Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ms Loya

Thank you for your words on Josh's page and my thoughts are with you as well. Since being a retired Marine myself, possible a chance your son and I crossed paths unknowingly. But will say it was a honor to share two callings with your son. To take a quote from Ronald Reagan "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem. " Your son fills that category and you as well being a Marine Mom. Semper Fi

John Latour

January 7, 2013

Larry, your mother posted on Lima Police William F. Brown's reflection and I wanted to also to yours. RIP brother.

Patrolman (retired)
LPD

January 5, 2013

“Good People Sleep Peaceably In Their Beds At Night ONLY Because Rough Men Stand Ready To Do Violence On Their Behalf”
-George Orwell
Ms. Loya, may you find peace knowing that your son is one of Americas' TRUE HEROs. He gave his life so other people wouldn't. You apparantly did a fine job raising a wonderful and selfless young man. Thank You Ma'am, JOB WELL DONE!

Pfc. Denny Washington #1714 (Retired)
Prince George's County Police

January 4, 2013

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but never forgotten.

My thoughts, prayers and tears are with you your family, friends, and coleagues. Your dear mother has become an inspiration to many of us by daily memorializing those who like you, paid the ultimate sacrifice for their community and society as a whole. I will not forget your selfless act of courage, duty and honor.

Sgt.. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

January 4, 2013

I am Larry,s . I remember being told of his death.it was a very sad moment. I have worked in law enforcement myself, since the year 2000. We had a fallen hero picture hanging in the patrol office. I have thought of Larry many times. I went to a funeral of a fallen office in Winston Salem,NC. Again I thought of Larry.
I am no longer working in law enforcement, but I think about my buddies everyday. They were sworn, and I was not, but the Bond between us was the same.

CID. Donald hackney
cousin

January 3, 2013

As this New Year Day is coming to an end, I wanted to thank everyone who has posted a reflection on Larry's page this year. It makes my heart sing when I open his page and see a new remembrance from a fellow officer, one of his Marines, another survivor, or a friend. Each and every post is appreciated.

A special thanks to Jim Crotty for his recent reflection and I was really touched by his words . Since Larry's death, I have met many surviving family members of fallen officers and we all share the common bond of not wanting our beloved officer to be forgotten. It is my desire that each officer be paid tribute for their service and sacrifice.

Although I do share memories of his daddy with Cody, I would be remiss if I did nor state that the person most responsible for Cody knowing about and honoring his father is Larry's wife Jo Ann. All the surviving spouses who raise their children to respect their father's memory and law enforcement are to be commended for this unvaluable gift to their children.

I wish peace in their heart to all survivors of fallen officers and pray for the safety of all those who protect and serve their communities.

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

January 1, 2013

Officer Lasater, I continue to honor you, for so many reasons, and I will continue to do so for the rest of my life. I have no doubt that a major contributing reason to the quality individual you were, was directly related to your wonderful Mother, Ms. Phllis Loya.

Larry, your Mom finds a way to bring comfort and peace to the survivors of EVERY law enforcement officer who is killed, murdered or who has died in the line of duty. Her words are not written for the purpose of simply"leaving a reflection," but rather, they are obviously heart felt, sincere and generated from her heart for the specific situation that resulted in the officer's death. Having been a policeman in the early through mid 1970s, I have had many police friends murdered and killed in the line of duty. Your Mom has left reflections for them in which she specifically mentions me, and the wonderful personal and professional relationships we were fortunate to have. Everything your Mom writes to all the survivors is original, authentic and heart felt. I am in awe of her mental energy and commitment to the survivors of the law enforcement community. I honor your Mother Larry . . honor her undying love for you, for all that suffer the loss of friends, brothers, sisters, mothers and and fathers.

You were a fine looking man Larry, a good looking guy . . you LOOK like a United States Marine . . you look like a police officer, and you look like the wonderful Daddy that you were denied being. Fear not though brother, for your Mother will insure that your young son knows EVERYTHING about his wonderful Daddy. I'm so, so sorry Larry . . you were SO respectable . . NOBODY could have asked ANYTHING more of you . . a United States Marine and a Pittsburg, CA policeman . . how American is THAT!? I HONOR you, and I honor your wonderful Mother . . if you read this Ms. Loya, please know that every word you document to us, the survivors, means more to us than I could ever explain. Thank you, God bless you and God keep the soul of Pittsburg, CA Police Officer Larry Elwood Lasater, Jr.

