Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brother Leonard I remember the day you left us like yesterday. I also remember the good times we had. God Bless.

Detective Chris Murray
Auburn Police Division

October 30, 2019

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 25, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty-fourth 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.

I hold your family in my heart's embrace today and pray for their solace. I share your anquish in losing a beloved family member which surely has to be life's greatest sorrow.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

May 25, 2010

Deputy Brand your service to our county has not been forgotten I can still remember the last day of your watch I was only 5 years old and lived down the road I remember seeing so so many police cars flying by with lights and sirens and my parents cried because they couldn't believe anyone would hurt such a "good man" well here it is many years since and you still serve as an inspiration to Law Enforcement officers everywhere.

Corporal Chris Johnson
Eclectic Police Dept. Alabama

November 11, 2007

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

July 24, 2007

Rest in Peace, Deputy Brand. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

November 2, 2006

I pray that you are still resting peacefully and hope that you are watching over all of us down here.

Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD

May 25, 2006

It has been 20 years since your intimely and tragic death, but your ultimate sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Detective
Orlando Police Department

May 25, 2006

I believe that no officer should be without a reflection. To you Deputy Brand, I salute you and your ultimate sacrifice. You will never be forgoten. We thank you and our prayers are with your family. God Bless!

Patrolman/Instructor
Hokes Bluff PD

February 23, 2005