Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As I said years ago Jerry - you and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you!

Lt. James S. Campbell
Brentwood Police Department l Brentwood, TN

May 25, 2012

Jerry I was thinking about you and your family last night. I prayed for you and them. I will remember you and the scarifice you made for the rest of my life. Your friend (retired)

Anonymous

April 28, 2012

Im still thinking about you brother

Det/Sgt. Fred Sayger
Garden City Police Retired

May 28, 2011

We have all worked tireless in the pursuit of the same mission. No matter if it be one thousand years ago or one thousand years from now; we will work day and night, through the thick and thin, to help those pursue the same goal. You paid the ultimate price to help us all. You have not been forgotten; we will always remember.

Metro Detroit Police Officer
Police

May 25, 2011

Dear frind, I pray for your family every day. You were a wonderful person and a true friend.

Carol Ferguson
childhood friend

May 25, 2010

Jerry,
You and I went to the Police Academy toegther, I started two weeks later than you. I remember the day you were taken away from this world and your family. Thoughts and prayers came in for your family to comfort, guide and care for them from everywhere. I believe that they were answered because your wife has taken this hurt and pain and used it to help others going through the same situation she went through. She has been an angel of mercy and an inspiration for so many and I am sure that you are so proud of her.

God Bless and Rest in Peace

Mark
Former DPD Officer

December 1, 2009

I've sat in your families diner a few times and I've looked at your picture. Your family is very genuine, very generous, very kind, and always treat us with much respect. I can tell they miss you terribly, but at the same time they are incredibly proud of you. I pray that your wife, daughter, and entire family find peace in knowing that you are a hero, and that those of us who serve after you will not forget those that made the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace, sir.

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the fourteenth 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 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 hold your family in my heart's embrace today and pray for their solace. To his wife Diane and daughter Katelyn, I share your anquish in losing a beloved family member which surely has to be life's greatest sorrow.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

May 26, 2009

Monday is Memorial Day and 14 years since you were taken from Katelyn and I. She is a beautiful young lady with a Christian spirit. She looks like you. We miss you everyday and know that we are only a heartbeat away from seeing you again. We pray for healing and strength as the time passes. Not having daddy here to pick her up when she skins her knee, or teach her to throw a ball or ride a bike is so very hard. When she was little she would ask if GOD could just let you come to visit for a little while or make a staircase for us to visit. Now she just wishes you were here to talk to. We love you so much and miss you. Keep watch over us and know we will be together again in Heaven. Love Di and Katelyn

Diane Philpot
Diane Philpot, loving wife

May 23, 2009

You will never be forgotten by those who love you.

Anonymous

January 7, 2009

Jerry I think about you all the time. I remember you from going into Giants when I was working midnights and you always took good care of all the police officers. You wanted to be a officer so bad and you worked so hard to achieve that goal. We had a lot of good laughs. I will never forget you.
A friend

Thinking about you

May 12, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 13, 2007

I remember you, your wife and beautiful daughter being at Softball City like it was yesterday. You were one of the bright "kids" (as my dad affectionally called you) at the 4th. My dad took your death so...hard and I think of you from time to time. Your wife has been so vigilant in making sure your legacy lives on in preventing such tragic incidents, like your death, from happening to other officers. You made the ultimate sacrafice. Much love from the Rufus L. Moore Jr. (retired investigator) family.

Elannah Moore
Daughter of Fellow Officer and Softball Teammate

October 15, 2007

HI daddy, I just wanted to say I love you and miss you alot. Its been 12 years now and I have been thinking about you alot lateey. I am singing and I know you are looking out for me. I miss you and I love you. Mom says I look alot like you. I hope you are doing well. I know I am .Love forever, Katelyn

Katelyn philpot
daughter

June 12, 2007

Thinking of you and your loved ones on this 12th anniversary of your EOW. Continue to watch over your loved ones and those still out on patro. Thank you for your service to law enforcement. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/05

May 25, 2007

May you rest in peace and may your loved ones be ever blessed.

May 25, 2007

12 years have passed, but I know your family and friends remember it like it happened yesterday. You are at the Father's side, keeping watch from Heaven. Thank you for your service and courage.

Officer's Wife

May 25, 2007

Eleven years have passed since your tour of duty ended and you have not been forgotten nor will your loved ones or the Blue Family ever let that happen. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still on patrol.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

August 24, 2006

Jerry, you were always like a brother to me. For 18 years you kept me out of trouble and showung me the differance between what the neighborhood thought was a man, and what a true man is. I pray for your wife and daughter constantly. I still call and check up on your mother on occasion. I'll always love you Jerry.

Scott Lee
Family Friend

August 23, 2006

jerry, you were a good insperation for the younger youths. i can remember during a cookout at the precienct how you were worried about your mother's grille, and how bad you want to replace it. boy you sure know how to cook some bake beans. i also remember meeting you lovely daughter at giavoni's. i knew that you were a save person, and peace continue to surround your spirit always..
glenn morrison

glenn morrison
retired dpd

March 24, 2006

I will never forget you Jerry. We went to Michigan Chiristian College (now Rochester College) together. Jerry is brother in Christ. His wife Diane and daughter still are in my prayers to this day. May God bless them and all those who serve this great country of ours.

SFC Thomas J. Twigg
United States Army

February 9, 2006

I sadly remember that fateful night. I lived just two short blocks away on Rathbone. I was sitting by my window watching tv, when I heard what sounded like fire crackers. It wasn't until I heard and seen all the squad cars, that I knew something was wrong. My family and I moved over on Lafayette near Green in 97. My son who was just 4 at the time almost got shot playing on our balcony due to a bad drug deal. We made a decision to leave Detroit, and now live in Alabama. Unfortunetly, even small towns have drug problems anymore, so now we are heading for the boonies. This country is in a sad state, and I wish people would get past political correctness and start doing something about this spreading desease called "ghetto culture". I am truly worried about the future of my children.

Tim Lamb, civillian

September 15, 2005

Jerry and I became good friends when we worked together in Van Buren Twp. I moved on to Garden City and Jerry moved on to Detroit. At that time, Garden City did not issue vests and Detroit did. Knowing that I didn't have a vest, Jerry insisted on giving me his.

Jerry and I started police work at the same time, we got married at the same time and we both had beautiful daughters at the same time.

To this day, I still have the vest Jerry gave me and there's not a day that goes by where I don't think about him.

So often our Hero's are forgotten, but remember this Jerry, I will never forget you. Brothers Forever

DET/SGT. FRED SAYGER
GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 4, 2005

On this the anniversary of your death, I SALUTE you Officer Philpot. You are and forever will be in my daily thoughts and prayers. Your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten!

SHPD

May 25, 2005

Jerry, It is hard to believe that it has almost been 10 years since you left this world for a better place. But even though the time passes your memory still lives on. I think of you and your family often. I have not seen them in years but i am glad to hear they are doing well. I can't help but to think of the gold old days on the softball field and your fun smile. Thanks for the memories.

Cpl. James S. Campbell
Brentwood Police TN

January 29, 2005