Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We will always honor our uncle. Banda family

Detention Officer Mike Banda

May 10, 2020

My name is Miguel Banda Jr. I am willies nephew I was not born until 1959 but willies sister Bertha Sanchez is my mother and willies sister I have been trying to locate willies ex wife but have reached no contacts also not much info on my uncle my mom pasted away. 20 years ago and she never really liked to talk about that tragic day any info you have please call me at 915-629-7602 I am really interested on any info you might have thank you

Miguel Banda Jr
EP COUNTY CONSTABLES

February 1, 2016

Willie was shot as he looked in in response to an altercation between Det. Tom Brand and one of the suspects. Tom was not shot but rather a uniform officer was shot by Tom's gun (loaded with range wad cutters instead of factory ammo). Willie and Tom had only one pair of handcuffs and one hand from each prisoner was cuffed. The shooter grabbed Tom's gun (in a cross draw holster) after pulling Tom into the car by his tie. As Tom fled to the rear of the detective car the shooter shot at him but missed. Two uniform officers responded to the incident. Gus Moran was shot as he approached the suspect. Al Woodly, the chief fire arms instructor at the Police Academy shot and killed both suspects as they attempted to exit the vehicle. David Rodriguez and I were on patrol and we went to the El Paso Drive Inn Theater where all this took place. Both suspects were laying on the ground outside the vehicle still handcuffed.

Patrolman Daniel Lazenberry Badge 182
El Paso Police Dept. 1956-1966

January 23, 2016

Remembering you today.

anonymous

December 14, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 54th 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
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 14, 2011

DET.SANCHEZ THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE IN TRYING TO MAKE YOUR CITY A SAFER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK. EVERYDAY YOU WENT ON DUTY YOU DIDNT KNOW WHAT YOUR DAY WOULD BE LIKE BUT IT WAS A RISK YOU WERE WILLING TO TAKE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO AND HEROES ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN. CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE AS WE ARE ON EARTH CONTINUE TO HONOR YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

AL LLANOS
FRESNO,CALIFORNIA PD RET.

April 8, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 28, 2008

Even though it has been Fifty Years, You are still in my Heart felt Prayers. As a child I looked up to you and was in complete awe. I went on to continue in your and Uncle Charlie's footsteps. You both were an inspiration that continues with my own adult children. We were picked to do the Lord's work here and one day I will join you both in "walking the beat" on the Heavenly streets paved with gold. God's eternal blessings be with you. "Sito"

(Ret.) Det. Alfonso Huerta
Riverside (CA) Police Department/Cousin

December 12, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 8, 2007

Det. Sanchez,
On today, the 49th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of El Paso.

A fellow El Pasoan

Anonymous

December 14, 2006

Willie Sanchez was my uncle ans was shot and killed before my birth.My mother was his sister. My other uncle was an El Paso PD officer in the 50's as was my uncle Willie(Lalo). It took CLEAT 44YEARS to honor him on the Texas Peace Officers Wall. There is a street named after my uncle off Piasano St. called Wille Sanchez Lane, in El Paso,Texas. If anyone has any more information on my uncle other than my now deaseaced mother please e-mail me. Thank You.

Patrolman.Miguel Banda Jr.
El Paso Community College Police