Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy Birthday Brother. Thinking of you today even more than usual.

Donald
Brother

May 22, 2017

12 Years Derek and I still think fondly of you every morning. Talk with you tomorrow brother.....

Donald
Brother

July 3, 2016

12 years...........Forever Friends!

Det. LT. Todd D. Baxter
Vermont State Police

July 3, 2016

Just thinking of you today brother.

Dep. Jason D. Cole
Allegany County Sheriffs Office

April 15, 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

July 4, 2015

11 years.............forever friends!

Det. Sgt. Todd D. Baxter
Vermont State Police

July 2, 2015

Ten years............forever friends!

Det. Sgt. Todd D. Baxter
Vermont State Police

July 2, 2014

I am thinking of you more than usual today my Brother. Happy Birthday...

Donald Ward
Brother

May 22, 2014

The Badge of Honor Association (Rochester, NY) will be honoring Deputy Derek Ward and others on March 27, 2014 in Dunkirk, NY. BOHA has begun a campaign in Western New York to place road signs at or near the location of each officer's death. Road signs for officers killed in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties will be dedicated at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Park on Lake Shore Drive West (RT5).

Your service is not forgotten.

Deputy T. Holtz
Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office

March 21, 2014

Nine years............Forever Friends!

Det. Sergeant Todd D. Baxter
Vermont State Police

July 2, 2013

9 Long years Derek. I am sure that you are very proud of your family and your children. It's been very hard since we lost you. Not a day goes by that I don't think of and miss you. That will NEVER change my brother.

Donald
Brother

July 2, 2013

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

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 27, 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 8th anniversary year 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 that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phylllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater

December 28, 2012

Eight years...Forever friends!

Det. Sgt. Todd D. Baxter
Vermont State Police

July 2, 2012

8 years or 80 years...my heart will never heal.

Mom

July 2, 2012

I cannot believe that it has been 8 years Derek. Sometimes it seems like 20 and sometimes it feels like it was just yesterday. Hard to explain but one thing is for sure....I still miss you and think of you every day brother. I love you.

Donald Ward
Brother

July 2, 2012

I recently wrote a book about law enforcement, titled, Everything you wanted to know about the Heroes in Blue and I included your story Officer Ward! Thank you for your sacrifice!!

Charlotte Hopkins

January 16, 2012

Just want to thank you Derek for being my friend. Thank you for your service to us all. We think of you often.
Brent

Corrections Officer Brent Schlafer
Allegany County Sheriffs

October 5, 2011

Seven years. Forever Friends!

Sgt Todd D. Baxter
Vermont State Police

July 3, 2011

Six years. Forever friends!

Sgt Todd D Baxter
Vermont State Police

July 3, 2010

Six years. Forever friends!

Sgt Todd D. Baxter
Vermont State Police

July 3, 2010

Officer Ward, You received you wings on the same day and year as my husband Officer Brian Winder. May God bless you for the job you performed. I hope your family is doing well and your children will grow to know that their father was a brave man. Peace be with you and your family young man!

Lorrie Winder
Wife of Ofc. Winder EOW 7-3-04

July 3, 2010

5 years ago today.... We still miss you. RIP bro.

Deputy Sheriff Rob Wilkins
Allegany County Sheriff's Office

July 3, 2009

5 Years! Forever Friends!

Det. Todd Baxter
Vermont State Police

July 2, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Deputy Sheriff Ward and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

June 23, 2009