Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

February 24, 2021

Rest In Peace brother. Your courageous service will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department during this tragic family. Matthew 5:9.

Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City PD, MI

February 24, 2021

Deepest sympathy to the family of Lieutenant Lasco and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Indianna Department of Corrections, Indianna. May GOD give understanding,and peace of mind for their loss. RIP Brother!

Chaplain Terry Longacre.
Red Rose Lodge FOP# 16 Lancaster, County Pennsylvanianbiu hasMa

February 24, 2021

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Lieutenant Lasco and the Indiana Department of Corrections during this time. Thank you, Lieutenant Lasco, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

February 24, 2021

RIP Lt. Thank you for your service Brother!

Officer D. Archer
Indiana Dept of Corrections

February 24, 2021

I have worked in street patrol assignments and corrections. From the latter, I know the dangers of dealing with violent inmates in prison. It is shockingly sad when an officer is killed by an inmate.

My condolences to Lt. Lasco's family, collogues and friends. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you all His special peace as you go through this time of pain and sorrow.

Jim Dowling
Officer, California Highway Patrol (Retired)

February 24, 2021

On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Lieutenant Eugene Lasco and the extended law enforcement family of the Indiana Department of Correction, Indiana.


End of Watch Sunday, February 21, 2021.


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

February 23, 2021

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

February 23, 2021

Thank you for rushing in to protect your fellow brother in need. There is no greater love than to lay down your own life for ones friend. Now you guard the gates of heaven. Watch us from above. We are praying for your friends and family. May God comfort them all. We got this watch now. Rest easy. Love every last one of your fellow Officers and Correctional Staff from the Indiana Department of Corrections.

Marisha White Correctional Caseworker
Westville Correctional Facility Indiana

February 23, 2021

You did us proud my brother. No greater love than laying your life down for a friend. Rest easy brother

Investigator WH Boyer III
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

February 23, 2021

May your family find peace and hope in Jesus Christ! One day all wickedness will be judged and justice will finally be served!

George R. Sanchez C.O. II
LVMPD

February 23, 2021

Lieutenant Lasco,

Thank you for your brave sacrifice on behalf of the citizens of your state. The job of a corrections official is often thankless, yet you chose to do it anyway. Your heroism and willingness to help a fellow officer even at the cost of your own life will never be forgotten.

Correctional Officer
Tennessee Department of Correction

February 23, 2021

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and your Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

February 23, 2021

Lasco was a great guy and always a joy to be around. I am honored to have worked alongside him in IDOC Emergency Response Operations. Rest easy sir.

Officer Tim Edmonds
Lebanon Police Dept. (Former IDOC)

February 23, 2021

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

February 23, 2021

Rest In Peace Brother!!

Lieutenant ( Retired ) Victor Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ

February 23, 2021

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and coworkers of Lt. Lasco. His service and sacrifice to the people of Indiana will be remembered. I am praying for your comfort and peace.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

February 23, 2021

Rest in peace brother

Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.

February 23, 2021

Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

February 23, 2021

Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and diligent watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

February 23, 2021

Rest In Peace Lieutenant.

Thank you for being there for a Brother in Blue, when he needed you!

“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be Called Children of God.”

Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

February 23, 2021

Our family's prayers are with his loved ones and co-workers. Also our thanks for all he did to protect society from monsters like the one who killed him. May he rest in peace.

M. Reindl
No relationship, other than family in LE

February 23, 2021

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Lieutenant Eugene Lasco on their tragic loss while he was in the line of duty. May our Lord give them the needed comfort and strength they need during this difficult time. Thank you Lieutenant Eugene Lasco for your service and dedication to your community. Rest in peace our brother in blue.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection

February 23, 2021

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

February 23, 2021

Our sincere condolences to the family, department, and co workers of Lt Eugene Lasco.

Marc Bona
Honor A Hero Project

February 23, 2021