Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

December 5, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 35th 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.

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

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

November 21, 2011

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

December 4, 2007

Rest in peace hero

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 30, 2007

God bless you and your family at your ultimate sacrifice. You are in our prayers.

DE
St. Louis City Police

October 5, 2007

Dear John,

I wanted to tell you, Im sorry for what happen to you sir, you are a hero, and will never be forgotten! I never Knew you, but one day I will see you. thank you sir, for watching over us and keeping us safe.

My family and I send our love to you.

from council bluffs Iowa, you will always have a place in our hearts.

rest in peace!

Danny

Daniel Ross
Council Bluffs,Iowa

April 2, 2006

You have not been forgotten Patrolman LeCompte

Officer
Maryland

January 21, 2006

Johnny:

The shooting and death of Officer Molly Bowden brought you to mind, and I decided to look for your memorial. I can barely remember you, but mom always kept your picture on her bulletin board at home. She remembered you always and missed you dearly. She is with you now, and I can imagine her and dad and your mom, "Aunt" Dorothy, all laughing and rejoicing with you in glory. You are all loved and remembered. Mary Tuvell-Kistler

Mary Tuvell-Kistler

February 21, 2005

No one is forgotten. Never. Rest easy, hero.

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