Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's been one year ago today. It's still hard. When I see some of the guys and girls at work we still talk about you. You are truly missed.

Bennie

Bennie White
friend

April 27, 2008

Lisa, I did not know you but in looking at your reflections, I believe that there are many people in the State of Texas mourning a loss. I know that you are watching over those of us still on patrol. Rest easy.

Trooper II
Texas Highway Patrol

April 27, 2008

God bless you and your family on this anniversary of your tragic death

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

April 27, 2008

Hey girl! It is officially one year today. Around 0300, I took a break from work and drove home. As I turned left from the feeder road onto Delaware, I noticed a dim light shining strong from a candle placed next to where one action forever changed the lives of many. Just like you, that small candle stood strong and shined as bright as it possible could.
You are missed and thought of often by many people. You made such an impact with the life you were given.
I look at the front desk and I think about all the talks we had. Girl, I don't think we had one conversation that did not include at least one boy story! ha I have walked into room 6 so many times, but each time tonight all I can think about is you. I think of all the times you would rush back to room 6 to watch the traumas (especially when Dave was working-ha). Little did we know that the one place you enjoyed so much in the ER would be where you fought your last fight.
I am going to adopt a cat in your honor and I wish everyone would do the same in your honor.
You will always be remembered, respected, honored, and loved by many.

Care

April 27, 2008

It is now 1:52 AM on the April 27th, 2008, Donna and I just got home from leaving a candle on the Delware underpass... I cried like a little girl... I know it's not the right thing to say , but still you know me... You were so close to so many people and shared your life with so many... I can only hope to touch half as many people in my time as you did, and be respected by half as many as you. God Bless You! I know you are laughing at me right now, but I have so many questions I wish you were here to answer, and I need your advice. You saw who you thought I should be, before I did. I thank you for that. I am giving it my all babe. We love - we miss you - we want you here, but we know you are in a better place than here ( I mean gas can't be almost $3.50 a gallon in your mustang now hug?).....

mike and donna...

ps...

I hope the mood is better as we celebrate you as a friend tonight! Or, I don't know how I will react.

Mike

April 27, 2008

It's been a year since you left this place. Doesn't seem like its been that long. I still think of you everyday and know your watching over me, you proved that to me the other day when i got pulled over. for speeding, out of date inspection sticker and incorrect address on my license.... and was given 3 warnings. I would not have been so lucky had you not been watching over me....
Thank you.
I miss you SOOOO much Lisa.
REst in Peace and tell my Pop's i said hello and i miss hinm too.

Love ya Girl!
-Charity

Charity Daigle

April 27, 2008

Well, tonight will be one year since the night someone knocked on my door and woke me up to what still sometimes seems like a bad dream. I'll be headed to work soon and I'm sure it will be brought up in shift meeting. I'm sure that working tonight will not be easy for a lot of us, but we will do it anyways. Everyone seems to be getting along well as time goes on but the hurt is still there for most of us. A bunch of us will be getting together this Sunday night bringing up those old Lisa stories again. Richard and I put together another ride this year to Austin for the "Ride For The Fallen". This year we have a record 21 bikes going. Well, I can't say much more, have to go get ready for work. We all miss and love you very much.
Bobby

Officer Bobby Rector
Beaumont P.D.

April 26, 2008

hey, the one year mark of your death is approaching us. i still don't believe it. tuesday me, aaron & charla went to your grave to visit, again it was did not seem for real but of course we know you are not with us anymore. i still have not erased your phone number from my contacts...
anyway, sunday a bunch of folks will be gathering at madison's to tell stories and have a few cocktails in your memory. i am sure you will being looking down on us and calling us "dorks"
i miss you girl!
oh yea the dude that killed you caught the chain in february he is at his new place "TDC" i hope everyday is a struggle for him and that his cell mate is big,fat and stinky among other things!

tiki

Sgt. Borrero
Beaumont Police

April 24, 2008

a part of me just died... i can't believe this... i am so sorry...

Ben Manning
old friend

April 11, 2008

Hey Girl!

Well April is here and my birthday is around the corner and expecting your call makes me cry. Then I remember the stuff we would get into on patrol in your short time with us in Vidor. I remember the first time I walked into the squadroom looking for the reserve rider and I saw you, how you would change my life thereafter, especially my blood pressure, "WILL YOU DRIVE!"..lol...I never had more blood pressure headaches like I did after working with you...lol...I find myself laughing when we would go out to HWY 12 just so you could "try" to drive fast, I would hope you drove fast in Beaumont... I remember the time we were going to the fight on South Main running hot and cars were passing us up!(will you drive) Man that was tooo funny, I remember your law enforcement spills you would tell people on disturbances, after a few of them those spills went from 45 minutes to 30 minutes, my blood pressure was high again! You always knew what to say to the kids to make them feel comforted, you would give them hope in any situation, listening to you talk to them, you would think you had 10 of them at home...I remember the times you would gripe at me for treating you like a baby when it came time to go hands on...your ole saying to me "just be my partner!" yea! ok! look what happened, then we find ourselves with that guy who broke his hand and we ended up at the hospital for hours. I think he was more shocked than I was... When I would walk in the squadroom you saying hey dork! you changed me, you showed me to be more compassionate and sincere I thank you...Lisa I could go on and on but I wont, I want you to know I miss you, love you, and you will forever be my partner no matter which car I stop, whose house I enter, which person I jail, you are with me until I draw my last breath...yours truly "DORK"

