Officer Down Memorial Page

I am finally able to comment on my brother, Bill. Not by blood, but by life experience together. We grew up together the only 2 caucasian kids in an otherwise ethnically diverse neighborhood. We met sometime in 1960 and went through everything together, as close as 2 people could be, sharing every growing pain and new discovery, his parents were mine and mine his. I remember the day in 1970 I believe, when he came to our house to tell us his dad had died the night before. We both began manhood after that, he moved away, married Becky, returned, fathered Danny, and Amber. Those are the only children I remember, sorry if I forgot anyone. When he left us, Danny was a young boy and Amber a tiny baby. Well Bill, here it is your birthday- July 3rd, 2011. You would have been 55 earth years old today. The funny thing is, to me you are still here. Happy birthday, pep. I miss your smile.

John Hancock
Lifetime best friend
July 2, 2011

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 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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 17, 2010

I'm thankful that there are people like you that will respond to the call of service when either a citizen needs help or a fellow officer requests backup. When I was a college student, my vehicle was stolen. Having a car stolen places a tremendous financial hardship, inconvineances, and a stressful state of not being able to do anything about it. Thank you for responding to recover a stolen vehicle for a citizen. Thank you for responding to the radio call for your partner. Thank you for doing your job, for placing yourself in harms way so that the community may breath a bit safer. Your professionalism and devotion to duty reflected great credit upon yourself and family and were in keeping with the highest traditions of a police officer. From the bottom of my heart I salute you and your family. May you rest in peace, we will take it from here.

Traffic Officer Enriquez
LADOT
July 1, 2010

On this day, may you, your family and friends know and take comfort in this: You and your sacrifice are not and never will be forgotten. In honor of you and all the others before and since.

Asst. Chief Joey Cannon - EOW 06-19-2009

Officer Josh McCrary
Plumerville Police Dept, Arkansas
July 17, 2009

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

Officer 11169
June 8, 2009

"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
November 21, 2007

Heroes and the sacrifices they make are never forgotten. Officer Sikola, you are a true hero and you are not forgotten.

SPO
Salem, Va
December 13, 2006

Pepsi:

You are not forgotten and you were a good man to work with. Vaya con Dios my friend. Do they have "Hogs" in Heaven? If so, I know you are riding one.

Agent Ted L. Bader
United States Border Patrol
November 28, 2005

Bill was my beat partner when I started my career. He was one of those quiet leaders that we "rookies" looked up to. After 25 years on the job, I have no doubt that Bill had a long & successful career ahead of him. He would have made a fine Police Chief & I would have been proud to work for him.
Rest in peace partner, we still miss you...

Bill Gentry, Lieutenant
Modesto, CA Police Depat.
October 12, 2005

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

April 27, 2005

Officer Sikola....no fallen officer on the ODMP should be without a reflection. Thank you for your service & God bless.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police
March 23, 2004