Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family and loved ones of Deputy Sheriff Pierre Bain and his fellow officers with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department:

I wanted to honor and remember your beloved Pierre today. Although I never had the privilege of meeting Pierre, I feel as if I know him through the loving reflections left by loved ones and friends. His valor and courage will never be forgotten, nor will his incredible zest for life. He sounded like such a character, and boy did he make a lasting impression given the stories by his junior high classmates. He must have made life so fun for Dianna and for his three daughters.

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

I am so sorry that Pierre was robbed of his life so tragically, 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.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Pierre gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 23, 2006.

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

August 12, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Mrs. Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen EOW 2/22/06

July 15, 2006

HEY PIERRE WE WILL ALL MISS YOUR LOCKER ROOM JOKES AND YOUR GENUINE CHARM. I STILL FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE. BAKER TO VEGAS WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU BROTHER. KEEP THE HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN SAFE FOR US ALL, WE'LL 911B SOON.

DEPUTY RAMON ESCAMILLA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

July 8, 2006

In a Department related golf tournament, Pierre was one of our regular foursome. On the first hole, a short par 3, he took his awkward swing and struck the ball true. There it went straight into the hole, a hole in one! Pierre flashed a schoolboy smile and bounded around elated, not quite knowing what to do or say. That is the memory of Pierre that I'll hold closest.

Lt. Leonard Williams
Los Angeles Co. Sheriff's Dept.

June 28, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go all at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. As a former Motor Officer up here (10 Yrs)I am one who is proud to belong to this faternity.

I saw the Heavens open up.
The Earth,shook with fear
For Evil,knew God's fear
They were Heroes,Men on the steel horses


God Bless.

Sgt Rocky Maze
Edmonton Police Service. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

June 20, 2006

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

June 19, 2006

I have a lot of respect and admiration for people such as Mr.Bain. He made the ultimate sacrifice so that people could be safe and the law upheld. I can only hope to accomplish half of what he has. May he rest in peace. And thank you from the bottom of my heart to all the brave men and women of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department. You are appreciated.

Cammy
Criminal Justice Student

June 19, 2006

I just found out through my former High School sweetheart about the loss of Deputy Pierre Bain. I am shocked and saddend.

We went to LA Baptist High School together and Pierre was always a source of smiles. He was such a kind and gentle soul and a friend to many. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. I last saw him at our high school reunion and it was as though no time passed. It was real easy to walk up to him say hi and get a hug!

My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and friendsfor the loss of such a great guy.

Karen Megling
H.S. Graduating Class of '78

June 9, 2006

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Deputy Bain, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading all the reflections left for Pierre, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and Pierre's life was about so much more than the way he died. Pierre will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Deputy Bane, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

June 7, 2006

PIERRE WAS ONE OF GREATEST PEOPLE I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLESURE OF MEATING. I HAD THE HONOR OF TALKING TO HIM AT MY SHOP JUST BEFORE HIS UNTIMLY DEATH. I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING INCLUDING MYSELF JUST TO GET HIM BACK INTO EVERYONE LIFE. PIERRE YOU ONE OF THE MOST THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE AND ONE OF AMERICAS GREATEST HEROS. I WILL THINK OF YOU ALWAYS AND I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN ONE DAY.

ROBERT MARTIN
FRIEND

June 7, 2006

May God Bless Deputy Bain and his family. We will ride on!

Motor Officer J.Tylutki
Wayne County Airport Authority (Michigan)

June 5, 2006

Pierre you are one of the few Deputies that I did not know. But I know that the Lord is watching over your family and so are you because you are up there with Him. God BLess You and your Family. You are very much missed.

BUNNY

June 1, 2006

Pierre you are one of the few Deputies that I did not know. But I know that the Lord is watching over your family and so are you because you are up there with Him. God BLess You and your Family. You are very much missed.

