Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

HI John, cant believe it's 23 years, what would ou look like now with that smile and big dimple. gosh I sure niss you and Maryann, Tour 50th is comming up pretty soo and i'll be talking to you then Bye Love you

Bea
MOM

March 29, 2010

Thank-you for brave service. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

January 27, 2010

Happy New Year John. We had a nice Christmas, but missed You & Maryann. Geo. had hia Christmas party , It was great. lots of people. Derek was here He's looking good.I pray for you guys everyday.Keep watch over us. God Bless Love Mom

Bea
Mom

December 29, 2009

Hi John,IT'S been awhile since I wrote to but I think
about you all the time and miss you as does all the Fanily
Halloween is almost here and I think about all the Trick or Treats we all went thru, those were the days, No fancy costumes like today,but it was fun, to old for all that now, Now just watch the greatgrand kids Wish you & Maryann were here Love you all God Bless

Bea
Mother

October 19, 2009

Happy Father's Day John. we miss you so much.KEEP IN TOUCH WITH Mary and and all the gang up there. We miss all of you. love you and God Bless

John Carrillo
Mom

June 18, 2009

Dear Bea

I am thinking of you on this Mothers Day and hold you in thought and prayer.

Your friend Phyllis

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

May 10, 2009

Happy 49th Birthday John Cant believe its 22 years since you've been gone. We sure miss you and maryann/ Pray for us and for all the fallen officers, lately there have been so many. You all are in my prayers Love you God Bless, Mom

Bea Carrillo
Mother of John A. Carrillo EOW

April 14, 2009

To the family and friends of Officer Carrillo,

I was seven years old when this brave man passed away...I am so sorry for your loss and pray that you will know peace...Officer Carrillo was obviously a kind and decent man. As the son of a NJ State Trooper, I followed a different path and went to law school, but I recently took a job with a police agency in PA. as a civilian...I will hold your son's memory in my heart as I support those on the thin blue line.

Anonymous

March 27, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you coontinue 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.

To John's Mom: I share your anquish in losing a beloved child which I believe is life's greatest sorrow. Time never diminishes a mother's love. You are in my heart's embrace today. May God grant you solace.

Rest In Peace, John. You are so handsome in your picture. I am sorry you were robbed of your life at such a young age.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 22, 2009

Merry Christmas John and Maryann, Check up on all our family up there with you,tell them we miss them and Merry Christmas to all. Till we meet again. GOd Bless Love, Mom

John Carrillo APD EOW 2-22-87
Mom

December 21, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving John & Maryann Sure miss you kids, you'll always be my kids.You've been gone a long time and still miss both of you .I hope I get to see you soon,I want to,but i's Gods will .God bless Mom

John A. Carrillo APD.EOw 2-22-87
Mom

November 23, 2008

Dear John,

The Class of '78 had a 30th reunion at the end of June. You were remembered fondly in Coach Ron Tybor's slide show.
To see pictures of all of us reminds me of how incredibly young we were - and how your sense of humor and beautiful smile are forever imprinted in my memory.
As a citizen of Albuquerque thank you for protecting us and making the sacrifice that you did. God bless you and your family.

Alfreda Aragon Smith
St Pius Classmate,Class of 1978

July 13, 2008

Next Sunday is Father's Day Happy Father's Day to you,We saw Derek yestarsday at the Beach & Carrillo reunion at Georges house. Everyone was there. All the kids had a ball. All the Pheonix Beaches were here.It was good to see them .W e all missed Maryann and You We saw picstures of all of you when you were kids.Nice Memories. Happy Fathers Day Love you, and God Bless.

Bea Carrillo
Son , EOW 1987

June 8, 2008

Dear John,

It seems like only yesterday that we walked the halls of the old Saint Pius X High School on Louisiana. You always had a warm smile for all those you passed to and from classes. But that was 30 years ago and its almost time for your reunion, which brings me to the point of my e-mail.

