Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Brother, keep an eye on us still on the bricks down here as you walk your beat in Heaven

Policeman
Brother in Blue, Phoenix PD

May 18, 2010

I was working graveyard in South Los Angeles when I heard over the CHP radio that one CHP officer had been shot. Then a second radio call stated two CHP officers had been shot. Then a third and then a fourth CHP officer was down.My partner and I were stunned and almost in tears.
We both attended your funeral along with all three brave officers. Each and every time I drive by the area where you so bravely placed yourself in danger I cry. From one CHP officer to another, God Bless all three of you and someday we will all meet and talk of good times wearing the Blue and Gold.

Semper Fi.....

Mike #7185

W.M.Becze #7185 State Traffic Officer
California Highway patrol

April 27, 2010

SIR
on behalf of myself and another former AZ state law enfoecement explorer we remember u on this the 40th annivesary of yours and your partner death thank you for your service and sarcifice.

Anonymous

April 5, 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 on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

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

April 5, 2010

My father and you were great friends in the academy...he was a few numbers from your badge. I remember hearing great stories about you and dad going out to the bar and celebrating on grad day. I am so sorry for your sacrifice. May you always be remembered. The young CHP officers of today are nothing like you and all the others my father worked with. Somewhere along the way the pride of the CHP has been lost...

Anonymous

December 20, 2009

Rest in Peace, Officer Frago. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 22, 2009

The final chapter has now been closed. The remaining scum you battled so bravely was found dead in his prison cell.
You are with God in his kingdom of Heaven and they are writhing in hell. We learned so much from your incident. You and your families gave so much that fateful night and for that, many many many LEO's go home to their loved ones. Keep resting easy Brother. God Bless All

DB
CA HWY PATROL..Ret.

August 19, 2009

My brother. I have known of your death since it happened. I was also told about it in the academy many years ago. Forgive me for having your memory slip to the back of my mind in recent years, especially after the sacrifice you made. Today I finished a book about your life and your death. I drove to the location where you died and although the place has changed a lot, emotions overcame me. I promise that you and your partners will never ever be forgotten by me again.

Sal Gallegos
LAPD Detective (retired)

August 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary.

Former MD Police Officer

April 5, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary.

Former MD Police Officer

April 5, 2009

Thirty-nine years ago was a Sunday, April 5 too, and the whole world changed because of what happened to you.

Nearly 40 years later, officers are safer because of the "Newhall Incident" and the sacrifice you made. To say "thank you" rings hollow and short, but that is all we can offer for making the supreme sacrifice. Your loss was felt around the world and the law enforcement community was stung by the pain of losing all four of you in one fell swoop. We all vowed it would never happen again. But we keep having multiple officers shot and killed, but still, the traffic stop was revised and individual officers are safer because of the lessons learned. You all were so young and innocent.

We think of you frequently ans still pray for your families and other officers.

Bless all four of you,

LoVae Pray Martines, Law Enforcement Lia
MADD-San Bernardino County, CA

April 5, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th 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.

The lessons of the Newhall incident have probably saved countless lives since then. Unfortunately, no matter how well trained or competent the officers are, every day on the job is a day of peril. Within the last three weeks 4 brave officers from Oakland, CA and 3 brave officers from Pittsburgh, PA have been murdered by thugs wielding AK-47s.
How brave are each of our true American heroes who face danger each day he or she pins on thier badges to police our streets so that our communities may be safeguarded.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 5, 2009

I was just a rookie Policeman on Patrol when it was announced via radio of the "Newhall Incident" You four brothers indeed changed Police Work in California and I will never forget that awful day. After the incident there was no longer any seals on shotguns and no more red plastic plugs in the barrel of Police 12 gauge shotguns. Police no longer saved their brass at the range. Police tactics forever changed that day. May you rest in peace, Sir and thank you for your service to the people of the State of California. God Bless!

Retired Police Officer Bob Reed
South Lake Tahoe PD

March 29, 2009

RIP

Anonymous

September 8, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

June 11, 2008

THE NEWHALL INCIDENT WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEART FOREVER. REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

Pfc. Dan McElmurray
Wagener P.D./ A.C.S.O. (2000-2005)

April 15, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 7, 2008

Walt was my brother's best friend, and was best man at my brother's wedding. Walt was a hero and a true gentleman, and loved by our family. I have many fond memories of him, and shall never forget him. It is hard to believe that it has been 38 years...rest in peace, Walt.

Robin Woolsey
Walt's best friend's brother

April 6, 2008

Rather Than Swerve From The Path Of Duty !!.. Keep resting easy knowing the Blue and Gold NEVER forgets our own !! God Bless All

DB
Calif Hwy Patrol. Ret.

April 5, 2008

Here we are one year later to say thank you and honor and remember you, as we will always do.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

April 5, 2008

This week, I provided a Lieutenant with a copy of the photograph depicting Your patrol vehicles and the photograph depicting the four of You at the Coroner's Office.

Many are aware that the CHP made several changes as a direct result of Your incident.

What many do did not know regarding Your tragic incident is the following:

More than twenty years after that tragic day, I represented the LAPD at a California P.O.S.T. conference regarding rewriting the textbook for patrol tactics. It was because of Your tragic incident that I was able to convince the LAPD as well as P.O.S.T. to dispense with the term "felony vehicle pullovers." Your incident involved a crime that was only a Misdemeanor. As a result today we use the term "high-risk vehicle pullover."

The Lieutenant and I will be showing the CHP tape and discussing Your murder at an upcoming Roll Call. Rest-In- Peace, Brothers.....

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC/LAPD

June 6, 2007

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in law, your watch on earth is over.

SGT. John L. Gulledge Retired
Escambia CO FL SO

April 27, 2007

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten-Bless you

Richie Grant/Surviving Spouse
Deputy Dave Grant/EOW/5/31/04/Tuolumne Co Sheriff'sDept

April 5, 2007

What a truly sad and tragic story. You four gentlemen are nothing short of true heroes for your courage and sacrifice that day. Please know that you will all always be remembered and April 5th is a day we will always honor you. Rest in peace sirs.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

April 5, 2007

Officer Frago - thank you for your service. You have not been forgotten.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

July 31, 2006