Officer Down Memorial Page

Remembering my Brother & Best Friend. On May 4th, 2012 I attended two Ceremonies today in your honor! They haven't forgotten you! The MTAP had their program at the Police Head Quarters. The 27 Annual Observance of Fallen Heroes Day is held at Dulaney Valley Memorial park. Today the Governor presented me with a Proclamation in your Honor. I know how you don't like seeing me cry, so I made u proud - I waited till I got home. Oh how I miss you! The airport is so large now, your death brought so many changes & is now a safer place to work. Tell everyone up hi for me - you have been gone 38 long years. .

Ginny Ramsburg Mueller
Sister
May 9, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th 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.

Time never diminsihe respect and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. I thank your friends for sharing their memories and devotion through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 22, 2012

Thanks for your 11 months of services, George.

David
February 22, 2012

22 February 1974 is burned in my Memory forever. On that day I lost a friend and brother officer. Albert Allen and I reflected on they day quite often up until the day he joined you. Rest in Peace, knowing that you will not be forgotten.

Officer G. W. Brooks
S.A.A. PD./MSP/Md. Comp. Office
February 15, 2012

Neal -

You are still remembered and respected by your Shift Mates who survive you. Off. Allen and Bob Dandridge have joined you, and the rest will never forget.

T. Barrett, W. Bader, Owens, A. Shanahan, L. Todd

Shift Mates
SAPD - 22 Feb 1974
May 6, 2009

I remember the song that was playing on the radio when I heard of your tragic death. Even now 35 years later, I think of you when I hear that song. You were a gentle person with a wonderful smile. You were taken from all of us too soon.

Anonymous
March 11, 2009

Rest in peace. Bless the Ramsburg family.

Boomer
February 22, 2009

You sir are a true Hero. Thank you.

Michael Brian
Naperville PD
December 29, 2008

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been a long time since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Officer Ramsburg!

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL
December 16, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
February 13, 2008

"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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 7, 2007

The holidays I am sure make your loss even harder for your family and friends. Continue to keep looking down over all of them.

December 5, 2006

Thirty two years ago you were taken away from your family, friends and co-workers. Just wanted to let you know that you are still being remembered. BWI Airport will always be a safer place for the citizens of Maryland to travel out of and receive visitors because your sacrifice is one of the reasons why that is possible. Thank you for protecting the passengers on the plane and in the terminal that day.

February 23, 2006

I was a small boy when my parents took me to Officer Ramsburg funeral in Ellicott City, MD. Neal’s sister was my Sunday school teacher. I remember the casket, flowers, honor guard, and a sea of police officers all wearing different uniforms with the biggest badges a small boy could imagine.

Neal was a hero to everyone and will be with me all of my life. You will never be forgotten.

Mark Bond
Criminal Justice Professor
February 3, 2006

A grateful nation thanks you for your bravery and sacrifice.

Detective T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police Dept., Ca.
July 14, 2005

Neal, our Brother. 31 Years ago, You left us in our youth. We have grown older, you're still young. You died in innocence during times of chaos and turmoil.

You are our friend, collegue, our brother. Your sacrifice is remembered in our collective silence year in and year out. We all went in alive as one. We all came out alive but one. You died for us, with you a part of us died. You preserved a piece of our innoncence.

Rest In Peace Our Brother. With Respect and Honor, Your Shift Mates Forever,

Officers T. Barrett, Bob Dandridge,
W. Bader, Owens, L. Todd, and Lt. Al Shanahan.

Your Shift Brothers
MD-SAPD
February 23, 2005

Officer Ramsburg,

On the day my husband passed away, my niece’s little cousin Josh didn’t believe Duke was dead. He told his family that he saw Duke walk out of the hospital doors with three police officers. When Duke got to the doors, he turned back and smiled at Josh. It is believed that you were one of the three officers with Duke that day. Thank you for the piece of mind knowing that Duke was not alone on his journey to Heaven.

Jennifer R. Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III, EOW 07/20/04
November 24, 2004

PAT:
Not many people know who you are and you are way before my time, However you are still one of MD's Finest and will always be one. Look after Duke, he will be a great friend.

September 1, 2004

You will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service and dedication. Rest in peace knowing you did your job.

Officer Candidate Jamie Hughes
MdTA Police 36th Training Class
May 20, 2004

You gave your life trying to prevent a disaster like the 9/11 terrorist attacks long before they would ever happen. If you weren't there that tragic day, America could have possibly suffered a similar attack. Thank you for your sacrifice. I hope that your family has been able to focus on your extremely heroic act over the years, instead of their pain. You earned the right to go rest in a better place, Officer Ramsburg.

Pat
Former police explorer, MD

You are not forgotten. We will continue the fight....

Dep. M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)