Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

What a wonderful mentor and friend. I met John while I was a clerk in the Tampa office. Hardworking, no nonsense agent, with a great sense of humor. Always treated everyone regardless of rank or position with respect.

He transferred to Vegas and I left to become a deputy. Came back in a few years later as an agent and we then crossed paths with John at Quantico at an in-service. Later he covered a lead for me in Vegas and jokingly called me to tell me "hey kid, this one was done right!". That June day when I heard the news so long ago rocked all of us that knew him, but did not surprise me. John was never going to let a bad guy get away or hurt anyone. I have thought of him many times since then, and always on June 25th. I pray his family has been able to move on and have good lives, but that hole will never be filled.

To quote part of a line from President Lincoln in a letter to the mother of Union soldier: "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours for laying so costly a sacrifice on the alter of Freedom". Thanks John, I did my best each day and night to live a life worthy of your sacrifice.

God bless you and your family.
Gordon Hurley
FBI Special Agent (Retired)
87-18
Atlanta Division

Gordon Hurley FBI Special Agent Retired
FBI (Retired)

June 25, 2022

I served with John in Tampa prior to his Las Vegas assignment. John was beloved by the Tampa Divison. He was, is and will always be remembered as a great Dad, Husband, Agent and Patriot. May John RIP forevermore.

Russ Wood
FBI Agent (Retired)

June 30, 2020

John, you were a mentor, and a true friend. 30 years ago this afternoon you gave all your tomorrows for Fidelity, Bravery and Integrity. I did my best each day to live a life worthy of your sacrifice. You and what you stood for, will never be forgotten. God bless you my brother.

Gordon H. Hurley FBI Special Agent (Retd
Retired

June 25, 2020

You are the definition of duty before self. Please know that your memory, service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

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

June 25, 2020

Rest in peace Special Agent Bailey.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 25, 2019

Only recently I found out who you are. I wish we could have met. I think of you often. You died
selflessly serving and protecting others -- may God always hold you.

Captain James D. Carlson
U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)

March 14, 2018

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 25, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd anniversary year 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 pray for solace for all those that call you beloved 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

November 14, 2012

I was at a business locally today and ran into your daughter. She spoke highly of you and our profession. I can tell she misses you deeply. What struck me about her is that she was so grateful for our line of work. God speed!

Neil

Ofc. Neil Uhrig

July 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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 20, 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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 20, 2008

Never forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

June 25, 2007

When the word "hero" is mentioned, it is people like yourself that define the true meaning of the word sir. You will never, ever be forgotten for your actions that day and may you always watch over your law enforcement brethren from above.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

December 24, 2006

Rest in peace Special Agent Bailey

kev

February 26, 2006

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

April 12, 2005

Rest in Peace, servant of God.~Romans13:4

Darin L. Paul, Special Agent/Pilot
FBI Agents Association

January 12, 2004