Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your brothers and sisters, past and present, remember your ultimate sacrifice to our community on this day and everyday!

Your family in blue
Florham Park Police Department

July 17, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your LE brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 17, 2020

You are a true hero who served his country, came back and gave your life protecting your community. You and your family made the ultimate sacrifice and will always be a hero in the truest sense of the word. May God continue to keep you and bless your family always

Chief Tom Dailey
Independence Missouri PD. KCMO PD (Ret)

July 12, 2020

Rest in peace Detective Dailey.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 7, 2019

Rest in Peace, you are not forgotten.

Chief (Ret.) John P. Salmon
Madison NJ Police Dept.

December 27, 2014

Hi Uncle Frank, can't believe it has been almost 38 years. I still remember the stills you got me and you showing me how to use them in the living room. The ride in the police car where we could have the lights and siren on. The motorcycle ride around the yard , and how you made us kids laugh . I remember your smile and all of us kids at your house running in and out. You were a wonderful Uncle and I still miss you alot. I am thankful for Tom getting in touch with us and sharing stories and pictures. You are alway in my heart.
Love you, Jenn

Jennifer Kinsman Throenle
niece

February 1, 2013

Frank I'm back again. All these years 38 of them and I still think about the days we went fishing together and went back and forth to school together. also good news, after all these years I found your family. You would be so proud of them. What a beautiful family !! They are doing well. I shared some stories photos and your handwriting which they had never seen. Every time I go back to Florham Park I reflect on the old days. I hoped in some way, I helped you and your family by connecting with them. Again you will never be forgotten. Your old pal from school and fellow Vietnam Combat Veteran Tom Sapio

Tom Sapio
fellow Vietnam combat veteran and good friend

January 27, 2013

Frank, My old friend I found your family something that I felt compelled to do It has been 38 years since you have been gone but I never forgot you. I want you to know that you have a beautiful family and they are doing well. I've sent them pictures of you when we were in high school and your hand writing both of which they have never seen and shared some short stories of us fishing going to and from school I can see a lot of you in all of your children. They all seem to be doing well. The world lost a special person. If only more people knew you they would agree. So again !!! I just wanted you to know that you will never be forgotten. You old pal from so long ago.

Tom Sapio
fellow Vietnam combat veteran and good friend

January 27, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the thirty-fifth 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 pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both their pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 17, 2010

To a really great guy, A dedicated police officer and Vietnam Veteran. This is your old pal from Oratory Prep and a fellow Vietnam combat Veteran. Frank it has been so many years, But I just wanted to tell you, you are not forgotten. Tom Sapio

Tom Sapio
A friend from long ago

December 18, 2009

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 12, 2007

Frank, I think of you often. Your old high school buddy and fellow Viet Nam Combat Vet. Thanks again, Tom Sapio.

Tom Sapio
Old Friend

November 24, 2007

Thank you for your service and dedication. May you rest in paece, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

August 31, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 7, 2007

It has been many years, my brother and his family and i were getting in our car and the car was hit by a guy who took off and was soon caught. we were called to the p d to identify the car. This handsome, sweet detective Daily interviewed us. weeks later i heard of his passing. it was heartbreaking. but here again, now 2007, he's not forgotten, i thought of him many times. God bless his family,you raised a fine son, know that we don't forget either. : D Dawn Nichols, gainesville, florida.

April 24, 2007

As a Florham Park Policeman, Frank served his community with pride. As a fellow combat vet in Vietnam, I would like to also honor him for his service as a combat vet in Viet Nam. And for being a friend from so many years ago. A high school buddy Tom Sapio

Tom Sapio
Writer

February 3, 2005

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD

December 23, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Francis, you will not be forgotten.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

October 6, 2003

God bless you

Anonymous

August 19, 2003