Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Uncle Rod, I miss you terribly! You were an enormous good influence on my life. Aunt Margo talks about you with hurt and neverending love in her voice and her eyes. I know you are watching over us, and you are full of love and peace. Tell Little Randy hi for me❤️

Brenda Lowery
Neice

October 3, 2021

Officer Foster,
I was only 6 years old when you passed. Growing up in Siskiyou County I'd see the memorial plaque with your name on it. I never knew the conditions of your passing. I was honored to learn of your sacrifice on that day, November 17, 1995. Thank you for your service.
- “When a police officer is killed, it’s not an agency that loses an officer, it’s an entire nation.”

Belinda Johnson

December 19, 2020

Officer Foster,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Siskiyou County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 17, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother. You are not forgotten.

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

November 17, 2017

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

Officer 11169

January 22, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 14th 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 hope to meet you family at a NORCAL COPS meeting one day.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 17, 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
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

December 6, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

November 29, 2007

May Our Lord bless you and your loved ones.

November 16, 2006

Rodney was my high school classmate class of 1960. I recall our meeting at our last high school re-union. Rodney was a gentle and kind person. I remember him in high school as a quiet, clean cut,easy going and good person. Unlike me, known as a "rogue" and a "tough guy". We do have one thing in common other than being cops. We are both "believers" born into the family of God. God rest your soul and soar with the eagles Rodney and leave the light on for me.

Detective R. E. Baughman Retired
Boulder City/Las Vegas, Nevada

April 2, 2006

To Correctional Officer Rodney Alan Foster, his family and friends, and fellow officers:

On this the tenth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that you are remembered. Your valor and dedication are not forgotten. Rest in Peace, Officer Foster.

May your family continue to be supported by their law enforcement family, and other police survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of distinquished service Officer Foster gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 16, 1995.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

November 17, 2005

Remembering you on the 10th anniversary of your death. Time does not diminish your sacrifice.
My thoughts are with your family.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

November 16, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

June 13, 2004