Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Kolb,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Kendall County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 2, 2024

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

October 2, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Kolb.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 31, 2019

Our Brother Larry, has been gone 15 years today. Time dulls the pain but never replaces the hole in your heart. Larry would be proud to know that our son, Jared became an officer because of him. Also he became a k-9 officer and when his Malinois arrived from overseas, we discovered that he (Achilles) was born on the anniversary of Larry's death. We know Achilles was send by Larry to protect our son while he protects and serves. We are remembering our beloved Brother, Son, Father and celebrating the 3rd Birthday of this special K-9 and the dedication and service of all officers both fallen and active.

Survivor
Family of Lt. Larry Kolb

October 2, 2014

Larry, we just celebrated your Mom and Brothers' birthdays yesterday. You were always there for this celebration, now the Month of October brings such sad and fond memories. Your youngest son is now in college and our youngest is a law enforcement officer. You had a great deal to do with both of those situations. While time has dulled the pain of losing you, you are missed and thought of every day. We continue to try to work to comfort those that have also lost a family member law enforcement. We continue to honor and thank officers wherever we go. We know you have lots of brothers with you now. We miss you but will continue your work here.

Tom & Sherlynn Kelley
Brother-in-Law and Sister

October 22, 2012

I used to work with Larry, and I had arrested the suspect, an illegal alien from Central America, for an unrelated crime three months earlier.

I remember receiving the call from another officer about the incident. Although it's been almost twelve years ago, it seems like yesterday.

Thank you Larry for your service, and I pray your family is well.

Dave Lomakoski Police Officer
Lansing PD

April 23, 2011

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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 2, 2009

"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

February 14, 2008

Hey Larry,
I have met your two sister and brother-in-law and they are such wonderful, loving caring people that I have had the plesure in calling part of my family. Your caring spirit shines through them. I am so sorry you were taken from them, your other family members,friends and co-workers as well. It saddens my heart but I know you are watching over them! I know you are very proud of the work that your family is doing for others, too! Until that final day comes please continue to watch over all of us!

Always,

Lora Clark, Charlie's sis
Central Texas COPS

October 25, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you for your service.

vandenberghe
nh

October 14, 2007

Hello Larry, it has been a long time my friend. I just came across this website and wanted to say a couple of things. You wre not only a good police officer & good co-worker, but more importantly you were a good man. My wife Sharon and I last year visited the Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial in Washington D.C. and I located your name on Panel 53/E-21. It saddened my heart to see your name there, but I knew you were in a better place. I miss our conversations and your sense of humor my friend. You are sadly missed but will never be forgotten.

David Williams
Former Police Officer & Co-worker

February 28, 2007

It has been 7 years since your tour of duty ended and you have not been forgotten nor will that ever be the case. Your loved ones will keep your memory alive as will the Blue Family. My thoughts are with your loved ones today as I know today as well as those special holidays, are always tough to get through. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

October 2, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

September 23, 2006

I found this memorial on the murder victim's wall site.
Just wanted to leave my condolences. Larry sounded like a great guy. When an officer is killed in the line of duty by some piece of scum, it's infuriating. May God Bless the family with strength to get through each day.

Jackie
Phila., PA

September 19, 2006

Hi Larry, I have thought about you often and wondered what you could have done differently so you would not have passed. Today, in Officer Survival School, I got my answer. What happened to you, was not preventable. In that kind of incident, there is not much an officer can do. What happens, happens. I know you cared about me as you did many people. So I thought I would let you know that I am paying attention to my training. Bye.

Sr. Officer D. Michael
Former Patrol Partner

June 15, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss! I pray every night for all officers/deputies to be protected in the line of duty! God bless all of you!

Denise Miller
Comal County Crimestopper Treasurer

June 9, 2006

i miss you.

Lindsie Harlan , Niece

March 22, 2006

We, your brothers and sisters in law enforcement, honor you. You are a true hero. Your sons should be proud of you. I know I am. Rest in God's peace, brother.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

January 8, 2005

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, October 2, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Deputy Larry Sherwood Kolb who died in the line of duty on this date five years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Deputy Kolb's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

October 2, 2004

Hey Brother, How I miss you so much! I miss your laughter, and that great smile that you always had. You were always there when I needed you. You would always greet me with that wonderful bear-hug that would keep me going until the next time I would see you. Remember Brother when you decided that you would teach me how drive, and quickly decided after the first lesson and almost driving us into a creek that I wasn't going to be driving your car for awhile! But being the brother that you were...you saw to it that I learned to drive. I reached into our childhood and remembered when you taught me how to ride that Horse at Grandma's farm. I was a good distance from her home when I lost the reigns to the horse, and started crying and hollering for you to help me. Here you came...to my rescue, took the reigns and lead me back to grandma's house safely. Oh the hours of fun we had playing front-yard football, or jumping off the waterfall on grandma's property. Or, better yet when you took me on a horse and buggy ride from grandma's house on hwy 1431! Yes brother, I miss you today as I did yesterday. I had a dream about you brother...you rode up to me in uniform and on a horse, bent down..and gently kissed me on the cheek. You gave me your smile again to hold me until we see each other again. Thank you for letting me know that you are still with me brother, heart and soul! Hugs and Kisses from me to you dear brother. I love you so. -- 7/20/2004

Carol J. Kolb/Sister

July 20, 2004

Hello Larry. I don't know where to begin... I still get choked up when I think of you.

