Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 32nd 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace on this day for all those who love and miss you.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 30, 2011

John,

You went to school with my Dad and became a cohart in crime with me. You gave me my head and let me be, but could have had your way. I know both of both your daughters.
I miss you Brother and will never ever forget the way you were....
The best of the best is not easy to let go. I ride iron horses now and have a saying I woud hope you would like:

Ride hard, ride fast, but above all ride safe and free...

With my upmost respects Brother,

Bill's elder Son, Bill Perkins, JR.

Never forget, Wildman

Rodeo Brother
Best Friend
July 14, 2011

Hi Dad
Just wanted to write to you to let you know I love you. Tommorrow we have to go to a parole board hearing so that inmate won't get out and roam around out there again. It has been 30 years now. Please watch over the board hearing and help us make sure that he doesn't get out. I miss you so much.

Sherry Walker White
Oldest daughter
December 22, 2009

Officer Walker your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
May 9, 2008

Rest in peace hero

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
November 30, 2007

Rest in peace, brother.

Lt. Jim Keenan
Rochester, NY P. D.
August 19, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
July 25, 2007

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

Officer 11169
March 14, 2007

John-
Your death. like all police officer deaths, dealt a blow to the DPS and to its narcotics officers. While I was not in Narcotics at the time, when I transferred into that unit a couple of years later, it was not with the thought of your death on my mind.

I was most proud to have been asked along with Sergeant Jim McMorris to lead your procession on our DPS motors. The procession stretched for miles with numerous citizens standing by in honor of your sacrifice.

May you rest in peace.

Colin Peabody

Sergeant Colin Peabody, Retired
Arizona Department of Public Safety
February 26, 2007

DAD, I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I KNOW THAT YOU CAN SEE US AND THAT YOU KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON IN ALL OF OUR LIVES. JUST TO LET YU KNOW THAT SANDY AND I GO TO THE PAROLE HEARINGS EVERY 6 MONTHS FOR THE GUY THAT KILLED YOU AND TOOK YOU AWAY FROM US. IT'S BEEN 27 YEARS NOW HE CAN'T EVER GET OUT. SOMETIMES IT IS REALLY HARD AT THE HEARINGS AND YOU NEVER KNOW WHICH WAY IT WILL GO. BUT WE WILL CONTINUE AS LONG AS IT TAKES. I LOVE YOU

SHERRY WHITE
OLDEST DAUGHTER
January 12, 2007

This hero died on the day I was born. Now, 26 years later, I am a narcotics/violent crime detective in one of most dangerous cities in New Jersey. I've walked away from several situations which, if I were to look at logically, should have turned out horribly wrong. Now I think I know why...I have a brother in arms watching over me.

Rest In Peace

Detective Rich Acosta
East Orange Police
July 17, 2006

That time of year again when we'll tighten our cinches and go rope a few with you and Val. Watch over us,keep the girls and the grandkids safe.

Narcotics Sergeant
AZDPS
November 8, 2005

My first partner.
Truly great friend and mentor.
Always missed.
God bless

Detective Tom Davis #0824
AZDPS
August 18, 2005

Let no fallen hero be without a reflection. I honor you Officer Walker. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
July 29, 2004