Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Peter,

Still so hard to believe it has already been 5yrs. It seems just like yesterday that you were taken away so suddenly. Never ever will I forgot that day or the sadness that fell upon our family. Never will I let your little cousins (Nate, Jameson & Erika) forget who you were and the bravery that you demononstrated, not just that horrible night, but your years & dedication as a police officer. Say hello to Grandpa (Uncle Ed) for me. PLEASE tell him & Grandma (Aunt Do) just how GREATLY they are missed!! God Bless you all & may you all Rest in Peace.

Until we meet again...

Tim

Anonymous

January 1, 2010

Ofc Lavery,

Can't believe it's been 5 years already. May you rest in peace. The Town of Newington, as well as your family, dearly misses you. Watch over us, especially the future of Law Enforcement. You are a true blue hero. You are my hero.

Expl. Sgt Holly McCarthy
WHPD

December 31, 2009

Well Pete ! Reanna had her eggnog shot glass and I the Celtic Cross, we lit 2 candles at 7:10 PST in your memory.
We think about you every day and miss you so much..Rest in Peace Bro..Hugs to Rita for us.

The California Branch
Randy, Nora and Reanna

Nora Lavery-Petrash
sister

December 30, 2009

Thinking of you today and always. We miss you.
Love,
Keri

Anonymous

December 30, 2009

We can't believe it has been 5 years...today. It just doesn't seem possible. There are so many people's lives you have touched. I bet you had no idea..We miss you so much but know you are in a much better place. Hope the new Officers that came your way recently are grasping the ropes of heaven life. They've got a great teacher.. keep the roads of heaven safe. Keep that shining star glowing down upon us..Give a big hug to Rita for us..

Love you Peter

Your big little sister Nora
Your favorite brother in law Randy
Little Reanna

Nora and Randy Petrash
sister and brother in law

December 30, 2009

Another anniversary, Peter...so many times you have been missed. 5 short years ago tonight you were taken from us who loved you and respected your example of a father, husband, soldier, police officer, and friend. No one fills those empty shoes of yours, but I like to think that everyone who has known you, whether for a short time or a lifetime, has taken something away from that relationship that helps them in their own continued struggle through this thing we call "life". I hope there's a better place, because I know if there is you have certainly earned a place there. Your friends and family will never forget who you were, and what you stood for. This world could use a few more like you, old friend. God Bless...

Country
Providence, RI PD

December 30, 2009

Master Officer Lavery,


Rest in peace brother

Officer
St Petersburg Fl Police

December 30, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the fifth 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.

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

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 30, 2009

"The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are as bold as a lion."
—Proverbs 28:1


You are not forgotten RIP.

CAS

Anonymous

December 25, 2009

Been thinking about you latley a lot. You are not forgotten.
CAS

Anonymous

November 29, 2009

Still thinking and remembering you nearly 5 yrs later. Rest in peace brother.

Retired PO
CT

October 28, 2009

Ofc Lavery,

Just got back from Washington DC last night. The other day, my family and I visited the Law Enforcement memorial. It was really cool to be there, and to view the memorial. In 2013, they are making a Police Officer museum across the street where visitors can learn about officers such as you. Newington misses you a lot. Things sure have changed since you left us, but you are never forgotten. RIP Ofc Lavery, and keep an eye out on all the future Police officers such as myself. God Bless.

Explorer Sergeant Holly
West Hartford Police

August 19, 2009

Greetings, Peter...Just sitting in my little office at home, and thought of you (again). So much has happened in so few years. Years...has it actually been almost five YEARS since you left? We all went to D.C. again in May; trip #5. I missed you just as much as trip #1. The new names on the wall keep adding on and on. You are apparently in very good company. They keep trying to get your hostage gnome to put in the NLEOM museum, but we defend him valiently, remembering all you went through to get him back. This world is a bleaker place without you in it, brother, but your memory lives on through all of us who love you. Thank you again for all you have done, and God rest you...

