Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember that terrible day well. So sad and so tragic. Your love for our beloved Blue & Gold shines each and every day. I think of you often. May God bless you and your family. You are in our hearts forever.

State Traffic Officer 7185.
California Highway Patrol & US Marine

September 2, 2022

Officer Mayer,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 2, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 3, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

September 2, 2018

Bob thinking about are parents and of course are high school days. Now I,m 71 be seeing you again. RGF

Captain
CDF

January 30, 2017

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”

Euripides

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 24, 2015

Bob was my first cousin, we played football against each other in high school . His father Tony worked for my father and grandfather untill his retirment. I think about Robert often

Fire captain retired
CDF

September 1, 2013

You are always in my thoughts. We had Happy times, Bob. Still love you, always will.

Pamela Di Giovanni
Boy's widow

December 10, 2012

I was working in South Los Angeles #530 when Bob had his accident.I had met him several times and had the adjoining beat on the San Diego Freeway.Bob was an excellent Highway Patrolman and each and every time I go onto this site I feel like Bob left us to early and am Saddened by our loss. Rest in Peace Bob....Blue and Gold all the way.

Traffic Officer W.M. Becze #7185
California Highway Patrol

April 27, 2010

Rest in Peace, Officer Mayer. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 22, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th 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 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.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

September 2, 2009

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

November 21, 2007

I was working in South L.A. when you had your accident. I was on my way to the South L.A. office when I heard the news.I will never forget the accident as I consider you a brother. I became a CHP Motor Officer in 1972 and will always remember your short but brillant career. God Bless you and ride safe in Heaven...

State Traffic Officer Mike Becze#7185
California Highway Patrol

August 4, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

September 2, 2006

Robert, You were a friend and a great person. May you rest in peace while your memory stays with us forever. John

Officer John M. Duster
Former CHP

November 29, 2005

Rest in peace motorman.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department