Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Lancaster, I honor you, your name and your service to your community and our country. I honor you for daring to walk the path of the warrior . . as a United States Marine, and a Pittsburg, CA Police Officer. You fought the good fight . . you were a true warrior . . . let there be no doubt. Your name will never be forgotten . . we won't allow it.

Ms. Phyllis Loya, thank you for your incredibly kind statements and sentiments expressed in your reflection for my fellow Richmond, VA Police Officer Vernon Leigh Jarrelle, Jr., murdered in an armed robbery, August 1, 1973. Your advise to all who read Vernon's memorial, were wise, and true. I would invite anyone who reads my words here, to visit the memorial of yet another true warrior . . my friend and colleague, Vernon Jarrelle. Like Larry, he was murdered protecting ALL of us. Ms. Loya, if you ever wish to "talk" to someone who feels acute, endless pain (but in no way, comparable to your pain as Larry's Mother), my email address is: I am so, so sorry . .

And finally, to all my fellow brother and sister officers, remember, "Be first . . Be Fast . . The blue shirts must win!"

Thank you . . . Jim Crotty, Special Agent, ATF (Ret.) and former Richmond, VA Police Officer . . . and close friend of Richmond, VA Patrolman Vernon Leigh Jarrelle, Jr. (EOW 8/1/73)

Special Agent Jim Crotty (Ret)
ATF

October 6, 2011

Thinking about you and your family.

Deputy
ACSO

September 29, 2011

Slash,

I just learned our buddy Greg has been selected to command our old unit, 1st Tank Battalion. First thing I thought of was you.

We were all 2nd Lt's together and went to Ft. Knox AOB and then onto 1st Tanks. I know you would have been so stoked and proud to learn that Greg earned the opportunity to command such tremendous Marines.

I want to let you, JoAnn, Cody and Phyllis know I think about you all the time and miss you especially at times like these.

Semper Fi,

Mark Bolz
1st Lt USMC (Former)

August 17, 2011

I read your mother's reflection on my father's memorial page, Officer Robert James Davey, Jr. I was truly touched that she took the time to write such nice things on a page for someone she didn't even know. What a very special person. Thank you Phyllis! We hope we will get to meet you as well one day over much happier circumstances! I hope you are resting in peace knowing God is watching over your family. Thank you for your service!

Kelli Davey
Daughter of Officer Robert James Davey, Jr.
E.O.W. 3/3/1983
Alameda Police Department

Deputy Probation Officer, Kelli Davey
Merced County Probation Department

July 19, 2011

Phyllis, I want you to know that 2 of my sons were killed this weekend, my 12 year old Josh and 19 year old Matthew. As a mother of a deceased child and the friend you've become, I will need your strength and wisdom to get through this.

Lori Johnson Rowley
Daughter of Sgt. James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04

July 6, 2011

You are thought of today. What a shame that you are not able to spend it with your son and family. You are not forgotten.

Dispatcher
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office

June 19, 2011

I touched your name today on the California Law Enforcement Memorial...and then I heard your voice. I miss you friend.

Phil

May 3, 2011

I read your MOM'S message on my grandfathers reflections and was touched. God bless you, your family, and a special prayer for your MOM.

God Bless You
Joe D. North

Joe D North

April 26, 2011

Six years ago today. I miss my friend.

Anonymous

April 24, 2011

Thinking of you and your family today, and thank you for your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Special Agent
FBI Washington Field Office

April 24, 2011

Hard to believe its been six years.We still miss you every day Brother.We are not the same without you here.

Anonymous

April 24, 2011

Thinking of you and your family today.... God Bless you all and thank you for your service.

Angie
Richmond PD wife

April 24, 2011

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to watch over all of them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

April 24, 2011

Dearest Phyllis,
Just a note to let you know I'll be thinking of you and your family this weekend. Easter Sunday falling on the 6th anniversary of losing Larry will be an emotional day, I'm sure. Just keep in mind that because Jesus lives, so do our loved ones, and the promise is a reunion in paradise!
Take care of yourself, hug Cody and JoAnn, and know you are NOT alone! We are all in this together~
God bless you~
Sending much love from NC...
Lori

PS- I'd love to see you in DC next month! We're going to the candle light vigil. I saw JoAnn and Cody last year (so precious it broke my heart) but I didn't get to speak to any of you. Maybe this year...

