Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Larry,

Thanks for being a father to me. I always strived to be like you every day I put on my uniform. I only wish I could have told you how much you really taught me. Love ya man.

Matt

Matt S. Hoggattq

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Larry Lee. We experienced this pain December 26th last year when we lost one of our officers in the line of duty. We extend our deepest sympathy and pray that time will help to ease the pain that this tragedy has caused. May God bless you all.


Prentiss Police Department
Prentiss, MS.

Wayne Bass, Lieutenant
Prentiss Fire Department

A POLICEMANS PRAYER
DEAR LORD AS I STAND BEFORE YOU
MY BADGE SHINES WITH HAPPINESS TODAY.
I HAVE OVERCOME MANY OBSTACLES,
AND I MADE IT ALL THE WAY.

A POLICEMAN TODAY AND FOREVER,
THATS ALL I WANT TO BE,
AND PLEASE DEAR LORD,I HUMBLY PRAY,
THAT YOU WILL SAFELY PILOT ME.

I KNOW,DEAR LORD,THE DANGERS IVOLVED,
AND THAT SOMEONE COULD TAKE MY LIFE,
SO IF I SHOULD DIE,WHILE DOING MY PART,
I WANT YOU TO BLESS MY WIFE.

JUST LET HER KNOW,AND MY CHLDREN TOO,
THAT A PART OF ME REMAINS,
WITHIN THE HEART OF EVERY COP,
MY LEGACY,THEY CONTAIN.

AND IT WILL BE PASSED ON DOWN THE LINE,
TO THOSE WHO WEAR THE NAME,
OF POLICE,SHERIFF,AND HIGHWAY PATROL,
FOREVER,IT SHALL REMAIN.
AMEN

Brothers at JCSO
Jackson County Sheriffs Office

My fellow Officer you now trade your cruiser for a horse of white to patrol the endless pastures and valley's, may the cool winds of fall blow the pain of your loved ones away and the sun warm there souls with your good memories that you have gave them. My brother its time to saddle up and ride, ride like the wind my friend.

Until we ride together some day patrolling the heavens.

Happy Trails and God Bless

Corporal Martineau
Iron County Sheriff Department

My sympathy goes out to this family in their time of grief. I will remember you in prayer.

Jean Vincent

I didn't know Larry but had the pleasure of meeting several officers from the Jackson County area a few years ago at Bruce Evans funeral. Bruce was killed in much the same manner as Larry and I know it has to be a shock to all of you in Jackson County and especially at Moss Pointe PD. I'm sure you were a fine officer and a good all around person. We have lost another brother but gained another angel. May God bless you, your family and friends. Rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant Leigh Persky
Montgomery County Sheriff, Alabama

The wicked flee when noone pursueth, but the righteous are as bold as lions.

God Bless...

Officer Lee was laid down in his final resting place on 10-21-02.
It was a great service with an unbelievable amount of people, officers and civilians alike. I estimate at least 1000 people came to pay their last respects. It is no suprise to me that Officer Lee had so many friends. His personality and good humor drew you towards him and you couldn't help but smile when he was around.
I only knew him for a few days before his death and I feel the pain as if I had known him all my life.
I would like to thank ODMP for their outstanding support. I submitted Officer Lee's information and the next day it was posted. You may also find a memorial site in Officer Lee's honor.
Goodbye Larry...until we meet again in God's kingdom.

Theodore Cossitt

Larry,
You were the first one to welcome me into the family down here when I moved to Mississippi from DC. Although my big city cop style was far removed from your laid back manner we worked well together. You were a great cop and I'm honored to call you a friend and a brother. I know you're in a better place(probably drinking a beer and watching NSCAR!)and I'll see you at roll call one day. Watch over us, brother.

FTO Vince Carag #2571
Jackson County Sheriff's Department

May God comfort each family member, friend and co-worker of Officer Lee. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of loss.

JIMMY E. BARTLEY
BEAUMONT P.D.

My thoughts and paryers go out to the family of Officer Lee.

Anonymous

To Officer Lee's family and fellow officers and co-workers. You are in thoughts and prayers of many of us here in Oregon. Larry's dedication and service to his community will not be forgotten. He is a true American Hero who is in the arms of God now. God Bless you always!