The Saint Pius X Quarterly published a list of names of the class of 1978 of students that were "missing" and your name was on that list. It would seem that the ultimate sacrifice that you paid to protect the Albuquerque Community is all but forgotten. It is my goal to challenge everyone within the Saint Pius X High School Community to memorialize in some way all our fallen heroes like yourself amongst the firefighters, law enforcement and the military. I feel that we must pay tribute to what you and others like you have done for us all.

Please pray for my success in this endeavor and may God bless you always for trying to make Albuquerque a safer place to live.

Ramona Valdez-Otero
High School Classmate

April 27, 2008

Happy Easter John.I always think of you and Easter,since you were born on Easter Sunday, different date. Give Mary Ann a big h hug for us. Love and miss both of you. Mom

John Carrillo APD
Mother

March 21, 2008

Dear John,

I never knew you, but i have heard so many stories that i feel as if you have been here my whole life.
you and Aunt Mary Ann made this family what it is today and we thank you for that.
Tell everyone up there hello for me.

I am proud to carry your name.
I swear to live up to its honor.

John M. Carrillo
nephiew

February 25, 2008

You were my daddy's training officer 20+ years ago!!! I was only 6 when you were killed- but i can remember it like it was yesterday. I thank you for all you did to train my dad to be the best cop he could be and teach him things to protect him. As tragic as your death was my dad wore his vest from then on (something he did not really do before hand). i know my dad thinks of you everyday as do i. i am as you were now and that makes me think of just how young you really were (hard to comprehend at 6). you are remembered by all and your contribution to us all is never forgotten.
Kimberly Mabry-Bell

Kimberly Mabry-Bell
Daughter of an officer

February 23, 2008

We are approching the 21st.anniversary of your end of watch. Cant believe it's been that long. I pray everyddday for you and Maryann.Keep watch over us. God Bless, Love, Mom

Bea Carrillo
Mother

February 19, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 14, 2008

John, you are still remembered long after your EOW.
I still remember my contacts with you at SE and NE Substations and in the field during ride alongs. I can still hear your voice from radio calls while on duty. May God bless your family and dear ones who worked with you. May God bless and watch over all APD family of officers and radio communications section. Be safe always. We need you good officers more than ever. Your public service is deeply appreciated.

Rich Bower
Former APD Dispatcher

January 7, 2008

Happy New Year John The gang is getting togather tonite to eat and play cards. Gonna miss you and Maryann wish you both were here. Love you both. Mom

Bea Carillo
Mother

December 31, 2007

I was a reporter at KOB Radio when Officer Carrillo was tragically killed. I want his family and friends to know he is not forgotten. Every time I hear again about an officer's end of watch, I remember this brave young policeman. May he continue to watch over all of us.

Dawn Allen Lawson

December 27, 2007

Merry Christmas John,Love and miss you. Derek was over last nite for the Xmas Party, He is looking good, and enjoying school. Say hi to Mary Ann, We think about both of you all the time,and miss both of you. Love Mom

Bea Carrillo
mother

December 24, 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 13, 2007

Dear John,
You are very missed around this home. Although your not here we can all feel you and MaryAnnes love in the air. The pictures and remiders of you surround us everyday. Its hard for Grandpa,Grandma,Benny, Mike, George, Mark, and even my mom without you here. You can see it in the way they talk, and the look in thier eyes when they think about you. I wish I had time with you even if just for a moment. A while back for thier 60th aniversery I had made Bea and Ben a scrapbook with all of the pictures that had been taken over the years. I saw alot of life that had happend and all of the memories of you, Mary Anne and the whole entire family. It was sad, yet great to be able to see parts of you and things you did that I had never even thought of. Derek is good, I havent seen him in while but from what I know he is playing Collage baseball which seems real exciting. Everyone else is okay for the most part. We all need a little help once in a while but we look to eachother to find that help. Our family is much bigger than when you left, but we all stick together. We help out and get through all of it together and I love that we do. Well it is thanksgiving today and I would like to say that I am thankful for my family, friends, and you and Mary Anne for being the biggest heros in my life. Thank you for being here in spirt, and know that we all miss and Love you.
Your biggest fan,
Kyrstin

Kyrstin Carrillo Beck
Niece

November 22, 2007