Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Somebody killed a Policeman today,
and part of America died.
A piece of the country he swore to protect
will be buried with him at his side.

The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights;
While a young widowed mother, must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

Yes, someone killed a Policeman today,
maybe in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort, behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks the beat, on a dark city street,
and he stands by each rookie's side.
He answered the call.....of himself he gave all,
and part of America died.

"Semper Fi"

P/o Dan Bailey (Ret)
Norristown Police. Pa.

April 27, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

April 27, 2005

My deepest thoughts go to your family (especially your unborn child), friends, and co-workers during this difficcult time.

We've all been in situations similar to your fateful incident. As fate would have it, you were the one who had to encounter the bad guy who was intent on killing a cop to get away.....It could have just as easily been one of us.

Thank you for your service.
Salute.

P.O.-Michigan

April 27, 2005

To the wife, family, friends and brothers of Officer Lasater:

May God enfold you in his arms, as he has your fallen husband, son, father, friend and brother.

May He give you strength, solace and rest in these days to come. May he give you rage when only rage will do, and peace when there seems there can be none.

May his unborn child grow to be a person who shares the commitment, honor and strength of his/her father, and who deeply honors the ultimate sacrifice he gave in the line of duty.

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace, Office Lasater.

C. Hawk, Telecommunicator (retired)
Stockton P.D.

April 27, 2005

To the family, colleagues and friends of Officer Lasater, I offer my deepest sympathy at your loss. The entire Law Enforcement community grieves at the loss of a brother.

Officer Lasater gave his life in the protection of others, making the ultimate sacrifice. He is a true hero and has earned his place patroling the heavens.

My prayers are with those he left behind. God bless.

RIP Officer Lasater, we will take the watch from here.

Sgt. Will Hoyt
Bellows Falls, VT PD

April 27, 2005

It saddens me to hear that another fellow officer has paid the ultimate sacrifice. Larry we have the watch from here.

Coquille Tribal Police, OR.

April 27, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the Pittsburg Police Department and the family of Officer Lasater. It doesn't matter where we work, when one of our brothers or sisters fall, we all feel the pain and the loss. Rest in peace Officer Lasater. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California

April 27, 2005

Pittsburg again has had a hero taken. Our prayers and thoughts are with his Wife and the Pittsburg PD. God Bless.

Sgt Frank Lehr & Family
Newark CA

April 27, 2005

Rest in peace.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

April 27, 2005

WHAT IS A COP?

Cops are human ( believe it or not) just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes but mostly male. They also come in various sizes. This sometimes depends on whether you are looking for one or trying to hide something. However, they are mostly big.

Cops are found everywhere-on land, on the sea, in the air, on horses, in cars, sometimes in your hair. In spite of the fact that " you can't find one when you want one", they are usually there when it counts most. The best way to get one is to pick up the phone.

Cops deliver lectures, babies, and bad news. They are required to have the wisdom of solomon, the disposition of a lamb and muscles of steel and are often accused of having a heart to match. He's the one who rings the door-bell, swallows hard and announces the passing of a loved one; then spends the rest of the day wondering why he ever took such a "crummy" job.

On TV, a cop is an oaf who couldn't find a bull fiddle in a telephone booth. In real life he's expected to find a little blond boy " about so high" in a crowd of a half million people. In fiction, he gets help from private eyes, reporters, and who-dun-it fans." In real life, mostly all he gets from the public is " I didn't see nuttin'."

When he serves a summons, he's a monster. If he lets you go, he's a doll. To little kids, he's either a friend or a bogeyman, depending on how the parents feel about it. He works " around the clock", split shifts, Sundays and holidays, and it always kills him when a joker says. " Hey tomorrow is Election Day, I'm off, let's go fishing" ( that's the day he works 20 hours).

A cop is like the little girl, who, when she was good, was very, very good, but, when she was bad, was horrid. When a cop is good, " he's getting paid for it." When he makes a mistake, " he's a grafter, and that goes for the rest of them too." When he shoots a stick-up man he's a hero, except when the stick-up man is " only a kid, anybody coulda seen that."

Lots of them have homes, some of them covered with ivy, but most of them covered with mortgages. If he drives a big car, he's a chiseler; a little car, "who's he kidding?" His credit is good; this is very helpful, because his salary isn't. Cops raise lots of kids; most of them belong to other people.

A cop sees more misery, bloodshed, trouble, and sunrises than the average person. Like the postman, cops must also be out in all kinds of weather. His uniform changes with the climate, but his outlook on life remains about the same: mostly a blank, but hoping for a better world.

