Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace always knowing that your law enforcement brethren will never forget your service and sacrifice. Merry Christmas to you and all your family and loved ones.

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

December 24, 2020

My wife and I will be running the Police Memorial Week 5k in your honor this year. It will be an honor for both of us.

Officer J. M. Beach
Department of Veterans Affairs Police-Martinsburg

February 19, 2020

Rest in peace and Olav Hashalom Officer Ross. Your courage will forever be remembered.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 20, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty-first 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 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.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

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

December 25, 2011

Officer Ross,
On today, the 18th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

December 24, 2008

Hero's are never forgotten! Continue to rest in peace brother.

Police Officer - Paul Bodenhamer
Dept of Veterans Affairs

April 10, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 31, 2008

REST IN PEACE WITH HONOR AND COURAGE AS YOU DID IN LIFE,SO LONG BROTHER,SEE YOU IN HEAVEN.

POLICE ADMIN. OFFICER
VA. POLICE RICHMOND VA.

February 19, 2008

I am honored to leave a reflection for you today. Thank you Sir for your service and protecting our military.

VanDenBerghe
Manchester, nh

December 17, 2007

Officer Ross, today marks the 16th anniversary of your tragic death. For your family to lose you so close to Christmas must have been heart wrenching. It’s men and woman like you who are so vital in protecting the lives and property of our veterans. These wonderful people put their lives on the line protecting this nation and you put your lives on the line to protect them as they receive vital medical services. I know many VA cops are veterans themselves. Thank you so much for your efforts you are a hero.

God Bless you and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

December 24, 2006

John 11:35

D. Clark
Veterans Affairs

April 12, 2006

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER.

Police Officer Donny A. Smith #4040
Veterans Affairs Police Richmond, VA

March 4, 2005

Rest in peace Officer Ross.

SGT D. Huckaby
VA Police West LA

September 5, 2004