Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Sir,
Heard some news my brother sent me about a high school friend of mine that was killed 10 years ago (Oceanside Police, Dan Bessant), they just re-arrested one of the gang members involved in his death. So of course, that led me to think of you. Sadly, I am heading to another LEO funeral this Friday for one of our brother a few counties over that was just shot and killed (Rusk County, WI). Its a sad state of affairs right now with the media, politicians, and some members of the public and their views towards L.E. But, we still pick up our packs and head to the next call because that is what we swore to do. Miss you brother. Thank you for the time we did have together. You will never be forgotten. Semper Fi.

Deputy James Gehris/ FMR USMC Sgt.
Lincoln County S.O. (WI)

November 2, 2016

It was a nice reflection the mother of this officer left on my dad's memorial page. I too, would like to say thank you for your service and men like he and my father who lost their lives protecting their community and country. Son of Ptl. Daniel B. Laird, West Orange P.D. E.O.W, 10-28-46. May God Bless all their surviving families.

John P. Laird Det.Sgt.1st class(ret)
New Jersey State Police

September 28, 2016

Thank you for your service and for keeping our streets safe and protecting us. We will never forget your sacrifice ... you deserved to live a long and beautiful life. Your loss is felt by the entire world. Rest in peace hero

~ Niece of Norma Sutherland EMT injured in the line of duty with her partner officer Bruce Richard who was killed in the same accident Labor Day Weekend in Alamogordo New Mexico 1984.

Donna Ikard

September 3, 2016

Semper fidelis, Larry. You made a great sacrifice por the people of your country, and you will be in our hearts forever. You were truly a hero, and I'm very sad because of your mother's situation right now. But she will remember you because you were a hero, not for the people of Pittsburgh only, you were a hero for all the country.
Will be remembered for your brave duty in the department, and you will rest in peace on paradise, because you earned it. Ms. Phyllis, I'm sorry about your son's death, and, if you see this entry, this reflection, you will see that your son is a example for the society of this moment, and was a great person. Thank you, Larry, for all the sacrifices.

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August 17, 2016

Dear Mrs. Phyllis Loya. her son Larry has made a great sacrifice for the people of his city. But she have given the larger sacrifices as his mother. They have lost their son. I myself am a mother and grandmother and I do not want to imagine what she endure. I'm so sorry that her grandson his father and her son has never seen his son.
Thank you for your sacrifice. I will never forget your son, and what he made for the people of his city.

citizen S. Althaus
Berlin

August 8, 2016

Rest in Peace Police Officer Larry Elwood Lasater Jr.. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Pittsburg, California.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the scum who murdered you burn in hell. I pray that the hounds of hell are ripping their souls apart.

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

August 7, 2016

RIP Officer Lasater..thank you for the ultimate sacrifice to keep us all safe.. Mrs. Lasater Loya..I know the pain my mother went through when she lost her son..Peace be with you..God Bless

Yvonne Sturgill Patterson
sister of Deputy Sgt.Sturgill

August 3, 2016

Since you were so brutally taken from us 11 years ago, a lot of changed. There is a war being waged now against law enforcement in our beautiful country. I know how sad and angry that would make you feel if you were here. There is a great divide in our country right now, but I will always stand with law enforcement. I am feeling so heartsick now.

Yesterday I went to the Academy graduation ceremony to see a close friend graduate. I was proud of him and the other graduates who chose to enter a profession where so much hatred in being stirred up against them now. There was so much extra security there, I'm sure much of it deemed necessary by the attack on police in Dallas that left five officers dead and 6 other officers wounded. It was gut wrenching to see the snipers on the rooftops and the officers in swat gear there. but knowing that is the lengths you have to go to protect an event where there are lots of police.

Today I feel not only grief for you, but grief for our country You are still the most patriotic person I ever personally knew.

Loving you for eternity, my cherished son.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

July 9, 2016

Missing you so much today. You should be here with your amazing son celebrating Father's Day. Loving you forever and a day. Mom

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

June 19, 2016

I am a librarian in Gloucester, Virginia, and I am doing a school-wide project on the importance of appreciating our community helpers. The members of the Police Unity Tour (Chapter 8 from Florida) will be riding by our school on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. When they get here, we are going to greet them with our own wall of appreciation and honor.

Each of our 650 students have been learning about the ultimate sacrifices made by the many men and women who have given their lives serving their communities. One of our students has chosen to show respect to you, Officer Lasater, for serving the citizens of Pittsburg, California. That student has learned all they can about you through research conducted in the library. While we don't know you personally, we can promise you will NEVER be forgotten! In the words of the student researching your life, "It is important to show appreciation and honor to other members of our community to let them know that we love everything they do for us."

Thank you, Officer Lasater, for choosing this noble profession. Your sacrifice was not in vain, and you will forever live on in the memory of others.

To the family of Officer Lasater, thank you for sharing your loved one with the world. They made a difference in the lives of others, and will always be remembered as a hero!

