Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Ledezma,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USAF-especially during Desert Storm. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 28, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman Ledezma.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2019

R.I.P. Rudy. We worked together in the Air Force in Del Rio, TX. Fine man. I know he is missed.

Tom Reed, MSgt
US Air Force

October 20, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 28, 2015

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

February 20, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the seventeenth 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.

I pray for the solace of 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 their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

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

May 28, 2012

Rudy,
I can't believe it's been so long since you have passed..
You were a fine Police Officer and fellow Gulf War Vet..
You were one of the nicest Officers I have known and was honored to have served with you and having been your FTO...
You will not be forgotten......

Danny Damaschke
Clovis Police dept.

December 31, 2008

you died the exact same year, month,and day I was born... every time I have a birthday I will remember you Officer Rodolfo Ledezma
R.I.P.

Josh

June 22, 2008

Officer Ledezma,
On today, the 13th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served with the USAF during the Gulf War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

May 28, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 13, 2007

Rest in peace Brother Rudy, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW7/15/73

May 28, 2004

May God comfort all those who are still grieving your passing. Life is
difficult at times and the Lord Jesus wants to help carry our burdens. He
gives us many beautiful promises in His Word to help us through our
valleys. I pray you will feel His presence and know His peace. God
bless!

Lynn Kole
Washington State

October 30, 2003

Rudy, you are a true friend and brother. From the first days in the academy together, you were always there whenever anyone needed your help. You were taken from us far too early. Rest easy friend.

MPO W.A. Schull
Grand Forks Police Dept

October 24, 2003

I hope you are resting peacefully. Thank you for the wonderful job you did...And thank you for the job you did in the first Gulf war. You are a hero, and I hope no one forgets you.


A Citizen and Supporter of our U.S. Military

Anonymous

October 23, 2003

God speed brother. your shift is now over but never frogoten

deputy k. kearns
randolph county sheriffs office

October 23, 2003