Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I knew Lauren from working with him in the U.S Post Office in Tooele Utah. I was a substitute clerk/carrier. This meant that if a post carrier did not report to work, I had to arrange the mail/packages for delivery using the mailman’s box system. This was not a straightforward process. The mail slots were arranged to save the mailman’s steps when out on the route. There was no rhyme or reason in the mail slots in the offiice, but on the street it made perfect sense. Lauren would take time to help me throw mail so I would not be too late on the route. I later sent into the Army. I was heartbroken when I learned of his death, Rest in peace dear friend.

Sergeant First Class Dennis H. Tracey
U.S. Army Retired

August 31, 2023

Rest in peace Sergeant Dow.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 15, 2022

Jesus Christ, during His earthly ministry, proclaimed, “Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

February 25, 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 26, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Dow.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 18, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother, You are not forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

December 31, 2017

The greatest price to pay is with our lives but this is also the highest honor, the ultimate sacrifice to lay down your life for another.

Lord God my Father, I pray that You would give me and my fellow officer’s strength and courage in the fields of battle that we may encounter today. It is so unpredictable today, even making a traffic stop, so help me not take any chances in the line of duty for me today. May our missions to protect and to serve always be for honorable and just causes for which we are called. Please guide our leaders to act with wisdom and compassion and those who work with me in law enforcement and help us to protect and to defend the rights of the innocent for which we were sworn to do. I would also ask you Lord, to watch over our loved ones while we are far from home but also, when we are in harm’s way, protect us from injury and I pray not only for peace in the community but please grant us safety today and all of this I ask in the great name of father and the son, amen.

Sergeant Michael Jones
Grantsville Police

December 6, 2017

Rest In Peace

No rank Kelly Peterson
No Agency www.magnacommunitywatch.org

September 13, 2017

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th 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.

Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections. I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever

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

April 14, 2013

My Uncle Gene taught me about football and my Uncle Wayne taught me to water ski. I often wonder what my Uncle Lauren would have taught me? Maybe to tackle, wrestle, or put a big worm on a hook to catch a big fish? I wish that you had not left so early I wanted to opportunity to know you better, especially from all of the stories from (your Mom)Grandma Betty, and your brothers Wayne and (my Dad) Hal. I guess what you have taught me is to respect all and to appreciate family and friends because from one day to the next you never know what is going to happen. Also that what I do can make a difference in my life and the lives of others so for this I Thank You Uncle Lauren. It is not how you died that makes you special it is how you lived, and that is the ultimate life lesson....

Anonymous

September 16, 2008

SGT. Dow your work as we know it on this Earth is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

June 2, 2008

"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

March 31, 2008

rest in peace grandpa lauren

March 5, 2006

Sgt. Dow,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tooele County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

August 26, 2005