Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief Marshal Kautz,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 4, 2022

Hard to believe you’ve been gone 25 years. I still think of you often.

Your keys are in your other hand.. IYKYK

Chief Deputy James Schooley
Long Beach Police

December 4, 2022

Your service in the military and in law enforcement shall never be forgotten! Your sacrifice will always serve as an example to others!

Michael Kellems, Captain (retired)
La Porte Co. Police Department

December 4, 2019

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
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Monica Zahasky
Cops Cycling for Survivors

December 4, 2017

I met you the day before the accident that eventually claimed your life. I was a rookie you made me feel welcome and proud to be a Police Officer. I am proud to call you my brother. You are still and always be in my heart.

Master Patrolman Douglas M.Samuelson
Michigan City Police Department

May 6, 2015

Chief Marshal Kautz,
On today, the 17th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community-but for our Country as well when you served in Vietnam. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 4, 2014

17 years today, RIP Marshal Kautz

I AM A WARRIOR


I fight not for glory or fame,
For they are momentary.
I fight for those who can't.
I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets,
For I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when,
For evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny,
I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon.
Faith is my shield.
Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing,
For it was my Honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow,
But tears of joy,
For now,
I stand with God.

John Gazarkiewicz
Civilian, Brother is ex ofc with Michigan City, IN PD

December 4, 2014

Rest in Peace, Chief Marshal Kautz. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 5, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twelth 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 for all those who love and miss you.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 4, 2009

HERO!! In every sense of the word!!

SA
FDA_OCI

March 24, 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 9, 2008

You are a true hero and have not been forgotten. A decade has passed and your loved ones and close friends still remember you. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement and to your Country. A true hero never dies.

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

December 4, 2007

Thank you for your service both in law enforcement and the military. You are a true Hero and will not be forgotten.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05

December 4, 2007

Today marks 10 years since your death.
You are not forgotten Chief.
Rest in peace and thank you for your service
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

December 4, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your police and heroic military service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 3, 2007

James some years have passed but the regard we have for you has not. God's Blessing to your loved ones. For members of the Long Beach Police Department I know and understand your loss. May God protect you as you continue to hold the line.

Senior Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

March 13, 2004

"No greater a man than he who will lay down his life for another." may you rest in peace, and god bless your family and the brothers you left behind at Long Beach PD

Deputy Andrew S. Hynek
La Porte County, IN Sheriff's Department

February 17, 2004

Rest in peace Blue Angel

Anonymous

December 21, 2003