Officer Down Memorial Page

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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace, especially your mom. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 21, 2012

When you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours and one from Rick. Stay safe! "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

Betsy Love
Mother
May 21, 2012

Eleven years today since you were here with us. Oh how my heart hurts each day. You'd be proud of how we keep trying to move forward - each in our own way and at our own pace. I will forever treasure the almost 26 years you were here with us, son. WE miss you so. Love, Mom.

Betsy Love
Mother
May 21, 2010

Rick, today it was ten years since your death. I want you to know that you are with me all the time and that I live each day in your memory. I have tried to dedicate my life to helping other officers who have experienced tragedy, I do this in memory of you and I hope you approve. I know you are with your father now, a man who forgave me and who I will never forget. Continue to rest peacefully brother, you are always with me.

J. Robertson
Charleston Police Dept.
May 21, 2009

10 years is like yesterday. We miss you, son.

Anonymous
May 21, 2009

Officer Love thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
May 21, 2009

I had the privilege of visiting the National Law Enforcement Memorial at the Judicial Square in Washington D.C. and found your name immortalized amongst others who made the ultimate sacrifice. Nine years later you are still in our thoughts...

Police Corps
June 29, 2008

5/21/08

Nine years is such a long time to be apart from someone you love. My thoughts are with your loved ones, as they remember the day, 5/21/99, when their lives were forever changed.

Norie Haas
Mom of Deputy Brian Haas
E.O.W. 4/24/04

Norie Haas
May 21, 2008

This is so sad and my heart goes out to Rick's family. Although it happened 9
years ago, I can only imagine the pain they will endure for the rest of their
lives. With love from one coast of America to the other.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

May 21, 2008

We miss you, son. Oh,how we miss you! Your "devilish grin and laugh" remain in my heart with such special memories of our time together. Meet up with your Dad and take care of each other until I join you. I'll try to take care of Jen and Josh here. The messages left here by others mean so much! You will never be forgotten!
Love, Mom

Betsy Love
mother
February 10, 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
November 16, 2007

Rick, Your sisters' wedding is coming up and it has me thinking of you and wishing you were here. I think of you often and wish you knew my boys! They would have adored you. It so hard to beleive you have been gone so long. The day of your funeral I will never forget. IT was the saddest day of my life. I hope you know I am looking out for everyone. I miss you and feel so cheated that you are gone. I can close my eyes and see your face and hear that crazy laugh! You had energy like no one else and had so much more to do. We go on with life but you are always in our hearts. I hope you and your dad are together. xoxoxo

Anne
Cousin
June 13, 2007

No law enforcement agency has more of my former high school / college buddies than the Charleston Police Department. As a child, I dreamed of being a "Trooper" for the S.C. Highway Patrol. Funny-the Charleston Police Department was the only S.C. agency that I ended up applying with.

I can still remember Marine/CPD Chief John Conroy (RIP). I can still remember Officer Snider (RIP), who walked a foot beat in downtown Charleston (murdered in 1979 by a shoplifter). I went on to join LAPD. But my love for the guys in Charleston, always brought me back to put on free tactical seminars / Roll Call training.

I never had the opportunity to meet You, Officer Love, but I was just as sad hearing about Your death, as I am today as it is being anounced that another Lowcountry law enforcement official has been confirmed (throug DNA) to have died in the line-of-duty. May You Rest-In-Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
May 21, 2007

Officer Love,

On this the anniversary of your leaving us in the physical sense we pay tribute to your spirit. Tonight the Evening Watch of the Henry County Georgia Police Department’s North Precinct will hit the street in your honor. Please watch over us as we continue your fine work.

For the entire shift,
Sergeant V.T. Rosen

Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department
May 21, 2007

I remember like yesterday that we were working andhearing your voice on the radio. As a Dispatcher I still remember voice of my officers and I can still hear you and others calling over the radio. God bless you and your friends. And To Jeff I love you too. Thanks to all officers out there and the fallen officers for what they do or did.

Tonya Murphy
Ex Dispactcher City Of Charleston
December 28, 2006

I have never met you little buddy, but I carried you in my arms for 6 months of my training. A 23lbs steel railroad tie with your name and the words, HONOR, COURAGE, COMMITMENT, CHARACTER, PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE displayed on both sided went with us everywhere we went to remind us of the utimate sacrifice you have paid. GODSPEED TO YOU...Hoorah Police Corps!!!

Police Corps
Florida
December 10, 2006

It's been years. The missed are still missed. Great officer.

Capt. Kornahrens
N. Charleston PD
August 29, 2006

Remembering you on this day. I will pray for your family and loved ones. Thank you for your dedication.

May 21, 2006

You are still remembered. My God watch over your family and friends.

PFC Joseph J. Matuskovic
Charleston Police Department
December 20, 2005

Thinking of friends and family of Love on the anniversary of his death. My thoughts and prayers remain with you.

May 21, 2005

Officer Love, May God bless you and your family at your tragic loss. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police
May 27, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, May 21, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer Perrin Richard Love II who died in the line of duty on this date five years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Love's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC
May 21, 2004

Stop! Look! Listen!

Stop the world, it's time to be

To slow the pace, to hear and see

To let my thoughts and feelings go

Observe in nature what is so.

'Tis beautiful, this world around

To eye and ear, both sight and sound.

Other feelings within me deep

Are looking for a peace...and sleep.

Look son! Do you see, as I?

Puffy white clouds and the big blue sky

Tall green trees waving to and fro

The long green grass is down below.

A squirrel scampers up a tree

A bird flits by as if to see

The silent form who tries to keep going

Do you see my tears so freely flowing?

Listen son! Can you hear?

Sounds in nature far and near.

A barking dog, many birds in song

The hoot of an owl, bugs "chirping" along.

A far off plane, the whir of a fan

Fire crackers pop, the hammer of a man.

Despite music played since we're apart,

Do you hear the deafening silence of my empty heart?

July 13, 2000 - You would have been 27 tomorrow, son.

We all miss you - Mom, Dad, Josh, and Jenny

Anonymous

Ricky was a public servant

He dressed in navy blue,

And when he went to work each day

He protected me and you.

Policemen are a special breed,

Their lives on the line each shift

But this dedication of service

Was given as a gift.

A gift from God nobody could argue

His talent was great and true,

To serve as a Police Officer

Protecting me and you.

His smile was bright

And his laughter loud

His wonderful spirit carries on

As he looks down from his cloud.

He was proud of the career he chose

This job's fit for very few.

He was doing what he wanted to do,

Helping, Serving and Protecting me and you!

God Bless Ricky!

Cousin Bill 5-27-99

Anonymous

I didn't know you. But even today, November 7, 1999, as I read about you and the other reflections before mine, I shed tears for you. I too was once an LEO in Charleston, SC. I have lost a few fellow officers , whom I did not know well, but missed. You will always be remembered. I hope you are with God, and will be with any officer in need to guide him or
her when he or she is in danger. Stay with your family and guide them also. Pray for us all here on Earth and help us find the Light. You are missed and loved, even by strang

Former cop