Officer Down Memorial Page

Thank you for this memorial. Art Vanhorn was my great uncle, my grandmother's mother. I was only a few months old when he was killed, but my grandmother speaks of him very fondly to this day. I did get to meet his children when I was a kid myself.

Rick Evans
great nephew of Art Sprouse
March 17, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 37th 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. I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 24, 2010

You are Remembered today Sir of Your untimely death. Thank You Sir for Your Service. God Bless You and Your Family.

J Mullens
Federal Bureau of Prisons
July 24, 2008

This is my grand father and I never knew him but I will always know him in my heart. My dad Arthur sprouse was named after him. My dad was 8 years old when my grandfather was shot. My dad remembers his dad well. He tells me stories about him. I am a 11 year old girl who lives in kansas and has only 1 living grandfather who doesn't care about anybody but him self. So I never grew up with a grandmother or any of my grandfathers it is hard but I manage. My life is a hard deal without my grand father but that is ok I have my mom and dad.I KNOW my grandfather was a good man.

Arthurs grandaughter,
Cora Alexis Sprouse

Alexis Sprouse
Granddaughter
November 28, 2007

I loved my grandfather very much when i think about him I cry alot

cora sprouse
granddaughter
December 8, 2006

Brother your death was not in vain, may you live on in the hearts of every Officer that patrols their beat.

Patrol Officer Forrest Sprouse JR
Monroe Police Dept.
October 28, 2006

I am Arthur L. Sprouses granddaughter.
My grandpa worked in one of the most dangerous places in America.He did it to help our coutry and help our community. I never met my grandpa but I knew he sure would have been the greatest grandpa on my dads side.My dad was one of my grandpas 2 sons Arthur L. Sprouse J.r my dad has some my grandpas treasures.I love my grandpa I cry alot even know I never met him.

cora sprouse
granddaughter
October 27, 2006

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

A citizen
July 24, 2004