Officer Down Memorial Page

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

Officer 11169
February 9, 2012

We will never forget the sacrifice that you made for all of us, you sir are a hero. Continue to rest in peace Officer Walker.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb
August 13, 2011

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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
August 13, 2010

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 12, 2007

Rest in peace brother and watch over the rest of us as we protect our natural resources.

nc game warden
June 30, 2007

Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of protecting what we as conservation law enforcement officers deem, not just a job, but a mission!

Capt. Roy Brown
Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission
March 30, 2007

was long time friend of your sons just found this site and wanted to say thank you mr: Walker for your service you will always be rembered

September 26, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)
August 2, 2006

Rest in peace. Not forgotten.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

Rest easy sir as your duty to country is still recognized. We will continue for you.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)