Officer Down Memorial Page

Well Daddy, it's that time again....Frank McCall's parole hearing is next month.... I will be there, hopefully we will have the same great turn out as 4 yrs ago!!! I've got the petitions in hand and gathering signatures!!!! I love you.

Christina Armes
Daughter
May 16, 2012

Dad I was very busy with work and my promotion this year I honestly forgot...maybe it was good thing I was busy. I miss you everyday of my life nothing will ever change that I love you, now and forever.

Your Son
Jeff

jeff
son
March 18, 2012

I'm having such a terrible night at work and so stressed out...I just wish I could call you.... I don't even know what your voice sounded like... I love you Daddy. It's so hard for me to keep a smile on my face today.

Christina Armes
Daughter
March 16, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is my heart's embrace. Thanks to your daughter for sharing her memories and devotion to you through her reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 15, 2012

29 years and still being missed and thought about! You will always be loved and missed.

Matthew Davidson
friend of familt
March 15, 2012

think of you aften and miss you

anonymous
September 8, 2011

The entries from your daughter brought tears to my eyes.

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32.

Never forgotten, brother.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada
March 15, 2011

Just thinking of you today....

Christina Armes
Daughter
June 22, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 15, 2010

Happy Birthday Daddy
I love you

Christina Armes
Daughter
March 4, 2010

May the Lord continue to watch over your family and fellow officers.

Thank you Deputy Armes for your unselfishness and dedication.

Godspeed brother.

Sergeant Kevin Turley
City of Heflin Police Department (Alabama)
January 25, 2010

never forget you and the piece of you left behind

anonymous
July 16, 2009

thinking of u today.... Love u always.

Christina Armes
Daughter
March 15, 2009

You are never forgotten by those that love you.

Anonymous
February 1, 2009

just wanted to say that i miss you. went back to florida in august and went to the police hall of fame and had a great day. love you lots

miss you

jeff
son
November 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Former Police Officer (DHPD)
Fauquier County, Va
July 24, 2008

Just thinking about you.......

Lieutenant JH Albertson III
Friend, Tennessee Highway Patrol
July 19, 2008

Well, so much time has passed. I got married in September. Although you weren't there to walk me down the aisle, I know you were there in spirit. I had our picture placed for all to see at the reception, and Uncle Rick gave a wonderful speech in your honor. McCall's second parole hearing was last month. Daddy you would've been so proud of all the people that came out to support you and us. It was overwhelming. People truly loved you. I miss you.

Christina Armes Russell
Daughter
July 11, 2008

dad today has been a trying day for me i have thought about you all day. i want you to know that i love you and miss you lots. happy fathers day.

love always

jeffery

jeff armes
son
June 15, 2008

I put a candle on the wall in DC by your name during Police Week and touched your name and said a prayer for you and your family. You are not forgotten.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004
June 5, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
March 16, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 30, 2008

It's the holiday season...and I'm thinking of you and missing you terribly. I love you.

Christina Armes
daughter
December 17, 2007

May is always a hard time for me, especially around the week of the 17th with all the memorials going on everywhere. I have tried to stay busy with work but I still think of you. I miss you lots. I love you so much I think of you everyday.

Love ya, Jeff

Jeff Armes
Son
May 17, 2007

It's been 24 years today....You are still in my thoughts and in my heart each and every single day. You are missed terribly. I love you so much, Daddy.

Christina Armes
Daughter
March 15, 2007