Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective Cody, it has been 45 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 26 years of law enforcement service as well as the tradition of service you instilled in family.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

April 19, 2024

Thank you for your service Detective Cody !!!!

Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Department
Hartford, CT

March 6, 2024

Detective Cody, it has been 44 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

April 16, 2023

Det. Cody,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hartford. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

April 16, 2019

Detective Cody,

It is an honor to serve in the same department as you once did. I salute you and may you forever rest in peace.

Officer Marisol Rodriguez-Velez
Hartford Police Department

September 30, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 33rd 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 17, 2012

Detective Cody, you are gone but not forgotten. RIP Brother.

TFC Widener, Len
Connecticut State Police

April 10, 2012

Thanks for your 26 years of services.

David

February 28, 2012

Rest in Peace, Detective Cody. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 4, 2012

Det. Cody,
On today, the 32nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hartford. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

April 16, 2011

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

September 25, 2007

EDDIE AS WE CALLED HIM GREW UP ON EUCLID ST.IN THE "BLUE HILLS AVE" AREA IN NORTH-WEST HARTFORD.I WAS BORN IN 1931 AND EDDIE WAS A YEAR OR TWO YOUNGER THAN ME.WE BOTH WENT TO S.J.RAWSON SCHOOL ON HOLCOMBE ST. WHICH AT THE TIME WAS STILL THE HOLCOMBE ST. SCHOOL AS THE PRICIPAL MRS. RAWSON HAD NOT YET RETIRED.
I REMEMBER WELL PLAYING NEIGHBORHOOD BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL WITH AND AGAINST EDDIE.ICE SKATING ON THE FROZEN BROOK AT THE END OF BURNHAM ST.IN THE WINTER.
I OFTEN THINK BACK TO THE DAYS OF MY GROWING-UP AND THINK OF EDDIE AND HOW HE DIED MUCH TOO YOUNG AND OF WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN.
SINCERELY,WILLIAM E.(BILL) GOSS

chidhood chum

August 1, 2007

I thank you for your dedication and salute you for your sacrifice.

A grateful citizen.

September 16, 2004