Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 44th 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

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 family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 11, 2012

To one of the most vibrant, intelligent, caring, kind yet very stern uncles ever. Our chain has been broken with the loss of our "Uncle Bubba" as we affecttionately called him. He left us way too soon. We will forever cherish spending sooo many of our childhood moments with you. To us, you were like a trophy on a mantel: admired, shiney, bright, stood tall, and very steadfast in all of your ways. We all love you, and you will NEVER be forgotten. God blessed us with a great legacy, your life. The Earthalie & Freddie Whaley, Sr. Children: Rommie, Chita, Rusty, Von, Vet, Dwayne, Dana, Derrick, and Courtney.

The Whaleys/ Retired
Family Members
October 14, 2011

Husband, father, brother, son...Officer of the law and Beloved to all.
Taken far too soon, but a living legacy in the hearts of all that know and love you. May GOD keep you in your eternal slumber until we are all together again.

With all my love.
Your Niece,
Cheryl Owens-Hargrove

Cheryl Owens-Hargrove
Niece
May 23, 2010

"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.
July 9, 2007

It has been thirty-eight years since the end of your watch. Thank you for your service to your fellowman. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
May 11, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER IN BLUE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.