Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace sir and always know that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

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

August 24, 2020

John Eastep is the Great Grandfather of my brother-in-law, Larry Eastep who is married to my sister Carlene (retired LAPD).....

Remembering that Heros live Forever!

Lieutenant Jim Zessin
Corvallis (OR) Pilice Department

October 30, 2014

It has been 100 years since my Great Grandfather's death but we still remember his life, his service and his sacrifice.

Tom Eastep
Great Grandson

August 24, 2012

On this 100th anniversary of my Great Grandfather's murder, I would like to honor his life, his service, and his heritage. When we meet I will tell him of the respect I have for him.

G.E. Eastep, LtCol, USAF(Ret)
Great Grandson

August 13, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 98th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 24, 2010

Spokesman-Review, Spokane, WA, 27 Aug 1912. --- Colfax, WA, Aug 26. "Colfax business houses were closed between 2 and 3 o'clock this afternoon in respect to Deputy Sheriff John B. Eastep who was killed by ........... The funeral was largely attended, the big church being taxed to its utmost."

Colfax Gazette, Colfax, WA, 30 Aug 1912. ---- "Mr. Eastep had been a deputy sheriff for the past two years and was a fearless and courteous officer ready to do his duty..... Eight hundred people were packed into the church at the service. All business houses and offices in the court house were closed during the funeral and the flag on the court house hung at half mast all day."

I am very proud of my Great Grandfather!

Lt Col Gary E. Eastep (USAF, Ret.)
Great Grandson

June 10, 2010

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

May God be with everyone!!!!!!!!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

April 13, 2009

Thanks for serving the Evergreen State!
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

August 24, 2008

06/12/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Deputy Eastep.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

June 12, 2004

JOHN WAS MY GREAT GREAT GRAMPA,HE WAS A REALLY GOOD PERSON,MAY HE REST IN PEACE FOREVER

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