Officer Down Memorial Page

I attended the Academy with Rudy at South Plains College in Levelland, TX. Rudy empressed on me and our classmates true professionalism and he had the respect of all of us.
I have our class picture up on a wall. I still have my class shirt (like the one he is wearing in his picture).
Rest In Peace Rudy
Thank you for your service.

Deputy Sheriff Wes Anderson
Ada County Sheriff's Office, Boise Idaho
February 5, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 13th 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 Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
February 25, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 19, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
February 14, 2008

May you rest in peace.G-d Bless.

May 20, 2007

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

October 20, 2004

It has been almost 8 years since we lost you, I won't ever forget your smile!! You would always bring cheer when you walked in dispatch. That dreaded night still haunts me, but I know you are smiling down on us.

Anonymous
December 29, 2003

Rudy, I miss you Bro, and you will always be in our hearts and minds. Look out for us, till we meet again.

POLICE DISPATCHER
DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
December 28, 2003

DEPUTY GONZALES REST IN PEACE BROTHER. PLEASE WATCH OVER THE LAW-ENFORCEMENT FAMILY AS WE CARRY ON WITH OUR DALIY DUTIES. YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY, COUNTY AND COUNTRY WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. REST EASY!

DEPUTY SHERIFF
VIRGINIA
November 28, 2003

Rest easy, warrior. You are not forgotten, nor will you ever be. We will continue for you.

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