Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
December 30, 2009

TODAY WE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS, BUT I AND THOSE WHO REMEMBER ALSO CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE. I READ A BIBLE PASSAGE AND I THOUGHT OF YOU- I HAVE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT,I HAVE FINISHED THE RACE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH (2TIM.4:7) CONTINUE TO REST YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

OFFICER THOMAS
A POLICE OFFICER
December 25, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
manchester, NH
December 23, 2007

"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
July 11, 2007

Well. Its been along time Since this happened and i wasnt but a year and a half old. I remember my parents telling me stories about you. My parents thought you were the greatest my mom still tears up when she tells me about the worst christmas of her life.. Well now I have grown up and became a Police officer at birmingham Just like you. When i told my mom what i was planning on doing 4 years ago. She teared up again, but she told me you would be watching over me. And I know you have been and I thank you.

Please watch over all of us.

Matt

Officer Matt Hutchins
Birmingham Police West Precinct
October 24, 2006

I was a baby when this happened and have since put on a uniform myself. I do not remember you but I am sure you were a lot like your father which I respected very much. I had the pleasure of talking "Police Talk" with your father which was my (Uncle Kenny Baby) before he passed. Every time I saw him your name was brought up. He told me that I have the same spark that you had. I just experienced my first loss of a friend and colleague shot and killed in the line of duty. It is a very trying time but I know that GOD has a plan for everything in life. I look forward to meeting you when I get to heaven....Until then I will always remember the sacrifice you made.

Cpl. Jason Roberts
Montgomery Police Department
October 6, 2006

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

Officer 11169
September 25, 2006

I grew up with Eddie and went to school with him until the age of 14 yrs and my family moved away.We had a lot of good times growing up and I think of Eddie often.

walter quick
January 26, 2006

I was just a kid when Officer Ed Alley was murdered, I grew up in East Lake and thought of all the Birmingham Officer's the same. I looked up to them and respected them. Thank you for giving your life for others.

Detective Henry S. Edwards
Bessemer Police Department
February 8, 2005

I WAS AT THE DENNY'S RESTAURANT EATING ACROSS THE STREET FROM WHERE OFFICER ALLEY WAS SHOT IN THE LINE OF DUTY. I WAS 11 YEARS OLD. MY FATHER PUSHED ME OUT OF THE BENCH SEAT AND RUSHED TO OFFICER ALLEY'S SIDE. MY FATHER TOLD ME THAT HE TOOK OFFICER ALLEY'S TIE OFF AND HELPED CONTROL THE BLEEDING UNTIL EMS COULD ARRIVE. I HAVE REMEMBERED THIS DAY ALL OF MY LIFE.

I REALLY FELT FOR THE FAMILY WHEN I LEARNED THAT HE HAD DIED ON CHRISTMAS DAY LEAVING BEHIND A WIFE AND DAUGHTER. I HOPE HIS FAMILY IS ALIVE AND WELL.

CPL. DAN KEEVER
CARROLLTON POLICE DEPT. GA.

I worked side-by-side with Edward Alley for seven years. Ed was true to the uniform and an individual who set the proper example for others to follow. I visit Ed's gravesite yearly and have done so for the last 22 years. Ed's widow (Wanda) and daughter (karen) are both doing just fine. I (along with many other fellow officers) long for the day when we can once again greet Ed with a smile and firm handshake. I have a picture of Ed on my desk which was taken three days before his untimely death. I look at the picture every single day and think of him.

Bobby Breed

Police Chief Bobby N. Breed
Samford University PD