Officer Down Memorial Page

Another year may have passed since you were called away, but you have not been forgotten. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
May 10, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today as we approach the 7th 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 the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. He was shot twice when ambushed on April 23rd when he was on a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, 3 years after you were killed.

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

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
May 10, 2009

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. I only wish you could have enjoyed some retirement time with that large and wonderful family of yours and you deserved it after such a long career. Thank you for your dedication to law enforcement and the service you gave others. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
May 10, 2009

"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

RIP fellow Deputy. It is good to see your memory honored here on ODMP. We have the watch now.

Deputy Sheriff
Marion County Sheriff's Department
August 11, 2007

Five years have passed and you have not been forgotten. Thank you for your long service to law enforcement. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones as that is a full time job with all those proud grand children and great grand children.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
May 10, 2007

It has been 5 yrs since you were called to Heaven. I never knew you in life but being an officer's wife, we are both part of the same family...the law enforcement family. It has no departmental or geographical boundaries. An officer lost in any state is a loss for all officer accross the US. Thank you for your many years of service.

wife of a Michigan Deputy

May 10, 2007

5 years ago today you gave your life in service to others.
Time has not diminished your memory or sacrifice.

Weak and wounded sinner
Lost and left to die
O, raise your head, for love is passing by
Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus and live!
Now your burden's lifted
And carried far away
And precious blood has washed away the stain, so
Sing to Jesus
Sing to Jesus
Sing to Jesus and live!
And like a newborn baby
Don't be afraid to crawl
And remember when you walk
Sometimes we fall...so
Fall on Jesus
Fall on Jesus
Fall on Jesus and live!
Sometimes the way is lonely
And steep and filled with pain
So if your sky is dark and pours the rain, then
Cry to Jesus
Cry to Jesus
Cry to Jesus and live!
O, and when the love spills over
And music fills the night
And when you can't contain your joy inside, then
Dance for Jesus
Dance for Jesus
Dance for Jesus and live!
And with your final heartbeat
Kiss the world goodbye
Then go in peace, and laugh on Glory's side, and
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus and live!

Lynn Kole
Washington State

May 10, 2007

My sincerest condolences go out to the family of Deputy Kay Carolyn Gregory. I remember that day all too well as I was working a second job as a security manager on Virgina Ave., just less than one block from the accident site. I remember that an insurance employee was upset that police had to divert traffic, causing him to be late. I never met Deputy Gregory, but honor demanded at that point that this gentleman needed to be corrected. How truly selfish some people are when the death of any person, especially that of a law enforcement officer means nothing more than an inconvenience to them. I reminded him in my own way that that could have easily have been him out there, and I wonder then if he had survived how he would have felt if we thought it an "inconvenience" that we had to be diverted. He and some others that day got the point. Deputy Gregory served long and well the people of this community. She obviously had a deep passion and respect for her profession. I've been in my profession 26 years now, I know how she must've felt. She was a tested officer with 33 years of irreplaceable experience. Her life as a cop alone would've been a joy in itself to read. I too came from the days of revolvers, radios with no shoulder mikes, and the old PR-24. Know that there is great people out there who decide to make law enforcement their career. Deputy Gregory did, and we are the better for it. Rest well sister, you have truly earned your reward in heaven.

Sgt. Clinton Geer, Sr.
Marion County Constable
March 27, 2007

Four years have passed but I know it seems like a lifetime for your loved ones. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement, you will never be forgotten and are a true hero. Keep watch over your loved ones and protect them. They will keep you in their hearts for as long as they live and will remember you always.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon
May 8, 2006

God rest your soul.

December 23, 2004

To the Family, Fellow Deputies, and Friends of Special Deputy Kay Carolyn Gregory, May God Grant you the Serenity to accept the things you cannot Change, Courage to change the things you can, and the wisdom to know the difference...She served long and well and may her sacrifice never be forgotten....Rest in Peace Sister, the Watch is ours...

