Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Kea.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 14, 2020

Rest in Peace, Officer Kea. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 3, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 46th 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 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 17, 2012

YOU...

• are at your best when the people and things around us are at their worst

• defend the constitution, freedom, and the American way of life

• give comfort to those who society is uncomfortable with-the homeless, the helpless, the

• lead other centered lives-lives which make a significant difference to the people you serve

• willingly step in harms way to protect those who can not protect themselves

• give comfort to those who society is uncomfortable with-the homeless, the helpless, the battered, the weak, the old, the infirm and the oppressed

• give aid and sustenance to the injured and the dying

• are light children run smiling and laughing to-those who would steal their innocence cower in our presence

• defend the peoples right to speak and assemble regardless of their viewpoints, the color of their faces, their religion, their ethnic background, or social class

• are the long arm of the law, the defenders of justice, the pure of heart, the protectors of the homeland, the brave men and women ready to spill our blood to uphold our oaths of honor

• honor our dead, our traditions, and our creed

• seek nothing in return for our service-rejecting all who would seek to influence our actions through gift or favor

• cry alone — lest those who depend on you would lose heart in our suffering

• are courageous in the face of danger-- you never retreat or shirk our duty

• stand alone and bow to no one in the pursuit of justice

• can not be influenced in the performance of our duty by others who have been out in position of authority or power

• are not a religious order, but like the Texas Rangers of old embraced our calling as a way of life — not a job or career

• recognize here are no retired or ex-lawmen-only those who are currently active and those waiting for the pipes to call them to duty once again

• know that evil is greatly attracted to the goodness in us and constantly guard against temptation in all its forms

• are the beacons of light in the darkness created by evil-the light of our shields give comfort to the forlorn and evil can not prevail against it

• gather as a group and the downcast are heartened, the outcast are hopeful, the needy rejoice, the old become invigorated, and the young sing songs of joy

• are the true Jedi nights, the night ranger, subservient to no one, yet humble in the presence of our brothers and sisters

• recognize that because you have a great capacity for love you also have a great capacity for sorrow and are constantly vigilant lest one of us should fall into the grips of despair-the siren call for all who live lives as care givers

• wear the medal and ribbons presented to us by our brothers and sisters only t pay homage to our mentors, teachers, and those who came before us and will come after us

• accept the insignia or promotion as a special privilege, trembling in fear of letting those down who have put their faith in us

• reject those who wear the badge and carry the gun, but have fallen to the dark side of pride, greed, temptation, abuse of power, and dishonor

• treat the disrespectful with respect, the addicted with dignity, the mentally challenged with kindness and fight evil with good

• answer the call to service though we may be tired or ill — in snowstorm or desert heat, in natural disaster or national holiday — putting the needs of others ahead of our own wives, husbands, sons and daughters

YOU are known by many names: police officer, trooper, marshal, sheriff, agent, inspector, and others. We are different, but yet the same. We all took the blood oath, we all step to the beart of the same drum, and we all answer the same call to serve.

YOU are law officers!

Supporter of Law Enforcement
Friend of Grandson

February 7, 2012

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 17, 2010

A PART OF AMERICA DIED


Somebody killed a policeman today
And a part of America died...
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he had gone off to war;
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast
To his name they will add a gold star.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young, widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend many long, lonely nights.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today...
Maybe in your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side:
He answered the call . . . of himself he gave his all,
And a part of America died...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Supporter of Law Enforcement
A Friend of Grandson

August 12, 2009

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
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 silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

May God be with everyone!!!!!!!!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

April 15, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

April 9, 2008

When The Lord was Creating Peace Officers

When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."
And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order? A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform.
"He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.
"He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands... no way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord, "it's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, "May I see what's in there, sir?" (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) "Another pair here in the side of his head for his partners' safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, 'You'll be all right ma'am, when he knows it isn't so."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."
"I can't," said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on a civil service paycheck."
The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly, "Can it think?" she asked.
"You bet," said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crimes; recite Miranda warnings in its sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop... and still it keeps its sense of humor.
This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim's family, and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model."
"That's not a leak," said the lord, "it's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, for justice."
"You're a genius," said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there," he said.

Anonymous

Supporting Law Enforcement
Friend of grandson

January 30, 2008

Hi, Grandpa. It's been so long since you have left us, but not one day goes by that I don't think of you. I became a policeman, just like you, and just like dad. I wanted to make you proud of me. I have been doing this for 15 years now....almost as long as you. The things I have seen, and the things I have had to do.....Sometimes they make me feel much older than I am. I still have your badge, and I look at it every day before I go to work. I pray that God makes me brave and strong, just like you. I know that you watch over me, and every day I try to live my life in a way that would make you proud. Sometimes I can almost feel your presence, and it gives me strength in my darkest hours. I love you, Grandpa. I miss you so much. Nolan

Sr. Ptlm. Nolan Kea

June 28, 2007

Thank you for your service to your fellowman. May you rest in peace my brother in blue. May God bless you.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

March 17, 2006

NO OFFICER WHO HAS DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY SHOULD GO UN-RECOGNIZED. YOU KEPT MY HOMETOWN SAFE DURING YOUR WATCH. I NEVER KNEW YOU, BUT I JUST WANT TO SAY "THANKS BROTHER". WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.

DEPUTY/POLICE OFCR. J.H.
CCSO/TPD

February 7, 2006