Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Laird,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of West Orange. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 28, 2021

71 years have passed. Always in our thoughts and never forgotten.

John Laird DSFC (ret) NJSP
Son

October 29, 2017

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 68th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. 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 Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 27, 2014

Thank you for keeeping West Orange N.J. safe. My dad was a West Orange Police Officer from 1957-1982. I have a great deal of respect for the West Orange Police Dept. I often see your name on the wall outside the police station.

Detective John McGuire Jr.
Essex County Sheriff's Office

July 29, 2008

i grew up with dan and john laird . the memories of fishing camping raising pigeons and chickens are forever in my mind. lillian laird raised a quality family that i loved and i will always cherish forever.

jim o'rourke
childhood friend dan and john laird

January 30, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 26, 2007

P/O Laird, you will never be forgotten, We carry on with the tradition you began so long ago. We honor you every day, and hope you look over us.

Tour 3
WOPD

August 10, 2007

Although I never met my grandfather, as my mother never met her father, his early death has had a profound impact on those he left behind. I can't help but wonder what might have been had he not been lost so soon.

granddaughter

November 30, 2006

He was my grandfather, tho I never knew him I know he was loved, as he loved others. I know him through his sisters & sons & I know he was & is missed...his death changed everything. I wish I couuld have known him. I hope his family & he are reunited in heaven.

Daniel T. Laird
grandson

September 25, 2006

My young age at the time of his death has left me with not knowing him. The memory of others of my father has not faded these past 60 year due to people like Mr. Walter Johnson and others throughout the years expressing their recollection of him in such a positive way, has given my a better view of his life and what a great man he actually was. He truely is and always will be ..my hero. John Laird, DSFC, NJSP (retired)

Det.Sgt.1st Class John Laird
New Jersey State Police(retired) son

July 2, 2006

I WALKED THROUGH WASHINGTON ST. SCHOOL HOLDING HIS HAND WITH OTHER STUDENTS VIYING TO DO THE SAME.HE WAS LIKED BUY ALL THE KIDS AND HE HAD TIME FOR US ALL.I REMEMBER THE CAR AND THE OTHER PATROL MAN LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. GOD BLESS YOU,A FINE OFFICER.

WALTER R. JOHNSON
RETIRED DENVILLE EMPLOYEE

April 8, 2006

You share the last name of another police officer that was killed in the line of duty last August. He was loved by all.
Rest easy officer Laird your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

July 19, 2005

Rest in peace Sir, you are not forgotten

January 19, 2005

No peace officer is without reflection. Thank you for your service. You are not forgotten.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

December 16, 2003