Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Dunman.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 23, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your LE brethren. Rest in peace always.

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

July 17, 2020

it was 13 years ago today when we lost you Mike,,,,,,and we still think of you everyday.......I miss you brother.....

officer dan delka
Salt Lake City Police Dept

July 17, 2013

our heroism and service is honored today, the tenth 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 the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both their pain and pride are forever. I regret that you or your family received justice for your senseless death and hope that the man responsible for your death is haunted by memories of the incident. He was obviously a coward who could not face the consequences of his actions.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 17, 2010

You are still not forgotten, even 9 years later. You will never be forgotten. Rest in God's peace, brother.

Officer Josh McCrary
Plumerville Police Dept, Arkansas

July 17, 2009

........you are not forgotten my brother.......continued rest, we have the watch from here......8 years later today you are still remembered.....

officer val pickens
bpd/birmingham,al

July 16, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 31, 2008

Officer Dunman and I served together in the Guayaquil Ecuador Mission. We were assigned as partners for 3 months working the shanty town of Mapasingue in one of the poorest parts of Ecuador. He was the "veteran" of a year when I arrived in the country. He took me under his wing when I got sick with Dengue Fever and Malaria. We lost track of each other when we returned home as sometimes happens in life. I didn't know he was a police officer until I heard of his passing. I was a Deputy Sheriff at the time with just 2 years under my belt. Again I felt he had paved the way for me and I was again the "rookie" and he was the "veteran". Several years later I was transfered to the Metro Gang Unit where I got to work side by side several Salt Lake City Police Officers and patrol the same streets as Michael did. I wasn't surprized to find out he chose law enforcement as a career. He was a natural at making people feel good about themselves and wanted. I wish I would have had the chance to work with him on the streets of Salt Lake City as we did in Mapasingue Ecuador. Michael was/is a good man. One who needs to be remembered by everyone in law enforcement especially those working in the state of Utah. Thank you Dunman, thanks for taking care of me on the other side of the world. I got your back here and will continue where you left off.

Deputy J. Ashment
Salt Lake County Sheriffs Office
Utah

Deputy Jason Ashment
Salt Lake County Sheriffs Office

July 4, 2007

May you rest in peace and may your loved ones be ever blessed.

June 8, 2007

I think of you often and wonder why such a terrible thing had to occur. You were a true friend and example to all. You are missed!

former slcpd officer

June 4, 2007

"May the Road Rise With Thee" Godspeed and Semper Fi!!!

Agent B. Corona
US. Immigration

October 16, 2006

6 yrs. ago today. Thank you for your service. God bless the Dunman family. We will never forget you!

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla

July 17, 2006

May your Soul sing to guide your loved ones as they follow you down the road.Rest Safe with Our Lord.

July 17, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

June 24, 2006

Michael and I went to the same high school in florida. Michael was always a person that was kind and helpful to other people. As a former teammate and brother in Law enforcement I am proud that people like michael answered the call.

Cpl Daniel Anno
Jacksonville Airport Authority

November 14, 2005

Mike, It is coming up on four years since you passed. I still think about you often. When we got hired together and were going through training, we were so optimistic and hopeful. Losing you has made me concentrate on what is important in this life, family and friends and living each moment to the fullest. I miss you my brother and when we meet again on the other side I look forward to sitting down with you and having another one of those great talks that we used to have. Rest in peace, knowing that we are still taking care of business on this end.

Sgt. James Tracy
SLCPD

April 13, 2005

Michael was a wonderful person.  Anyone who plays golf, goes on a mission to Ecuador, and loves his family like Michael did just has to be terrific.  He is greatly missed.  It is very hard to get over such a sudden, tragic death.  We miss you, Michael!

Anonymous

You left this world to go to a better place the day I began my law enforcement career.God Bless your family

Anonymous

We may never understand it,
the risks these brave ones take,
but occasionally we see a bit
of the difference their lives make.

Some do it for the action,
others find it a callin'.
All find the satisfaction,
and few become the fallen.

Being an officer is what he loved,
To him as good as it gets.
Law was what he dreamed of,
He would have no regrets.

And though it saddens all of us
to lose him in this way
He knew how an officer must
Live life to the fullest everyday.

SLCC CLASS 041

HELLO MIKE, ITS NOW FEB. 4TH 2003 AND I STILL THINK OF YA BUD. I MISS YA DEARLY AND I WISH YOU WERE STILL WITH US. I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE AND I WANT YOU TO REST EASY, YOUR FAMILY IS FINE. I MISS YA MAN, LOVE YA AND TAKE CARE. GOD BLESS. P.S., LETS GO GOLFING WHEN WE MEET NEXT, YOU COULD TEACH ME A THING OR TOO. LOVE YOU BROTHER!!

OFF. B CORONA
SLCPD

GO W/ GOD MY FELLOW OFFICER. I LEARNED FROM YOU ALOT WHEN YOU TAUGHT ME IN THE FEW SHORT DAYS THAT YOU WERE MY FELLOW F.T.O. GOD SPEED.

OFFICER B. CORONA
SLCPD

Michael, You were strong, kind, happy, and a joy to train and work with. You are missed daily and your example keeps some of us "goin to the gym". God Bless.

Anonymous

May you rest in peace, you are a true hero