Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I miss you, Earl. I will never forget the special memories we share. May you rest in peace and continue to be our guardian angel.

Shannon Thatcher
missing you Earl

January 9, 2011

I wanted to pay my respects to Officer Scott in some small way. Jeff Jaynes , Arizona Highway Patrol.

Officer Jeff Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

July 25, 2010

I thought I could get through this anniversary time by turning inward and just trying to be alone, but, like a horrible nightmare, 2 officers down in Fresno pushed me to just to just not be able to hold it in. My heart aches for all who have lost our heroes. Everyday i pray that I can live with Earl's kindness in my heart. I pray that I will always see his blue eyes and grinning face when I close my eyes. And every day I thank God for the time I did have with him.
You are still so loved earl. Melody

M.H.

February 26, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the fourth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

I hope to meet your family at a NORCAL COPS function one day. I pray for their solace today and everyday.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 18, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace and I'll see you on the other side.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen

Don P Jensen
Milwaukee Wisconsin Police, Retired

February 17, 2010

Today (2-17-2010) is a sad day for me. As I reflect on the events from 4 years ago. However, I remain thankful of our good times together in Modesto. There is nothing I wouldn't do to bring you back, nothing!!

Earl was my cousin, the closest thing I had to a second brother. Most of all he was my friend, and I miss him.

Rest in peace my friend. I'll see you when my days are done here..

with a heavy heart,
Randy Bridge

Randy Bridge

February 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 17, 2010

Always remembered and honored for his service & his ultimate sacrifice.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of LEOs

February 13, 2010

Merry Christmas Officer Earl Scott,
I wanted to let you know that your family remain always in our prayers. I know that there has not been swift justice for your murder. I cannot began to understand what your family are having to endure. My hope and prayers are that they know GOD IS IN CONTROL and that HIS JUSTICE will be served! Please Continue to watch over all of us as we walk this Earth without you and Howard as well as too many others. Thank You for your sacrifice you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Kathy stevenson wife of
Sgt. Howard K. Stevenson EOW 1/9/05

December 26, 2009

Rest in Peace, Officer Scott. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 22, 2009

Earl,I just want to leave a thought and a prayer to your family and friends
I think about the day that you were killed, doing the job you were called to do
I think daily what price was paid for your diligent service to all of us in your community, while you were doing the job you were made to do. You gave your life so we could be safe. THANK YOU EARL say HI TO HOWARD for us

I pray for your family and friends that are left here to live the rest of these days without you here. I pray that our Loving Lord will bring comfort and peace to each and everyone of them as he is doing for us.
may GOD bless
all that love you!

kathy stevenson wife of
Sgt. Howard king Stevenson EOW 1/9/05

May 21, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 19, 2009

My cousin Earl, his sister, my brother and I never lived close to each other, but spent many holidays together at family get-togethers. We often suffered together as kids, dreading Grandma’s pomegranate Jello molds at Thanksgiving. Our grandmother is an outstanding cook, but what do kids know?

From my earliest recollection, Earl was kind, thoughtful and always a pleasure to be around. Not wanting to take anything away from anyone, Earl had difficulties growing up, but chose to exemplify the gentle soul in all of us. And while we sometimes talked about our challenges in life, Earl would only reflect. I was so proud of Earl when I received his call from the CHP Academy. Surely, he was getting hell, but I could hear in his voice that he was loving every minute of it – or at least most of it. Earl was not into self-pity or doubt - he lived the present. I was always proud whenever I heard he had been living it to the fullest.

Attending Earl’s funeral was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life. Like many, I grieved for his lost company and the fun times we had shared. I lamented the time I had not spent with him since we were kids. I wondered what stories we might have shared as old men together once again. I struggled to find some greater meaning for his death.

Three years have passed and Earl’s immediate family has seen even more tragedy. My heart aches for his sister who has since lost her son and Earl’s father who mourns his loss as any father and fellow officer would. I cannot say I have answers to all of my questions, nor can I say that the grieving is over, but I feel in my own heart, absolute confidence that Earl’s legacy is an individual call to action. Whatever your beliefs, your politics, your background… if your heart is true, you can make a great difference. If any come across this post and wonder what Earl’s loss means to one family member, I pray that our collective losses will inspire everyone in some way, as Earl was inspired, to make a difference.

