Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer May,

I can't believe you are gone i still remember when i recieved the call from my partner that was riding with you i was in disbelieve and in shock. i thank you again for everything you have done for the explorer post you have made us stronger. one of the things that brought tears to my eyes, was thatyou are being reconized all over the place. America's Most Wanted reconized you as fallen hero, rest in peace Officer Richard May

Explorer SGT. Recinos #15
East Palo Alto Police

March 9, 2006

I was driving down the freeway past the IKEA the other day, I'd been having a bad day and wanted to give you a call. I knew you would know exactly what to say to make me feel better and get my mind back on track. It is still so hard to believe that you are not there to answer the phone, but I know that you are still with us.
I pray for you everyday

March 4, 2006

With deepest regards and sympathy. Thank you for watching over those on the streets. It is our watch now.

Lexington Division of Police Recruit Class 22006

Recruit McClanahan
Lexington Division of Police

March 3, 2006

Words cannot express how much you are missed here in our community. You will always be missed, but your wife and daughters will soon be with you again one day. Thank You for serving our country and protecting the people. I pray for your family everyday. God Bless you. May God Bless your family at this VERY difficult time.

Leslie Brown
Santa Maria

February 28, 2006

"and if necessary, lay down my life rather than swerve from the path of duty"

Rest in peace brother.

Officer M. Flores
California Highway Patrol

February 27, 2006

May GOD bless Officer MAY , your family & all PEACE OFFICERS.
Brother of LASD DEPUTY ORTIZ
EOW 6/24/05

J."ART" ORTIZ
LA CO. PROB.

February 21, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. You have made the ultimate sacrifice. It is your turn to walk the streets of heaven beside god my brother. Rest in peace. We have the watch now.

S.C.O. Thomas J. Wilson # 1369
N.J.D.O.C.

February 21, 2006

Officer May,

You are cleard 10-7, your shift here on earth is done. Go with God and learn your new beat on the Golden streets of heaven. Rest now and we will take it from here. YOU WILL BE MISSED BROTHER, GODSPEED

CPD

February 20, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Richard May and to his fellow officers of the East Palo Alto Police Department

I was so saddened to learn of the tragic death of this young dedicated officer. On behalf of our entire family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you sustained when Officer May was brutally murdered in the line of duty. His valor and bravery will never be forgotten, and his memory shall always be revered.

May you be comforted and supported by the warm embrace of your law enforcement family, and by other police survivors who share your painful journey.

My heart goes out to his young family. In reading the reflections about Richard, it is obvious that he profoundly touched the lives of many people and that he was an amazing husband, father, family member, friend and fellow officer. That is a wonderful legacy to leave to all those who cared for him. Semper Fi, Officer May.

My son Larry Lasater is his brother in green as well as blue. Larry was fatally shot during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers ten months ago. It comforts me to know those gung ho Marines and cops are angels at the Lord's table now and watch over us all just as they did on earth. Knowing that Heaven has another hero in your Richard doesn't mean however that I don't regret that he was taken from his loved ones.

I also pray that his family gets the full measure of justice that they deserve for this horrific, senseless crime.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Richard gave to his country as a Marine, and the many years of distinquished service he gave to his community and the citizens of California as a peace officer, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 7, 2006.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Pittsburg PD Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

February 17, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Richard May and to his fellow officers of the East Palo Alto Police Department

I was so saddened to learn of the tragic death of this young dedicated officer. On behalf of our entire family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you sustained when Officer May was brutally murdered in the line of duty. His valor and bravery will never be forgotten, and his memory shall always be revered.

May you be comforted and supported by the warm embrace of your law enforcement family, and by other police survivors who share your painful journey.

My heart goes out to his young family. In reading the reflections about Richard, it is obvious that he profoundly touched the lives of many people and that he was an amazing husband, father, family member, friend and fellow officer. That is a wonderful legacy to leave to all those who cared for him. Semper Fi, Officer May.

My son Larry Lasater is his brother in green as well as blue. Larry was fatally shot during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers ten months ago. It comforts me to know those gung ho Marines and cops are angels at the Lord's table now and watch over us all just as they did on earth. Knowing that Heaven has another hero in your Richard doesn't mean however that I don't regret that he was taken from his loved ones.

