Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Dad,
Your Birthday is coming up and another Anniversary of your going to Heaven has passed.
This World has just gotten crazier since you left. I came Home. The Girls all are through School now. Each one is a Reflection of you. I'm proud of all of them and I know you are too.
Being Home where I held your finger because I was so little is not the same.
I feel you and Grandma and Grandpa here and Mom just turned 87.
Life here has gone on. But there is an emptiness without you.
I wake up everyday wishing you were here and we could go Flying or Riding your Motorcycle. Or just Swing on your Front Porch and talk the day away. Coming home has had the opposite effect. I miss you more.
I will get through this. I know you are with me. I talk about you all the time.
I've met people that know Grandma and Grandpa and You. That's amazing to me. And that feels like home. I know without you here things will be different and I have to overcome that.
I will do my best. Just like you taught me to do. Please keep your eyes on me and Protect me from Evil, the Girls and Mom and Aunt Mary too. Please make me aware of your presence and give me the strength to do more good in the World so I can live again knowing you are always with me.
Lately I've suffered your loss all over again and the pain is disabling.
Send All Your Angels too. Please tell God and Jesus Thank you for picking you to be my Dad. I'm Grateful.
Love Forever,

LeAnn Grace Heimbecker
Daughter

August 15, 2024

Hi Uncle Phillip,
I wanted to say thank you for all the wonderful years I had with you. You gave me hope and love when I needed it and I love you for that. With all the pain in my life you were there for me. My one remembered moment with you that I have never for got, was the night I climbed in the pin with your police dog, I was trying to run away from my Dad because of the sex abuse, but the dog alerted you that I was in his dog house, I remember telling the dog to be quite and to protect me from my Dad. Well he was a police dog so he had to let you know I was there and I was ok. You were shocked that he let me in the pin, so you see he knew I needed help, to protect me from bad. I just wanted you to know why that night happened, because I never told you why I was in there with the police dog. I miss you so much,

Debra Wood
Nice by marriage

June 12, 2023

Hey Dad,

It sure has been rough here without you lately. I've balled my eyes out like a baby. I know you're with me and God too. But, I also know I wouldn't be going through what has been happening if you were still here. No one would dare try to mess with me and your granddaughter's.

But, because you are in Heaven, they do.
Sad really. I miss feeling Safe. I look at your picture and know that I have outlived you and you were taken so young. You had so much more to do and see. So much more to Teach.
I'm not second-guessing God, I'm just saying, I miss you, and I want you back.

This just isn't fair. These Stupid Laws.
I have Volunteered in Family Court for over 30 years now, and, you were right the Laws just keep getting more messed up and more messed up.

Losing you and Jon to some stupid Laws really irritates me and those Laws are not getting any better. Pro Criminal. Just like you told me. They have better weapons. You were right about that too. I cry every time we lose another Officer...because of the Loss itself of a Very good human and knowing the Pain the Family must carry for their lives.

I thought I had this all figured out and was okay with you being with God, but recently it jumped right in my face and I'm not okay at all with it. Not one bit. I'm Sad. I'm Mad.
I Miss You So Much, and I am so Sad for Jon's Family for their suffering too.

No one is like you Dad. No One. I Have not met anyone like you. Ever. You are An Eagle.
I know I am Lucky to be your Daughter. That Fact Is Not Lost On Me. I Am Proud Of That And Very Grateful. But I wish We Had More Time. I found out my friend Joe made it to Heaven,
I hope you've met. You probably have. Billy Club Members. I Wish I Could Have Shown You Around My Map Dot. Joe Will Have to Fill You In.

I'm just thinking out loud. Anyway, I miss you, I Love You, Send Angels Daddy, I need Protective Angels Right Now. Please Stay With Me Always and Show Me That You Are Here In The Little Things That God and You Make Happen. My Love To All... Your Baby Girl.
Now I gotta go....I have some Chicken to eat.....and some Cake and Watermelon.
Lots of Love.....Your Girl's.

LeAnn Grace Heimbecker
Daughter

September 10, 2022

Hi Dad.
I Miss You. xo Send Angels.
Your Granddaughter's Are Trying To Make You Proud.
I Think They Have Accomplished That.
You Set A Great Example Dad.
We All Miss You Very Much.
Please Kiss Grandma And Aunt Annie For Me And The Girls. Didn't Get To Do That The Right Way.
Hugs & Kisses,
LeAnn Grace, Emma Grace, Jaden Claire, And Alise Ann.
Please Keep Us Very Close In The Months To Come.
We Miss Your Smiling Face and Your Bear Hugs.
We Love You Dad, The Same As Eternity...Forever.

