Officer Down Memorial Page

"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 17, 2012

Thanks for your 19 years of services.

David
February 22, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 18th 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

Anonymous
July 11, 2010

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

Robyn Wilkes
July 7, 2009

Happy Birthday !! I miss you...

Chris Stewart
Son
June 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 20, 2007

Seems like yesterday I saw you at the Islip Terrace Fire Department in "309". You told me to take the police test..here i am 18 years later . Thanks for watching over me. Till we meet again...

Detective Anthony Agugliaro
N.Y.P.D. Emergency Service Unit
August 9, 2007

Protecting people from harm while off duty. Your courage and dedication to duty will never be forgotten by the SCPD. Rest in peace.

R.M P.O
SCPD
September 10, 2006

Thank you for your service.Offc.Stewart.May you Rest in peace.

July 11, 2006

It only seems like yesterday, when we talked about what I wanted to be when I grew up and the surprised look on your face when I said I wanted to be a nurse and not a police officer. Thank you for being the best Godfather a goddaughter can have. I miss and love you very much.
Love your Goddaughter,
Kim

Kim Wise
Niece/Goddaughter
June 9, 2006

it's been nearly 14 years since you were taken from us and Chris said it best - still seems like yesterday. We all miss and love you.

Kevin
Son
May 22, 2006

cant believe its been so long still seems like yesterday miss you
Love your son

PO Christopher Stewart
NYPD
January 17, 2006

May you rest in peace.

PO
SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE DEPT. NY
August 9, 2004