Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Louis, You are not forgotten. I hope your family is doing well. Rest in Peace Hero...

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 13, 2014

Louie, you will never be forgotten.

Lt. Al Matousek
NYCPD MSND friend/co-worker

March 10, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 19th 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.

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

March 10, 2012

Louis was a cop among cops he was a foot patrolman in park hill houses in staten island new york i worked with louis while he was in uniform he worked solo most of the time and made alot of arrests he work his way up to detective he was a great leader and a hell of a person i was fearless and he is missed

Patrolman
New York Special Patrolman

February 11, 2012

lOUIE I WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SMILE, AND BEING ONE OF YOUR UC PARTNERS. DETECTIVE LIZ RYE

DETECTIVE LIZ RYE
NYPD

December 28, 2011

Louie,

never stopped missing you. I remember MSTNT and a job you and I both loved.

God bless ed me with a friend like you,

Det. Rosa Orsini
friend

October 5, 2011

Hello my old friend,
Dont know why, but today you popped into my head.
working together in the 120th was fun and I miss you dearly.
Thats all Buddy 10-98

PO Bill Knight {retired}
NYPD

October 3, 2011

You are one of the Finest. May God watch over you and your son. You will never be forgotten. God Bless you.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 10, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends as another year passes. May they know that you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 10, 2010

I said a little prayer today for Detective Lopez and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

March 6, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 13, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 2, 2008

Louie, My Brother, My Friend. I can't express how much you are missed. I think about you everyday. I remember that day like it was yesterday. I wish I could've changed the turnout of that day. You will always be in my thoughts. Your daughter has become a very beautiful woman. And your son a very handsome young man who has followed in your footstep. Please watch over him. He is always in my prayers

Det. Roosevelt Devine
NYPD

April 27, 2007

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Detective Lopez. We honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. We rarely know it when a hero walks among us. Today, because of the sacrifice Detective Lopez has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family and friends of Detective Lopez, I want to say that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Detective Lopez is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

SA Thomas Doyle
FBI New York

January 15, 2007

Louie, Not a day goes by that I do not think of you, God Bless You. Watch over Louie Jr. who has followed in your footsteps.

Retired Detective Bill LaVasseur
NYPD

October 13, 2006

God Bless your soul Louie. Look over your son as he has followed in your foot steps.

Det. Bill LaVasseur
NYPD

October 13, 2006

R I P HERO

Trp.
MA STATE POLICE

April 15, 2006

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

April 12, 2005

Louie,

I remember that horrible day like it was yesterday. I had the honor of working with you at MSND, you were one of a kind Louie, from the way you loved those cowboy boots to the way you always smiled. You always made people laugh and your smile stays with me forever. Your son is a grown man now and I want him to know that his dad was at the top of his job when he was suddenly taken away form us all. You were a great crime fighter and most of all you were a GREAT guy, you loved your son so much and he is proud I am sure to have msuch great memories of you. Love ya BRO and I think of you often!!!!!!

February 11, 2005

Hey Louie... i recently hit the 19 year mark that we would of celebrated together ....i remember our first walk of the neighborhood that we would patrol for the next 6 months but u would watch for a few more years... you and I hitting the beach on our day off and your love of your son. REST IN PEACE LOUIE .... I MISS YA BUDDY...rick

Police Offficer Enrico Cucco III
NYCPD

August 13, 2004

My son was born on the day you gave the ultimate sacrafice. When we celebrate his birth on March 10th we will take a moment to pause and remember you and your family. Trooper C.J. Trantham Alabama State Troopers

Trooper C.J. Trantham
Alabama State Troopers

June 13, 2004

Louie,

My memories of your kindness, laughter and support are always alive. Your spirit thrives through those you have touched in both small and grand ways.

Ofc. Dehling
Jacksonville Sheriffs Office (FL)
Former NYPD - 005 Pct.

Police Officer C.R. Dehling
Former NYPD - Currently JSO (FL)

Det. Lopez rest in peace brother. May God keep his hands upon you and your family. Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall inherit eternal life.

Det. Richard Gonzalez
Dover Police Dept. N.J.

Rest in peace, Lou.

Detective Michael Kane
NYPD