M Sanchez
Vidor PD

April 4, 2008

As we led the procession of another officer this weekend to his final resting place, you were on my heart. Don't worry, I got the hot pink in this time. I still have such a huge hole in my heart since you have been taken. I think that many people had no idea how many years we had been friends and family. My heart aches when I think of all of the crazy things we did, the Christmases and so many tother occasions before you joined the PD and we saw each other less often. It seemed we always saw each other at Shelley's. I truly miss you. Love ya!

Tammie Harrison lang

March 18, 2008

Lisa,

Happy Birthday...this time last year you were busy moving and looking for your dream home. Grandma finally stopped suffering and is with you now.. I know you are both having a ball. She is probably helping you with your gardens at your new mansion. Emmy's adoption was final yesterday...bitter sweet without you here to celebrate with us. She's very sassy and loves animals. Just wanted to take a minute to let you know I love you and miss you terribly.. I took out one of my favorite pictures of you with a birthday cake....it was a great party...wish there could have been more...but it wasn't in God's plan....til we meet again...

Carol

March 6, 2008

This May I will have the privilege of riding in honor of Lisa during the Police Unity Tour from New Jersey to Washington, D.C. I learned of Lisa’s ultimate sacrifice from the Officer Down Memorial Page. I didn’t personally know Lisa, but after reading the pain and love poured out in the pages of reflections,I have a good picture of this special woman. A selfless, caring, fun loving woman, who made Beaumont a better place for her having been there. I hope that the sense of loss and raw pain Lisa’s friends and family feel can be eased by knowing that they are not alone because Lisa is also part of a greater family, the Law Enforcement Family. Although we may not have met, we care and are here for you. As Vernon J. Geberth, Lieutenant Commander NYPD retired said “Remember we work for God”

Capt. Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police Parsippany NJ

Capt. Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police Parsippany NJ

March 6, 2008

Thank you Lisa for comming into my life, if only for a short time. You were there for a reason even if I don't know what it is yet. Your name came up everyday with Charla and I. You were a big part of Charla's conversation. I thank and praise your mom and Dad for the courage they showed when they lost their precious child. God Bless Them. Parents are not suppose to out live their children. I've always stood behind my children in the things they chose even if I disagreed with their decisions but, when Charla chose law inforcement my heart sank even tho I stood beside her as I know your parents did you. I am so proud to say you were part of my life. You are missed greatly. Thank you and your family for the sacrifice they gave.
If God wants you to fix him a grilled cheese sanwich, remember it doesn't matter what side of the bread you butter.
Rest in peace sweetie.

Barbara:
Charla' Mom

Barbara Phillips
Mother of a Beaumont police officer

February 29, 2008

Hey Lisa Lou,
I just wanted to let you know that I miss you. Your birthday is coming up along with the one year anniversary of your death. That horrible night really seems like it was yesterday.
Also you know a bunch of us are planning to head to Washington for the national memorial service. You will proud that our Honor Guard will be attending. Me and Tina will also be going. A lot of people wanted to go but you know how it goes with work schedules.
Miss ya!
Tiki

Sgt. Borrero
Beaumont P.D.

February 28, 2008

To Lisa's Family,
My heart goes out to you! I am a fellow female officer and my heart broke when I read about Lisa's death. The possibiliy of getting hurt or killed is something my friends and family think about everyday! My husband and I are both officers and the unknown is such a scary thing. Are thoughts and prayers are with you all! She sounded like an amazing woman!

A fellow female officer

Officer Sarah Fantasia
Boston College Police Department

February 23, 2008

Have I told you lately how much I miss you? Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and wish we could chat, I kinda miss you tellin' me that you don't think I make good decisions :)- not sure why but I think about you tellin' me that all the time. Of course I disagreed with you, not too much we did agree on except for watchin' UFC, decorating, and of course...starbucks I miss my friend. Love you.

Charla
BPD

February 18, 2008

Romy,

This has been yet another stirring week. I was asked 2 weeks ago to do a video in your honor for the awards banquet. I had to watch hours and hours of video from the funeral and your pictures. I hope your happy with the final video. You were so gosh darn picky, I know you would only accept perfection. I learned how to do new things and I hope I can honor you with it.

