Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Not Forgotten.

Patrolman Jim S. Manion (ret)
California Highway Patrol / Butte County Sheriff

March 2, 2022

You are still thought of often and definitely missed. Rest In Peace, Kevin.

Former WCSO Deputy
Warren County Sheriff’s Office

February 27, 2021

RIP

J.S. MANION (RET)
CA HIGHWAY PATROL
BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF

May 26, 2020

Rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

February 18, 2020

Rest In Peace, Kevin. You are still missed dearly and thought of often.

Former Warren County Investigator
Warren County Sheriff’s Office

February 18, 2018

Even though it has been 10 years since that horrible incident, you are still thought of and missed. This anniversary is tough for many of us to relive. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends as they continue to cope with this loss. Rest in peace, Kevin.

Prior Warren County Investigator
Warren County Sheriff's Office

February 18, 2016

I remember losing you like it was yesterday. But what I remember fondly is sitting at the four mile marker having cool conversations about vintage cars while we both ran radar. You are so missed; and will never be forgotten.

Deputy JA Laney
Warren County Sheriff's Office

February 18, 2014

It's been 8 years, and it still feels like yesterday. You are not forgotten.

Area 13 Trooper
VSP

February 18, 2014

I sit here at a little after 5 am some seven years after this Trooper's passing. I was a colleague of Trooper Manion's. i was facing pressure due to poor rumors as a recent transfer to his duty station. Trooper Manion approached me with nothing but encouragement. He told me he didn't believe any of the rumors he'd heard and further stated the people spreading them were rumored themselves to be disgruntled employees who had nothing better than to destroy me and my career.
This stands out with me to this day as I am 43 years of age. Manion, had he lived, would be 35. I'm grateful to had known him briefly as a former Virginia State Trooper colleague. Tpr. Manion is one of few bright-spots in my career as a Trooper in two states.

Trooper R. Garrett
Former VA State Trooper (now Maryland State Trooper)

July 30, 2013

As I remember that day like it was yesterday, for it changed my life forever. I think back to that day I thought it was going to be just another day, another incident to mitigate but it turned out to be the most scariest day of my life. I know now, that God had you in the palm of His hands bringing you home and I know now, that He was looking over the four of us as we try to put together of what just happened. The first thirty seconds of talking to you that day I could tell that you served with Pride and Honor and that memory I will never forget...

I will continue to think about this day and prey for the Family you were called to leave behind.

To the Husband, the Dad, the Brother, the Son and the Friend I never got to know, may you rest in Peace and may your Family be Blessed with God's Favor.

Firefighter/HazMat Tech/EMT
First Responder

February 14, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 6th 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.


Your memory will always be honored and revered as time never diminishes respect. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold your family in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 18, 2012

Every year I speak to my classes on the dangers of alcohol and every year I am reminded that you Kevin gave your all. Thank you for being such a great friend in school and thank you for your service to all. You will be remembered always and forever.

William Thomas
High School Friend

February 7, 2012

It's so hard to believe that it has been 5 years. It truly feels like yesterday. You are constantly in my thoughts, and though the pain has lessened- the sadness still remains. I hope you are resting in peace, brother. Know that you are not forgotten.

Trooper, Area 13
VSP

February 18, 2011

So young.... What a terrible tragedy.

You are not forgotten.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

February 18, 2011

Sorry it's late!! Merry Christmas Kevin...

Fellow Trooper
VSP

December 27, 2010

Not Forgotten!!!! RIP 870!!

Fellow Trooper

December 5, 2010

Always remembered & honored 4 his service & his ultimate sacrifice.

JOANIE
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of LEOs

February 19, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

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

February 18, 2010

We still miss you Kevin. I hope you are watching down on us everyday as we do the job you loved so much. Three years will be here in a few. It's hard to believe that it has been that long. I hope you are resting in peace brother. We love ya!!

Fellow Trooper
Virgina State Police

December 4, 2009

Thinking of you and your family. God Bless.

Dispatcher
Virginia State Police

July 9, 2009

kevin, i will always remember the long conversations we had with each other after we would back each other up on traffic stops. Kevin, i will always remember you and you will never be forgotten. God bless.

officer Brandon H Darr
Front Royal Police

March 22, 2009

On the 3rd anniversary of Trooper Manion'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. Trooper Manion is not forgotten.

Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department

February 18, 2009

To Trooper Kevin Manion, his loved ones, and his fellow troopers:

On this the third anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with all family members and friends who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today. I can see from the loving reflections left by your loyal friends that you were an amazing man who is loved and missed by all those whose lives you touched.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Kevin. I am so humbled by your valor and service.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Kevin gave to his community and the citizens of Virginia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 18, 2006.

Phyllis Loya

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

February 18, 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 18, 2009

KEVIN, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.I REMEMBER BACKING EACH OTHER UP ON TRAFFIC STOPS ON RT66 IN PRINCE WILIAM COUNTY AND THE CUPS OF COFFEE TOO.I GO BY THE SPOT EVERY NIGHT WHEN ON PATROL AND SAY A PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.GODSSPEED.

DEPUTY SHERIFF MICHAEL C THOMPSON
CLARKE COUTY SHERIFFS OFFICE PATROL DIV

November 5, 2008