Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Nettle,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tempe.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

May 19, 2019

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

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

May 19, 2019

Officer Nettle you will always be remembered by your brothers and sisters at the Tempe Police Department, along with the community, for your service and sacrifice. You may be gone but will never be forgotten.

Retired Detective William R. Vanek
Tempe Police Department

March 29, 2016

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

May 18, 2015

RIP Sir, you served well.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

May 18, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 18, 2012

May your family know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten by your brothers and sisters at the Tempe Police Department. There is nothing greater than a man who lays his life down for another. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you and your family.

Detective 11450
Tempe

August 16, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 91rst 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

May 18, 2010

Officer Nettle,
On today, the 89th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tempe.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

May 18, 2008

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

Officer 11169

May 17, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 1, 2007

Officer Nettle,

You died a HERO. God Bless you. Rest in Peace.

Retired Detective

May 18, 2004