Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 86th 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 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 6, 2012

He was born in Maine, lived in Everett, and had a wife and five children. This is in the 1920 census. He is identified in the census tract as a city police officer. His youngest son was twelve when Officer Staples was killed. Very sad.

Anonymous
April 27, 2012

Officer Staples,
On today, the 82nd annivervary of your murder, I would just like to say thank you to you and your partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Everett.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
May 5, 2008

Though your badge number has been reissued, no doubt, several times in the 80 years since your murder, you have never been replaced and your memory lives on.

God Bless you and Officer Lonergan and may you both be resting in peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
May 5, 2006

Officer Staples, you are not forgotten

May 5, 2005