Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 5, 2020

Hello Daddy,
40 years ago today you were taken from me. I was 10 years old and you were my hero, larger than life. Being so young at the time, my memories of you are now clouded by other peoples stories and their memories. You are loved by many, but to me you'll always be my daddy whos smile and laugh were contagious and whos hugs could heal anything.

Danyelle
#2

August 5, 2019

Corporal Douglas Dean was a friend of my fathers I can member Mr. Dean coming by my parents house every time he was in Emmett visit with my dad for a few minutes I thought it was so cool that my dad knew and Idaho State police officer I was 14 years old when Doug past and I felt like a piece of me died also because of the sacrifice Doug made on that day I will never forget him rest in peace !!!

Scott D.
Family Friend

December 20, 2018

Cpl. Dean, I still remember a tac officer in my academy reflecting on your death during my training academy. I started with ISP in 1986. After I heard the story of your tragic death, I never forgot your name or the circumstances of your death. May we never forget your sacrifice.

ISP585 retired
Idaho State Police

August 3, 2018

Cpl. Deen,
On today, the 34th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Idaho. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 5, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 34th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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 solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 31, 2013

Rest in Peace, Corporal Deen. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 7, 2012

Thanks for your services, Douglas Deen.

David

February 22, 2012

"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

December 29, 2007

Cpl. Thanks for serving Idaho. You make me want to be a better officer....10-42

Officer
Idaho State Univeristy Department of Public Safety

November 9, 2003