Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You served your County and your Country well, these are the people that are so Proud of you.

Jimmy E. Skinner
Constable Pct 5

October 9, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 74th 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.

I was saddened when I read how his mom blamed herself for casting a vote for his election. I understand her feelings because I sometimes blame myself for my son's death because I helped get him the interview with his department when he was hired. Irrational feelings I know but they still come to mind when I play the "what if" game.


His mom suffered a lot losing two sons in service to their communty and their country.

Rest in Peace

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

November 23, 2011

I need to make a correction to the previous comments I wrote about my uncle. His wife's name was Nona not Lola. My Dad was 9 years old when Elbert was killed and he remembers that he laid in state at their home. He said the house had a long hallway between the 2 living quarters and that Elbert layed in state in the hallway. He said that there were alot of people that came to pay their respect to Elbert and his family. Elbert's mother always blamed herself for his death because he had won the constable race by one vote. She had been washing clothes all day and a friend came by to take her into town to vote. Dad says she never forgave herself for going to vote that day. Shortly after Elbert was killed she lost another, Cecil Grigsby in World War II. He and Elbert were both the same age at the time of their young deaths.

Carla Grigsby Allen
Neice

June 29, 2011

James Elbert Grigsby was my uncle. My father has told me many stories about Elbert through the years. At a time when
races didn't mix I have been told that the black community as well as the white community loved Mr. Elbert. His wife's name was Lola and I had the opportunity to meet her once. She and Elbert never had children. He was raised in Rusk county and loved his family very much, especially his mom. Elbert knew the men he had gone to talk to that night and I'm sure if they hadn't been drinking and the man hadn't been on parole Elbert might still be alive today. I know he must have been an outstanding son, brother, husband and officer because of all the good things I've been told by my father. My dad is 82 years old and he still tears up when he speaks of him. Back then families were so much closer than they are now. Elbert was one of nine children. my dad is his last living sibling. Oh what a reunion they will all have someday!

Carla Grigsby Allen
Neice

May 10, 2011

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

The justice systems failed this man's wife by releasing him when sentanced to 99 years, which in turn cost you your life.

God Bless you Sir.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 26, 2007

From one Grigsby to another, rest in peace.

Sergeant Jason Grigsby
Edgewood Police

June 7, 2007

Constable Grigsby,
It has taken almost 69 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rusk County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 28, 2006

RIP, Constable Grigsby you are not forgotten, and thank you for your service.

Pecos Police Department
Pecos, Texas

August 28, 2006

TO DAY WE HONOR A HERO.REST IN GOD PEACE.

GILBERT DANIEL

August 27, 2006