Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Doug and Brian Smith, I followed Lionel Henry’s parole hearings and was so relieved when Gov Brown overrode the last parole decision. And five years ago when Henry died - so many emotions, one being gratitude that the State of California let me know. Doug, I have never known what to say to you, but I have kept you in prayer. 41 years ago today and the tears still come. I am the last person alive who calls him Mickey, there are only three of us left who shares the same grandparents but the other two never knew him. My/our grandfather loved Mickey so much and as along as I live, I will continue with that love, for my cousin, and those who were a part of his life and the good people in his death.

J: and for you always: thanks and much love and appreciation.

Rev R Vincent Lavieri
Cousin

March 19, 2024

thank you and God’s blessings, Javier Gonzalez

Rev R Vincent Lavieri
cousin

March 19, 2024

Mickey, remembering you as I do - beloved cousin, Sue and my dad have both passed, family grows smaller, love surpasses all.

Rev R Vincent Lavieri
cousin

March 19, 2024

Forever loved and missed ~
Never ever forgotten.

Jane

March 19, 2024

Mike,
41 years ago today we celebrated your 39th birthday. What fun we had that night only to have you taken away forever 16 days later.
You were so loved … you still are and will always be

Jane

March 4, 2024

Sgt. Lavieri,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 19, 2023

To Mike's family, we will never forget his ultimate sacrifice and service. RIP. To Doug and your family, we remember your heroic action and service. Ultimately God will be the judge for the criminal involved.

Deputy Sheriff Los Angeles
County Sheriff

March 19, 2021

Mike ~ Here I am again ... this date forever burned into my heart & memory. The past 2 “anniversaries” have been “easier” in that at least we know the man who took you from us is no longer breathing~ a right he lost on March 19, 1983 when he took your last one away. Seems impossible it’s been 38 years when the floodgates open its yesterday. God in His infinite grace & mercy has blessed me with a wonderful family but there will never be a day pass you are forgotten and in remembering it is always with love.

Family Jane Xx
LASO

March 19, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

March 19, 2021

I'm sorry I was the last person to talk to Sgt . Lavieri ! I was the nursery owner Javier Gonzales that chased the suspect in March 19 , 1983 to the front of the house ! Where Mike jumped out of the van that brought him there already wounded and the lady babysitting came out of the side of the house to my arms next to the both us in front of the house with the suspect in the house !! I was the one that that went after the suspect with the gun and tackeled suspect in the alley and apprehended him by myself after he shot Mike with nobody around me but myself ! I feel very sorry he killed Mike and for his family ! God Bless Sgt. Mike Lavieri !

Javier Gonzales
private citzen/ caregiver

March 20, 2020

I'm sorry I was the last person to talk to Sgt . Lavieri ! I was the nursery owner Javier Gonzales that chased the suspect in March 19 , 1983 to the front of the house ! Where Mike jumped out of the van that brought him there already wounded and the lady babysitting came out of the side of the house to my arms next to the both us in front of the house with the suspect in the house !! I was the one that that went after the suspect with the gun and tackeled suspect in the alley and apprehended him by myself after he shot Mike with nobody around me but myself ! I feel very sorry he killed Mike and for his family ! God Bless Sgt. Mike Lavieri !

Javier Gonzales
private citzen/ caregiver

March 20, 2020

Deputy Lavieri: Thanks for your service and sacrifice. There is no doubt you were an exceptional peace officer and fought until the end. Your death is still felt today and your partner Dep. Doug Smith still obviously agonizes over what occurred but it's good to hear he is doing well. He sounds like he was a great partner as well. You honor our profession and your family and agency can always hold their head high knowing you were one of the best our country could offer. Words are sometimes hallow but your deeds are not--you died doing what great cops do--protecting your partner and trying catching an evil doer.

Jim Lopeym Asst. Sheriff (ret)
Washoe County Sheriff (Reno)

March 19, 2020

37 years ago today we lost you. Sometimes it still feels like yesterday. Always remembered~forever loved xx Jane

Family Jane Xx
LASO

March 19, 2020

Doug,
So glad to hear you are doing well. I came here to share the same information.
While our courts of justice here failed us, he has now had to face his ultimate
judge and for the first time accept responsibility.
Nothing will bring Mike back or restore all you have lost, but such a relief to
no longer have to work about the Parole Board and the possibility of his release.
Much Love to you and yours
Jane (Landry)

Jane

March 25, 2019

I received a letter from corrections on March 18, 2019 informing me that Lionel Henry passed away on March 11, 2019. I have to say I am relieved because for 36 years the concern of this man being released has weighed on me. My life has been affected physically everyday since he shot me and killed Mike. I feel fortunate that I have had a good life with my wife and son. Now I am enjoying being a grandfather. I regret that Mike did not have the same opportunity.
Wanted to let all of you know.

Deputy Doug Smith
Partner shot in the same shooting

March 20, 2019

Hopefully Jane and Mikes family are already aware of this, but Lionel Henry died last week. While this was a tragic day for Jane, the Lavieri family, my dad and our family and all of LASO, at least Lionel spent life in prison and never saw freedom.

Brian Smith
Doug Smith’s son

March 20, 2019

I am heartsick. I cannot believe the Parole Board actually granted your murderer release. 35 years ... 35 years without you with no possibility of return but he gets released? Tears ... sad tears / angry tears ... tears

Jane

July 30, 2018

35 years.... never forgotten ~ forever loved

Jane

March 19, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 35th anniversary of your EOW. Thank you for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

March 19, 2018

My beloved cousin Mickey. Grandpa, Aunt Lucia, are gone but I carry on the family love for you. Always.

Rev. R. Vincent Lavieri
Cousin

March 19, 2018

Mike,
It was a difficult day to work patrol that day in Carson 35 years ago as a young deputy. A day I will never forget.
On March 18th of this year it will be my honor to run the L.A. Marathon dedicated to your memory. It should be less difficult than that day 35 years ago. But at least I'm still here to feel the pain...

Dave Vega
Retired LASD

March 14, 2018

Happy Birthday... 35 years since you celebrated here with us and not a day goes by you’re not missed and loved

Jane

March 3, 2018

We stood next to each other in class 109, in morning formation. Later we both worked Lennox and Carson Patrol. You were a good cop and a good man. It has been a long time. I was in New Hampshire when you were murdered. I heard of it about a year later.

Sgt. Carter Laurie
LASD

November 8, 2017

Mickey - love ya, cousin.

Vince

Rev. R. Vincent Lavieri
cousin

March 19, 2017

I hope to see many of Mike's friends on Tuesday, September 27th in Carson. God Bless you all.
Jane

Jane Marstell

September 23, 2016