Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Visiting from upstate N.Y. and just learned about Patrolman East. RIP.

Tim Owens
NYSP ret.

Lt T Owens
Nysp

February 3, 2023

Patrolman East,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 21, 2022

It is good to finally know who you were. Most respect, Brother in Blue. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace. Until we met again.

Retired investigator Rose Beane
Wake County Sheriff's Office

December 7, 2021

Rest in peace Patrolman East.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 7, 2019

You are remembered today on the anniversary of your death. Rest easy sir, we have it from here. Thank you for serving NC and this great nation.

Sergeant J. R. Fleming
NC State Highway Patrol

December 21, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state and the birthplace of my son. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 21, 2011

As a child you represented to me all of the honorable attributes of a North Carolina State Highway Patrolman. I was raised near your home in Wake Forest, N.C.

Ronnie L. Young
aquantance

May 14, 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

December 27, 2007

you are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
Manchester, NH

December 21, 2007

We miss you granddaddy!! We,ve heard alot about you,but never got the chance to know you!! Rest in peace!!

Your Grandchildren

jeff east

December 31, 2005

Thank you Patrolman East. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.........

Anonymous

October 4, 2003