BUNNY

June 1, 2006

I read the reflections on this website 4-5 times a week. I have the upmost respect for the job you folks do. The reflections left for Deputy Bain are some of the nicest I have read in the last 2 years. He must have been a great person. Im sorry for your lost. Jeremy

Jeremy
Biker

May 27, 2006

I just wanted say how very sorry I'am for your lost .May God Bless you and your children always and forever.There is always a reason for everything that happens to us and I guess Pierre's work was done here.God has not forsaken you or your children not for a minute ...Always Love him and Trust him ..God Bless You All... Love Always Anamarie

anamarieverano

May 22, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. I recently lost my dad in a violent attack just down the street at Avenue K and Challenger Way on Sept 29th. Just know that in my eyes your dad is a hero.
Danielle Parent

May 20, 2006

Pierre, you will be missed greatly. The funny stories and insperation you shared with so many of us at the Lancaster station,and most of us will not forget that infectious smile. Prayers go out to your family at this time of sorrow. The angels are watching over you now. Rest in peace

CSO KATHRYN GATREL
LANCASTER STATION

May 19, 2006

I am deeply touched for the lost of officer Bain. To his family a send my most sincere condolences. May the good Lord give them strenght.
Truly, truly, I say to you , he who hears my word,and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgement, but has passed out of death into eternel life. John 5:24

Chaplain
Colorado Springs, CO PD

May 11, 2006

Pierre, I will miss your wild stories. It was fun hanging out with you at the last Xmas parade your stories made the day go by so fast we didnt even know the parade was over till they told us to go back to the station. I miss seeing you at the truck shop telling Rob and I about some goofball you just pulled over. Or the time you almost took his wall out at the shop messing around, and all you could do was laugh and say "oops". The station will never be the same.
Rest in peace.
Ride with the angels.
Liz Jones

CSA Liz Jones
LASD

May 10, 2006

I will never forget the first time I met Pierre Bain. I was a new captain and I had only been at Lancaster Station for two months. Pierre had transferred to Lancaster Station in June of 2003, and was only on the job for a few days when he was hit by a car. After receiving the news, I raced to the hospital, not knowing what to expect. I was certainly not quite ready for what I found in the emergency room!

There was Pierre, surrounded by deputies and emergency room nurses and everyone was laughing. Pierre was not wearing anything except the goofiest looking boxer shorts I had ever seen! His arms below his shoulders and his face were deeply tanned, but, the rest of him was white as snow! He was trading good natured insults with the other motor deputies and had the crowd in the palm of his hand, as usual. Without missing a beat, he turned and looked at me with what would be become a very familiar smirk of a smile and said “Hey cap, I figured this was the only way a new guy could get a chance to meet the captain.” He then topped it off with a priority list only a motor officer could appreciate or understand.

1. He wasn’t bothered by the various scrapes, bruises, and general road rash from the collision.

2. He was annoyed at the damage to his motorcycle.

3. But he was visibly angry and quite vocal about his motorcycle boots being damaged!

Pierre Bain was a free spirit in a career not particularly designed to accommodate free spirits. It is a credit to his wonderful personality and incredible work ethic, that he was able to bridge the considerable gap between individuality and conformity. His greatest weapon in this challenge was his sense of humor. One of his academy class mates shared the following story with me:

After graduation, his class had planned a party at a fancy hotel, requiring black tie attire. After hearing the severe warnings from the academy staff about leaving their guns at home, since many would be drinking, the class decided all firearms would be left at home. Pierre’s solution: he wore a full shoulder holster rig complete with a pink squirt gun to match his pink cummerbund and pink socks!

Pierre was also a daredevil with a family history of daredevils. His dad raced cars, his grandfather was a test pilot and Pierre loved to race dirt bikes. He would test himself with most any challenge that came along, no matter how many times he fell on his head or damaged some body part. If something came on television with the warning “Don’t try this at home,” Pierre would be the one most likely to try it.

Pierre and I both attended L.A. Baptist High School in North Hills, with a total of 700 students in grades seven through twelve. The school has a reputation for turning out a very impressive number of students who go on to careers in public service. Although I have to laugh when I think about Pierre in such a loving, but very strict, environment, it is obvious many of the lessons took hold.

The bible in Philippians 2:14 tells us to “Do all things without grumbling or disputing” and 1 Peter 4:9 states “be hospitable to one another without complaint.” In my 28 years on the Department, Pierre was unique in his incredibly positive attitude. He always had a smile on his face a friendly word or a joke for everyone. He loved coming to work everyday and it showed! Just a few weeks ago, his mother told him he was getting too old to be riding a motorcycle everyday at work and urged him to try something else. Pierre just laughed and told his mom he looked forward to coming to work everyday and his work was making a difference, saving lives and preventing serious injuries. We would have had to pry his hands off the motorcycle at the mandatory retirement age of 60.

