Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Officer Bryant. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
March 24, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 12th 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.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 3, 2012

Hard to believe it has been 12 years today. Just wanted let you know we stilll thank about and miss you. Rest In Peace...

Chris
January 3, 2012

just got around internet love yoi and your always in my heart. my hero

crystal summerlin
daughter
February 23, 2011

I just wanted to say it does not seem like its been 10 years (Jan 3, 2010) since you left us here on earth. Although sometimes it seems twice as long. Just letting you know you are still loved and missed dearly, everyday. We will see you on the "other side" oneday.
Love you,
Lisa

Lisa Walters Bivins
great friend
January 7, 2010

James,
I have finally been able to write you. The whole gang came up for Thanksgiving. I have to let you know How very proud I am of the kids. Crystal is a beautiful young lady, she is a wonderful daughter, mother and sister. Dakota calls me with his report card grades and you would be so proud. He is really working hard this year.

Oh my gosh, the grandkids have gotten so tall and it happened over night. Know that your Uncle Reid and I will do want we can to help Crystal and her family and Kathy as well.

We love you and we miss you so very much, but we also know you are with us everyday.

Love you,
Aunt Mel

Melody Nash
Aunt
November 29, 2009

Hi dad its your son Dakota. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HAERT. YOUR SON Dakota.

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June 17, 2009

HI DADDY .THIS IS YOUR SON DAKOTA I AM NOW (9 YAERS OLD) .GOING TO THE FIFTH GRADE.I LOVE YOU.YOUR SON JAMES CHRISTOPHER DAKOTA BRYANT
JUNE 14/2009

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June 14, 2009

James,
Thank You for your service.
You may remember me from Florida.
April Long was your wifes friend.(and my girl friend at the time)
We visited you in Hazelhurst back in 1990.
Hard to beleive we both ended up in law enforcement.
May God bless you and keep you in his loving arms.

TSgt H. Goodwin USAF Security Forces
Old Friend
February 26, 2009

Your tour of duty ended 9 years ago today and time has not diminished your
service nor your sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous
January 3, 2009

It has now been 9 yrs as of today. I just wanted to let you know that we still miss you and think of you all the time.

Chris
January 3, 2009

Daddy;

i miss you dearly u are still my number 1 man, dakota is 9 and a little demon your grandkids are 7 6 and 5 alyssa5 looks alot like you your are still my hero and will never be forgotten love you always and see you again oneday

crystal
daughter
September 20, 2008

I was just going to acknowledge that tomorrow (Sept. 17) is your birthday. I hope all of the family is doing good. Its been awhile since I have heard from them. We all still miss you everyday and think about you. We will all meet again someday.

Lisa
September 16, 2008

HEY JAMES,
I WAS TALKING WITH STAN ON THE PHONE YESTERDAY AND WE STARTED TALKING ABOUT YOU AND ALL THE CRAZY NIGHTS IN THE L-TOWN.HE GOT A LITTLE DEPRESSED AND TALKED ABOUT HOW MUCH HE MISSES YOU AND HOW MUCH HE LOVED YOU AND STILL DOES.I KNOW YOU CAN'T BE HERE WITH US BROTHER, BUT WE ASK THAT YOU KEEP WATCHING OVER US.REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE.

officer anthony h. pittman
macon police
February 21, 2008

Its been eight long years today. Not a day goes by that I don't wonder how things would be if you were still around. I have been out of police work for some time now and I have often thought of getting back into it. But I know that it would never be the same without you there having my back. Rest in peace brother you are still in my prayers.

Chris
January 3, 2008

Ofc Bryant, Thank you for your years of service to your community. We share a name but we also share a great family of law enforcement officers who will never forget what you sacrificed eight years ago. I will remember your family in my prayers. Rest Easy!

Ofc James Bryant
Sterling Hts. MI PD
January 3, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
December 31, 2007

james,
as you know this thansgiving finds you still watching over all of us who are still insane enough to pin this badge on and fight another day.there isn't a day that goes by that i don't wonder if any of this is worth it at all, but as a famous friend of mine once said"somebody needs you tonight".there isn't a night that goes by that i don't wonder what any of us could have done to prevent what happened but then i realize you are in a way better place than we are.i know in my heart you will continue to shadow our watch and i promise you macon p.d. will keep doing it for you brother.if your family ever needs anything i hope they know they can count on me.rest well my brother,it's up to us to walk the thin blue line for you now.

officer anthony h. pittman
macon police
November 22, 2007

Daddy,

You are still my hero,and i miss you daily.I tell all three of grandchildren how great of a hero you was, and Dakota. We love you always.My guardian angel.

crystal
daughter
November 10, 2007

"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
October 8, 2007

Officer Bryant,

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
January 3, 2007

James,

I apologize for not writing any sooner but you know how law enforcement is, you never really get a break.I got away from lumber city p.d. for a few years but it looks like i'm gonna go back pretty soon.Things will be different this time around because jimmy isn't chief but maybe we can survive.i can't get over all the crazy nights me,stan and brad had the first time.lumber city was my first gig straight out of the academy and i just didn't know they could pack that many idiots in a town that small.i remember the first time i had to arrest shady grady,man that was a treat.i didn't know a person could bend that many ways.i met a lotta good officers down there,like kirby,richie,chris and of course the great pulpwood.i hope when my watch is over people look back and say the same things about me as they did you my brother.your dedication and memory is really an inspiration to all of us.keep watchin over us so we can continue to strive on.gotta run now but i know i'll see you again someday.

OFFICER ANTHONY H. PITTMAN
August 27, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.(Mississippi)
July 12, 2006

James,

Roger (who was my partner at the time of his brother's James shooting) was riding with me and told me that the worthless guy (willie mitchell) is finally fit to stand trial. I hope that court will start soon and that he get's what he deserves in this case... I figured everyone one be proud to know that justice may finally be served in this case..

DKirby Jeff Davis 13

Deputy Duane Kirby
Jeff Davis Sheriff's Office
February 4, 2006

Brother Bryant,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club
January 19, 2006