Anonymous

February 18, 2009

On the 3rd anniversary of Officer Scott's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Officer Scott is not forgotten.

Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department

February 17, 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

Anonymous

February 17, 2009

Earl its been 3 years today and everyday i still think about you. You will always be in my heart. I just wanna say that i miss you and i hope to see you soon in heaven.
I love you

Kendra Hogrefe
Friend

February 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 17, 2009

To the family and loved ones of Officer Earl Scott:

I wanted to honor and remember Earl today on the third anniversary of his tragic death. Although I never had the privilege of meeting Earl, I feel as if I know him through the loving reflections left by friends. His valor and courage will never be forgotten.

I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

I am sorry that Earl was robbed of his life so young, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

To his father, stepmother, and siblings, I am so sorry for your loss and know that your life was forever changed by the death of your beloved son and brother. I know that he is forever in your hearts. I wish for you that you are able to live the hopes and dreams he has for your life.
I also pray for justice for Earl and all his loved ones.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Earl gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 17, 2006.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 17, 2009

I will never forget the day that you were killed. I never knew you. But I was on the freeway on my way to work. It was a cold morning. I drove onto HWY 99 to head to downtown Stockton to work. There was so much traffic it was only 5:15Am. I was mad, I was going to be late for work. Then I started to get worried, I saw crime scene vans drive past me on the shoulder, CHP after CHP I lost count. I wasn't anger anymore, I didn't care if I was late for work. Then I heard on the radio that a CHP officer was gunned down. The tears ran from my face. I felt ashamed for being upset that I was going to be late for work. How dare I, when you just gave your life serving. When I did get to work there was so much discussion about you. And then the news hit, the man that took your life,someone close to him worked with me! I remember him too at our company Christmas party, he had the look of evil. Officer Scott, you will never be forgotten, and I thank you for serving and protecting as you did in your final moments. You are and will always be a hero. May God Bless you and your family and friends.

Megan California
Civilian

December 16, 2008

I attended Officer Scott's funeral as a representative of the Mass. State Police. To this day I think of him often and pray for his family, friends, and brother officers. In high school and college I spent 2 summers in Ripon working on my uncle's farm growing aaamons and drove over that stretch of Rte 99 many times. This Winter will be three years since Earl paid the ultimate sacrifice...but it was not in vain, he served a VERY worthwhile purpose. I Still keep friendships with some CHP that were forged on that trip...you have an awesome organization. It's funny how similar things are at each end of the 3000 mile long thin blue line. Stay safe and God bless you all. SCM

Trooper Scott Maguire
Massachusetts State Police

December 4, 2008

I only knew Scott for a short time while working at SCC, but became friends with him very quickly. Scott always had a smile on his face and I will never forget when he decided to leave Corrections and join CHP........You could not wipe the smile off of his face..........He will be missed but not forgotten!

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND

Correctional Officer/Cassandra J. Elston
California Department Of Corrections

November 4, 2008

Rest in peace Brother.

John DiLello, SCO Retired
NJ Dept of Corrections

October 15, 2008

Wow bro,
You've been gone a little over 2 years. I still have the news clip of your murder saved on my DTV. Why? I'm not sure. I just can't bring myself to erase it. I guess it would put the finality on your death. I still wear the CHP wrist band in your honor and will until your murderer is sentenced. Then it will be quietly placed in my memory box to hang on my "memorial wall". Know this my brother, although you were a bit of a "dweeb", I always remember your golden heart and sincere laugh. And your only a thought away from my mind bro and close to my heart.RIP my friend, see ya soon....

Wil
MPD

September 10, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You are a true hero for us all to look up too. You will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

April 9, 2008

I was privileged to see your name plate polished during the fountain ceremony at the Academy on the 20th. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. Miss you brother!

Kevin Stensether
CHP

February 28, 2008