Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember the morning of the crash so well. I sat on your lap while you sipped your coffee and I snuck bites off your breakfast plate. While pointing to the map on the wall, you told me you were going to take a ride in a plane that day to have a look at 'The Bay'.

I begged you not to go, and can remember how you stood at the door, smiled and said you would be home later to tell me all about it.

Mommom took me to pick peaches, and because I was playing with the CB radio in the old pick-up, it was turned it off to prevent any more disobedience from my four year old self.

We had a nice day at Fike's Orchard and stopped for lunch before heading home. Little did we know officers were looking for us to tell us of the accident. Thanks to me, no one could reach us by CB; we were in McDonald's when a DNR cadet tracked us down.

I will never forget that day, but more importantly I will never forget you! Patient, always smiling, and letting me sit in your lap to eat every meal! God bless you, Poppop! I will always love you and hope I can keep your smile and dedicated spirit going through me and your great-grandchildren.

God bless those who have lost their dear, dedicated loved ones!!!!

Michelle McKinney
Grand-Daughter

May 6, 2024

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

April 11, 2023

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice are always remembered.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 24, 2020

We honor your sacrifice on this Police Week and every day that we serve.

Lieutenant Joe Offer
Maryland Natural Resources Police

May 12, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 32nd 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.

Your sacrifice was made so many years ago.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 24, 2010

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

February 18, 2008

Rest in peace as we will always remember you.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

October 24, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your servicer

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October 20, 2007

Brother George,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

January 5, 2006