Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your heroism and service is honored today, the thirty-first 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 27, 2012

Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.

Peter
USBP

July 9, 2011

While we mourn the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. God Bless you Phil; rest in peace.

Anonymous

April 1, 2011

I wish heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again; I thought of you today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and the days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I will never part. God has you in his arms; I have you in my heart.

Anonymous

December 4, 2010

Phil was one of the nicest guys you could ever know or to work with.

Phil was a quietly dedicated officer who was full of endless potential. Sadly, it wasn’t to be.

I’ll never forget that day; it wasn’t even your beat district. You worked the 312 district but due to a change in shift command that day; your fate was sealed and another officer got to go home that day.

Just wanted you to know some of us old timers still bring up your name; rest in peace, Phil.

Anonymous

November 20, 2010

Phil was one of the nicest guys you could ever know or for some, to work with.

Three people were shot that day at the W. Bell Company, two died. But you Phil; you were ambushed and executed by a pack of murdering scum, shot in the head from behind.

The saddest part is; none of those convicted in your murder remain behind bars. I don't get it; where is the justice?

Peter

September 9, 2010

Thank you Officer Metz. You are remembered, always.

Police Officer
Montgomery County Police

June 4, 2010

Phil- You sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

February 7, 2010

Uncle Phil... You were my dads best friend. You were the one who made me and my sister pancakes on Christmas. I remember you playing with me and my new slot car track!!! I was only 5 years old and I still remember that like it was yesterday..

Mason Dwyer

Anonymous

August 8, 2009

Phil, it’s been 28 years to date, today. I still can't get that day out of my head.

So I stopped by the old W. Bell store to pay my respects to you and David Myers, the security employee, who died along side of you that day.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

You are missed by many, rest in peace my friend.

Anonymous

March 27, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 26, 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 7, 2007

As we laid another brother to rest our thoughts also turn to the ones who have gone before him.
God Speed Officer Metz. Thank you.

Police Officer
MCP

April 29, 2007

There are some very powerful reflections here and it is so comforting knowing that people you went to "battle" with back then are leaving you reflections and still remembering you. You are a true hero my friend and will always be remembered as such.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

March 27, 2007

Thank you to the Retired MCP Officer who gave all of us some insight on Officer Metz. I have seen his picture and name at our academy and I am happy to know more about him.
Thank you Officer Metz for your service. You are not forgotten.
Rest in peace.

Officer
MCP

March 27, 2007

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

August 19, 2006

Just wanted to honor your memory. Thank you for your sacrifice. Keep Heaven ready for the newcomers. God bless you, Sir!!

LoVae Pray Martines
civilian

March 27, 2006

Brother Metz,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

January 11, 2006

Thank you Officer Metz. Rest in peace

February 12, 2005

To the retired officer who left a reflection of "who" Officer Metz was, thank you.
Officer Metz, you are not forgotten. Thank you for your service. God speed.

December 25, 2004

I often think how unfortunate that those who will follow us as Montgomery County Police Officers will only ever know you as a name and a face in a picture on the wall of the police academy. I want them to know that you were a very quiet, dedicated, bright and intense individual who was full of potential. There is no doubt in my mind that had you lived you probably would of risen to a command position within the department. You were already a college graduate when most of were still trying to get our college educations. I want people to know that you served your country honorably on active duty during the Vietnam War and when you were killed you were still serving as a Major in the Army Reserve. As a child you were a Boy Scout and as an adult a Boy Scout troop leader. You moved to Montgomery County from the New York City area to become a police officer. You were loved by your parents, their only son and while I never met them I will always remember the grief and loss written on their faces at your funeral. It is a picture in my life's album of memories that I will never forget. I know they have both joined you in heaven and you are a family again. I think the saddest part of this entire reflection is that NONE of those convicted in your murder or that of the young alarm company employee, who died with you, remains behind bars. Where is the justice? Phil, I hope this helps others know what kind of person you were. It was an honor to have served with you. You are missed. Rest In Peace.

Retired Officer
Montgomery County Police Dept.

August 12, 2004

Gone but not forgotten.....Your sacrifice will be remembered
Brother in Blue....May you rest in Peace.....

Officer Debra S. McFall
East Buffalo Twp P.D.Lewisburg, Pa.

March 27, 2004

Phil, I have just retired after serving 31 yrs. We were in Rookie School together and there was not a day that went by that I did not think of you. Now that my tour of duty is over, I feel that I owe you a big debt. As you know, I was working the beat where your Tour ended. A new shift plan went into effect, and we switched beats. If that new plan had not gone into effect, I would have been working that beat and I would have gone on the call to the W. Bell Co. instead of you. My name would be here on this page instead of yours! I do not know why things happen as they do, but I know there is a reason. Maybe someday we both will have the answer. Until then, Rest in Peace. May God be with you my friend.

POIII David R Cook (Retired)
Montgomery County Police