LeAnn Grace Heimbecker
Daughter

October 7, 2021

Hi Daddy,
Today is one of those Days when I wish with all my heart you were here.
It Just seems the World has gone Crazy. And I would so love to be Sitting Under a Tree with you looking Up Into The Sky for Cloud Formations. Just Watching The Wind Blow By. Talking and Laughing at Your Endless Jokes.
It's Been Pretty Rough Here On Earth Lately. Officers Are Being Targeted Just For Wearing Their Uniform...It Breaks My Heart For The Families Knowing The Deep Grief They Must Live With. I Can't Keep Up. And That Breaks My Heart Too.
I Sure Could Use a New Joke. I've Worn Out the "3Piece Chicken Dinner".

I Love You With My Whole Soul. Please Send All Of Us Who Love You Some Protecting Guardian Angels That Can Tell Jokes. We Need That Right Now. Please Kiss Everyone and Tell Them We Miss Them Too. Please Tell God and Jesus Thank You For Letting You Be Our Dad. We Know How Precious That Gift Is. Please Hug Jon and Send Jokes to Jon's Family Too So They Have The Gift of Laughter Too.
Love Your Baby Girl.

LeAnn Grace Heimbecker
Daughter

August 25, 2020

My grandpa Heimbecker was the greatest man to ever walk foot on the planet, in my eyes. He taught me more about Integrity and Unconditional love than anyone else ever has. I miss you so much grandpa!!! I just want to hug you and say goodbye. You were taken from me on the day before my 16th birthday, and I've literally never been the same. I struggle a lot with you being gone. I wish I had your confidence. I wish I had your character. I wish I had you!! I love you so very very much! You had a definite affect on my life!

Aaron Phillips
Grandson

June 1, 2020

Hi Daddy, Today is Your Birthday, and I Miss You. I Live where you can see Aircraft both Commercial and Military Fly Over my Home. I Believe You and God did that. I try not to miss an opportunity to see them..Your Grandaughters are in College now. Im sure you are Proud of all 4 of us, Our Families and Your Grandchildren. All of us are Blessed with Your Honorable Example of Love, Laughter, and Integrity. We All know You are with us in the same way God is, and we are grateful for the Love Drops..Those unexpected nudges when we are having a difficult time and we think what words of Wisdom would You say? NASA Celebrated 50 yrs of Stepping on the Moon last Month 1 Day before You Flew Higher Into Heaven. Happy Birthday Daddy From All Of Us. Thank You for the Example You Set For Us Here. The first thing I remember saying is " I Love You Daddy ". That Will Never Change. We Are The Lucky One's To Have You In Our Lives.

Woodburry County Sheriffs Department
All of Us Touched by His Soul

August 20, 2019

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015

Dad, there are no words to describe the loss I am feeling...I miss you so terribly!!! I long for your hugs, kisses and wonderful words of advice. My ears yearn to hear you sing again. My feet wishes they could be dancing with you again. I know you are with me every day. For that I find some sense of comfort. I love you and miss you so much!!! I am so very proud of you. You are MY HERO!!!

Penny Rosson
Daughter

May 16, 2015

Hi Dad, I want You to Know how Proud I am to be Your Daughter. I Cherish Our Time Together. I Know You Are Still With Me. I Feel You Everyday. I am grateful for That. Because of You, I Sleep In Heavenly Peace at Night. I Thought You Should Know That. When I am Afraid or Worried, I Just Look at Your Pictures and Feel The Love and Integrity You Left for Us. I Hope You're Singing and Playing Guitar With God's Angel Choir. I Love You Forever and Always...Love Your Baby Girl..LeAnn Grace Heimbecker

Captain Phillip Arthur Heimbecker, Sr.
Daughter

May 15, 2015

I miss you Dad

LeAnn Grace Heimbecker
Daughter

August 9, 2014

Rest in Peace, Captain Heimbecker. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 3, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. 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 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 the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

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

June 11, 2012

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

June 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

January 17, 2008

Your service to the people of Iowa will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace, and know one day you will be with the ones who love you. Take care of heavens roads, and be there for others who have given their life, as you did serving others.

Trooper
Iowa State Patrol

February 14, 2007

Phil, you were my friend and I miss you. My first day on the job, September 2, 1978 you bought me my first cup of coffee. Take care my friend till I see you again.

Dale R. Todd
Owner Phoenix Counseling

February 3, 2006

God Bless Capt. Heimbecker and his family, for their sacrifice. God holds a special place for those who give their lives in service of others. Keep an eye on us, brother.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

August 26, 2004

Phil,
Thank you, for all you taught me about the job, and especially about integrity. Well done good and faithful one.

Tom Van De Berg, Deputy Medical Examiner
Greene County Medical Examiners Office

June 14, 2004

God bless..