Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember the phone call I got 10 years ago like it was yesterday. It changed our lives forever. Wish you were here. You will always be missed. We love you.

Friend

April 20, 2015

“Life is short, live it. Love is rare, grab it. Anger is bad, dump it. Fear is awful, face it. Memories are sweet, cherish it.” – Unknown

Ten long years it is still hard; we are all still trying.
Always cherish your memories.

friend

April 19, 2015

I often wonder how life would be different if you were here.. I know it would be better. It's almost 10 years and you are missed every single day by so many people. Please continue to keep watch over us. We need it.

A friend

March 9, 2015

Thinking of you around your birthday.... Miss those dimples...

Mindy
friend

July 8, 2014

Hi Ralphie,
I've been thinking of you a lot lately. We never stop missing your smiling face. We miss you but know you are up there with your grandfathers and uncles having a blast.
Love you.
Your Cousin

Family

July 7, 2014

Happy Birthday Ralph!! Love you and think about you all of the time.

family

July 3, 2014

Thinking of your family and friends today.... I never got to meet you....I know your wife and kids... I became best friends with your wife because of a family(COPS)none of us wanted to be a part of... I'm sure your proud of them all and are watching over them.... I will meet you one day and then you can give me the good and embarrassing stuff on your wife...lol

Alicia
Wife of Trooper Todd Larkins E.O.W.07/08/05

April 21, 2014

Ralphie

Just talked with one the Troop C SWAT team guys. Seems like all the old time snipers are gone. I'm sure the new kids could teach us about GPS, digital camoflage, and the newest fangled technology. But we could still teach them how to shoot. Deer season is here again. I went out Wednesday and sat in a tree for a couple of hours. It was one of the mornings where everything was perfect. Cool but not to cool just right for a jacket. Hope you enjoyed it as much as me.

Miss you bud

friend and trooper

October 10, 2013

Never forgotten... first love.... <3

Mindy
friend

July 15, 2013

Happy birthday Ralph! We all love and miss you.

relative

July 3, 2013

Ralphie
It has been a long time since my last words to you. I went floating down 44 the other day and saw your name on the sign, lots of memories. My boy is always asking about being an officer or in the military. Not sure these days if either one is a safe career. He got his first deer last year. Wish we could have celebrated at BWW with a few cold ones. Sounds like your boy is following in your footsteps. You must be proud of him. Maybe someday I will stop by your deer cabin and talk with your dad and your group of hunters. Tell them some Ralphie stories. July 3rd is coming up fast I will thing of you while celebrating.

Your Bud

July 1, 2013

Everytime I watch our favorite shoot em up films, I remember hanging out. Not just that, I think about you at least once a day about the things you told me and how you always thought I'd be successful. I'm trying brother and thanks for always cheering me up when I needed it the most.

Michael
brother

May 3, 2013

Days go by, life goes on, but those who love you will never stop loving you. Praying for your family, and a special prayer for your Mom.

Kathy McEntee

April 27, 2013

Never a moment goes by that you are not on my mind. Seems like yesterday you were here. You made your mark my sweetheart, and you will always be remembered as the wonderful man that you were. I`m proud to be your mother. Miss and love you so much.

Mom
Love Mom

April 21, 2013

Bruce Willis, Pizza rolls, and nachos. All that was missing was you. yippie kay yay. We love and miss you.

Deborah

April 20, 2013

Eight years since you were last with us. So much has changed since then. Weddings, graduations, births, deaths, so many occasions celebrated and mourned, all with out you here but not without you in our hearts.
Some said prayers for your family today. Some went to the cemetery where you were laid to rest. Friends gathered together and raised their glasses in toast to your memory. Some shared a moment of laughter reminiscing over the fun times with you. Others cried longing for times gone by. Some reserved a moment of silence in reflection of your sacrifice. Somebody stopped by the Law Enforcement Memorial today to honor your service. Others changed their Facebook profile to your badge or picture. ( Facebook another change since you were last here.) Some left reflections on this page.
So much has changed, but as you said so often, life goes on and so it has. Today we pause a moment, wether it be at the cemetery, on Facebook, over drinks, a moment of silence or tears over your death, all in our own little ways, we remember you. We remember you fondly. Those of us whose lives you have touched, we carry you with us always. So much has changed, but never our love for you.
Thank you for all the memories. You are always missed but never forgotten.
Rest in peace Ralph.