Jim Knapp, Historian
Oregon Public Safety Memorial
Oregon Chapter of COPS

Retired reserve Lieutenant Jim Knapp
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

HELLO MY FRIEND. WE LAID YOU TO REST TODAY,I WOULD LIKE TO SAY I AM SORRY WE DIDNT GET TO RIDE TOGETHER FRIDAY NIGHT I PROMISED YOU I WOULD.YOU WERE TAKEN THAT THURSDAY WHEN I GO THE CALL AT 1230 AM I WAS DEVASTATED WE WERE JUST TALKING AND LAUGHING ABOUT HAVING TO PICK BUG OUT OF OUR TEETH ON THE LAST TRAFFIC STOP WHEN I RODE WITH YOU WHEN YOU WERE STILL WITH US. YOU LOVED THE WORK IN MOSS POINT ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON :).I MISS YOU LARRY WE CAME IN TOGETHER IN 89 AT THE SO AND MAN DID WE HAVE A BLAST YOU MADE ME LAUGH WHEN I DIDNT THINK IT WAS POSSIBLE TO. YOU ALWAYS HAD ME ROLLING. YOU ARE A DAMM FINE OFFICER AND I AM PROUD TO SAY MY BROTHER IN BLUE YOU LEFT US TOO SOON BUT NOW WE HAVE YOU AND BRUCE LOOKING OUT FOR US HERE. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. NO WEAPON FORGED AGAINST US SHALL PROSPER. YOU ARE AND WILL BE FOREVER MY FRIEND I LOVE YA LARRY .......MOSS POINT 105. SGT BRUCE MERRILL JCSO#24

SGT.BRUCE MERRILL
JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Another hero lost. Rest in peace and God bless you Officer Lee. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

A Brother in Blue

Ptlm
CPD, NY

My prayers and thoughts are with the family of Officer Lee at this time of sorrow. We have lost another hero. Know that he will continue his watch over all of us from above with the rest of the fallen heroes.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure EOW 8/06/02

I would like to share a thank you to all those who give their life in the line of duty. I am an ex-felon. It took a good man to come to me and say that is not going to happen again! I may have to come to you and give my life to stop you but I do so out of the most sincere love for you and for those who you have wronged! Yes, love for you! Love that prays that you will see your wrong and turn your life around. This is a love that I would give my life daily for. In fact, I would and do give my life daily with hopes that I could make a significant difference to one person! Not a moderate change but a life changing love. I will tell you that I am such a person! I have changed and I like to think that the officer who stopped me gave enough to me that I now have something to give back to those who give so much.

Anonymous

God Bless those left behind.

S. Yates
concerned citizen of Jones Co. Mississippi

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Lee... I'm so sorry for your loss. Another hero taken. I know the sadness is just overwhelming. May God bless and comfort you.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

To our brother in blue may you rest in peace. Your family, friends, and co-workers are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

Larry Lee was one of the best guys i have known. I may not have known him in real life, but when i had played him on a game called Counter-Strike, i knew he was one of the better guys! I really hate to see him go. he was only doing his duties, and helping a fellow officer. Officer Larry Lee will never be forgoten.

Larry I miss you alot.


Peace
Nick Will
aka [Cajun] ICEMAN

Nick Will
[Cajun]

It's times like this when we must all pull together. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Lee. Dear Officer Lee, You choose a dangerous career. You knew that one day you may not return home. You knew that your life would be threatened...yet you still gave your all to make the world a better place. The sacrifice you made will never be forgotten. Your name will live on forever to all who you serviced and to those who read the ODM page. You are my hero. I only pray that I will be as good an officer as you. GOD BLESS ~ALS~

College Student & future police officer

God Bless you Officer Lee, you truly made a difference while you were here.

Officer Don Hurley
Eloy Az. Police Department

I am glad I had the honor to know you while you where here. It is not how you died that makes you a hero. It was how you lived. Rest in peace brother...we have the watch.

"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God"

Corporal Chip Googe
Mount Pleasant Police Department

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and co-workers. May God comfort them. May you always be remembered as the HERO that you are.

Shelly Ragsdale
Wife of Officer Alan Ragsdale EOW 11-27-00

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God... Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great..." Matthew 5:3-12

Rest In Peace My Brother In Blue
* In Valor There Is Hope *

Police Officer Chris Farrell
Mount Pleasant Police Department