Lori Johnson Rowley
Daughter of Sgt. James M. Johnson, EOW 11/11/04

April 22, 2011

Thinking of you today. Rainy days I reflect a lot of the time we had together and I miss you so much. You were my friend and I miss you so much I physically ache. I'd give anything to have you back in my life.

Anonymous

April 19, 2011

Today is my birthday and although I have received many loving messages and calls and appreciate them all, I find it hard to celebrate a day that reminds me I have lived another year while you were robbed of that opportunity. You know if I could have exchanged places with you I would have then and now. This is why parents should not outlive their children. You are in my heart and soul forever, a bond that nothing can shatter. Thank you for all the joy you brought to my life and the privilege of being your mom. I love you, my beloved son.

Mom

April 17, 2011

Praying for your family-My son also had a young family. We miss y'all more than words can say.

Even though your mother and I have never met I feel her pain. We are blessed to have had our sons in our lives.

Kay D. Wood
Mother of Deputy Marshal Glen Denning DeVanie: EOW 4/2/2003 LA

March 5, 2011

Larry,

Was thinking about you today and thought I would drop by and let you know you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

Joy Cox, Mother of FOff. Larry R. Cox

February 25, 2011

Larry, I have often been reminded of how much you are loved and missed. Every time I visit this site I see messages from your Mother and Father. Bless them for taking the time to remember their pain and try to console others.

I am the mother of a fallen LAPD Officer and I live here in California. But I'm originally from Chicago. My cousins son married the most incredible woman, Crystal. It turns out that she is also from California and was engaged to a law enforcement officer who was killed in the line of duty. Yesterday Crystal shared something on Face Book that reminded me even though we have never meet in person, your family and ours are truly connected. What Crystal shared was the you tube link with your loving wife and your adorable son. To win the 2010 award for the best remembering picture was a tear jerker.

Larry I hope to someday meet your parents, wife and son. Who knows, maybe at one of the future memorials. But in the end we will all be together. Until then may you and my precious Steve share stories and laughter. God Bless you and your family.

Mother of LAPD Officer Steve Gajda-EOW 01-01-98

Christine Hester

February 10, 2011

The years may pass, but your character and leadership leave a mark that can never be erased. Your son will get to know you through the words of others, and I know he will learn of a great man.

Chris Zammit
Scout Platoon

February 6, 2011

Officer Lasater, God bless you and your family. Your mother is certainly very special. Please welcome all your brothers and sisters in blue as they arrive in heaven. Its been a tough year already.

SA Ellen Pierson
US DHS

February 1, 2011

May you rest in Peace, and your mother is right "time never deminishes respect" she wrote that in a reflection to my great grandfather- Ptlm. Paul Duffy

Anonymous

January 26, 2011

You will forever be in the hearts of those who love you and those lives that you have touched. Your Mom is a wonderful person. She has reached out to other families who have lost their loved ones in the line of duty even though she suffers oh so much herself. I too, attended the COPS Christmas Party this past December. I am so sorry I did not get to actually meet her in person. There were so many wonderful people there and all shared a horrific bond..We are attempting to cope/trying to heal the loss. We will make it as long as our angels in heaven keep a watchful eye over us. When you see my brother, Peter J. Lavery up there..give him a hug from his big little sister..
May you rest in Peace. JOB WELL DONE SIR, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. Your mother is our healing force on earth.

Nora Lavery-Petrash

January 6, 2011

Because you,yourself,have experienced grief,you are better able to understand the heartaches of others. Thank you for leaving a message to our family Phyllis it is very much appreciated. Larry lives on through his most precious gift his son Cody.
Life will not go on in the same way without him. If it were the same,we could only conclude his life meant nothing,made no contribution. The fact that he left behind a place that cannot be filled is a high tribute to uniqueness of his soul.

Anonymous

January 3, 2011

Thanks for watching over us. We are starting a new year and hopefully the number of LODD will decrease. It was a horrible year.

Your mom is a love. She is truly amazing how she takes the time to write to every family, personally, in an effort to comfort them. Sad is her own pain of losing you.

Know in your heart that you will NEVER be forgotten.

Rest in peace.. we will one day be together again.

Deputy-retired
ACSO

December 30, 2010