Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Frank and I met in homeroom at Deerfield Beach High in Florida, where we both talked about flying.. We graduated in 1975 and went our separate ways. We saw each other at a DBHS homecoming football game and talked again about flying as by that time I had soloed and Frank was excited for me. He had joined the Air Force and later attended Embry-Riddle while I was on my way to Florida State. Unbeknownst to each other, we both ended up as Special Agents for different agencies. The next time I saw of him, was at a DEA memorial at the US Consulate in Milan, Italy that informed me of his death a year prior. Later I also saw his memorial at the US Embassy's DEA office in Lima, Peru. I spoke sometime later to his parents who made me promise I would not let people forget about Frank. This tribute is one small way of my fulfilling that promise. Rest in Peace my friend.

SSA Mark Supple
High school friend, fellow aviator, and US Special Agent.

April 23, 2023

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 27, 2020

Agent Wallace,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and the other Agents on that plane with you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 27, 2019

I just finished watching Narcos Mexico and all the memories came back to me when we were all in Houston. My father loved you like a son. M looks so much like you. You were great, big and strong, our country's protector. Just like my Dad. There was nothing that you both couldn't do. I miss those times. I miss you. I miss my Dad. I'm sure you both are having a ball up in heaven. I'll see you again friend. Until then.

R. Ramirez
Friend/ Family

November 25, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 24th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

August 27, 2018

Agent Wallace,
On today, the 23rd anniversary of your death I would just like to thank you to you and your fellow Agents who were on that plane with you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 27, 2017

Uncle Frank I miss you.

Erich Tucker
Nephew

May 29, 2016

I went to Jr. High and High School with Frank. We were in band together and we both played trumpet/cornet. I remember Frank being a person of conviction and not one to conform to others.

He was a person of honor. I wish Frank's family happiness, He was a man that anyone would be proud to have known.

Tom D'Antoni

April 23, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 15th 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.

I am sure this was also one of the saddest days in DEA history.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

August 27, 2009

Agent Wallace,

First of all, thank you for your bravery and sacrifice.

Secondly, I recently read how your parents have donated a scholarship in your name for the past 15 years to children of slain law enforcement officers. The article also reported that your Mother just passed away from cancer.

My thoughts, prayers, and gratitude go out to you and your family. My only hope is that your family takes comfort in knowing that a Mother has reunited with her son in Heaven.

God Bless You.

Chief David McCann

July 20, 2009

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 19, 2008

Good knowing and working with you Frankie. We still miss you.

JAB
DEA

October 27, 2006

12 YEARS AGO SPECIAL AGENT WALLACE AND FOUR OTHERS GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE "LINE OF DUTY".
MAY THEY NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
GLB

August 27, 2006

Frank,

Still miss you buddy.

Bob Karl
Frank's roommate at Embry-Riddle Univ. 1980-82

Bob Karl
NA

December 14, 2004

I did not know Frank, but have just recieved a scholarship in his name for $1500.00 for college. I would like to say that I have the utmost respect for the DEA and what they do. It is one of the toughest jobs in Law Enforcement. My father was Killed in a gun fight while on duty in 1996 and I pray that Franks friends and relatives are able to get on with life and remember him in a positive aspect. He must have been a great Agent and Person.

Sincerely,
Harry Braddock
Future Police Officer.....

Harry Braddock

March 17, 2004