Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 40th 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 in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 29, 2012

Although I was only 2yrs old when you tragically lost your life that day. I am proud to have received, in your honor the "Police Officer George F. Stuckey Memorial Scholarship" through Bucks County Community College. Through this scholarship, I will be able to finish my classes in Criminal Justice/Police Administration and hopefully soon, serve the community just as you did. You are truly a hero! God Bless you and your family.

Joleen DePasquale
Criminal Justice Student
January 31, 2009

I was born and raised in Levittown and came upon this site as I was reading my bestfriend and co workers reflections. Officer Stucky I want to say thank you for your service. You paid the ultimate for you community. RIP.

Sgt. Carlene Fernald
FDOC- Tomoka Correctional Institution
July 7, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 26, 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 15, 2008

Today marks the 35th anniversary you tragically departed us and please know that you will never be forgotten for your sacrifice.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
March 29, 2007

I was 12 years old at the time, and remember it like it was yesterday. To this day I still look for the marker across from the police station where you lost your life. I remember my mother reading the paper to us at the dinner table and feeling sad that you were not home eating with your family. God Bless You!

Bristol resident
September 3, 2006

Never forgotten sir.

Delaware State Police
August 22, 2006

GEORGE, I AND ALL OF US OLD GUYS FROM
B.T.P.D. WILL NEVER FORGET THAT DREADFUL DAY YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE FOR OUR COMMUNITY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND R.I.P.

LT. JACK DUGAN , RETIRED
BRISTOL TWP. P.D. PA.
September 20, 2004

I just read Ofc. Stuckey's story and wanted to leave a note that he will not be forgotten.

anonymous
anonymous
August 26, 2004