Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 44th 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.


The sentence handed down for your murder was a travesty of justice and woefully inadequate. How your family must have suffered over this denial of justice.

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

Officer Strong,
On today, the 44th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Anchorage. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 4, 2012

Ben Strong was my father. There are a few corrections to the above bio. My father was shot in the neck and his killers only went to jail for 6 years. After my father's death my baby sister was born in May and died in June. There isn't a day that I don't think about him or my sister.

Elizabeth Strong
Daughter
November 14, 2011

BEN WAS ONE OF THE FINEST PERSONS ONE COULD EVER KNOW. I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS SMILE AND GREAT PER- SONALITY. YOUR FRIEND, DAVE

DAVE HEMM
BEN'S BROTHER'S SON-IN-LAW
August 5, 2011

Well, imagine our horror when officers responding to a traffic collision found one of the drivers was the man who took your life so many years ago. He's 70 now, and recently paroled, but the fact that he is walking a free man and not you tears open old scars. Although you passed long before our time we continue to honor you with heavy hearts.

Patrol Officer
Anchorage Police Department
February 16, 2010

Uncle Ben, even today viewing this memorial I cry. You left such a impression on my life and I will never forget you. I love you always, please kiss my Mother and Grandmother for me.
Love,
Judy

Judy Bauer
Niece
October 26, 2009

Your sacrifice and that of your family is not forgotten. You gave your life to put some dangerous people in prison. You may have saved others from death in a subesequent crime for example by breaking up the robbery. RIP, you and your family are in our prayers.

A citizen
January 28, 2009

RIP

Anonymous
September 8, 2008

I thought of you today, Ben. God bless you and your family.

Kevin Campbell
cousin
January 10, 2008

I thought of you today, Ben.

Kevin Campbell
Cousin
January 10, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
December 31, 2007

"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
July 25, 2007

Rest in peace my brother. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Trooper
Kentucky State Police
June 22, 2007

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

Officer 11169
November 2, 2006

Ben:

We visited the Police Memorial last month and paid honor to you and all the others that have fallen in the line of duty. It was very impressive and left a lasting impression on me and your daughter. You will me missed until we have both joined you. We love you.

Wife
September 21, 2006

Dad, I miss you and love you very much.

Elizabeth Strong
Daughter
September 20, 2006

I was two years old and living in Anchorage at the time of your death. I see you had a daughter then my age as well. I am now in law enforcement. Thank you for your sacrifice and bravery. You are not forgotten.

Detective Cara Boyd
Austin Police Dept
July 22, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

May God rest your soul.

January 4, 2005

I never knew you, but I'm proud to follow you in service. God holds a special place for those who give their lives in the service of others. Rest in His peace, brother.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD
January 2, 2005

Rest In Peace, God Bless.

Rich / Police Officer
Chicago P.D.
June 21, 2004

God bless you and your family for your sacrifice.

Anonymous
April 30, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

(Formerly of Seward Alaska)

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
April 6, 2004

Rest easy, Brother, you are not forgotten.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN
January 4, 2004

A Brother Warrior has fell and died today in battle.

This Brother Warrior has made the ultimate sacrifice.

He has given his life for his Fellow Warriors, his family and friends too.

Brother Warrior, pass your sword to us, so we can keep your spirit alive.

You, my Brother Warrior will not be forgotten.

God Bless you, your family and your friends.

We honor and respect all of the Fallen Warriors who have gone before us.

We ask you, Brother Warriors to guide us, protect us and pray for us.

We will meet again my Brother Warriors.

For this time not to fight another battle, but to live in eternal peace.

God bless all of the Warriors, past, present and future.

Sgt. Chad McDaniel
Seminole County Sheriff's Office (Fl)
December 23, 2003