ATF Agent Jim Crotty (Ret.)
Former Richmond, VA Policeman

December 31, 2012

Love lives within the soul and the soul is immortal.
Our love for you is eternal. My sweet, sweet son...how I miss seeing that infectious grin and getting a great big hug from you.

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

December 30, 2012

Missing you as always! I don't write here as much as I used to because it really doesn't offer the comfort it once did. I guess it's part of the grieving process.
This is my 8th Christmas without you.
Cody is amazing and I'm glad we have each other because at the end of the day, that is really all we have. I'll love you always.

Jo Ann
wife

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas Larry. I pray you are sending your mother sweet signs that you are there with her, holding her and comforting her this day. And that you are with your wife and precious boy. We miss you and think of you often. You are forever in our hearts and always in our prayers.

CLJ
CLJ

December 25, 2012

My thoughts & prayers go out to everyone who loves & misses Larry. this time of year is especially difficult for loved ones & will never be the same, I just hope you know there's a lot of people who really do care about hero's like Officer Larry Lasater. I wish I had a chance to meet him. God Bless & Thank you Phyllis for remembering my Dad Al Willetts Scott Willetts

Scott Willetts

December 22, 2012

Holidays are extra hard as I remember all the Christmas holidays we shared. I can even remember special outfits you wore as a small child and you were always so adorable. I remember that you always wanted UNC stuff. I remember you helping set the dinner table with our Christmas china every year and how you loved your grandmother's chocolate and walnut cake. I remember how you helped me with the toy drive for homeless children patiently wrapping the gifts and helping me deliver them. During your last Christmas in 2004, you were already looking forward to next year's Christmas as it would be your son's first Christmas. Yes, I remember and each memory is precious.

Yesterday, I saw a memorial tribute to murder victim Teresa Del Rio and it was so moving. For the first time, I heard the song Someone is Missing at Christmas by Anne Cochran. So this is for you, Lar.

Someone Is Missing At Christmas

Someone I Loved All My Life
Someone I Played With And Laughed All Night Long
Someone I Think Of When I Hear That Song

Someone Is Missing At Christmas
Someone Has Left Me Alone
Someone So Close Even Though we're Apart
Someone Who'd Finish The Sentence I'd Start

Someone Whose Love Is My Favorite Gift
Someone Whose Presence Is My Christmas Wish
Someone Who Always Was Here
Someone Is Missing This Year

Candlelit Snapshots Of Christmases Gone By
You In Your Favorite Chair
Memories Like Snowflakes Melt In My Eyes
I Look And You're Not Sitting There

Someone Whose Love Is My Favorite Gift
Someone Whose Presence Is My Christmas Wish
Someone Is Missing At Christmas
Wait... Someone Is Touching My Heart

Someone Has Heard Me And Answered My Call
Someone I Love Is Not Missing At All
Someone Is With Me At Christmas
Someone's Right Here In My Heart
Someone I Love Is With Me This Christmas
and Will Be Each Christmas To Come!
Lyrics written by John Chaffee


You are always in my heart and I am so glad to be your mom.

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

December 21, 2012

Hello Larry,

May God watch over you, and may you be seated comfortably in heaven at the right hand of the Father.

Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. May you be remembered forever not for your murder, but for the good you did as an officer of the law.

Matt Mroch

Matthew Mroch

December 17, 2012

Happy birthday Larry. Share a dance with my Grandma and send a sign to all those who love and miss you. I'm sorry I didn't post earlier, some days are just hard days. Thinking of my grandma and you and others. Blessings to your family, your mom, wife and son.

clj
friend

December 13, 2012

My beloved, it has been a while since I have posted a reflection for you...probably the longest period since I started posting. In these last months, you have been with me more than ever and Mom definitely felt your presence and strength when I was recovering from heart surgery. I know that one night you were watching over me and telling me that I would be o.k. I found myself waking up from a deeply medicated sleep reaching to grab your hnnd. Thank you for being by my side during this illness but then you were always ready to take care of your mom if she needed it.

Today is your birthday; our journey began 43 years ago today. Mom was so very, very lucky to have had those 35 years together. I miss you so much and wish so much for my old life. For now, I have to have faith that we will be reunited again. Until then you are forever in my heart, forever in my my soul...you are the very best part of me. I love you, my cherished son.

There is so much of you in Cody...especially his intense gaze and focus. You and Jo Ann were great parents and Jo Ann is an exceptional mother.