I wanted you to know that you did so much for Evonne and I when we first got married. We didn't have much starting out back in 1996. I was twenty-one, just married, and Evonne was four months pregnant. Only you know how we lived. There was nothing in our two bedroom apartment other than a mattress and a tv. We usually ate, while sitting on the floor and kept the mattress in the living room. One day you dropped me off from SWAT school and wanted to come in and see Evonne. I'll never forget the look on your face as you sat down on the ground next to us. Without hesitation and out of the kindness of your heart, you told us that you have an extra microwave, play pen, and other stuff you were going to bring over. I told you we were fine, but you insisted. You brought the stuff over the next day. We will NEVER forget your nice gesture. We will NEVER forget you Larry.

I still credit you till this day that you helped me get hired with Plano P.D. back in 1999. I prayed you would help me get hired on. I know you had a little something to do with it. I thank you

My father-in-law recently passed away and I thought of you. I know you both are together looking down and taking care of us. Thank You Larry
and We Love You!

Neighborhood Police Officer Jaime Garcia
Plano Police Department

May 26, 2004

Hey Larry, just found this web page and so I thought I would say a couple of things. Remember when we heard something in a room and we were going to enter? You told me to cover low and you would cover high? Was that some type of joke about you being taller than me? It was some animal running about making the cage spin. We laughted about that for a long time. We had fun. We went to the gym together. I think we both liked the hot tub the best. I remember you being crazy in love with your wife. I am crazy in love with mine. Your a good man and a good cop Larry. You cared about people. Bye.

Danny Michael PO-II
Austin District Police

March 24, 2004

Four years ago today
Started off in a normal way

Little did we know
That this day would take someone we loved so

While most of us were unwinding from a playful Saturday in the sun
Lt. Larry Kolb was shot down by a crazed man’s gun

In a flash our world caved in
This sort of thing couldn’t happen to him

In the days to come we began to realize the bond we shared
As many hundreds of people showed how much they cared

Over a mile of flashing lights moved at such a slow and solumn pace
As we took Larry to his final resting place

The interstate was lined with cars and trucks stopped by their drivers to show respect
For an officer they had never even met

On a highway ramp in San Antonio, an elderly women stood
She held an American flag, paying her respects as only she could

When the bagpipes commense
The emotion is so intense

It was no longer possible to hold back those tears
Looking at all those young officers that were facing their fears

Four years later, the pain is still here
But we know that Lt. Larry Kolb is still very near

He has been there to welcome several of his family
To a special place for all eternity

We will never forget your sacrifice, your caring, and your love
We look forward to seeing you someday in heaven above

Rest peacefully Larry. You deserve it!

October 1, 2003

Larry, I was deeply saddened the day I heard you had been taken from us.  I regret that while we worked together at A.I.S.D Police that I never got closer and that we did not remain in contact when you left.  My former Sergeant, My brother, my friend I miss you.  My heartfelt sympathies to your wife, children, family, and friends on thier loss.  Please look in on us from time to time and continue to keep us safe as you have spent much of your life doing.  Good-bye my friend you will never be forgotten. 

Aric Bilson
Austin Park Police

It's only been 2 months since you have been taken from us. So much has changed. Your birthday came and we placed flowers on your grave.Such a lovely plot. It has a heavenly view that you always loved. Lot's of tall trees and green grass. And when the sun is low there is a magnificent glow. I've had a candle burning for you every day. We have been so proud of you. You grew up to be a better man than most. We always knew that you are a special person, someone who cared about us all. You went out of your way for us so many, many times. You were tireless it seemed. I can't tell you why it happened. I can only say that you should not feel embarrassed or ashamed for us by the reason that caused you to leave. You did all you could. I know you were cautious and careful. But, Bubba we just don't know what evil learks in the hearts and minds of cowardly souls. Those individuals were who you protected us all from.You were off duty at the time the call came in, but you went a!
nyway. That in itself is testimony to your strength and character. You wore you heart like it was a badge of honor. But then again it was, wasn't it? You wouldn't of had it any other way. I know.

Your name was added to a Memorial in your home town the other day. Right on the left side, second name from the top.There is a bronze statue of a Deputy leading his saddled horse by the reins towards the opening of the Wall of Honor that so many of your brave brethren have been placed. I know you would love that for you were a country boy at heart. There are other memorials and dedications that we will be traveling to. So many places and sights that we shall see together. For wherever we go, So shall you. We take you with us in our hearts and minds. Till we are able to meet and embrace on the other side Dear Sweet Bubba..

With Loving Devotion from your Brother and Family,

Tommy

Tommy L. Fry
Brother to Larry S. Kolb