Officer Down Memorial Page

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. 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 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 that both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family and 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 23, 2012

To the Honorable Enrico Venditte, You are missed every day by the void in my heart. You were my friend and partner. You always made me laugh and smile. My life was changed when I met you and when you left us! I pray each and every day that God will watch over your family and that your contribution to those of us left behind will never be forgotten. The pain is ever so near on this ninth year. May we find peace in knowing that we all serve a just God and that we will live our lives in your honor and memory. See you one day my friend! Sincerely and respectfully, Duane Rose
Your brother in Christ.

DUANBE ROSE
BROTHER IN-LAW
May 23, 2010

Ricky, I remember you with a basketball in hand .. you were a loving son. May God bless your children and widow.

Anonymous
January 18, 2009

Rest in peace my Brother.

Kevin T Ryan
NJ
May 23, 2008

7 years ago today you were senselessly murdered. I am so sorry for the loss.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

May 23, 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
December 12, 2007

6 yrs. ago today Sgt. Venditte was killed in the line of duty. Sgt. Enrico Venditte will never be forgotten! God Bless the Venditte family, friends & dept.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.
May 23, 2007

Know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
May 23, 2007

Remembering you on your 6th anniversary in Heaven. Please continue to watch over your fellow brothers in Blue, keep them safe from harm.

May 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Venditte on the anniversary of his passing. May God continue to give you comfort.
Sergeant Venditte- thank you for your service and dedication. Rest in peace.
Heros are never forgotten.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia
May 23, 2007

May you rest in peace and may He bless you and your loved ones.

May 23, 2007

Miss You and love you! You will always be in my thoughts and in my heart.


Love Mom <3

Mom
Mom
April 26, 2007

hi uncle ricky I miss you alot Love You!

Emily, Steph , And Michele

emily venditte
niece
April 22, 2007

Hey Ricky, I just found out what happened. Saturday was our birthday. I am now 52. I will never forget and often think about our friendship. Life has seperated us for many years. I look forward to our reunion in heaven.
Louie Perez

Long Time Friend
March 6, 2006

God Bless you the Venditte family.

anoymous
Paterson Police
January 30, 2006

BIG RICK, YOU WERE TRULY A GOOD FRIEND AND A GREAT FATHER AND HUSBAND,,YOU ARE SO TRULY MISSED AND THOUGHT ABOUT IN MY EVERYDAY JOURNEY,,LOTS OF LOVE......

EJD
FRIEND IN DEED
December 26, 2005

HEY BOSS YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN , GOD BLESS YOU ,YOUR WIFE AND KIDS.

po erik diaz
PATERSON PD A-3
December 12, 2005

To the Family and friends of Sgt. Venditte, My prayers are with you during this time of grief. I lost my partner a year ago tommorrow (06-13-00). He (Cpl. Ron Courville) also payed the altimate sacrifice. Responding to assist me on a call,he was killed in a traffic accident. These special people that payed the altimate sacrifice, God has a plan for them. They will forever be remembered as Heros.

Cpl. Charles Scott
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office

Sarge, may you rest in peace. God bless your families and friends, to give them the strength to go on. 10-42 my brother in blue...you will be missed, but never forgotten.

Ofc. J. Sharp

Rest in Peace Sergeant, your tour is over. God Bless all of us!

Anonymous

To the family,friends and the Paterson Police Department, please accept my sincere condolence on the loss of Sgt.Venditte. May god bless you all!

Officer Steven Redding
Columbus Ohio

To the family and friends of Sergeant Venditte, may God Bless you all.

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah Police Dept. Florida
killed in line of duty 11/6/86

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept.

Enrico left this world trying to do his job.He will be honored like the Rest before him. His Name will go on the Police memorial wall in Washington alone with my Sons. I feel terrible reading about these unnecessary Deaths. Too many Policemen are Dying. Kenny

Deputy Sheriff Kenny Hetrick
Ottawa county Sheriffs Dept

You are not forgotten! We will continue to do the job in your honor and in memory of you and all who laid down their lives so that we could live in a civilized society. We are stronger because of you. Rest in peace.

Ptlm. M.W. Ludlow
Palmyra Police Department, NJ

To the men and women of the Paterson, NJ, P.D.
My wife Aleidy and I offer you our deepest condolences in the death of Sgt. Vendetti of your department. May God have mercy upon his soul and grant him eternal rest as well as the much needed consolation to the sgt.'s family, friends and coworkers.

Frank A. Piloto, Jr., Retired
Miami Dade Police Department, Miami, Florida