In Proverbs 10:19, we find “When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.” Pierre had an incredible way of dealing with people. Despite the thousands of cites he has written, people just did not complain about him. His people skills were incredible. He could walk into any room filled with people and soon be the center of attention and everybody's best friend.

A local pastor told me of riding in a car with a fellow pastor who was stopped and cited by Pierre. As they drove away, the pastor asked the driver why he didn’t at least try to talk the deputy out of the citation. The driver said Pierre was so nice and had him laughing so much, he just found himself signing the citation and thanking Pierre for giving the citation to him.

At the memorial community members have set up at the crash site, a young man came by to pay his respects. This guy would be described by every cop as a “good shake.”
He told deputies he was stopped by Pierre. He acknowledged his appearance most often results in a negative impression from most people, but went on to say Pierre treated him with respect and good natured humor. Pierre told him he was so surprised he had a license, registration, and insurance, he let him go with a warning!

The bible also tells husbands to love their wives. This is something Pierre did with extraordinary enthusiasm and joy, even for him. After knowing Pierre, you just couldn’t help wanting good things to happen for him. He received a great gift when Diana came into his life. She not only loved and cared for him, but she also understood the part of him that kept him living life with such a passionate zeal and almost childlike wonder!

There are a multitude of versus in the bible dealing with raising children. Yet, when you see his three daughters Chantel, Kristina, and Alicia, all of them incredibly strong and independent young women, you know they were loved and cherished by their father!

All you have to do is spend a few minutes talking with Pierre’s parents, Germaine and Orville Bain and his brother Kirk, to know they are a special family. It is also evident Pierre honored and loved his parents and had a tremendous influence in his brother’s life.

Finally and sadly, the bible tells us in John 15:13: “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” Pierre’s sacrifice epitomizes the truth of this verse. He laid down his life trying to protect this community, giving the last full measure of his service, not simply for duty’s sake, but as a caring friend.

In closing I have two messages:

To everyone at Lancaster Station who I am truly blessed to work with, sworn, professional staff, reserve, and volunteer, I have been humbled by your performance, despite enduring the incredible pain of Pierre’s passing! Some people may think it is corny to call our station a family, but I believe it is true. Every time I think I have asked more of you than you can possibly give, you always seem to reach down and find an extra gear. It is said that true character shows itself when tested under fire. You have all received far more than your fair share of testing and your character has set a tremendous example for others to follow. I will never be able to thank you enough for all you do each and every day.

To Diana and all of the Bain family. You have demonstrated courage and grace in the face of heart wrenching tragedy. When we came to comfort you, we found ourselves comforted and encouraged by you. It is obvious why Pierre loved and admired all of you so much!

Please understand what I am about to say is not just a bunch of words. Each of you are, and will always be, a part of the Lancaster Station family and we will be there whenever you need us!

Carl Deeley, Captain
Lancaster Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Carl Deeley, Captain
LASD/Lancaster Station

May 6, 2006

I was thinking about you today. It's the 4th anniversary of Dave's murder. You were one of the first units on scene and saw our work buddy motionless in the street. At the time the only thing you could think of,while Carlos and MIke performed CPR, was securing his firearm so no civilians would get ahold of it. I know his death shook you up.
16 months later you were the first unit on scene to discover Steve's body after he was shot and killed.
Two heroes, doing their duty, taken from us too soon and you were there for the aftermath. I truly believe the day you died that Steve and Dave were there for you... to take you to the other side and to let you know it was going to be OK....
Look out for us Pierre for it is a dnagerous job we do. And when my time comes, greet me with that smile of yours and a cold one in your hand....so I know it's going to be OK.....
You are quite a character

Deputy Ed Sheridan
LASD

April 29, 2006

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
CHP

April 28, 2006

Pierre, my families thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will be missed.

Deputy Rick Cartmill
LASD-Lancaster Station

April 27, 2006

TRULY PIERRE WAS ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS! MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.

LISA R COLEMAN
LAW ENFORCEMENT TECH. FLEET IPS

April 26, 2006

Dear Deputy Bain

Many thanks to you on behalf of all of us who relied on your dedication to helping others. May you rest in peace. See you on the other side. From one of your many partners.

Sgt. Tom Odetto
University of San Francisco Department of Public Safety

April 26, 2006