Yesterday I had my birthday, I was thinking about turning another year older and realized you will always be 36 and I will only get older. I am blessed I have my life, but a piece of me is missing and always will. I have been thinking about your goofy answering machine message. I used to hang up because I hated that 20 min message, but now I would love to listen to it. Your in our hearts, keep us in your prayers.
Michelle

Tina Lewallen
Beaumont PD

February 13, 2008

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I ran into Todd Burke the other day and we had a few good laughs over lunch about things we'd done with you. No matter how long your killer is in jail, you will never be back. It hurts me to know that I will never see that smile or hear your funny laugh again. You taught me a thing or two over the years. You always razzed me about being the smart one but there is a distinct difference between street smarts and book smarts. I was lucky enough to learn both. I think about you every time I go to Hobby Lobby, pass World Market or Starbucks, get my hair cut at Shelley's.........You seem to be on my mind all the time. I hope that means that you are my guardian angel sitting on my shoulder. The kids are so big now. PaPaw is in heaven with you now and I am sure he filled you in on what joys they are. Ky and Zach are really having a hard time with it. Tori is coming around. Always know that you are in our hearts and minds. We love and miss you.

Tammie Harrison Lang

February 12, 2008

There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. You touched so many lives and were an inspiration to all of us. I carry your smile in my heart and wait for the day to see you again.

Amy Conner
Engaged to an Officer

February 9, 2008

Dear Lisa,
I just wanted to take a few moments to express what a hero I feel you are. It takes an extraordinary woman/person to become a police/law enforcement officer. That is an exceptional life. You were among the best. You were a hero long before your untimely death and Jefferson County Texas has lost a shining star.
I sat through your trial with anxioty along with your fellow officers and family. It must have been horrible for those who loved you to hear those horrid details of your final hours.
I would like to tell you about two other women equal to your strength and loyality. The two women who testified in your behalf to bring justice to your senseless murder. These two women, were not only eyewitnesses to your death, did not leave your side on that night, but were in that courthouse everyday of your trial.
This is a testimate to you, that strangers would care for our "protectors" as much as you cared for us. I mourn your passing everyday, and pray for peace for your family, friends, and these two brave women, who unselfishly gave to you, your family and fellow officers.
Thank you. You are a true hero. Rest in Peace

A citizen and admirer

February 8, 2008

Lisa,
I'm sitting in dispatch on midnights. I was checking the weather on the web to see how to dress the kids for school in the morning and I noticed the story about McCray getting sentenced. I wanted to go to the trial so badly. I feel like a coward for not going. As I read the reflections on here tonight,I can vividly remember you in training when I was in dispatch. Your trainer was Rose and your hair was still SOOO long. You'd come to work with it parted down the middle and braided. You looked like you were heading to high school...LOL!!! I remember you telling me how I should stand up for myself cause I deserved better. I finally figured that one out. December 5th finalized my new life...just me,Tyler and Taryn.
I know we weren't on the best terms for a while before I left the department and that haunts me. I want so badly to just hear you laugh one more time. I even think of you when I'm entering runaways here. I remember how you used to run everything possible to get the most information.
I sing to you every night in my shows also. I will see you again one day I know that. Watch over us and know we all love you and miss you and always will.
Hopper

Paige Hopper
Central Dispatch-Nederland

January 30, 2008

WE MISS YOU! OMG- i have never been thru anything so hard as your trial. i want you back! Drew did not have such a good day. he misses his baby girl. Mike helped him sooo much, that really did my heart good. i am ready for you to call me and want to go shopping...... I am glad that Mccray is going to jail but you know as well as i do that will never bring you back. love you and miss you- xoxo from
Cluey!! and i so wish you could meet his girlfriend bella!!!
love always ERin and Ray

Ray and Erin

January 27, 2008

Hi Lisa

Well the trial is over and he was found guilty of intoxication manslaughter. No amount of time that he can be given will make up for taking your life. He has to live for the rest of his life knowing what he did. So continue watching over your family and friends and the citizens of this area. And keep a special watch out for your fellow officers.

Betty
Citizen

Betty
citizen

January 26, 2008

Well Lisa, we got a guilty verdict today. I can't tell you how it felt when the jury foreman read to verdict AND the charge to the court. When he read the charge after the verdict, it was as if the jury wanted to send a message. You would be so proud of your fellow offiers. I know I am. A Trooper said on the stand, that he could not imagined how hard it was for your fellow officers and friends to set aside their broken hearts and sorrows that night, knowing that you were gone and do the job that they knew they had to do. The guys that were out there that night did a great job. I don't know how they did it. James G, Aaron W, Bob J, Don B, John J, Stormey J, Kelley S, and Mike E, they all did great. I know there were others, but I can't remember who all was there, but you know. The DA's also did a great job. It seemed like they took it very personal and worked hard for a long time. The trial was tough. It brought back alot of fellings and memories of that night. We had some laughs to. During the breaks, we all sat around with your mon, dad and the rest of your family and told old Lisa stories. No matter how many times I hear or tell the same old stories, it still brings you back to us for a short while. I know I speak for all when I say "YOU ARE MISSED". Vicki, Tyler, Haley and Jenna say hi. We all love and miss you. Bobby

Patrolman
Beaumont P.D. Beaumont, TX.

January 25, 2008