Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today as we approach the 87th 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. He was shot twice when ambushed on April 23rd when he was on a foot pursuit of two bank robbers. Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 25, 2012

Rest in peace sarge....the ultimate sacrifice you have made will not be forgotten. I am proud to render Sergeant Thomas P. Oates a final salute.

PO KJ JONES
City of Troy, NY PD
May 18, 2011

Rest in peace Sergeant. Although the city has much likely changed drastically as time has passed, we serve the same families protected by the same patch. Your willingness to serve in defense of our Brotherhood has only strengthened the relationship between departments over time. May our work be done in honor of your sacrifice to the community.

We'll take the watch from here.

SMB
Upstate NY
May 10, 2010

I said a little prayer today for Sergeant Oates and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes
April 14, 2009

Sarge, You made the ultimate sacrifice. For this, your brothers and sisters of the law enforcement community are forever in your debt. We will continue to stand tall and proud in your name, and for all law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty. We salute you.

ptlm Robert L. Gaudette
February 23, 2008

You are not forgotten Sarge
Your Brothers and Sisters continue the fight.

Jack McMahon
Troy P.D.

Ptl. Jack McMahon
Troy P.D.