Loving you forever and a day,

Mom

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

December 12, 2012

JO ANN,
I VISIT ODMP OFTEN BECAUSE I AM A POLICE OFFICER AND I HAVE LOST A DEAR FRIEND THAT I WORKED WITH IN 2011. EVERY TIME A NEW OFFICER IS POSTED ON HERE I SEE A REFLECTION FROM LARRY'S MOTHER. I DECIEDED TODAY TO LOOK HIM UP AND READ HIS STORY. I BEGAN READING REFLECTIONS LEFT FOR HIM AND COULDNT STOP. AS I READ THE ONE'S YOU LEFT I CRIED. I AM A POLICE OFFCIER AND I UNDERSTAND WHY LARRY CHOOSE THIS PROFESSION. I THANK HIM FOR HIS SERVICE AND WILL HONOR HIM EVERYDAY AS I PATROL THE STREETS. BUT, YOU SEE I AM A WIFE OF AND OFFICER AND A MOTHER ALSO. I COULD NOT IMAGINE THE PAIN YOU FEEL. WE HAVE A SON THE SAME AGE AS CODY AND AGAIN I CAN NOT IMAGINE WHAT HIS LIFE WOULD BE LIKE IF HE DID NOT HAVE HIS DAD. BECAUSE OF YOU AND KEEPING LARRY'S MEMORY ALIVE CODY WILL KNOW HIS DAD. OF COURSE ITS NOT WHAT YOU HAD PLANNED BUT THERE IS A REASON SOMEWHERE IN THE MIST OF THIS TRAGIC LOSS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR MEMORIES OF LARRY AND THE STORIES OF CODY BUT, MOST OFF ALL THANK YOU JO ANN FOR REMINDING ME NOT TO TAKE MY HUSBAND FOR GRANTED AND REMINDING ME THAT ALL THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE ARE PRECIOUS. YOU ARE AN ANGEL THAT WAS SENT TO ME. BLESS YOU DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

PATROLMAN
IMPD

November 28, 2012

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

And thanks to your mom for such hard work in honoring our fallen officers.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 24, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving Larry. Made the drive to the wall in DC and left flowers in your name. Look down on your mom today and fill her with memories to make her smile. I know it is so hard on her during the holidays. Keep your angel's wings wrapped around those who loved you and hold them tight this day, may they soar on your spirit and feel comfort in knowing you are there to guide them and keep them.

CLJ

November 22, 2012

What's up stud? Been too long. I know you've always been so proud of your mother, but just a little more. That little spit fire of a women went face to face with big names and big money and whipped their ass!!!!! California will continue to have the death penalty for animals that take away hero's. Keep looking down on us, we feed on your strength.

Always

November 21, 2012

Officer Larry Lasater

Your mom wroye a really nice reflection to my grandaughter, I just want you to know we will pray for your family. What a tradgey, and your baby was so young God bless your family, we have something we share we both lost our sons. R.I.P.

linda zadroga

November 13, 2012

Happy Birthday, Marine! Thinkin about you all the time. I just went and picked up my boy who graduated from Parris Island last week. He is keeping up the fine Lt. Lasater / GySgt Smart tradition. Miss ya

Gary Smart
Fellow Marine

November 10, 2012

You are not forgotten.

Janell

November 9, 2012

Thank you P.O. Larry Lasater for your service to your country and for the sacrifice to the citizens of California.I'm visiting your memorial because it seems that every memorial I visit I see a reflection left by your mother.I think she loved you very much and I want to tell her how sorry I am for her loss.I cann also tell that she is very proud of you

T Jones
NC Citizen

November 4, 2012

"Fallen but not forgotten, these are the heros that stand so tall, And forever we will remember, with honor and glory they gave their all".

May God bless our fallen heros and may God bless America!
`Chaplin Jack Poe

Thank you, Mrs. Lasater for helping us reflect on our fallen brothers ans sisters. Chief Deputy Troy Morton

Chief Deputy
Penobscot County Sheriff's office

September 20, 2012

Good afternoon Officer Lasater. I am truly amazed at the impact your life has had on this world. Thank you so much for your service to your community and to this nation. I visit your reflection page and think of your family often. You will always be remembered with love and admiration by your family and by those who hear about your life. I did not know you and have never met your family, but I love them as if they are my own. I wish I could ease their pain somehow. I will continue to visit your site and reflect on your service. I will keep your family in my heart always.

Donna Grayson
Customs & Border Protection

September 17, 2012