Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Even though it has been 12 years it seems like only yesterday. I will never forget, your death or the days that followed. The loss and frustration we all felt over your death and the sheer hatred for your killer. It is hard to understand why things happen as they do. I cherish having known you and thank you for your service to our community and the ultimate sacrifice you gave. RIP, Dennis...you earned your angel wings!

Lori Lilley
Horry County

June 5, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 12th 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 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 remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing thier memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

June 5, 2012

Corporal Dennis Lyden will be remembered at the June monthly meeting of the Coastal Carolina Shields. RIP Corporal Lyden. You were taken too soon. Your brothers and sisters in law enforcement will never forget your sacrifice.

Coastal Carolina Shields

Dennis Cangelosi, President
Coastal Carolina Shields

June 4, 2012

Agree with Dave, Always in our hearts

Fred Sicherman
Old Friend

November 20, 2011

Hey Dennis old friend. I was just thinking of you today, and of all the great times we had growing up together in NY. Although we became friends almost 50 years ago and you've been gone for more than 10, you are still terribly missed. Whenever the old gang gets together, your name always comes up. Wish you were here.

Dave Verschleiser
Old Friend

August 21, 2011

miss you brother!!

Ptlm. Marc Hadden
Partner

December 19, 2010

Dennis,
Just wanted to say hi and that we are still missing you. I drive down Hwy 544 everyday and think of you as I do. You are missed so much by all at the PD. I find peace in knowing that with every call for service we have you standing beside us watching our backs and keeping us safe. Until we meet again brother. Safe me a seat at your table.....

L/Cpl. C. K. McLendon
Horry County Police Dept.

March 4, 2009

Just miising you today brother! Vistited you the other day, but it just insnt the same! I know God has you busy keeping his children accountable. Marc

PTL. Marc Hadden
HCPD Partner

October 8, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice, you are a hero to us all to look up too. You will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

April 17, 2008

YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, GOD BLESS YOU FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE! YOU ARE A HERO!! RIP OFFICER LYDEN


LEO'S FIANCE

KIMBERLY

January 4, 2008

I think about you often. It's especially hard around the holidays, because you, above all others, always called me to wish me happy holidays. Thanks Dennis for all you did and all you gave. Rest in peace my brother. Until we meet again . . .

CPL. Thomas "Tuba" McMillan
Horry County Police Department

December 24, 2007

Dennis, I woke up this morning thinking about you brother. I will have to admit it has been a long time since I last thought of you. I used to think of you often when I was a law enforcement officer and for while afterwards. These days my mind is filled with things less important I guess. However, I need to say that you helped me survive a great deal of encounters while I was an officer. Knowing you did not die in vain and that I would remember you was burned into my soul. You tought me both in life and death brother. You are not forgotten. I send love and well wishes to your families. Watch over us brother, may your life and death teach us all. God bless you.

Scott Puckett
Former HCPD - Trained by Dennis 8/97

November 30, 2007

Sorry, I didn't tell you happy birthday earlier, it been nuts. Happy birthday and happpy Thanksgiving. I love and miss ya. Watch over us. Ian--

Lt. Ian Vaughn
Friend

November 23, 2007

Dennis, Its been seven years and not one day goes by that i dont think about you and miss you very much!! Your birthday is tomarrow 11/19 so HAPPY B-DAY pal. Maryann is doing ok, but misses you!! I love you brother..

Marc Hadden
Friend Partner

November 18, 2007

Never had the opportunity to get to know you but i want to thank you for everything youve done for us.
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of god." St.Matthew 5:9
God Bless...

PFC. RUGGERIO
HORRY COUNTY POLICE DEPT.

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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.

July 10, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family.

Former Police Officer (Dist.Hghts. MD)
Warrenton, Virginia

June 5, 2007

Seven years have passed and you have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You are a true hero. You will never be forgotten.

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

June 5, 2007

Corporal Lyden,


On this the anniversary of your leaving us in the physical sense we pay tribute to your spirit. Tonight the Evening Watch of the Henry County Georgia Police Department’s North Precinct will hit the street in your honor. Please watch over us as we continue your fine work.

For the entire shift,
Sergeant V.T. Rosen

Sergenat V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

June 5, 2007

Rest in peace, my brother. I think of you often and especially before every arrest. I know Heaven is a safe place because it has heck of a great police department.

Deputy Brian A. Jordan
U.S. Marshals / Former H.C.P.D.

June 5, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 12, 2006

Rest in peace my brother. You are a hero. May God continue to bless you.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

June 5, 2006

Dennis,

Though time and miles separate me from that fateful morning, I still think of you all the time. You were a hero and role model to many of us, and I am grateful to have had the privilidge of knowing you if only for a short while. Rest in peace, my Brother, and know that no amount of time or distance will ever cause me to forget.

(Former) Lance Corporal Jeb Bateman
(Former) HCPD Officer / (Current) DoD Officer

May 2, 2006

Hearing about your death from my parents who live right off 544, it affected my mother greatly. I still have the newspaper clippings she sent me and I grieved along with everybody else. Hard to believe 5 years have passed. But I always remember him when I turn on 544 from 501 on my way to visit my parents and I see the sign, Corporal Dennis Layden Memorial Highway. God Speed brother... You are and never will be forgotten

Patrolman R.J.
Union, NJ

September 14, 2005

Rest in peace brother, we'll take the watch from here...

officer
South Carolina

August 11, 2005