Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Cook,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hudson. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 9, 2021

A big thank you to my brother Brian for all the work he put in to get my uncle on the wall......It was long overdue...God Bless all those in blue...

John Gillespie
Family Member

November 5, 2014

In Memoriam, and much respect to my brothers at the Hudson Boulevard, Park Police, and the now defunct Hudson County Police Department.

Alvaro Martinez, Patrolman
Union City Police Dept, (Ret)

May 21, 2014

With the tremendous help of Captain Tommy Willis of the Hudson County Sheriff's Office, my great-uncle is now honored and remembered for his ultimate sacrifice in 1921. Thank you Captain Willis for your efforts on behalf of our family. Seeing his name placed on the wall last May was bittersweet after all these years.

Patrolman Brian Gillespie, Retired
Manasquan NJ Police

April 20, 2012

I am immensely proud that you are now being remembered in a way that any fallen police officer should be, on the National Law Enforcement Memorial. Thank you for your service to the community. We will never forget your tragic loss of life. Someone who gave his life to the County deserves to be remembered. I am proud to honor your memory.

Captain Tommy Willis
Hudson County Sheriff's Office

June 9, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 89th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 9, 2010

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

May God be with everyone!!!!!!!!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano,TX

April 15, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today as we approach the 88th 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 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 Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 12, 2009

Officer Cook,
It has taken over 86 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hudson County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

April 9, 2009