Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy Officer Canfield, we will all continue your watch for you. We will miss you, but with heavy hearts always remember. Strength to your family from your family in blue.

Traffic Officer Timothy Milligan
North Las Vegas Police dept

November 19, 2008

Rest in Peace.

M.C.O. P. Kemeza
Bridgeport, Ct. P.D. Traffic Div. Motor Unit

November 19, 2008

Thank you Deputy Canfield. Rest in peace now brother, we have it from here. Your wife and children will always be a part of the LE Family and will be taken care of. You may be gone, however; you will NEVER be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff
EDSO

November 19, 2008

As a Dispatcher, we seldom get the chance to meet our Deputies face to face. We get to know and recognize them only by their voices. It saddens me that the first time having the chance to put a face with your happy, upbeat voice, is only to say goodbye and rest in peace. I will truly miss hearing, "5M5 will you log me on".

Gina Simonsma #102
SSD Dispatcher

November 19, 2008

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Canfield,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Canfield. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Canfield is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

November 18, 2008

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

November 18, 2008

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Deputy Canfield. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this tragic loss.

Sgt BK Henline
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

November 18, 2008

Thinking of all of your loved ones during this very difficut time. Keep watch over all of them and those still out on patrol guarding over the Thin Blue Line. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

November 18, 2008

My condolences go out to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Canfield. Rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant Marc Levine
NYPD Highway Patrol

November 17, 2008

To the family of Deputy Canfield,

Please accept my sincere condolences for your recent loss. Our family suffered a similar loss on November 8th when our son-in-law died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident while chasing a wanted felon. I know too well the pain and loss you are feeling at this time. Please know that the law enforcement family is praying for all of you and our hearts are heavy with hurt for you at this very difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers always.

Tammy Koehn
Mother-in-law to Officer Charles Skinner EOW 11/08/2008

November 17, 2008

Rest in peace, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma police Dept

November 17, 2008

Please accept our condolences

Captain Michael Becker
Genesee County Sheriff's Office
Flint, Michigan

Captain Michael Becker
Genesee County Michigan Sheriff's Office

November 17, 2008

Our sincere condolences to the Canfield family and our brothers and sisters in the Sacramento Sheriff Dept.

P/O John Formisano
Newark Police

November 17, 2008

To the family and friends of Deputy Lawrence Canfield and the members of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Dept.

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you have suffered when Deputy Canfield was tragically killed.

To Larry's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son Larry was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

In reading his reflections, I can see that Larry was an amazing man who will be missed by so many. His department has also suffered another great loss and once again are grieving for another member of their police family.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Larry gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 12, 2008.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD (CA), eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

November 17, 2008

Deputy Canfield,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

November 17, 2008

Larry, You have touch so many lives, and will be missed. My heart goes out to your family. I am one of the lucky people that got the opportunity to work and ride with you. The DC trip will not be the same, however I guess we will both be there. I will be there to salute you and support your family, and you will be there to watch over us. God Bless. We Love You.

Deputy Sheriff Mike Baroni
Sacramento Sheriff

November 17, 2008

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Citizen

November 16, 2008

Larry,

Going to miss you. Thank you for your service. We will take it from here.

#444
Sacramento Co. Sheriff

November 16, 2008

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Canfield. Thank You Deputy Canfield for your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Warren County Sheriff Office,NY

November 16, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

November 16, 2008

I never had the chance to meet you in person but recall hearing your cheerful voice over the radio whenever I was working RCPD/East. My heart goes out to you and your family. I heard what happened through a friend and couldn't help but tear up when watching the news accounts. It is obvious that you were a great man and loved what you did. The positive impact you had on peoples lives is greatly shown by how many of us are mourning for you. You will never be forgotten, and it saddens me that even though I only knew you as a voice, I will never hear 5M5 again.

Stephanie Gil, Dispatcher
SSD

November 16, 2008

You, your family and your department are in my prayers during this difficult time. R.I.P Motorman

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic & Escort Unit

November 16, 2008

Deputy Canfield:

RIP, Brother

Sgt. Larry Balla, Motor Unit
Grandview Heights, Ohio Police

November 16, 2008

Thank you so much for your selfless sacrifice to the citizens of California. In reading some of your reflections you must of been a real hero to many. May your family and fellow Deputies be comforted at this time. You will never be forgotten.

Trooperj J. Cloward
Utah Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Section

November 16, 2008

"Motor Officers"

It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.

Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.

They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.

Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.

So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.

Author Unknown

Deputy Sheriff
Sacramento Sheriff

November 16, 2008