Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th 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.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you, especially your son Aaron.
Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 10, 2010

Hi Bert, you were the best friend my husband ever had. You know, Fred. That day you went to Heaven you took a big piece of him with you. How do I know? I am his wife of 22yrs . He still talks to me about what a terrific guy you were. No one has ever filled your shoes at least not in his eyes. But like I said to Fred time and time again, Bert is not in your past, he is in your future. Until then Bert. Mrs. Fred Harrison

Anonymous
January 18, 2010

Aaron your dad was a good friend and a great officer. He was always there helpimg his brother officers and serving the public

Cpl. R Aoun
Brevard Sheriff's Office
March 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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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 10, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
Manchester, NH
November 5, 2007

Officer Slay we seen your son on the tv last night becoming a Tulsa Police officer, you must be so proud. I just had to write to you and say thank you and you are in my familys prayers.

Ann Woodrell
cousin of Sheriff Dwight Woodrell eow 10-13-01

January 20, 2007

For my Brother-in-Law Bert, you will always be loved and never forgotten. I cherish your memory and the times we shared together. Know that our families will always be bound together in love. We look forward to our eternal reunion.

MSG Mark Kelley
US Army
October 25, 2004

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Aaron, Know that your father is watching over you and will forever be kept alive in all our hearts. Stay strong and make him proud, like I know you are!

Senior CBP Officer
US Customs and Border Protection
September 13, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Bert, you are not forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla
October 24, 2003

My dad is Bert Slay and I just want let him know up there(in heaven)that I love him and I hope to see him one day.

Aaron Slay