Pittsburg Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, April 24, 2005
Reflections for Police Officer Larry Elwood Lasater, Jr.
For Larrys mother, you commented on my friends site. Thank you for that. I am terribly sorry for your loss of your son. Just from the short blib on what occurred, it sounds like he was cared about his community and country, as he served both. I hope that you find peace from this loss.
I will give him and all fallen officers high regards, as they have paid the ultimate price. Semper Fi.
Ret Lieutenant
Grand Traverse County Sheriff
May 19, 2009
Dear Phyllis, Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.We appreciate it very much. It is sad on Mothers day and every day when all your children are not with you anymore.My son and daughter are togather in Heaven and I miss them very much as do you ,your Son, My prayers are with you. God Bless, Bea Carrrillo
Bea Carrillo
May 15, 2009
Dear Phyllis - Thank you for your prayers on Mothers Day. I had all the Mothers of fallen officers in my thoughts and prayers on that day Your friend, Terri cook, Mother Officer Thomas A. Cook EOW 07.27.06
Terri Cook
May 11, 2009
LL,
I cannot believe it has been 4 years.
It is very difficult when on one hand I am very sad and angry about how you were taken from us, and then on the other hand.....I am so grateful to have met such a great friend and special man.
I was thinking this week of all the great memories you left with me including the visits to 7-11 on graveyards with the us for "snacks", our late night conversations about family, breakfast together the next morning once off duty, the fantasy football league drafts you put together, the BBQ‘s and many beers and laughs we all shared with you. I think of you everyday of my life, and miss him very much.
When I think of what inspires me, there is one name that screams loud and clear….Larry Lasater. Larry you inspire me every day to be a better father, a better husband, a better police officer and a better friend. Your genuine personality, strong work ethic, family values and patriotic spirit always set the bar for me and continue to do so.
Larry, I will be forever grateful for the sacrifice you made 4 years ago, and we will never forget. You and your family are always in our prayers.
John
Piedmont PD
April 25, 2009
Sending love and prayers from Metamora, IL.
Sherri Waters
Anonymous
April 25, 2009
Remembering your sacrifice on this day. I know you are watching proudly over your beautiful family. May they find comfort in their loving memories and the knowledge that you will never be forgotten.
Michelle Walker
Surviving Spouse, CHP Lt. Mike Walker EOW 12-31-05
April 24, 2009
Officer Lasater, today marks the 4th anniversary of your murder. It is with sadness awe I read the reflections left by your mother on these pages. She has devoted herself to preserving the memories of so many officers who have fallen. I cannot see where she might get the energy, other than having you standing by her urging her on. She is a hero for so many reasons and you both should be proud of each other.
God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
April 24, 2009
Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. I know the daily struggle your loved ones deal with, especially your Mom. I know she will forever carry your loving memory in that special place in her heart and that the first thing she thinks of each morning when she awakes is of you and the last thought of the day just before she drifts off to sleep is of you. Come to her in her dreams and let her feel your presence so that she knows you are there watching over her and all of your loved ones. You will never be forgotten.
Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
April 24, 2009
Officer Lasater,
Remembering you and your family on your EOW.
I hope that your family will be blessed and comforted each and everyday as they continue to live their lives without you here. I know what a challenge it is.
Thank-you for your serve and sacrifice.
Holley Orr
Wife Of Kevin Orr EOW 11-22-06
April 24, 2009
I started coming to ODMP to visit another officer and started reading all the other officers stories as well. I notice that your mom leaves messages on as many memorial as she can, so on this day your 4th anniversary in heaven I wanted to visit your page so that your mom knows you are still remembered, even by strangers thousands of miles away. So today, I think of your mom, your wife, your son and the rest of your family, and want them to know that you are not... and never will be forgotten. RIP hero! Gone but never forgotten...
Wife of LEO from NJ
Anonymous
April 24, 2009
Thinking of your loved ones today and everyday. I know the daily struggles they face without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence.
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.
Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005
April 24, 2009
Remebering you and your sacrifice, today and always. Never forgotten.
Dispatcher
Contra Costa County SO
April 24, 2009
To Officer Larry Elwood Lasater Jr, his family and his fellow officers with the Pittsburg Police Department:
Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Lasater’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Lasater and thank you for your service.
Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff
April 24, 2009
Four years ago today was the worst day of my life...when I learned that my you, my cherished youngest son, had been shot. Every moment, every word, every emotion is forever seared in my mind. We have all wept rivers of tears for you, recited precious memories, agonized over your loss and lamented the fact you are not here to parent Cody.