Country
Providence Police

July 19, 2009

JUST THINKING OF YOU AND THOUGHT I WOULD SAY HELLO.
JENNIFER RECEIVED YOUR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD THE OTHER DAY
FROM PAM. JENNIFER IS GOING TO BE A GOOD COP.
MISS YOU AND “RIDE WITH THE WIND BROTHER”

HUTCH

July 15, 2009

On the 4th anniversary of Master Police Officer's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Master Police Officer is not forgotten.

Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department

December 30, 2008

Merry Christmas, Uncle Pete.

Anonymous

December 26, 2008

Thinking of you Pete.
You are missed.

CAS

CAS

December 25, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving Pete

C.

Anonymous

November 27, 2008

Hi Dad,

As you know, I got married about 2 months ago. It was a wonderful day. I wish you could have been there. It wasn't the same without you. Uncle Jim walked me down the aisle. We had a cigar bar outside on the deck. It was like you were there! I love you so much and miss you with all of my heart!

Anonymous

August 30, 2008

Ofc Lavery,
I remember the night as if it was yesterday. You were a brave person whose life was taken a few years ago. When I become a Police Officer, I am going to dedicate my career in your memory, and hope to work at the Newington Police Department. Say hello to Ofc. McDermott for me and tell her that Newington High misses her a lot. God Bless you and your family.
Newington resident & W. Hartford Police Expl Holly McCarthy

W. Hartford Police Explorer H. McCarthy

August 10, 2008

Peter,

It's time for a note, just to let people who might read this to see what a special man you were by sharing a memory of you. I say that because you already know what's going on with all of us, so this is for those who read this and might benefit a little from knowing what kind of person you were and how you always set a great example of how to be a true patriot and friend to all you met. Anyway, I'm home safe from another deployment, and on my way back home I came back through Ramstein Germany. Once off the plane, I looked out at the tarmac area and laughed out loud, so the guys on my team asked me what was so funny. So I started to tell them about the last time I was in Ramstein Germany. That was the time you and I along with several other members of our staff were heading to Bosnia on a recon mission. Our C130 had multiple problems and on the 3rd attempt at takeoff, our plane burst into flame. I'll never forget as, once we all jumped out safely, we stood there together on the grass watching our plane burn. You calmly put a cigar in your mouth and in your typical understated manner said, "I guess we're not getting to Bosnia today". I still laugh out loud when I think of it. You sum up the a chaotic situation perfectly in a few calm words. I could just picture you standing out there on that grass again like it was yesterday. As usual you turned a bad situation into something good by having everyone go to the officers for dinner and drinks and an evening of comaraderie.

We all miss you and think of you often Peter. We did a motorcycle ride to D.C on Memorial Day and you came up in conversation several times as we all had a good laugh about some of the adventures that we all had together on the road, and in the military. Thanks as always for bugging me to ride again, and for the memorable times we had.

Luke

MAJ Luke Boutot

July 30, 2008

Hey Bro,

Your little one is getting married tomorrow. I am sure you will have full view but that is not the same. We will not be attending ourselves. Wish we could but that is a different story. Enjoy the view.

Your forgotten sister

sister

June 27, 2008

Officer Lavery your work on this Earth as we know it is now done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 28, 2008

Hi Pete,

Just wanted to say hello and to let you know that you have a new baby cousin. Erika Paige Lavery was born on 3-27-08 at 7:05AM. Of course, Im sure you knew that because I had a feeling that you were there. I know that Grandma & Grandpa were there watching and smiling over their new great-granddaughter and wishing so much that they could hold her, as did I. Nate & Jameson love her so much. They cant get enough of her. They ask about you from time to time. Just today Jameson was asking our neighbor, who is an Enfield police officer, if he knew you. He had his new Harley Davidson in the driveway Pete and he immediately thought of you. You'd be proud! HE LOVED IT!! I told him he has a WAYS to go before I see him ride one.(haha)
Please look out for Erika, Nate & Jameson. They are my life and I love them all so very much. Give Grandma & Grandpa a hug for me & tell them thank you for being there when Erika was born. It meant the world to me.

Take care

Till we all meet again...

Tim

April 12, 2008

Hi Dad,

It's three months until I get married and it won't be the same without you. I wish you were here. I miss you more every day. I love you so much!

March 24, 2008