Officer Down Memorial Page

Not sure why the memory of my cousin came into mind. perhaps the thought of my Aunt, Brians mother. I recall the year i spent with her just after Brian passed. Trying to be there as a distraction by allowing her to care for me and my sister. By the end of the year, with us being young teenagers, she could not handle it. I felt horrible that i was not able to help her with this and then she losing her husband a few short years later. The last time i saw my Aunt Emily she resembled my grandmother too well and in a way i feel still a connection to my late grandmother. I hope that Dylon (my second cousin) has found some kind of peace like i have and wish to one day see him again. its been way too long and that vision of him so young and in so much pain still haunts me sometimes. like today i suppose. Seeing his father for the first and last time and knowing..that is not how he should look. i have seen the post from Dylon and am amazed he has grown so much. now even more. well..i suppose i had to release some of these thoughts. i still wish Dylon well and hope to see him again one day.

Josephine Casas - no rank. just family
Brian is my cousin
January 10, 2012

Thank you Officer Brown, for your dedicated service. May you rest in eternal peace.

CIVILIAN
LAPD
December 5, 2011

A Marine, a father, a brother and a true warrior who paid the ultimate sacrifice for someones safety and freedom.

Chief Roberto V. Obong
Former LAPD/West Covina PD/ now Veterans Affairs Police
October 27, 2011

Brian,

After all these years, I still think about you.
Miss you.

Liz
Friend
August 23, 2011

Brian,
I was assigned to West L.A. Patrol at the time and responded to the "Officer Down" help call. I still remember hearing Sgt. Carson Pearce asking for forty additional officers for the crime scene. Although I never had the opportunity to meet you, I feel the pain every time I pass by the intersection of Sepulveda and Slauson, enroute to Holy Cross Cemetary to visit my mother and grandparents.

Having attended your funeral, and after reading all the great letters on this site, I feel like I knew you all of my life. You are truly a hero for serving your country, along with the citizens of Los Angeles.

God Bless you and your family.

Respectfully,

Mario Ricci

Detective Mario Ricci
Huntington Beach Police (Ex- LAPD)
June 12, 2011

Rest in Peace, Officer Brown. Your sacrafice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
May 22, 2011

Brian,
You will always be remembered...You and I had so much fun in Van Nuys Division... I especially remember our coffee sessions when we would meet in the middle of the night to talk about your dreams of going to Metro...You were one of my favorites to supervise, such a great cop! Rest in peace....

Captain Sharyn Buck
Retired LAPD
November 29, 2010

God Bless you and your family sir. Thank you for your service.

A Texas Street Cop #614

Anonymous
June 21, 2010

Officer Brown - Yours was the third LAPD death, by gunfire, in 1998. I was part of the team which handled the funeral and memorial plans in the aftermath. The combination of LAPD and USMC mourners overwhelmed the roads leading to Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills. Critics, including other LE members, would complain that we (LAPD) put your son, Dylon, up to saluting the Marine NCO who handed him the Flag. I was proud to call a radio talk-show and debunk that myth. Your son, Dylon, like every kid that age was spontaneous and crative in his own way. He was very proud of you. Last I saw him, during the trial, he your dad and step-mom were coping as well as they might. They all loved you and missed you.

Thanks for your service to our Nation, recieving a Purple Heart for being wounded in Samolia. Thanks, too, for your service to the people of Los Angeles. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)
April 20, 2010

This is always a difficult time of year, as it is a reflection of how thankful I am for the blessings in my life and a remembrance of the friend/classmate I lost! Brian will always be remembered and missed. Dylon will always have a home here and the Brown family will always be our friends! We miss you bro......

Ofcr. Thomas Cleary
LAPD/NBPD
November 29, 2009

It's hard to believe that 11 years have past since that horrible night. I think of you, Dylon and your parents many times. Just recently your name came up in a training day we will NEVER forget about your sacrifice.

Honor Pride Will to Survive Class 9/95.

RIP Brother.