Shannon Kerr, Librarian and LEO Wife
Page Middle School, Gloucester, Virginia

April 26, 2016

Larry on this the 10th year of your death I want you know I am thinking of you and your family.
Although I never had the chance to meet you because of our crazy family. May you rest in peace.

Your Uncle,
Fred Arthur Wilson Goddard lll

Fred Arthur Wilsn Goddar lll
Uncle

April 25, 2016

We will never forget you sir. Good men do not just fade away in our memories.

Sgt Chris Zammit
USMC

April 24, 2016

I was a young Marine Second Lieutenant at 1st Tank Bn in 29 Palms, CA when I first met Larry in the late 90s. He was the Scout Platoon Commander at the time. He had the respect of his peers and junior Marines alike and I can recall hearing him on the radio during our Bn Exercise (Steel Knight) calmly and cooly directing aviation and artillery fires while the tanks of the Bn maneuvered towards our objectives. At work he was a consummate professional. Off work, he was the life of the party, his fellow Marines enjoyed hanging out with him. I got the news of his death a bit late as I had just returned from Iraq in April 2005, so when I heard the news I was shocked especially finding out he had become a police officer, was married, and had a baby on the way. I hope that his family has found some healing knowing that Larry was truly a great Marine, one that to this day, has left an impression on me. Rest in Peace Larry!

LtCol Rob Bodisch (Ironhorse-6)
2d Tank Battalion, 2d Marine Division

December 29, 2015

Another Christmas when we are missing you and treasurimg memories
Some years are harder than others and this is one of them
I am so grateful I can see Cody enjoy Christmas
You would be so proud of him because he is am amazing kid
Loving you for eternity
Mom

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas Larry. Just thinking of you tonight and wishing you here. You are never far from my thoughts and always in my heart.

Friend
Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff

December 25, 2015

I have been led to this page in the same manner as another posted reflection. Officer Lasater's mother Phyllis left a message on my Great Grandfathers page, PO Manuel Borgos EOW 6/23/38. What a thoughtful person to reach out to others. I never met my Great Grandfather but I was born on the 34th anniversary of his End of Watch. I have said a prayer for Officer Lasater and his family. He is a true Hero and will never be forgotten.

Jodie Borgos-Rymph
Great Grandaughter

December 23, 2015

Merry Christmas Larry. As always you are on the minds of those who knew you. My your wings wrap tightly around your Mom, Wife, Son, Brother and family and friends this Christmas season.

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friend

December 22, 2015

Officer Lasater's mother Phyllis Loya also left a message on Game Warden Arthur G. Deag's memorial page, who drowned in 1921. To read this tribute (left in 2010) made me think more about this lady and hence I wanted to read about you Larry which is why I am your page. On behalf of the International Ranger Association I attempt to monitor all deaths-in-service of Park Rangers; Game Wardens and others involved in protected area management. I was very touched to read your mother's message to Arthur Deag. What a very special lady she must be.

Head Ranger Roger Cole (rtd)
International Ranger Federation; United Kingdom

December 18, 2015

Found a entry from your mother on a memorial for a Brother Officer of mine named Sgt., John Hawley, who was killed in a shooting in Elmira, NY. on a SWAT mission and two other Officers were wounded.
Sgt., Hawley was shot in the head on January 8th., 1984 and died that day from his wounds, it broke the hearts of many of his brother Officers and we continue to have problems with it to this day.
I found your mother's entry and could not begin to understand the anguish she must feel, time will never lessen that pain.
I feel so sorry for your mother and your wife, your loss will never be replaced during their life time.
Sorry Brother.

12/14/2015

Al Wilson
Elmira, NY City Police Capt., Ret.

December 14, 2015

RIP brother....your sacrifice will never be forgotten!

Detective Sergeant Jeremy Sims
Matteson, IL Police Department

December 8, 2015

Thinking of you today and every day. I long for the day I see you again. Until then, I carry you in my heart. Your family misses you so much.

Love always, Mom

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD

November 2, 2015

Rest in peace my brother.

Ted Price
Retired law enforcement officer

September 23, 2015

God bless you my brother officer and your precious family. A true hero of our country from your service in the Marine Corps. to the police dept. in California. Gone but not forgotten, your southern police brother in Memphis.Shelby County Sheriff.

anonomous
Law officer friend

August 28, 2015

Your a fantastic man Larry. No wonder why your so loved. Thank you for all you've done, and the support your wife and Mom have done helping others who have a fallen officer in their family. Back in my Hippie days the Pittsburg Police ran me out of town. I was stoned or something, can't remember. Now I'm a retired cop. Just to show you how great God is. I can tell he's blessed your family too.

Darrell Cook
Retired Police, Tennessee

August 9, 2015

Police Officer Larry Elwood LASATER JR. ... the passage of time will never diminish our sincere appreciation for your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice for us. God Bless You

another grateful citizen

July 30, 2015