Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Larson,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 10, 2024

Rest In Peace

Nick mottola
None

August 10, 2020

Rest in peace 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 10, 2020

Officer Larson, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 14, 2019

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their devotion and respect for you through their reflections.

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

February 4, 2013

During this weekend of honoring father's, I will think of you. Thank you for being my Dad, even if only for a short 8 years. While I continue to learn who you are from those who knew you, I honor your memory and your profession every day. I miss you Daddy.

Angela Larson Allor
Daughter

June 16, 2011

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been many years since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Officer Larson.

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL

December 18, 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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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 29, 2007

I WAS A COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER WHEN JOHN WAS KILLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT AT ST. CLAIR & SNELLING. I DID NOT GO TO THE ACCIDENT SCENE. IT WAS AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING AN AMBULANCE. I NEVER SEEN SO MANY OFFICERS CRY THAT NIGHT FROM JOHNS LOSS. JOHN WAS A QUIET GUY WITH A DOWN HOME DEMEANOR. I LOOKED UP TO HIM AND WANTED TO BE LIKE HIM SOMEDAY. JOHNS PARTNER WAS ALSO INJURED IN THIS ACCIDENT AS WERE SEVERAL MEN IN THE AMBULANCE. IT WAS A GREAT LOSS OF A GREAT MAN THAT NIGHT. THIS WAS A WAKE UP CALL FOR ME REALIZING WHAT COPS GO THRU. I DID BECOME A POLICE OFFICER IN 1977 AND TOLD MANY OF MY CLASSMATES ABOUT BROTHER JOHN. REST IN PEACE OUR BROTHER. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. RENNIE 547-RET 7/25/02

Officer Rennie Renteria-Ret
St. Paul Police

March 4, 2004

God bless Officer Larson. Never let us forget his service and sacrifice.

A St. Paul Cop

Years pass but that does not deminish the loss for your friends and loved ones. Time does not deminish your sacrafice to all for the job well done.

Sr. Trooper - Retired
Oregon State Police

Rest easy, brother. You are not forgotten. Never.

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