Officer Debra M. Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept,Lewisburg, Pa.
May 12, 2004

TO the family of Special Deputy Gregory:

I met you all in DC and wanted to leave a reflection for you to let you know how wonderful a family you are. Your dedication to your loved one shined and the proudness you hold for her is wonderful. I know she is proud of all of you.
Its hard to hang on to the strength you had in DC but you can and you will because of the support from others who "know" what its like.

Janice PROUD WIFE of
SGT. DAN R. STARNES
KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
JULY 10, 2001
MORGAN COUNTY INDIANA

Survivor
Morgan County Sheriff, Indiana

To Deputy Gregory family and friends our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. May God Bless you and May your loved one rest in peace.

D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

To family and friends of Deputy Gregory our hearts and prayers go out to you.


God Bless you

Terry Miyares
surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah PD, FL
1959-1986

terry miyares
Hialeah Police Dept, (SOUTH FLORIDA COPS)

I had just returned from spending a week working in Indianapolis. I had the opportunity to meet deputies and officers from the area. A great group of guys and gals. I'm sure you were among the best of them. I'm saddened to learn of your accident and death. May you rest in peace.

Darin L. Paul, Special Agent
FBI Detroit

Family and Friends,
As we returned home from National Police Week in Washington DC, I was very saddened to learn of your loss. Your officer is truly a hero and our hearts are grieving with you. We will pray that you will have peace through this storm.

Cathy Hill, widow
Deputy Barrett Hill
e.o.w. 12/4/00

Cathy Hill
Greater Houston COPS

Our prayers and thoughts to the family and friends of Deputy Gregory.

She started her career ten years before me. At a time when law enforcement was all hands-on. No computers or MDT's. No air conditioning in your squads. Handhelds if you were lucky. Straight-sticks and revolvers. All this at a time when coppers were commonly known as "pigs."

I owe this lady a special thank you. Rest in peace my sister. You've done more than your share and I salute you.

Officer John Tanabe
United States Mint Police

REST IN PEACE MY FALLEN SISTER,FOR WE WILL CONTINUE THE FIGHT FOR YOU. GO NOW AND SIT IN GODS ARMY AND WATCH OVER ALL OF THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO CONTINUE THIS BATTLE.

SGT. RICKY MORGAN
GENEVA POLICE DEPT.

To the family, friends and colleagues of SD Gregory I extend my deepest sympathy on your loss. You all are in my prayers. Though I never met her, I am certain that I know why she continued to do this job after 33 years. We must never forget the selfless devotion she gave to the people of this country. The International Association of Women Police salutes SD Gregory for a lifetime of service. Godspeed Kay!

Officer Donna C. Hillier
Purdue University Calumet Police Department - Hammond, IN

May the family find comfort and peace in knowing that someday you will see your loved one again. From a family who has been where you are now.....know that the walk will get easier each day and that we are here to support you through it. With all our sympathy and prayers....
Family of Officer Eryk Todd Heck
EOW 8-15-97
Allen County Police Dept
Fort Wayne, Indiana

I would love to read the book Deputy Gregory could've written after 33 years in our profession, which has it's lighter mmoments. To her family, friends, and co-workers, know that she now rests in the company of heavens finest, patrolling streets of gold. Your pain will be daily, but hopefully her memories will keep you smiling. May God bless you all...Isaiah 40:31

JV Jackson
FCPS / Division of Law Enforcement

Rest in peace. Hero's never are forgotten............

S. Yates

We are so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. We want you to know that her service and her spirit will not be forgotten. You are all in our thoughts and prayers as we know this is a very difficult time. The days ahead are very hard but you will find strengths you did not know you had and support from others will help lift you up. We have walked down a similar path, our loved one too was kiled when someone ran a red light. Though it seems right now like you will never get through this we know that you will and if we can help you to do so please let us. Each day is an effort but your courage will abound and with that you will honor Kay everyday. Thank you for sharing her with your community.

Brother of fallen Officer Brad Matteson
EOW 10/5/2000 FWPD

Colby & Angela Matteson
Nothern President of Indiana C.O.P.S

Rest in peace my brother. May God bless your family and friends,may God comfort them in their time of grief and need.

Off. J. Kerns 327
Chattanooga Police Dept.