Comanche County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Thursday, August 13, 1987
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Charles Lee "Matt" Dillon
He told me to skydive and he was the inspector general for the 82nd airborne division back in 1970 he gave me advice on my marriage in 1972 and that marriage last for 25 years until the passing of my wife rest in peace my brother
CW4 Kevin Tendall
US Army Ret
October 8, 2021
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 13, 2020
Rest In Peace
Nick mottola
None
August 13, 2020
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 23rd 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
I pray for solace for those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
August 13, 2010
"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
January 9, 2008
You will always be remembered at the S.O. You rest in the hearts of all the deputy's
Deputy Randy McSparren
Commanche County S.O. Oklahoma
December 2, 2006
I pray that you are still resting peacefully and hope that you are watching over us.
Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD
August 13, 2006
Deputy Sheriff Dillon,
On today, the 18th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Comanche County.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
August 13, 2005
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