Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

LARRY SON I WILL MISS YOU THIS MOTHER DAY . LARRY IF YOU DID NOT COME TO SEE ME YOU ALL WAYS CALLED AND I WILL MISS THAT. ( Hello this is your son Larry like I did know who you are. ) I MISS YOU SO MUCH . OX OX YOUR MOM

Malta Lee
Mother

May 8, 2010

Marry Christmas Son . LOVE MOM and DAD OX OX OX

MALTA LEE
MOTHER

December 25, 2009

TODAY SON IS YOUR BIRTHDAY. LARRY IT'S LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY THAT GOD GAVE YOU TO US. LARRY YOU WAS THE BEST SON ANYONE COULD EVER HAVE. GOD WAS GOOD .HE GIVE YOU TO US FOR FOURTY TWO YEARS. NOW ITS SEVEN YEARS AND TWO MO LATER AND WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. I CAN SEE YOUR FACE NOW FIFTY YEARS. LARRY YOU SAY I DONT LOOK FIFTY. WERE DID TIME GO. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SON . LOVE FOREVER YOUR POP'S, MAMA, DAVID, DONNA, TINA, AND ALL THAT LOVED YOU, OX OX

Anonymous

December 22, 2009

Larry,

On your birthday and EVERY day, you are still loved and missed by so many (including me, of course!). I will always remember how you were able to make my day whenever I saw you. This world is a better place because you were part of it. And I am a better person for having had the privilege of knowing you as my friend.

Happy Birthday & an early Merry Christmas!

Love Always,
Amy

Amy (Moss) Echelberry

December 22, 2009

I was just sitting here at work today, and all of a sudden it hit me. That 3 days ago marked the 7th anniversary of your passing. And I realize now, that on that day, it didn't even cross my mind. This does NOT in any way mean that I have forgotten about you. I was with my husband and our little boys at the park Saturday afternoon. You were such a big family man, I'm sure you would understand.

Please know that you are stilly truly loved and deeply missed by many (including me). You will ALWAYS be remembered. In my heart, we are forever friends.

Love and miss you much!

Amy

Amy (Moss) Echelberry

October 20, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 7th 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.

In reading your reflections, I can see that you were an amazing man who is loved and missed by so many. I personally thought the reflection left by an old schoolmate who was incarcerated under your supervison evidenced the great esteem in which you were held. I am glad your community has honored you with the naming of the highway after you.

To your parents and son, I know the hurt never goes away...the pain and pride is forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 17, 2009

My Larry, Here it is another year .( Seven) Larry it still hurts that you are not with us. But son you are with our LORD and that what keep us going. Larry we still see people that tell us they new you and what a fine man you was and we did a good job with you. Son you did a lot by your self and people seen that in you. Larry it make us proud to hear people talk about you like that. Love from your SON,DAD,MOM,FAMILY and FRINDS

Malta Lee
Mother

October 9, 2009

Lary its comin up on 7 years you have been gone i think of you so very often I miss you so much I jus wish you were still around Still cant believe your gone but as time passes the pain eases a lil more but there will always be a part of my heart that is missing without you here
I love you Larry
Till we meet again
Heather

Heather Carver Treece

October 1, 2009

ON JULY 2,2009 OUR LARRY WILL HAVE PART OF HWY 63 IN MOSS POINT DEDICATED (OFFICER LARRY DeWAYNE LEE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY).OUR LARRY IS LOOK DOWN AND SAYING IT WAS WORTH IT THIS IS WHAT GOD SEND ME DOWN THIER FOR TO BE A GOOD OFFICER HELP ALL PEOPLE.WE AS LARRY'S MOM AND DAD WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVER ONE THAT MET AND LOVED OUR SON .MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL .

Larry's Mother

June 27, 2009

Larry Lee and I went to school together. Later, "Larry Lee" had become Officer Lee of the Jackson County Sheriff's Dept. and was one of my keepers at the Jackson County ADC. In his role as corrections officer, Larry always treated us with as much respect as we would let him. It was rough back then at the ADC. This was 1981-83 and we were a bunch of knot-heads, the inmates I mean. Several times I witnessed Larry handling tough guys like they were puppies. He was honest, respectful, and he did his job with compassion.
Officer Lee, can I call you Larry? Man, I couldn't believe that you had been taken so young! I have always remembered you and compared other of my many keepers to follow with you. Even though you were young, it seemed you had a deeper understanding than other "Officers". I appreciate you, Larry, and I feel you went out doing what you wanted to do, serving our community.
Thank you so much for all the times you helped me out of those lock-downs. You knew I was just a knuckle-head.
Sincerely,
Mark, steven mcdaniel
To the Reader: I was an inmate from 1981 until 1989. 19 when I went in and 27 when I got out. This is meant as a sincere reflection to whom I consider an old friend and not in any way to be rude or disrespectful towards Larry or anyone else. Please understand, I was under many Officers, but few could hold a light to Larry. Matter of fact, a lot could have used his skill.