What a beautiful life the three of you would have had.
I pray for the day we can all be together again. Until then watch over us, especially your wonderful son and wife.
Today I sprinkled flowers on the trail, hallowed ground because it is where you fell.
I will always love you with all my heart. Thank you for being my son.
Mom
April 23, 2009
I can't believe it's been four years already. Still thinking of you everyday bud...keep looking out for us! I'll never forget that Saturday afternoon...it changed all of us...Just know you are still inspiring so many and will continue to do so! I love you Lar.
Anonymous
April 23, 2009
Tomorrow marks four years… It still seems like yesterday you were taken so violently… We thank you for your sacrifice and want Jo and Cody to know our prayers and thought are of them and you on this Day of Remembrance… The 24th of April we celebrate your life always… Watch over us Larry...
Anonymous
April 23, 2009
JoAnn,
I'm not sure what to say.......... You and Cody are in my thoughts and prayers! I can only hope that the pain is less with every passing year and your memories old and new give you some peace and many reasons to smile.
Thank you, for sharing parts of your lives I still enjoy hearing how Codye is growing and what a delight he is to you and many others.
As I said, I don't know what to say, I just wanted to reach out!
Anonymous
April 23, 2009
Larry, as always, but especially during this most difficult month, we offer our thoughts, prayers and best wishes for your family as we keep you on our minds and in our hearts.
49613
Sigma Delta Chapter of Chi Phi
April 22, 2009
Mrs. Lasater
I just wanted to say THANKS for the kind words you wrote on my nephew Sgt Jeremy Newchurch's memorial page. Jeremy was the son I never had and I had a big role in his up bringing. There was never a day in his short 31 yrs that I didn't see or talk to him. I will keep your son in my prayers as I pray for Jeremy daily. Thanks again. You will never know just how much those kind words meant to me.
Marlene Newchurch
Tee of Sgt Jeremy Paul Newchurch
EOW 03/01/2006
MARLENE NEWCHURCH
April 14, 2009
God Bless you, Mom, for your continuing support of law enforcement in honor of your son's memory. Know that you have many honorary sons, daughters, brothers and sisters who are with you also.
Chaplain Jim Taylor
Fresno County Sheriff's Department
April 13, 2009
Cody and I decorated eggs last night and he was so excited this morning to hunt for them. I thought of you the entire time. He told me over breakfast "I can feel daddy and I can feel heaven."
We brought you flowers and then had dinner with my parents, sisters and the boys. Cody had fun with his big cousins. I remember our last Easter together with my sisters and their families. I had no idea that would be our last.
Missing you more and more.
Love you
Anonymous
April 12, 2009
Another Easter without you. I am thinking about all the Easter dinners our family enjoyed together... about the Easter egg hunts when you and James were little kids...about your thoughtfulness in inviting a college friend for Easter dinner when his own family was in Europe. Cody had his picture taken with the Easter bunny and he looks like you in a similar photo. But in your own words, you are still with us, in our hearts and souls.
Yaniza and I shared memories of you yesterday and she cried about the last time she saw you...she had convinced herself you were going to make it and recover and she didn't realize when she left your ICU room, that was the last time she was going to see you. You are loved and missed by so many. Until we are together again, you remain my cherished son.
Loving you forever and a day
Mom
Anonymous
April 12, 2009
Rest in peace Larry Lasater. You will never be forgotten brother.
Trooper M. Rockwell
Oregon State Police
April 7, 2009
Mrs Loya, thank-you so much for the kind words you left on my husband's page. The memory and ache never goes away, it just gets a bit easier to deal with as each year goes by. I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. I cannot begin to imagine what it would be like to loose a child.
Larry, continue to watch over your mother and family. I know you are...as I know my husband continues to watch over us.
Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Asst. Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County, Ohio
April 6, 2009
Dear Larry: I am so sorry for the loss of you and I grieve for your family. I come frequently to ODMP and read the kind things left by your mother on so many of the sites of other officers. What a remarkable woman she is...to lose you... yet continue to think of the loss of other officers and to encourage their families in their time of need and on the anniversaries of the deaths.
What a fine woman she is and I know she raised a fine son!!
Bless you for your service and sacrifice, dear Officer. Semper Fi and God Bless! Go hang with my CHPs in Heaven and they will make you smile.
Love, your new "aunt" in SoCal
Aunt LoVae
LoVae Pray Martines, Law Enforcement Lia
MADD-San Bernardino County, C
April 5, 2009
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