. now!! Billy Phillips is the chief and he has done a remarkable job with the agency, personally I think they should name the police building after YOU my friend!!
You will never be forgotten and please know that I smile every time I think of my friend....Elmer Dosier the cop with friendly grin and the firm hand shake!!! You were a blessing and it was an honor to serve with you and call you my friend! Rest in Peace, Elmer!!!! Thanks for the memories!!!!!

Blake Berretta
former c0-worker

August 2, 2006

My husband worked with him in Mason almost 10 years ago. Our families became close friends. I remember him as funny and silly. He was joyous and could light up the room. He loved to play with his kids and he always honored his wife. He loved and feared the Lord and it showed. We are glad we knew him! May God bless his family always.

Ana Castro

January 11, 2006

Elmer "Loren" was my father-in-law. He was as fine a man as you will ever meet. He spent two tours in Vietnam, became a law enforcment officer, and also had his Doctorate in Theology. He was an ordained minister (who married his daughter and I)! What the memorial doesn't state is that when the suspect he was chasing heard that he had died he turned himself in, in tears, because Loren had always treated him with respect and kindness.

I miss him greatly, as does all of his family.

Niels

1LT Niels Hansen
United States Army

September 12, 2005

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. It is deeply appreciated.

anonymous

February 26, 2005