Officer Down Memorial Page

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

Officer 11169
February 9, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you.
Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
December 14, 2011

God bless you rest in peace

Lt. J.P.
B.P.D
December 13, 2011

We will never forget... Continue to rest in peace Officer Park.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb
December 13, 2011

Heroes do live forever, we will never forget...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous
December 13, 2010

To the Family of Wildlife Officer Park:
I wanted to offer my sympathies on your heinous murder. You were taken from your family, community and fellow law enforcement officers. I could not agree more with PO Ari Maas and how my fellow colleagues could argue about Mr. Grossman"s supposed 77 IQ, this is nonsense. The Torah spells out specifically how we are to respect others and most of all those in law enforcement. By the way officer Maas, my dad was one of NYCPDs finest in the 102 precinct for almost 40 years. May you rest in peace officer Park. You were a true hero, whose courage and bravery till the end made you a cut above the rest. You story was in the book I read "true Heroines" written by Dr. William Wlllbanks. When one is on probation such as Mr. Grossman he should have pondered his actions and definitely not have been carrying a weapon. A no no for sure. He deserved the punishment as set forth by the jury that found him guilty.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 21, 2010

Officer Park:
Your killer's case has been in the news as of recent. Orhtodox Rabbis were fighting for his repreive. As a Jewish LEO, I am ashamed of the person that they picked to fight for. Your murder finally got what he deserved. The "torah" (the Jewish bible) was the first writen law containing capital punishment. While I know it will not bring you back to your family, I hope that it has brought them some closure. Rest in peace. Baruch Dayan Emet, Blessed is the true judge.

PO Ari Maas
NYPD
February 19, 2010

Your killer has finally gotten what he deserved. May you rest in peace now sister and thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden
February 17, 2010

Peggy's eternal soul has been at peace, surrounded by Love since 13 DEC 84.

Her murder in the line of duty will always remind us of her bravery AND of the fragility of life. God bless her family members and know that her life is remembered and her ultimate sacrifice is acknowledged, respectfully.

Today, her murder was finally avenged through the legal execution of her murderer.

E. Omps, LT, NC, USNR
Navy Nurse Corps, RET
February 17, 2010

Martin Grossman, who murdered Peggy Park, was finally executed on 02/16/2010. He was lucky enough to get the needle, which was much more humane than what he and his friend did to Peggy...

Finally, just is served on Martin Grossman.

R.I.P. Officer Park. May your soul now rest. Godspeed...

Criminal Investigator II
February 17, 2010

I was 18 yoa and lived not to far from Where you paid the ultimate sacrafice. Several years later I went to the Police academy. When I was hired by Indian Shores I had the pleasure of running into several of your coworkers. They all had fond memories of you. When I attended several crime scene classes, I was taught by the investigators whom had put away your killer (Martin Grossman). They used your encounter as training. I'm sure it has saved many lives. I just want to say you have not been forgotten. Feb 16, 2010 Mr Martin Grossman ended his deathrow time and died by lethel injection. Your mother and sister were there and for the first time they heard Mr Grossman say he was sorry. May your soul rest in peace as justice has finally been served.

Officer P. Hayes
Indian Shores P.D.
February 17, 2010

May you rest easier now that your killer was justly executed.
-God Speed Sister

Jeff Whitmire
February 16, 2010

Justice was served for you tonight Peggy. May God keep you and your family close. I'm sorry it was so long coming. Your work and sacrifice will never be forgotten here. I'm sure your father is with you and holding you right now.

Officer D. Ambrose
Clearwater Police Dept.
February 16, 2010

Your killer was finally executed today and has met his final demise! You did a job we all love and continue to do it from above as you patrol the heavens! I hope your family, friends and loved ones find some comfort in knowing your killer cannot kill again.

God Speed, Officer!

Special Agent
FDA-OCI
February 16, 2010

Today, now you can rest in peace. Justice is finally served.

Master Officer B.B. Parrott
Durham Police Department
February 16, 2010

The case where Officer Park lost her life was presented in a crime scene class I attended many years ago in Florida. The circumstances of the case have remained with me over the years. Officer Park's killer was finally put to death tonight. I hope this will help bring some closure to her family and friends.

Detective
Rockford, IL PD
February 16, 2010

I am so thankful justice was served today. I attended the get together today at the state prison with her fellow wildlife officers. They had so many wonderful stories to tell about her. The thing I learned was that she was very passionate about her job. May she rest in peace.

Jaelyn Crews Steverson
My Father is a 40 year retired Wildlife Officer
February 16, 2010

He got the death penalty Peggy, rest easy.

Policeman
Phoenix PD, Brother in Blue
February 16, 2010

Officer Park,

Today is February 16, 2010. As of this evening, you and your family will finally be able to rest in peace.

Reserve Deputy (Former) Michael Grimler
Orange County (CA) Sheriff's Department
February 16, 2010

Approx. 4 more hours left and you will get the justice you deserve for the COWARD that took your life...

Officer
February 16, 2010

I was Peggy´s back-up at times, working in North County or Safety Harbor. How well I remember her call for help that fateful night. I headed toward the area where we thought Peggy was but another deputy got to the scene first The night of the apprehension of the killer I was called upon to take the Latent Examiner to Pasco County. I put the cuffs on the suspect and brought him back to Pinellas County. There was a deep sense of frustration and loss. Such a beautiful young life full of promise. We think of Peggy often and trust that God has given special comfort to the family over these devastating and difficult years.

Former Deputy Stephen A. Geise
Pinellas County Sheriff´s Office
February 15, 2010

Your death will soon be avenged. You are not forgotten.

Deputy Osgood
PCSO
January 13, 2010

Well Officer Park, it seems that justice will be served soon as Governor Charlie Crist just signed a death warrant for the coward who took your life. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous
TN Police Officer
January 13, 2010

Officer Park, Thank you for your service to our state. I think officers that look out for the land and our animals are very special. God Bless your family.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE/PUT
December 13, 2009

After all these years there is hardly a day goes by that I you are not in my thoughts. Rest in Peace my Friend.

Edward Mighetto
Former Pinellas County Deputy
August 6, 2009