Officer Down Memorial Page

To my friend and partner,

It does not seem possible that 23 years have past since we set out to conduct a two pound heroin buy/bust operation. The memories of that day are forever etched into my memory as if they occurred yesterday.

I have grown from a young Monterey Park Police Officer just starting his career into a supervisor heading toward the later years of a law enforcement journey. Through out, you have and will continue to have a profound influence on me.

There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you and George. Your courage, bravery, and sacrafice have always inspired me and will never be forgotten. It has taught me to look out for my partners, to ensure the safety of my officers, and to have the courage to speak up even it may not be popular to do so.

Your family should know that your memory is alive each day that I go to work. You continue to inspire me to be the best police officer possible and your memory remains ever bright in the many officers who have learned of your story during the past two decades.

You will always be a hero to me. May God Bless you and grant you the peace that you have earned.

Lt. Roger Murphy
Los Angeles Police Department
February 5, 2011

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