Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

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

October 2, 2020

Still think about you and remember fondly having coffee in the docket room at the Gulf Shores Police Department just talking on life and family. That was not too many hours before you answered your final call. Always a hero to me.

OFC GS18
GSPD

May 15, 2020

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 26th 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.

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

April 27, 2013

I was off work at the Baldwin Co. Sheriff's Office when a co-worker called to tell me about Howard. I think about him when I see a patrol car drive by. He was a very kind man.

Gail Sanders Pratt
co-worker in 1987

November 26, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 25, 2012

Thank you for your service and heroism Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

November 24, 2012

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 18, 2012

Howard, you will forever be in my heart, I grew up with you as my Dad's friend and I was there when you were taken from us.....

Shelton O'Bannon

May 11, 2012

This was so long ago and I was so young, but I still think of him and his family when driving past the house they lived in. After all these years its still heart breaking...

Keri Green
Neighbor

August 22, 2010

Remember yo today and thank you Sir for your service.

Paat Van Den Berghe

October 13, 2007

I salute you, Sir, on the 20th Anniversary of your brutal and tragic murder. May your family and friends take comfort in knowing that you will OFREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT, Retired
AR

October 1, 2007

"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.

July 11, 2007

God bless your family. It has been a long time since you gave all. I know ever day is still hard for your family. Good bless them all

LT

LT

December 9, 2006

Rest in Peace, Deputy Dutton. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

September 25, 2006

Thank you for your service. You are appreciated.

A Dutton from Ohio

November 10, 2004

I remember hearing about you being killed, then attending your funeral. There were so many officers from at least four states there to pay their respects.

The Bible says, "Greater love hath no man than he who lays down his life for a friend." Your sacrifice was even greater than than that. You died trying to save the life of a suicidal man. You paid the ultimate price and secured your place in heaven. May God bless you and your family!

Former Deputy
Escambia County, Al. Sheriff's Dept.

October 17, 2004

No Officer who gave his life should be without reflection. "For those who pledge to uphold it, freedom requires a sacrfice the protected will never know."

Anonymous

January 2, 2004