Officer Down Memorial Page

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 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
July 7, 2010

As the daughter of a fallen officer my heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

Joann Doyle
daughter of a fallen officer
January 28, 2009

RIP.You are not forgotten.

Anonymous
October 29, 2008

You were honored on the website today. When I think of the coward that did
this to you and got away with it, I get angry. Then I remember...God sees all
and will repay. And that's just one of His promises we can bank on. Everything
else is uncertainty. God bless and thanks for having the courage to wear the
uniform. With love from one coast of America to the other.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous
September 13, 2008

i fell real sorry for the officer and his family and justice will be served oneday

pack
June 5, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 29, 2008

Thank you for your service. You will always be remembered.

Officer Brandon Glover
Knoxville Police Department
December 5, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones as they continue to move through life as their lives were changed forever in 1989. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
July 19, 2007

You are not and will not be forgotten. Thank You for your service.

Officer Recruit A. Keith
Knoxville Police Department
April 12, 2007

Just thought I'd say Merry Christmas!

Tina
friend
December 21, 2006

God bless you for your service. Your life and sacrifice were not in vain and you will not be forgotten.

Andrew Schuck
July 26, 2006

Our Lord will see to Justice for you.May you Rest in Peace knowing this.Thank you for your service.

July 7, 2006

I've been thinking about you....we'll always have our secrets! I miss you, your "bear hugs", your smirk and your laugh. July 5, 1989 was the last time I heard you laugh. I only wish I had listened to it longer!! always xo, T

Tina
friend
May 2, 2006

You paid the ultimate sacrifice and we will always remember you. You are not forgotten.

Officer M. Geddings
Knoxville Police Department
April 11, 2006

You are not forgotten...thanks for your service.

Officer B. Hoover
Knoxville Police Dept.
June 3, 2005

Dear Tony;
My brother and I miss you, your friendship and laughter. We will miss you 'till we see you again and worship our Lord together. I hope you are proud of me.
Love, Tommy

Deputy Tommy Hibbett
Wilson County Sheriff's Dept
January 13, 2005

You are not forgotten.............

Sgt. Al Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ
June 12, 2004

Rest in peace blue angel. 01/28/03

S. Yates
Concerned citizen

hello big red,
its been many years since we played football. you are not forgotten.see you on the other side ............."brother"........

SPECIAL AGENT TIM DUNCAN
CSX TRANSPORTATION POLICE