Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out to the family of Officer Cantrell for their tragic loss of Officer Cantrell and his father. The circumstances and loss of two loved family members are horrific. My deepest sympathy also to the law enforcement family of Officer Cantrell for the pain they too are suffering.
I lost my son this past April when he was brutally shot while on a foot pursuit of two robbery suspects. The enormous support our entire family was given by the law enforcement community was overwhelming. They have been, and continue to be, by our side on the difficult journey we now find ourselves as police survivors. I am sure you will be given the same comfort that we received when we lost our own Larry. You are in our thoughts and prayers. This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Officer Cantrell gave to his community and to the supreme sacrifice that he and his family have made while he was performing his duty.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater
Pittsburg, CA P.D. eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya, Mother of fallen officer

August 2, 2005

My heart goes out to this brave mans family and co-workers. Officer Cantrell, may you rest in peace. Thank you for your service.

Cpl René Jeromé
City of Lenens (Suisse) Police

August 2, 2005

Larry, thank you for your service to this great state of ours. Today my trainee and I dedicated the training day to your memory. Rest easy, we'll take the watch from here.

Sergeant Mike Adams
Mustang Police Department

August 2, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Larry W. Cantrell, his father, and the Sapulpa Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Larry... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

August 2, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Cantrell. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda last year (EOW 06-15-04) and more recently Deputy Jerry Ortiz (EOW 06-24-05), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

August 2, 2005

God Speed brother and rest in peace. My sympathy and sorrow goes out to your family, friends, and community.

Deputy M. Doyle
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, AR

August 2, 2005

REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR
YOUR SERVICE.

OFFICER DONALD MCCLEARY
HARRISBURG PENNASYLVANIA

August 2, 2005

My prayers to the department and the family left behind. I have had my dad ride along for a few minutes it was a proud moment. God Speed I only wished I could change the outcome of this tragedy.

State Trooper D Osborne/K-9 Coco
Tennessee Highway Patrol

August 2, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Cantrell. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

Police Officer O. Dennard
Newark Police Department (NJ)

August 2, 2005

Officer Cantrell,
The sacrifice that your family has made is too great for words. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Off. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA

August 2, 2005

What a terrible tragedy... my sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Cantrell and his father as well as to the Sapulpa Police Department. Rest in peace.

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

August 2, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Larry W. Cantrell. Rest in Peace brother, we now have the watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

August 2, 2005

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN Police

August 2, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 2, 2005

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Cantrell and his father, God bless you all. Two heros who will not be forgotten.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

August 2, 2005

It's hard to understand why the great ones are taken from us. I guess it's not up to us to us to debate it but to accept and continue. In my 14 years of Law Enforcement experience, I have attended far more Law Enforcement funerals than I care to recall. However I know this will be the hardest. I had the honor to work with Larry for about 2 1/2 years. In that time I watched Larry rise from the rank of Dispatcher to Police Officer with the greatest of ease. Larry was one of the finest Police Officers I have ever had the privledge to work with, always in good spirits, and full of praise for his fellow officers with a burning eagerness to learn more about the profession he had chosen for himself. I can't even begin to imagine the pain Larry's family is having to go through. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with Larry's family. Larry, Keep your watch under control where you now patrol and know someday we will again patrol a shift together!

Officer Kenny Leland
Vinita Police Dept

August 2, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Officer Cantrell and his Father. R.I.P.

Mike
Surprise, AZ

August 2, 2005

TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER CANTRELL. I HOPE IT HELPS YOU BY KNOWING THAT YOU'RE IN SO MANY PEOPLE'S HEARTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS

OHIO
pray for our troops
overseas, and the ones who
keep our street's safe here.
we'll always remember.

August 2, 2005

I first read about the tragic death of Larry and his father in the Monday morning Tulsa World. It tears at my heart every time another name will be etched into the National Memorial. Though I didn't personally know Larry, I found out this evening that Larry was the next door neighbor of my friends. It adds a personal touch to the tragedy that doesn't make it any easier to deal with or understand. Godspeed Officer Cantrell, your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

anonymous
Tulsa Police Dept. / Tulsa OK

August 2, 2005

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

August 1, 2005

Rest in Peace

Correctional Officer
Michigan Dept.of Corrections

August 1, 2005

Officer Cantrell although known of us knew you or your father may God watch over your families. How will they cope? Please, if you get a chance, watch over all the broken hearts of the family you both loved so.

We are all praying for the SPD and the family you guys left behind. Rest easy sir.

ROSS COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
CHILLICOTHE OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT

August 1, 2005

This type of tradegy hits home to me. My wife is a Ret. NYS Trooper - due to an on-duty MVA. At this time I am currently off sick - due to an on-duty MVA which happened the same day Officer Cantrell made that ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for watching over me Officer Cantrell, you will never be forgotten. And to Officer Cantrell's family, may god give you the strength to take one day at a time. Always remember we in law enforcement will ALWAYS be here for you. Our deepest love and respect for you all.
Deputy M. Ayers/Ret. Trooper T. Ayers

Deputy Marc Ayers
Broome Co. Sheriff's Office

August 1, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Officer Shaun McCready
Greenfield Township (PA) Police Department

August 1, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Cantrell family. There are no words that I can say to comfort you. I hope that Larry and his father continue to watch over their loved ones.

Robert Gordon, Father of Fallen Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Robert Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, Illinois

August 1, 2005