Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I did not know you officer Kenneth, I thank you for your service to the people of Southern California. You will never be forgotten. Amen.

Reserve deputy Paul Boulanger
OCSD (retired)

February 19, 2024

Thinking of you today & always. 42 years have passed & I still get choked up. What an amazing Officer & Gentlemen. Forever in my Heart.

Valerie Walker
Friend

January 19, 2024

It's been 41 years & I still think of you everyday! You were so special! Your smile, kindness, professionalism are something I haven't seen again!
Always an Officer & a Gentlemen! You are Truly Missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing you! Rest in Heavenly Peace! Well Done! Forever in my Heart!

Valerie Walker
Friend

January 19, 2023

Thinking of you Today as Always! You were Truly an Officer & a Gentlemen! You are Truly Missed! I am so Grateful to have had the opportunity to know you! Rest Well! You will always be "Angel Eyes"!

Valerie Walker
Friend

January 19, 2022

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Ell.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2019

Sir, we carry on your memory ss we pass through the area of your tragic demise. I know you watching over from above. RIP.

Deputy Sheriff Los Angeles
County Sheriff

January 19, 2019

Rest in Paradise Deputy Ell. There is not a day that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. You were a true example of an Officer & a Gentleman. You an & Tami are together forever that gives me comfort!

Valerie Walker

January 19, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

January 19, 2018

I know Kenny is in Heaven! I saw Kenny for the last time that night. It was raining and I was working the PM shift Kenny and Tommy were the night Detectives. I was driving to the S.D. Fwy headed home. I saw Kenny and Tommy in their White Nova headed to Vermont area. As with many others Kenny has always been in my thoughts. He was a great Deputy Sheriff and a terrific person. Even though I was a Trainee he always treated me as an equal. He is missed and will always be.

James Skiman, Ret. Dep. IV
LASD, Lennox

April 14, 2015

Deputy Kenneth D. Ell. Thinking of you today & always!

Rest in Paradise!

You truly were a role model for the LASD!

I am thankful for you!

I will always Love & Respect You!

Valerie Walker
friend

January 19, 2015

As a current recruit in the LASD academy class #400, know your ultimate sacrifice continues to make an impression on this department and towards the future of law enforcement. My condolences go out to your family and partners... You will not be forgotten.

Recruit Stilgenbauer

March 24, 2014

Deputy Kenneth Douglas Ell you were one in a Million! I will always love & miss you. Your kindness will never be forgotten. You were Truly and Officer & a Gentlemen. Rest in Paradise until we meet again.

Valerie Walker
friend

January 19, 2014

Sir, my father worked with you at Lennox, his name is Tom Spencer. He speaks so highly of you. Thank you for your sacrifice. Just know your memory lives on.

Officer Brian Spencer
Santa Monica Police Department

January 20, 2013

You were unlike anyone I ever met. Your dedication to your profession amazed me beyond imagination. Your kindness, your tolerance of others was something that every human being should take notice of.

The day I met you at the Lennox Station in 1976 I thought this man has the Eyes of an Angel, I was so right.

Rest in Paradise Deputy Kenneth Douglas Ell you will remain now and forever in my Heart.

Valerie R. Walker

January 19, 2013

Not A day goes by when I don't think of you.

Each year I will continue to leave a memory of you at
the Sheriff's Station.

Rest in Paradise!

Valerie R. Walker

Valerie Walker/friend

September 28, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 30th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.. I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace

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

January 19, 2012

If my love & respect for you could have saved you, you would still be here today.

I was blessed to have known you.

There is not a day that I don't think of you.

I will never forget you.

Valerie

June 23, 2010

Deputy Ell - Back in December 1985 I attended the Officer's Survival Course in San Luis Obispo. Among the presenters was Ret. LASD Lt. McAndrews. He told the story of you and your partner Dahlman surving a very violent encounter with multiple suspects. Almost 20 years later, at an LASD funeral I got to meet Cmdr. Dahlman and shake his hand, telling him of my respect for the both of you.

Maybe one day, if we're all found worthy, we'll get to hear the story from you, Sir. Thanks for your service to the people of the County of Los Angeles and the state of California. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

June 16, 2010

I was in the same Academy class with Doug Ell, Class 129. We became friends during our training and remained so until his untimely death. I think of him so often.

Deputy Marva Bush, Ret.
LASD

April 2, 2010

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

Officer 11169

October 23, 2009

I worked Lennox Station with Ken while I was a Reserve Deputy Sheriff (69-74) I always looked up to him as a friend, mentor and Outstanding Deputy Sheriff. He also taught me the meaning of tenacity in the Martial Arts field as we trained together in a Lennox Dojo. I've never forgotten his perls of wisdom "ALWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING". It's been a long time since I've had the pleasure of his company, but he'll never be forgtten.
Semper Fi Ken (I finally got my Black Belt Brother!!) "Rocky"

Lt. Rocky Fortner (Ret).
L.A.S.D. 1969-2004

August 21, 2008

MEMORIAL DAY MEMORIES OF DEPTY KENNETH DOUGLAS ELL

YOU GAVE THE TRUE MEANING "TO AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN"
I WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SINCERITY AND KIND SPIRIT. I HAVE NEVER MET ANYONE WHO LED BY EXAMPLE UNTIL I MET YOU IN OCTOBER 1976.I WILL ALSO TRY TO TREAT PEOPLE WITH RESPECT AS YOU DID.GOD BLESSED MY LIFE WITH HAVING YOU IN IT.
I KNOW YOU ARE AMONG ANGELS,& FOR THAT I THANK GOD.
-V.WALKER-

VALERIE R. WALKER
FAMILY FRIEND

May 26, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 11, 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

November 29, 2007

Deputy Ell,
On the night that you died I my mother was giving birth to me at that same time. I am now serving my community with honor and pride and want to thank you for your service. Without men like you there would be no future for our children. It is an honor to serve in your memory.

Deputy Jeff White
Teller County Sheriff's Office

June 18, 2007