Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another senseless shooting tonight when officers tried to serve a warrant. This was in Allen and is eerily similar to what happened to Alex. Your memory still remains with us. January will be 40 year,

Jeffery Baker
Cousin

June 30, 2022

Today is still like a nightmare33 years later my dad was robbed from me by a ruthless coward and my kids was robbed of grandpa... My dad shouldn't died that day i have to believe god had a better plan for him.... Love you your son Dwight David Eversole

dwight eversole

June 20, 2016

I didn't get to meet him but what my dad has told me he sounds amazing.

Hope Eversole
Grandpa

January 12, 2015

Im sitting here in my dorm room in class reading the report of this in Kentucky for the police academy. Its a sad day that happen back then and your death is not in vain! Rest in peace brother

Deputy H
Jeff co Sheriff

August 8, 2012

I remember 1-4-1983 as if it were yesterday. There were so many people who came to pay their respect when we laid you to rest on top of coal harbor mountain. I visit with Alex every time I visit with mamaw and papaw. These officers are hero's yet so often I see and hear people delighting in the death of an officer. Alex, dad loved you like a brother, your death will haunt him always. All of our love.... The Baker Family.

Jeff Baker
2nd cousin

May 17, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th 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 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.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

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

January 4, 2012

"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

October 30, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir.

January 4, 2007

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

May God rest your soul.

January 4, 2005