Detective II Kevin J. Royce
LAPD Class9/95
November 29, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 11th 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. Larry was your brother in green as well, thus I thank you for your service in the Corps and bid you Semper Fi.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you, especially your son. Both the pain and the pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 29, 2009

Brian,
Your actions that night are what being an LAPD officer is all about. You never waivered in your commitment and dedication in protecting the citizens of Los Angeles from a cold-blooded predator. You fought til the end and we will never forget your courage. KMA-367

Sgt R. Alvarez
LAPD / Newton Division
June 10, 2009

BRYAN I THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY, I WILL BE GOING TO SEE YOU TOMMOROW AT VETERNS MEMORIAL IN HOUSTON, I WILL BE TAKING MY CHILDREN AND TELLING THEM OF OUR TIMES IN THE CORP, SOMALIA AND HOW WE WERE GOOD FRIENDS.

TROOPER III JAMES C. GONZALES
TEXAS HIGHWAY PATROL-HEMPSTEAD TX
May 25, 2009

Dylon.....our hearts and prayers are with you.

P2 Por Vida
LAPD
November 29, 2008

You are not forgotten bro, rest in peace.

Detective Kelley
LAPD
November 29, 2008

I can't believe that 10 years have passed. It seems like yesterday that you were taken from us. You are not forgotten and you are missed. My prayers are still with your lovely family and Dylan. In the eyes of all who knew you, you are a true hero. God bless you, bro.

D3
LAPD
November 28, 2008

I think of Brian often. I had meet Brian in the summer of '95 while I was in Ca. visiting w/ relative. He had stopped by my cousins house who was in the Academy with Brian. He had such a way about himself that made him just stand out. He always knew what he wanted. Straight to the point and very honest.

Dylon, when your father spoke of you, which he did often, you could just see the sparkle in his eyes and the love in his voice when he spoke of you. How proud and lucky he was tobe your father.

Beth
Friend
August 25, 2008

I think of my nephew often. He was the "little brother" I never had. I think, "What would he be doing now?" "What would he think of his son, now 17 years old?"

I am so proud of my nephew. Of what he was doing, and his contributions to society. I feel deeply that he was here for a special purpose and whatever it was, he accomplished it and now he's gone.

His memory lives on in each of us, his remaining family members and those who's lives he touched. I will always remember the fun we had together when we were both children.

To all those that loved him, he did a job well done.

(a side note to my Nephew Dylan - I hope you are doing well, your cousins John Josephine and Beatrice send you our best wishes.)

Love, Mary(Janie Reyna)Boehnlein

Mary J Boehnlein
Maternal Aunt
June 13, 2008

Brian,

I still think about you. Weather you knew it or not you did make an impact on my life. You were truely a hero in my eyes.

May 5, 2008

i just wanted to show all my luv to you!!! i never got to really get to know you because i was so young when you were doing great things in your life. When i heard about what had happened i remember being there with your mom and tried to give her some support. my sister and I moved in with her so we could help her. She misses you so much. My mom misses you also she remembers those times she used to play with you. well please keep an eye one her and also on your grandmother she was the best things in our life also but i know that the both of you are watching over us. much love your cousin.

pfc Casas, Beatrice
cousin
January 21, 2008

Brian, it's hard to believe it has been 9 years since that tragic day. You are truly missed.

Honor pride will to survive 9-95.

Sergeant Kevin J. Royce
LAPD
December 12, 2007

rest in peace hero

vandenberghe
nh
November 29, 2007

Devil Dawg:

Recently, one of Your classmates' brother, and I were discussing You. Today, as I type this, I am sitting here next to another one of Your classmates-"Gonzo". He is a Sergeant now, and doing well here in Southeast. Until he told me, I had no idea that You were the first in Your class to become a P.O. III. Such a promising career, cut down so soon.

Keep an eye on us down here.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
November 29, 2007

It is true! The streets of heaven are guarded by United States Marines! Semper Fidelis


Fellow Marine, Brother Officer..

November 29, 2007