Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP my Brother

Deputy S. Yates
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Mississippi)

July 9, 2010

Ben-

You died on the day of my birth, I myself am now a Police Officer. Know that the next generation of Law Enforcement has not forgotten your sacrafice...rest easy Brother, keep an eye on us from above.

Police Officer
Phoenix Police, Brother in Blue

February 27, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty-third 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.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Lasater

April 12, 2009

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NHV

May 5, 2008

Remembering you on the 22nd anniversary of your sacrifice, God Bless You sir, Rest in Peace.

Michael Roberts

April 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

March 20, 2008

I discussed that tragic day for the less-tenured personnel, during Roll Call training. It is hard to believe that it has beeen 21 years. It is even more difficult to believe that the lone reminder Miamians have of the most-analyzed FBI shooting, is a stretch of SW 82nd Ave between 120th and 124th streets named Agent Jerry Dove Avenue and Agent Benjamin Grogan Avenue.

May You both, Rest - In - Peace, knowing that there are some of us who shall never forget, and we shall continue telling Your story.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

December 3, 2007

I remember seeing the "In the Line of Duty" movie about this incident when I was in college. Having known back then that I wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement, it saddened me a great deal to watch the movie and learn about the fate of these two brave FBI Agents. Agents Dove and Grogan were two brave warriors who gave their lives for the people of Miami and their Country. May God always watch over them as they rest in peace. Their legacy lives on and they will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

April 11, 2007

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

Former Police Officer (Dist.Hghts. MD)
Warrenton,VA

April 11, 2007

Rest In Peace.

D. Paul, Special Agent
FBI

December 22, 2006

Heroes and the sacrifices they make will not be forgotten.Agent Grogan, you are a true hero and you are not forgotten.

SPO
Salem, Va

December 18, 2006

Remembering you on this the anniversary of your tragic death.
God Bless you and may you rest in peace

Anne (Civilian UK)

April 11, 2006

Thank You Agent Grogan for your sacrifice. You and Agent Dove helped lead me to this calling and for that will never be forgotten. God’s speed to you and yours. Rest easy brother, we have the watch now...

Ofc. S. James
Orlando Police Department

January 19, 2006

"HERO" doesn't say enough about who you are sir. Thank you for your service.

Former Officer

June 13, 2005

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

July 26, 2004

05/30/04

You died a true hero. Rest in peace.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 30, 2004

Mr. Benjamin Grogan, you are a true hero. This incident took place about a year before I was born, but I have read and heard about your tragic story.I would one day like to become an FBI agent and continue your legacy with the finest law enforcement department in the world. May you continueto look after me and be with me every step of the way.

Ryan
Los Angeles

March 5, 2004

You are a true warrior and hero in every sense of the words.
We will never forget the battle you fought against evil and the sacrifice you made protecting all of us. Rest easy my brother.
With utmost respect and admiration, Jim Crotty

Special Agent Jim Crotty
ATF (SA, Retired)

February 25, 2004

Benjamin you are remembered. My thanks to you for your valor and dedication. 10-12-2003

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

October 12, 2003

Brother, May God bless you and your family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI, New York

August 25, 2003

What a horrific event! I was introduced to this detailed incident when i was hired by the County of Henrico Security Division. While i was in the academy during Officer Safety and Street Survival we seen the video and the book. It was a hell of a gunfight that ultimately took the lives of S.A. Benjamin Grogan and Jerry Dove. To the families and friends of these two Officers I send my deepest sympathy and condolences on what was a tragic time on 11 April 1986 and the FBI.

Recruit Don Reichhardt
60th Basic Police Academy
Crater Criminal Justice Academy
Prince George, Va.

Officer Don Reichhardt
Virginia State University Police Department