Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I never knew Officer Gamble, but he was the first officer I recall ever hearing of that was killed on duty in Sacramento and for some unknown reason his name has stuck in my memory all these years, almost 60 years later. So, today I decided to google his name and was happy to see this site dedicated to him, and to see a photo of this officer who has stayed alive in my memory all these years. I have much respect and gratefulness to police, and also have a son-in-law, and grand-son-in-law who are officers.

Carol Wiseman
None

August 29, 2022

Rest in peace Officer Gamble.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 29, 2019

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

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

February 15, 2018

Fortunately your killer (unlike that thug Gerald Mason) was caught and gassed before the Furman decision which would have saved him.

Citizen

August 12, 2016

I will never forget my Uncle. Mychild hood was filled with his caring, and loving he had towards my family. The camping trips to Shasta and beyone.
My Uncle served his comunity, and gave his life. He could have said; "Not my problem." But he did not.

SFC Daniel Crockett (Ret.)
Nephew

February 16, 2015

My father was Officer Gamble's partner, Robert Reese. It was Officer Shaw who was disarmed and it was his gun that was used to kill Officer Gamble, not my father's gun. Please correct.

Staci M. Reese
Daughter

October 17, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 49th 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 diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered. I hope to one day meet some of your family at a Norcal Cops function.

Rest In Peace

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

February 15, 2012

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

Officer 11169

January 21, 2012

On the 47th anniversary of Officer Gamble's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Officer Gamble is not forgotten.

Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department

February 15, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 46th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 15, 2009

Officer Gamble,
On today, the 45th anniversary of your murder, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sacramento. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. It took another four years, but your murderer finally got the justice that he deserved.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

February 15, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 10, 2008

Rest easy, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

August 31, 2006

Though it has been many years since you left this earth, you have not been forgotten. Thank you for your sacrifice. RIP

December 29, 2005