Ex-xonvict, Steven "Mark" McDaniel
N/A

June 23, 2009

Larry,

Just wanted you to know you're on my mind today. I was already thinking about you as I was driving to work this morning. I was stopped at a red light on Hwy 90 in Gautier, waiting for the light to turn green. I looked over at the Gautier PD car in the left turn lane. It had an MPPD 105 sticker on the back windshield. That was to me a reminder that you have not been forgotten... I still love you and miss you, my friend! May God wrap His loving arms around your family and friends today, tomorrow, and always....

Forever in our hearts,
Amy

Amy (Moss) Echelberry

December 22, 2008

Larry,

It's hard to believe that you've been gone for six years now. I still remember how seeing your smiling face could instantly brighten my day. You will FOREVER remain in MY heart. Thank you for your friendship and for your service to the people of south Mississippi. We love and miss you very much!

Amy

Amy (Moss) Echelberry

October 26, 2008

To Officer Larry Lee and his loved ones:

On this the sixth anniversary week of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, Larry. I am praying for solace for your family members today, and each day that they are on the survivors' path.

To Larry's Parents: You are in my heart's embrace today. I too know the anquish of losing a most beloved child and understand the meaning of lives forever changed. My beloved son was also named Larry, and like you, there is never a day that he is not missed and mourned by his family.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Larry gave to his community and the citizens of Mississippi, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 17, 2002.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 19, 2008

Larry son today it's six years now that you are in Gods House. Larry son I close my eyes an it's 10 -17- 2002 that I got that call and then the knock at that door , My heart is still beating but my life is not the same. I miss you son. Larry I know you not forgotten your frinds still talk about you and ond named his son after you(DeWayne)how about that.Larry that is what get me through to know you are no forgotten. Your DAD still crys for the son he lost and the time you two could have had. Larry we love and miss you .MOM and DAD

Malta lee
Mother

October 17, 2008

While looking for employment, I happened to come across the website of Moss Point Police Department.
Rest in peace Officer, you are not forgotten.
Respectfully submitted
Chief John Roelants (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

April 30, 2008

Larry we miss and love you .
DAD AND MOM

Malta Lee
Mother

December 24, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 4, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 16, 2007

Larry,

We are coming upon the 5-year anniversary of your death. I just wanted to tell you that I have NOT (nor will I ever) forgotten you. You memory is still alive in my heart and in the hearts of many others. May God place a special blessing upon your family and friends as we all continue on with our lives, while still missing you....

Amy

Amy

October 11, 2007

Larry son this is the month that was all ways the one I loved the most. The color, the cool weather and the leaves fall. Larry I miss your call to tell me happy birthday mom and that you have to work but you will see me soon. Larry now it just the tenth momth of the year. Larry son your Dad still crys and think of you ever day. Son we will see you in Gods house someday . Love forever from your DAD and MOM

Malta Lee
Mother

October 5, 2007

Officer Lee, thank you for your service. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

September 26, 2007

LARRY SON WE MISS YOU.
LOVE DAD AND MOM

MOTHER

May 19, 2007

Happy Birthday SON
LOVE
POP ,MOM , DAVID, AND DONNA, TINA

FROM ALL YOUR FRIENDS

MALTA LEE
MOTHER

December 22, 2006

SON I MISS YOU SO MUCH .
LIFE MUST GO ON BUT GOD... HOW IT HURT.
POP'S IS STILL CRYING OVER YOUR LOST.
IT BEEN FOUR YEARS NOW AND PEOPLE ARE STILL TELL US ABOUT YOU.
LARRY I THOUGH AFTER A LITTLE PEOPLE WOULD FORGET AND LIFE WOULD JUST MOVE ON. LARRY YOU ARE MISS BY A LOT OF PEOPLE. LARRY YOU WAS QUITE A MAN FOR SO MANY PEOPLE LOVED YOU. WE ARE PROUD TO BE YOUR PARENTS. LARRY ON THE 22, WAS YOUR BIRTHDAY. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON. TELL GOD WE LOVE HIM AND THANK HIM FOR TAKEING OF YOU. LOVE FROM MOM AND POPS

MOM
MOTHER

December 3, 2006

LARRY,IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE IT'S BEEN FOUR YEARS. WE MISTAKENLY PUT ON OUR UNIFORMS SOMETIMES AS A MATTER OF ROUTINE, UNTIL WE LOOSE SOMEONE. I REMEMBER THE NIGHT YOU LEFT US LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. TO THOSE WHO DID NOT HAVE THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING OR WORKING WITH LARRY HE WAS DEDICATED TO BEING THE BEST HE COULD BE. REST IN PEACE LARRY.

G DAVID

PTN. G DAVID COLE
PASCAGOULA PD.

October 17, 2006