Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I worked for your Son, Lt. Les Woodall at the ABC Board (State Police). Les was one of the best supervisors I have ever worked for and an even better person. Behind his desk on the wall hung a picture of you and Alabama Governor Guy Hunt. In the picture he was handing you a large envelope that contained the executive order that “officially”established the Drug Unit for the state law enforcement in Alabama. Les was very proud of that and we all felt like we were part of history because he is your Son. He told me that you called him that morning and asked if he wanted to come along to help him look for marijuana “grows” in Crenshaw County. But he decided not to because he finally had a day off from work (he worked for Troy Police Department at the time). Your hard work and dedication at the ABC Board made him dedicate himself and he became one of the absolute best narcotic investigators that any of us ever had the honor and privilege to work with in our careers. Thank you for your service and for the things you instilled in your Son. He has touched so many lives as a law enforcement officer and as a leader to many of us. Rest in eternal peace Lt. Woodall, your legacy will always be remembered.

Chief Bill LaPradd
Courtland Police Department

April 29, 2024

I knew Troy from US Army Reserves. He and I became Warrant Officers at the same time, 1975, Interrogation of Prisoners of War Technician as it was known then, HUMINT Collection Technician now. He was a great and skilled officer, instructor, patriot and friend. Lots of anecdotes, but not enough space. I have never forgotten him.

CW4(R) John Wiederecht
Military Intelligence, US Army Reserve

July 8, 2017

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 30, 2015

Thank you for your service sir.

Dede Hodge
Paramedic's wife.

May 15, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

October 31, 2012

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. .

Rest In Peace.

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

May 30, 2012

"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

November 12, 2007

Rest in Peace, Lt. Woodall. You are not forgotten.

Officer 11169

September 4, 2006

Lt. Woodall's service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

A Citizen

May 24, 2006

You were a great supervisor who stood up for your agents. You never compromised your beliefs or principles. I respected you and learned a lot about being a man from you. I'll never forget how horrible it felt when I heard you had been killed. I remember you often and thank God for having known you. God bless you and your family. May God watch over your son, Les, who is still carrying on your tradition of service to the state of Alabama.

Former Agent
Alabama ABC Board

October 17, 2004

YOU WERE A FINE OFFICER AND ONE OF THE BEST SUPERVISORS A OFFICER COULD HAVE. HOPE TO SEE YOU IN A BETTER PLACE SOMEDAY.

CO ROY SYLVESTER
WALTON COUNTY FL SHERIFF DEPT

You have not been forgotten brother.

Andi-Criminal Justice Student