Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I love you daddy. At Christmas every single year there is a quiet place in my heart that will always be yours. It’s been over 50 years dad. I know that you smile down on us. Continue to watch over us.

My love,
Your daughter
Sandra Lynn
December 22, 2018

Sandy Jones
Daughter

December 22, 2018

Sandy allowed us the privilege of replicating your badge for the family. It was a great honor for us. I learned a lot about the great man you were through speaking with Sandy. Godspeed to you my brother and blue!

Deputy Jose A. Kluge #3328
El Paso County Sheriff's Office

November 13, 2018

Patrolman Lavender,
I Learned of your supreme sacrifice when I had the honor to meet your granddaughter recently. Please rest assured your brothers are protecting your family, as you patrol the streets of Heaven. As a fellow Motorman, I will sit up a little straighter knowing you are watching from above.

God Bless you and all of your family.

Motor Officer Bret R. Hamlyn
Sioux Falls Police Department

February 19, 2017

Daddy I love you and I think about you every single day. I can't wait to see you again in Heaven.

Your daughter,
Sandra Lynn

Sandra Swalley- Jones
daughter

February 10, 2015

Joe, Your not forgotten. RIP. Tom McKay, former policeman and United States Marine. Semper Fi

Corporal Thomas W. McKay
Police Brother and Marine Brother

April 20, 2013

Patrolman Lavender,
On today, the 46th 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 USMC in the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow former Marine/LEO

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 16, 2012

RIP Granpa!

Christina Nicole Wilson
Granddaughter

September 16, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 45th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

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

December 16, 2011

I love you dad. Blane

Blane Wilson Lavender
Son

June 22, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 7, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

December 16, 2006

Patrolman Lavender,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of El Paso.

R.I.P.
A fellow El Pasoan

Anonymous

December 16, 2006

Joe, I still miss you pardner, your advise, your support and your good nature and smile. Also miss those duets we used to sing in the car to stay awake on a slow grave-yard shift.

Lt. J.E. (Ed) Agan
El Paso Police Dept.

September 20, 2005

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

April 14, 2005

May God continue to grant you eternal peace, and bring comfort and peace to your loved ones.

January 25, 2005

Rest in peace motorman.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

September 10, 2003

God Bless you and Keep you.
Rest in Peace Brother.

CPD