Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Clemons.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 26, 2022

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 26, 2020

20 years have quickly sped by. You have never been forgotten by a community you were protecting that fateful day. We will never forget you and the ultimate sacrifice you gave or how that day changed your families lives forever. Rest in Peace my friend and Blessings to your family.

Moose Lake Resident
A Friend

August 23, 2013

I remember Erv from my childhood, he worked with my dad who was also a Carlton County Deputy, Gary Bergeman. You are not forgotten, peace and comfort to your family.

jennifer dammer
Jennifer Dammer

August 20, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 17th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 26, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 26, 2007

I currently work for the Duluth Police Dept. and I live across the street from where you ended your watch. I think of that night you gave your all everytime I go by it. I was living 2 miles away Aug. 27, 1993 and heard the gunfire. I will never forget you.

Tom Degerstrom
Duluth Police Dept.

January 16, 2007

You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
SPD

November 8, 2005

May God continue to grant you eternal peace, and bring comfort and peace to your loved ones.

January 25, 2005

You are not forgotten, sir. Rest in peace.

a Minnesota cop