Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Roy was one of my senior officer mentors when I worked with him in the SLA office right out of the academy, circa June 1967. I was only 22 and respected his steady, confident demeanor as he helped me to adjust to law enforcement. When he passed on this day in 1978 I was working at the Ukiah C.H.P. area office; Mendocino County. To be sure, had I known what was taking place in Yolo County I would have rolled code 3 to try and assist in some way. And that hat, Chris. We called it the "50 mission crush"; the style of the times for those who earned it.

Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol 5342 ( retired )

December 22, 2024

Thank you for your service.

Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol 5342 ( retired )

December 31, 2023

Rest in peace always and know that you are never forgotten and may God Bless your son Chris (reflection left on 01/03/2021 for his father) and all of your family.

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

December 22, 2022

Even after all these years, Roy, I still remember your deep voice and laugh. You were a friend and a leader, someone a rookie like myself back then would listen to and learn from. And the night my parents and little brother visited us while we worked the 'Strip'. My brother was so enamored with you and your "neato" motorcycle. Then came the ride of a lifetime you gave him on the bike, on the back streets and we laughed so hard as we could hear your siren blasting all over the place, done just for the joy of a little kid. Roy, you were a very special and dedicated officer and a friend to anyone that needed one. It still breaks my heart to this day, 3/12/22
God Bless you and your loving family. I can only pray that I one day receive your eternal reward that you so dutifully earned in the way you lived your life. AND, Semper Fi my brother Marine. I love you, man.

STO Kevin P. Ferris, #6804
California Highway Patrol (retired)

March 12, 2022

Rest In Peace Roy…You will always be remembered and much admired. Semper Fi Marine.

State Traffic Officer 7185.
California Highway Patrol & US Marine

December 21, 2021

Chris ... I worked with your father at the South L.A. office, June 1967. What did I really know about the job at age 22 ? He knew most everything, and always took the time to help me adjust to this new life of law enforcement. I only worked there for a year, but in that one year I often learned from him what it took to be a good employee. 31 years later I retired and sometimes still think about him. I wish for you and your family good fortune, peace, and health 2 - days before December 22nd.

Timothy Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol 5342 ( retired )

December 20, 2021

To everyone giving a reflection for Roy P. Blecher; Thank you so very much to all your kind words and reflection here of my father, Roy P. Blecher. It is a tough time every December 22, just before Christmas, I still remember the day 42 years ago, when I answered the door where I lived, and their was his Captain, in full dress uniform, informing me and Mom of his death and passing. There was not a better man, who served: his community, his state CA, his Marines, his National Guard, his Civil Air Patrol, his American Legion, his CHP brothers and sisters, his church, his family, and his Son- me. I salute and Love You Dad. Sincerely and Thankfully to All, Chris Blecher...

Chris Blecher
Son of Roy P. Blecher

January 3, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

December 22, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

December 22, 2020

Officer Blecher rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 18, 2019

ROY BLECHER AND I RODE PARTNERS IN 1969 OUT OF WEST LOS ANGELES CHP OFFICE AREA #565. ROY WAS A GOOD MAN, MARINE. I ATTENDED HIS FUNERAL, HE IS MOSSED. GOD BLESS HIM. DENNIS R. MILLER CTC-IV-1968 BADGE#6419.

OFFICER DENNIS R. MILLER #6419
CHP WEST LOS ANGELES 1968-1969 AREA#565

July 6, 2018

I became aware of this case upon moving to Sacramento and later joining the West Sacramento Police Department in 1990 and subsequently studying it in a criminal justice class taught by the Yolo County Undersheriff, who had a substantial role in the investigation.

Let us not forget this terrible incident; justice was served by the in-prison death of Louis Rodriguez, the perpetrator, and through his female companion during the icrime who testified against him. She paid her penalty, eventually squared up and redeemed herself; God Forgives her, and His Vengeance wrought upon he who led her astray into this horror.

Glenn, Captain, Sacramento County Sheriff's Department (Retired)

Glenn Powell, Captain (Retired)
Sacramento County Sheriff

December 22, 2017

Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you and your family for your service and sacrifice.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

December 22, 2017

Worked WLA motors. He was a friend to all!

John Duster
Friend & co-worker

November 3, 2015

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”

Euripides

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 24, 2015

Nearly 34 years ago your life was taken along with Freeman. I often salute you both as I drive the causeway. Keep an eye on us all from above. You both rest easy we have it from here. SLA is where we started and NSAC is where we finish.

RIP

12152
CHP

May 22, 2014

Your sacrifice is not forgotten. Every academy class is taught what happened that night on the Yolo causeway. Your sacrifice has served many young officers, and while you and Blecher perished by the hand of a being not worthy of mention, your deaths, and lessons learned have saved the lives of untold numbers of young officers. Bill Davis, And Bobby D. McWaters, Mourned Your Passing.
You are not forgotten. And in closing I will say a phrase only those close to the case will remember..."Adios Louie"

Patrolman Douglas Harper
Former, Williams City Police

November 1, 2013

God bless all of our Highway Patrol and thank you for your service and dedication to humanity.

Life is not punishment enough for the people that kill our police
today. We need courts and judges that serve our law abiding
public and get rid of the scum.

citizen
law abiding citizen

September 25, 2013

God bless you sir.

Officer J. Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

January 16, 2013

Dearest Officer Blecher: Tomorrow will be 34 years since you and Freeman were brutally murdered. What a shock it was for all of us to learn the details of what happened. I appreciate your sacrifice just to keep us safe.

Please protect my beloved San Bernardino Squad.

Blessings to you and your family

LoVae Pray Martines, Law Enf. LiaisonM
MADD, San Bernardino County

December 21, 2012

Worked with Roy in SLA, 1967, right out of the academy. Learned a lot from his insight.

Tim Liddell
CA hwy Patrol, retired

December 10, 2012

i remember Roy from the National Guard days in Long Beach California. He had talked about retiring up North. I will never forget you and your sacrifice. i learned in the Army as an MP that every time an officer approached a stopped vehicle he put his life on the line. Roy put his life on the line that day with the other officer and paid the ultimate price. Thank you and God Bless you.. Roy and William!.May you never be forgotten!...Rest in Peace brothers....

SPEC4 David Place
40th MP Brigade-NG

June 28, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 33rd 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 who was murdered in the 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. U I hope one day to meet your family at a NORCAL COPS funtion.

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

December 22, 2011

It has been 33 years since you and Officer Freeman were so brutally taken from us. I am as sad today as I was back then. I thank you for your service and for protecting us all. You are a hero and I know you will watch our officers down here as you work your fixed post in Heaven. Bless your family and your fellow officers.

LoVae Pray Martines, Law Enf. Liaison
MADD, San Bernardino County

December 22, 2011

Roy was a personal friend of mine, His greatest love was playing poker. Many an afternoon we would spend time playing, usually after a surprise entrance. He was an especially affable person and a credit to his profession. I was very sad to hear that he offered his life, along with his partner.

Ofc, Robert Lusk
LAPD

December 22, 2011