I also pray that his family gets the full measure of justice that they deserve for this horrific, senseless crime.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Richard gave to his country as a Marine, and the many years of distinquished service he gave to his community and the citizens of California as a peace officer, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 7, 2006.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Pittsburg PD Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

February 17, 2006

Officer May,
You were always there for me when i needed you. You were my role model. I want to be like you. You always set a good example for me. I will miss working with you. You will always be in my mind. God bless you and your family.

Explorer Soria #16
East Palo Alto Police

February 17, 2006

Rest In Peace... although you falled a long long way from here we do share the same vision and goal. To protect and serve people wherever we are in this world. You and your family are in my prayers....

Blessings from Sweden

Police Cadet
Swedish Police Academy

February 11, 2006

I will never forget that day, rest in peace brother.

Officer T.M.
Mountain View P.D., California

February 11, 2006

See you at the final roll call.

You will not be forgotten.

Ofc. R Amore
Wayne PD, MI

February 10, 2006

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is not only a reflection of the lives lost, but a reminder of what makes them heroes is how they lived, not how they died. Officer May was a Hero long before he was a police officer. He was a heroic Marine, he was a hero to his wifw and three daughters and he will forever be a hero to the 14 year-old explorer who rode with him on his last tour of duty. REST IN PEACE

Police Officer Jerry Flynn
Lowell Massachusetts Police Department

February 9, 2006

This is why we keep up the fight, in memory of our fallen comrades all over the world.

Sergeant Tony MARAS
Queensland Police, Australia

February 8, 2006

THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.

Dispatcher of East Palo Alto Police
East Palo Alto Police

February 8, 2006

God Bless you and your family Marine.

Semper Fidelis,
Raul Alvarez

Off. Raul Alvarez (SGT., U.S.M.C.)
Joliet Police Department, Joliet IL.

February 6, 2006

HERO

TX In-Law Survivor

February 5, 2006

To the wife of Officer May,

Always remember that Rich always with you in your heart. He will always be looking out for you and your girls.

I know how you are feeling and you are in my prayers. Your husband is a true hero!!! I am so very sorry for your loss.
Rebecca Grignon
wife of L.M.P.D Officer Peter Grignon
E.O.W 3/23/05

February 1, 2006

thanks for serving our country and your community! semper fi

cpl yeth
u s marine corps

February 1, 2006

Richard,

I believe it is fair to say that members of the public have no idea exactly what we do in our line of work, however we accept the risks involved and still choose to do the jobs that other would refuse to do, You gave the ultimate sacrifice and it makes me proud to say that I am a Police Officer to know that I can live upto the standards officers such as yourself have set,

My deepest sympathies top your family at this terrible time.

Ian.

PC Ian COCKLIN
Devon and Cronwall Police, UK

January 31, 2006

To the Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Ofc. May-
Dear fellow Marine and brother in blue, reading your reflections, I see that there is a common ground for all of us- we are a Family, bound by the loss of special people. It will ALWAYS be this way, and we will ALWAYS outnumber the bad! We put fear aside, and charge on to the task at hand- for our family, friends, co-workers, and community- just like you... Bless you and yours, thank-you for your dedication. Semper Fi Marine.

Ofc. Patty Brown/Marine Sgt.
San Francisco PD- Bayview Mids

January 31, 2006

Rich,
I can't figure out why your life was taken so sincelessly, or why things like this happen at all. it's just not right. But i do believe that the streets of East Palo Alto will be a safer place because of you. And I know that while you were her on earth God Blessed you with a wonderful wife and three beautiful daughters that love you and miss you very much. Please know you will live in their hearts forever and never be forgotten.
God Bless You,
Love, Barb
p.s. tell Steve hello for me

Barb Clevenger

January 29, 2006

The last time we posted on this page the suspect had not yet been apprehended. Congratulations and thank you to the brothers of Officer May. Dedication and training is what causes minute details to be captured as evdience rather than overlooked. While we know, the arrest does not bring him back, I know how much better my family and I felt when the suspect my brother-in-law was pursuing was brought to justice. We look forward to honoring Officer May in Washington.

Shawn and Michelle Rogers
Sister and Brother-in-law
Sgt. Jonathan Dragus EOW 10/20/05

Shawn Rogers

January 28, 2006