Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 31rst 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know that both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 16, 2012

I'm ashamed that I live in the same city as the asshole who killed you, sis. I hope when this economy gets better, I'll be able to become a correctional officer. RIP.

Spc. Parker (Military Police Ret.)
April 14, 2012

Thank You Ma'am. Rest in peace.

Anonymous
March 23, 2011

Another female corrections officer lost her life in the chapel in a prison in Washington state late last month. Hopefully the federal investigation that is starting on Monday into her death will improve safety for all officers so your deaths are not in vain. I pray that your family is doing well and is keeping your memory alive. RIP hero!

Anonymous
February 27, 2011

You have not been forgotten. My thoughts are with all of your loved ones today, Police Memorial Day. Thank you for your service. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
May 15, 2010

I thought about you today at work I wish I was there to protect you I did not know you but I will never forget you!

Corrections Officer NYS
NYSDOCS
May 14, 2010

I said a little prayer today for Corrections Officer Payant and her family. She may be gone but never forgotten. She will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes
May 13, 2009

Officer Payant, I saw your story today on Forensic Files. I too was moved, then your memorial here says that the death sentence was commuted to life for a 4th time. UNBELIEVEABLE. It is my wish that your memory always be with your Family, Corrections/Police Family and Friends...May your name be everlasting.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired
October 31, 2008

To the family of Officer Payant; She paid the ultimate sacrifice, in a horrible way, by a horrible person, may he forever live in hell, and may Officer Payant always guard the Holy Gates for us when we arrive.

She is remembered this day. Rest in peace sister.

Anonymous
May 15, 2008

My biggest sympathy goes out to Officer Payant and to all slain law enforcement officers in the nation. My brother is a officer in the RPD and i think about him and the job he's doing everyday. It takes the biggest heart to put your life at risk for those who you do not know. God bless

ian
brother of a RPD officer
May 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family and co-workers of Officer Payant. May you rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia
May 15, 2007

Officer Payant,
Our dept just recently lost a co-worker which brought me to this website. I do remember watching the details of your case on CourtTv and although I didn't know you you have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Correctional Officer Farewell

We all know it can happen,
When we put our colors on.
It only takes an instant,
then one of us is gone.

Day to day we walk our beat,
In God we put our faith.
'Cause we're the law inside the walls,
We keep the public safe.

You have done the job that few can do;
Your shift is at an end.
Farewell my sister, rest in peace.
On you we could depend.

Sgt Lisa Thomas
Md Division Of Correction
August 18, 2006

May you Rest in peace and may your family recieve G-d's comfort.

May 15, 2006

I pray that you are not suffering anymore, having gone through such a horrendous death. May God continue to give strength to your family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrfice--you will not be forgotten. RIP.

February 1, 2006

Donna, you are missed every second of every minute of every hour of every day of every month of every year.! Justice will be served.

December 12, 2005

Its been more than 24 years since I was working in H-block at Greenhaven C.F.and was first notified that you were "missing". I participated in your search into the early morning hours and then went home. It was'nt until I returned to work later that afternoon that we received the awful news. I have never forgotten you as the years have passed. May you rest in peace and God bless.

Police Officer
New York State Park Police
August 27, 2005

On the anniversary of your tragic death, I offer my condolences. Donna, you are not forgotten.

Rest in peace.

Officer Frank Finch
Federal Bureau of Prisons
May 15, 2005

God Bless Mrs. Donna Payant and her family, my sister is a Corrections Officer, it takes real heart and strength to serve in this capacity.

Anonymous
January 9, 2004

I watched a show on CourtTV that discussed your case. It sickens me you left this world in such a horrible way. I just wish they gave your killer more then he got. Rest in Peace and know others have continued on your memory.

Anonymous
September 27, 2003