Officer Down Memorial Page

As this year marks the 70th anniversary of your death your service will be honored. I have received authorization from the town, to create & submit for final approval, a memorial on the common in the center of town to honor you, Officer Landry and Officer Murphy. With the help of a local Boy Scout Troop and friends, I hope to raise enough money to honor your service so that no one forgets.

MSG Dana E. Pollard, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Grandson
January 17, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 70th 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.

Time never dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered

I am sure you are proud that your family has continued your legacy of proteccting and serving.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 1, 2012

I never understood why my mother and grandmother prefered I never date a police officer. The topic would come up from time to time, yet they never offered much of an explanation. Shortly after my husband was accepted into the Fall River police academy, my mother explained why. My mother was Nancy Weston, daughter of your son, Harrison. I know you would be proud that your great grandson proudly wears the uniform of the Fall River Police Department and has for over 20 years!

Nancy Jane (Mendoza) Costa
Great Grandaughter
March 17, 2009

My Dearest Family and Friends

Somethings I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with Our Lord above. where there's no more tears or sadness just eternal Love. Please don't be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning,noon and Night.

The Day I had to leave you when my Life on earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, You were missed while you were gone. As for your Dearest Family they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan. Theres so much we have to do to help our Moral Man.
Then God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do, and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
I'll be beside you everyday and through out the years, And when your sad. I'm standing there to wipe away your tears.
When You lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight God and I are close you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all the loving years, because your only human they are bound to bring you tears.

Please don't be afraid to cry, it does releive the pain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, But if I were to tell you You wouldn't understand.One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

To My many Friends, Trust God knows what is best.I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest.

So, If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that with my life. it was worth while,Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
If you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand and pick him up as on your way you go.
When Your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind just know Im walking in your footstep only a half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentel breeze or wind upon your face thats me just giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
I will always love you from the land way up above We'll be in touch again soon
PS God sends his Love.

Anonymous
December 17, 2008

RIP,Your memory lives on and you are not forgotten.

Anonymous
November 28, 2008

Officer Weston,
On today, the 66th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you to you and your fellow CO's for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. As a former resident of Massachusetts, it's good to know that at one time Massachusetts knew how to deal with murderers.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
January 1, 2008

Officer Weston, sixty-six years ago today, a terrible incident happened to you and two of your brother Corrections Officers. It gained your murderers nothing but the death penalty but it took you three away from family and friends on a date, which is normally associated with celebration. It is as tragic today as it was then. I know in my heart that none of you ever truly left those who survived you.

I understand what a difficult job Corrections Officers have and I thank you for your service to the Commonwealth. You truly are a hero.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
January 1, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
December 29, 2007

You were taken away so soon and I never got to know you. I am saddened by this, but know that I have learned all I can, through my mother, articles, and family history, about you and gram. After that I know you were a good man, father and husband. Please know that you are not forgotten

Dana Pollard, MSG, U.S.Army (Ret)
Grandson
February 27, 2007

05/11/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrafice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Weston.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
May 12, 2004

The tragedy in which you lost your life was legendary when I worked at the old State Hospital. My dad was an Asst Deputy Superintendent there, but had worked for years with the D.D.s. You are well remembered....

Janice Kelley RN
Department of Correction, retired
December 19, 2003