Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Portzline,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army Air Forces in the Pacific fighting the Japanese during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 24, 2023

At PA State Gameland #95 there is a memorial to you and your service. It is a beautiful location overlooking the water. I wanted to thank you for your service and let you know that your memory lives on.

Judith Smith
None

June 4, 2023

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice are always remembered.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 24, 2020

Land Management Officer Portzline, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 14, 2019

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 41st anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 3, 2014

My Uncle Woody was a great man, He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He, and my father enlisted in 1939,and were at Pearl Harbor just before it was bombed by the Japanese. Woodrow went on to the Pacific theatre of of war. He was a navigator on a B 17 flying fortress. Uncle Wood was shot down three times. The last was the worst over Guadacanal. He was on a life raft for nine days, and rescued by the Philipinos,and given coconut milk to keep him alive. Woodrow was later taken to a vet. hospital by the seabeas where he remained in shock for six months. Truely an American Hero!

Walter Todd Portzline
Nephew

December 26, 2011

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 17, 2008

Rest in peace as we will always remember you.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

October 24, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
NH

October 20, 2007

Officer Portzline,
It has taken over 33 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Pennsylvania.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

March 21, 2007