Cops like days off, vacations, and coffee. They don't like auto horns, family fights, and anonymous letter writers. They have unions, but they can't strike. They must be impartial, courteous, and always remember the slogan " At your service." This is sometimes hard, especially when a character reminds him, " I'm a taxpayer, I pay your salary."

Cops get medals for saving lives, stopping runaway horses, and shooting it out with the bandits ( once in a while his widow gets the medal). But sometimes, the most rewarding moment comes when, after some small kindness to an older person, he feels the warm hand clasp, looks into grateful eyes and hears, " Thank you and God bless you, son."

Officer Dave Carroll
Choctaw, Oklahoma

April 27, 2005

My deepest condolences go out to the Lasater family during this time. May the Lord above comfort you all in the days ahead.

A Police Officers Wife
Dallas, Texas

April 27, 2005

Our condolences to the family and friends of Officer Lasater and to our brother and sister officers of the Pittsburg Police Department. A-Squad will dedicate its shift in your memory. God Speed Sir. Ofc.BJL A-Squad

A-SQUAD
WPD Woodbridge CT

April 27, 2005

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, April 27, 2005 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer Larry Lasater who died in the line of duty just two days ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Lasater's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

April 27, 2005

Officer Lasater, May the Lord be with you and your family. Rest in peace brother, we now have the watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

April 27, 2005

Officer Lasater, May the Lord be with you and your family. Rest in peace brother, we now have the watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

April 27, 2005

Officer Lasater you have served your country and your community with pride and honor. We will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Lasater you all are in our thoughts and prayers. And please remember that you ALL are now part of a much larger family. To the men and women of the Pittsburgh Police Department hold your heads high as you ALL carry on. Be careful and watch each others backs. Semper Fi....Devil Dog!!!

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

April 27, 2005

In honor or Officer Lasater, thank you for your sacrifice and courage. You will be remembered as a hero by all. It saddens me tremendously that you won't get to see your unborn child.. May you rest in peace.....

Police Officer
Fairfax (VA) Police Department

April 27, 2005

To the wife, child, parents, siblings and other loved ones of Officer Lasater; God holds a special place for those who give their lives in the service of others. May you take some comfort in knowing that you will see him again someday.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

April 27, 2005

To the wife, child, parents, siblings and other loved ones of Officer Lasater; God holds a special place for those who give their lives in the service of others. May you take some comfort in knowing that you will see him again someday.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

April 27, 2005

To the wife, child, parents, siblings and other loved ones of Officer Lasater; God holds a special place for those who give their lives in the service of others. May you take some comfort in knowing that you will see him again someday.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

April 27, 2005

I pray your family and friends find strength in the reflections left by your extended and never forgetting family. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and "Rest High on the mountain" our brother, you have earned your place!

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

April 27, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

April 27, 2005

Officer Lasater,
Your dedication to your family, to your wife, to your unborn son, to your friends, to your Pittsburg partners and to your Country will never be forgotten. May all those that had the pleasure of being affected by your presence, one day, find peace within themselves. May it be told to your son that his daddy was a hero.

Forca E Honra
(Strength and Honor)

Corporal Justin Farrington
West Sacramento PD, CA

April 27, 2005

Halfway down the trail to hell,
In a shady meadow green
Are the Souls of all dead troopers camped,
Near a good old-time resting place
Is known as Fiddlers' Green.

Marching past, straight through to Hell
The Infantry are seen.
Accompanied by the Engineers, Artillery & Marines
On their way to dismount at Fiddlers' Green.

Though some go curving down the trail
To seek a warmer scene.
No trooper ever gets to hell
Ere he's emptied his canteen.
And so rides back to drink again
With Friends at Fiddlers Green.

And so when man and horse go down
Beneath a saber keen,
Or in a roaring charge of melee
You stop a bullet clean,
And the hostiles come for your scalp,
Just empty your canteen,
And put your pistol to your head
And go to Fiddlers' Green.

Officer Lasater, I hope you are at Fiddlers with my friend Jake Laird. You will always be a Hero in the hearts of those you left behind. Your time in hell is done, Sir, we salute you.

Melissa Smock
Friend of Jake Laird EOW 8/18/04

April 27, 2005

To all who knew and loved Officer Lasater, We know there is nothing we can say to ease your pain, but know that all of us who have walked the same path are here for you, always. We hold you close in our hearts and cry with you.

The Family of Dave Grant EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.

April 27, 2005