Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

After 34 years your sacrifice and loss are not forgotten by your peers at DSS. Both past and present.

Jim Yurgealitis
Diplomatic Security Service

December 13, 2022

Rest in peace Special Agent Lariviere.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 6, 2021

I was the relief SRSO - arriving at the Beirut Amembassy three days before. I still remember the day Ronald and another group boarded the Blackhawk for the short trip to Cypress. I received a call early the next morning about the incident. It reminded me how fragile life is. Although I only had a short interaction with him,I still reflect saying happy holidays as they boarded the helicopter.

Former career DSS: Art Jones
U.S Department of State

December 21, 2018

I'm so glad to find this site to remember your high school days as lighting director for the theater group , The Harlequins. Your dedication, creativity and skill mixed with a great sense of humor added so much to the group and its productions. I'm sure you and your side kick Herb have much to do with lighting the night skies, although you're probably still kicking his butt occasionally. I've thought of you often through the years - always with a smile, but also a sad shake of my head.

Peter Crumb
So. Hadley High School

September 5, 2016

To my fellow HS football teammate and classmate. Your sacrifice has not been forgotten. Rest In Peace and Honored Glory.

MSgt (Ret) J. Cummings
Classmate

December 27, 2012

What an honor to have known you. Such a gentle soul. Thank you for my wonderful memories. You will truly be missed.

T. Lien
Friend

July 11, 2012

We only worked together for a few months in Beirut, but I still clearly remember you and what a great guy you were and how dedicated you were to your job. Truly, I will never forget getting that horrible call in the middle of the night and having to tell the others. Ron, you are still missed.

SGT Bryant
USMC

January 27, 2012

it has been 23 years since your death, and the pain of your loss is as great now. You were a brave agent who gave his life for his country. I still remember you sitting on the fron steps of our house at Christmas with Topsy.

A. boucher
sister

December 21, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 23rd 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

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

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

December 21, 2011

December 21, 2010

Thinking of you today with the release of one of the hijackers. You will never be forgotten.

SA DMN
DSS

August 21, 2009

Ron,
You were a wonderful friend and classmate. Your are buried next to my parents. I check on your grave every time I visit our hometown. I hope you found peace in the afterlife. Steve P DSS

S/A Steve Pelland
DSS

December 4, 2008

Thank you SA Lariviere for your service and dedication. May your name and memory be everlasting to all. R.I.P.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired

March 28, 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 27, 2008

You are remembere today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
manchester, nh

December 21, 2007

Thank you for your service and dedication to our country. May you rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

January 30, 2007

Rest In Peace.

D. Paul, Special Agent
FBI

December 21, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 15, 2006

You wanted to die in the line of duty protecting your country. And, you did. You will remain a brave patriotic hero.

July 22, 2006

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My son is a Special Agent with the Diplomatic Security Service. He has told me of you sacrifice. Rest in Peace. Well done.

Special Agent in Charge (Ret)
U.S.Customs Service

March 19, 2004

02/27/04

Every officer who died for us should have a reflection. Rest in peace sir. You will not be forgotton. You died a hero.

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

February 27, 2004