Anonymous
Anonymous

April 20, 2013

As your anniversary date approaches may God bless and keep you. Time wears on; but your memory still shines as
bright as your smile. With Mother's Day and Father's Day
just around the corner a story as warm as your smile.


Today was Father's Day at school, and he couldn't wait to go. But his mom tried to tell him, that he probably should stay home;
why the kids might not understand,
if he went to school alone.

But he was not afraid;
he knew just what to say.
What to tell his classmates
of why he wasn't there today.

But still his mother worried,
for him to face this day alone.
And that was why, once again,
she tried to keep her son home.

But the boy went to school,
eager to tell them all.
About a dad he never sees,
a dad who never calls.

There were dads along the wall in
back, for everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
anxious in their seat.

One by one the teacher called
on a student from the class.
To introduce their dad,
as seconds slowly passed.

At last the teacher called his name,
every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching, for a man who wasn't there.

"Where's his dad at?"
he heard a boy call out.
"He probably doesn't have one,"
another student dared to shout.

And from somewhere near the back,
he heard a dad say,
"Looks like another deadbeat dad,
too busy to waste his day."

The words did not offend him,
as he smiled up at his Mom.
And looked back at his teacher, who
told him to go on..

And with hands behind his back,
slowly he began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
came words incredibly unique.

"My Dad couldn't be here,
because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
since this is such a special day".

And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know
all about my dad,
and how much he loves me so.

He loved to tell me stories,
he taught me to ride my bike;
he surprised me with red licorice,
and taught me to fly a kite.

We used to share fudge sundaes,
and ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him.
I'm not standing here alone.


"Cause my dad is always with me,
even though we are apart;
I know because he told me,
he'll forever be in my heart"


With that, his hand reached up,
and lay across his chest.
Feeling his own heartbeat,
beneath his favorite shirt.


And from somewhere there in the crowd of dads,
his mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her son,
who was wise beyond his years.

For he stood up for the love
of a man not in his life.
Doing what was best for him,
doing what was a right.

And when he dropped his hand back
down, staring straight into the crowd.
He finished with a voice so soft,
but its message clear and loud.


I love my dad very much,
he is my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
but heaven's just too far.


You see he was a State Trooper
and he died just a few years ago.



But sometimes when I close my eyes,
it's like he never went away.
And then he closed his eyes,
and saw him there that day.

And to his mother's amazement,
she witnessed with surprise,
a room full of dads and children,
all starting to close their eyes.

Who knows what they saw before them;
who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
they saw him at his side.

"I know you're with me Dad,"
to the silence he called out.
And what happened next made believers,
of those once filled with doubt.

Not one in that room could explain it, for each of their eyes had been closed. But there on the desk beside him, was a single pack of red licorice.


A child was blessed, if only for
a moment, by the love of his shining star. And given the gift of believing, that heaven is never too far.

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them.

We will never forget you and constantly call your name throughout eternity.

God bless Ralph, his friends and family as we continue to
hold you close to our hearts.



The ULTIMATE sacrifice is being left behind.

Keep the faith.

Everyone
friend

April 11, 2013

Dads cancer has spread, no worries I know you will have his six! Miss you lots and yea that whole prom thing is at my door! Lost two recently to big trucks, may god bless their families as they continue to bless yours. See you later Buddy!!!

Sergeant
ISP

April 11, 2013

Love and miss you Ralphie!

Your cousin ~ Sara

Your cousin

March 20, 2013

Merry Christmas! We miss you!

a friend

December 24, 2012

Happy birthday yesterday Ralph. I hope you liked the fireworks display. Miss you

A friend

July 4, 2012

I can't believe you have been gone so long. It feels just like yesterday for all us. Even your younger cousins at the time remember. We passed your sign on the highway Friday. It was very surreal. We both blew you kisses. It's hard to really comprehend you are not here in body. Your always in our hearts and in our thoughts. From the time you were a baby, toddler, child, teen then young adult, you always knew how to make all of us smile. We really miss you.

Love you.

Your Cousin

April 24, 2012

Still can see us laughing as teenagers listening to The Dead Milkmen.... You will never leave my mind or heart. May God bless your family.

Mindy Henke

April 23, 2012

Thinking of you and your entire family today on this 7th anniversary of your death. I miss you too and I continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. Continue to rest in peace my friend.

Lt. (Retired) Joe Beffa

April 20, 2012

Thinking of you and your family on this seventh anniversary day, I am holding them in thought and prayer.

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

April 20, 2012