Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for all your kind words. I am now older than my father was when he was killed. I was only a teenager when he was killed and thought of him as pretty old. But, now, I really understand how young he was. Sometimes I get an overwhelming sadness even now and look him up on the internet, so thank you for your words.

S. Vocale
daughter

May 14, 2020

I wanted to express closeness to the Vocal family. I know the whole family of origin, still living in Italy.

Antonio D'Apote

February 21, 2020

Deputy Sheriff Vocale,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dona Ana County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

July 15, 2019

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Vocale.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 19, 2019

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty-first 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 15, 2010

Deputy Sheriff Vocale,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dona Ana County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

August 5, 2009

"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

December 13, 2007

Deputy Vocale, as a child I remember my father (retired NMSP) taking my brother and I to morning coffee which usually included you and other LEOs. You had my brother and I laughing constantly all with a look of innocence on your face. But you knew exactly what you were doing. Years later in Las Cruces I had passed the spot were you died probably less than an hour before the accident. My father told me of your death, the scene and circumstances. I vividly remember you to this day and think of you from time to time. Thanks for your service and for making a little kid laugh.

September 30, 2007

Rest in peace Sir.

July 15, 2006

Carl, I instruct a course on officer safety involving railroads. Your memory is honored by each officer in every class I teach. God bless.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police

February 22, 2004