Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This is my grandpa I never got the chance to meet him R.I.P HOPE TO MEET U SOMEDAY

Firefighter Dallas Ruiz
Grandson

March 23, 2022

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th 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 today. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflection.

Rest In Peace.

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

April 12, 2012

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 12, 2010

YOU ARE A HERO SIR JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

August 26, 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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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 29, 2008

Uncle Steve,I sure do miss you! Thank you for being a great role model. I'll see you on the other side. By the way, you still owe me a water skiing trip.

Chad K. Johns (Nephew)
Asst Chief for Counterdrug Law Enforcement, FL. Office of Drug Control

June 21, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. YOUR PASSING IS NO LESS HEROIC THAN THOSE WHO FALL FROM GUNFIRE. SAY HELL TO D. LO AND TELL HIM WE MISS HIM. THANKS

officer
gpd

January 28, 2007

Steve grew up 1/2 block from me. My father was on the THP and Steve would come down to my house and put on my father's hat and say, "someday I'm going to be a police officer". And, he did. He was a good friend, classmate and buddy. I think of him often.

Merle Jent
Friend

May 27, 2006

STEVE WE WORKED MANY YEARS TOGETHER AT THE GALLATIN POLICE DEPARTMENT, GOOD YEARS TOO. YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE HELPING OTHERS, THAT IS WHAT POLICE WORK IS ALL ABOUT AND YOU NEVER FORGOT IT.

LT. DAVID BEASLEY
SUMNER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT