Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jane,
Mike is on my list of heroes and I go back and read all their stories and reflections from time to time. I was doing that today and my eyes got teary when I saw what you wrote to me. My wife is also a jailer with the same agency and we wish to thank you. Mike could not have done what he loved without your love and support. Behind every good man is a great woman and the sacrifices you make should not be forgotten either. May The Lord continue to bless and comfort you ma'am. My family and I will always remember you and Mike in our prayers.

Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Honor Guard Member

April 2, 2013

Mike I think of you as a friend and we shared some good times together. You are in our hearts and always will be. We who worked patrol with you will never forget you. Rest in peace and may God bless you.

Lt.
Carson Station 1979-1985

March 27, 2013

I've known you since the academy. You were and still are a friend in my thoughts. God Bless you always!

Douglass Richards DSIV
LASD

March 23, 2013

Mike, you were the ultimate Watch Deputy. As your dispatcher for about a year while I recovered from a T/C I really got to know and admire you. Thanks for taking care of me. Carson Station brings back a lot of memories and you were truly one of the good guys.

Lee K. Secrist Sr. Deputy
LASD retired

March 22, 2013

Mike was one of the Good Guys when Firestone Station was a
very, very busy place. His personal and professional abilities
were a positive attribute to us then when I was a patrol sergeant, I enjoyed working with him. God bless you Mike, I hope your on patrol in an area with golden streets!

Duane Preimsberger, Asst. Sheriff, retir
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.

March 22, 2013

Mike,

It was great having breakfast with you that day. The day ended hard for all of your buddies at Carson Station.

We had some good times together.

Love ya man!!!!

Sergeant
LASD

March 21, 2013

Mike Sorry I'm a day late. I miss you very much. When I was a kid you took me on ride a longs and I use some of the stuff you taught me today. I got 24 years on the job. I drive by Carson and Santa Fe sometimes the place you were taken from us. I drove by 160D today. I still live around the corner from you. HI J. See you on the other side one day brother.

Randy M Taylor
US DoJ

March 21, 2013

Sir, rest assured that those of us who currently work Carson Station have not forgotten you. Rest in peace.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

March 19, 2013

Mike ~ 30 years ago today I thought my world had come to an end ~ I thought all that was good died with you ~ . I have been blessed beyond measure with a beautiful family and wonderful friends but there is never a day I don't think of you and wonder "what if ?" 30 years.... older than I was by 4 years.... I have missed you for longer than I had lived when I lost you!

Deputy Fernandez, thank you so much for your kind words and for the job you do every day and the sacrifices your family makes so you can do your job. God Bless you and keep you and your brothers and sisters in LE safe.

J

March 19, 2013

Carson station will be having a memorial briefing in memory of Deputy Lavieri on the patio at Carson station today at 10AM. Today is the 30 year anniversary of his death in the line of duty. His bravery and dedication to duty along with his ultimate sacrifice will be always be remembered by the men and women who proudly serve Carson station and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Sgt. Michael Austin
Carson Station, LASD

March 19, 2013

Sir,
I'm from Los Angeles and always read about the brave men and women of my hometown's law enforcement agencies. I was very moved by your story. Your bravery and dedication is truly inspiring. It's men like you that make this such an honorable profession. In 1983 I was only a 5 year old child who slept safely at night under the blanket of protection that you and your brave partner provided. Thank you. Although we never met and our lives never crossed paths, I want you to know that I am very proud of you. I will think of you in my prayers my brother. Honore Semper.

Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Honor Guard Member

March 19, 2013

Wow! Whoever left the last reflection, thank you so much! Mike told me once he would never want to live with a partner's ghost, and you are so right... he was so brave! He was an incredible man and there is not a day, almost 30 years of days, that goes by that I don't miss him! Which is why I am here today.... Happy Birthday Mike! 30 years since your "39th Birthday Party"! What fun... what special friends! I love and miss you still.

Jane

March 4, 2013

Mike you are perhaps the bravest Deputy that I had the privilege to work with on the LASD.

After that individual shot Doug and seriously wounded him, you gave foot chase. You selflessly and relentlessly pursued him. He was not going to escape from you. Unfortunately, the gunfight did not end like we would have wanted and Doug had to medically retire as well.

But, you fought the good fight. No man has a bigger heart than you.

I recall helping you practice for an upcoming SGT exam by giving you mock oral interviews. Unfortunately, you were not able to see your effort bear fruit. You would have made an excellent Sgt, a leader of deputies.

Retired
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.

February 14, 2013

Christmas 2012.... still remember you Mike.

Mike Griffin, Sergeant
LASD Firestone

December 25, 2012

Today was Thanksgiving and I was remembering how much you loved Turkey (and my mom's home-made pie!) Of course, Mom is no longer here.... thinking maybe you've seen her? I like to think you were there to see my Dad and you were both there to greet my mom. P.S.... I now make killer stuffing.... wish you were here to try it! Miss you always.

J

November 23, 2012

Went to CSUDH this past weekend to watch a soccer game. First time on campus in 29 years..... The memories of you were everywhere.

J

October 17, 2012

Just thinking about you.... as always. I can't believe it has been almost 30 years, and all it takes is a walk on the beach and knowing you were scattered in these waters... it will always be just yesterday ........

J

September 29, 2012

Hi Randy! Thank you for always thinking of Mike....
and Mike.... always thinking of you <3 (and Randy.... have a beer for me too... just for kicks and giggles... cuz Mike knew I hated beer!)

J

August 31, 2012

HI, Mike just stopped by to say hi. I am going to stop by the spot were you left us. To have a cigar and just take some time out. OK Mike you know me. I'll have a beer too. HI Jane Randy

Randy M Taylor
USDoJ

August 21, 2012

Mike, I am so sorry it took so long for me to visit you again. I think about you a lot. I drive by your place. I still live in the same place. I take my dog to the same place you took the cats too. I have 23 years on the job. I'll go for a few more. I was just telling a buudy about my first ride along way back in 1972. I wish I was with you that day when that POS shot you. To this day, I use some of the things you taught me when I was on ride alongs with you. I'll see you one day.HI Jane. randy

Officer Randy M Taylor
US DoJ

August 16, 2012

I feel so terrible.... Mike you know not a day goes by I don't think of you. I am so sorry I haven't been on the page or didn't get recruit Barajas' email. I was out of State and a few other catastrophes... I am soo sad I miss the run. What tears there must of been from those who knew you and remember responding that fateful March 19th, 1983. Thank you to everyone... and yes, your dad would be proud... Miss you always

Jane xo

June 1, 2012

How nice to see that you are so remembered, so missed and so loved, The class 386 run in your honor was a wonderful tribute to your service. I pray for the solace of all those that 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

March 19, 2012

Mike,

Well first of all today is your birthday and may you be enjoying it in heaven along with your family and God! I am an instructor at the LASD Academy and also worked Carson Station. My class (386) dedicated their colors run to you yesterday and honored you in a very fantastic way. We ran from Carson station to the Gas Station on Santa fe av/Carson st. I just want to tell you that alot of Carson alumni came to the run, and alot of them worked with you, and even knew Jane. It was amazing to see that after 29 years they all still remember you, and mourn your loss! We also got a hold of your father's good friend, who showed up, and he said your father would have been proud of how we honored you yesterday!! My recruits are just starting their career and will now also always remember you in their hearts, you will not be forgotten.

NB Carson Alumni

March 3, 2012

Jane I hope you recieved my information on your email, we are trying to get as much information on deputy lavieri as possible

recruit barajas
lasd

February 4, 2012

Jane I contacted some one that works on the website you should be getting my information soon.

recruit barajas
lasd

February 1, 2012