Officer Down Memorial Page

Thinking of you and your family today.........

Sgt. Kim Moore
LASD
December 8, 2011

Dave " The Commander " still think of you everyday, miss those code 7 under the big tree behind the church. I pray for you and your family everyday

Det Dan Regalado
LASD LAKEWOOD STATION
12/05/11

DETECTIVE
LASD
December 5, 2011

THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP DAVE. I STILL HEAR YOUR LAUGH AND SEE YOU HOLDING THAT BIG COFFEE MUG.
10-34, 134T1...............

DEP COUNDOURIS (RET)
LASD, LAKEWOOD STATION
December 3, 2011

I work with a group of detectives who participate every year in helping David's widow. They have keep the tradition alive not to forget David's sacrafice and to help his family. We all worked Lakewood Station together years ago, but every year everyone remembers, no matter where they now work.

Sergeant Dana McCants
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
December 3, 2011

Thank you, for your service Deputy Powell. The community you served will never forget you. Blessings to your family, may the time continue to heal their wounds from your loss.

Rosie
December 1, 2011

I think of you often, Dave. RIP

Terri Keating Bock
Friend
December 1, 2011

Dave,

It's been 9 years since your EOW and we miss you so much every day. Mom is doing good, she's dating now and being smart about it. Bri, oh my gosh, she is amazing beyond words. She's been in theater, music, and dance every year and she has the voice of an angel. Honestly, I think she's singing to you most of the time. Mandi is going to be a nurse soon and so is Moe. The kids are all growing up too fast! Nate, Joey and Isaac talk about you often and remind each other of the fun they had with you playing lion king and reading to them. Isaac feels like he knew you just as much as his brothers did because of all the stories they tell.

I miss you tremendously, we all do. I just always think that things would not be as crappy if you were still here. Laughing kind of lost it joy and happiness lost its sparkle.

I know that you are praising Our Lord as you will do for all eternity and we will all be a family again soon.

Love you so much!!


Alicia "Tiger"

Daughter of a Hero Alicia Apodaca
Daughter
November 30, 2011

I was very happy to see a portion of the 91 Freeway Named In Honor of Deputy David Powell today !!!!!!!!!!!

Michael B. Parlor
December 1, 2009

Thank you for your courage and bravery. I just watched the news and saw they dedicated a portion of the 91freeway in your memory. What a much deserved honor. Rest in peace sir...

Kathy Baltierra
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
November 30, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the seventh 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.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you. Both the pain and pride are forever.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 30, 2009

DAVID, YOU WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED...

ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009, A SECTION OF THE 91 FREEWAY WILL BE DEDICATED IN HONOR OF DEPUTY DAVID POWELL. DEPUTY POWELL WAS FATALLY SHOT IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON NOVEMBER 30, 2002. A PUBLIC MEMORIAL DEDICATION CEREMONY IS
SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 30, 2009, AT 11:30 A.M., ON THE GROUNDS OF ARTESIA PARK LOCATED AT 18750 CLARKDALE AVENUE, ARTESIA. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ALL DEPARTMENT MEMBERS.

TO HONOR THE LIFE OF DEPUTY DAVID POWELL, A PORTION OF THE 91 FREEWAY WILL MEMORIALIZE HIS NAME. ASSEMBLY MEMBER TONY MENDOZA, FROM THE 56TH DISTRICT, AUTHORED ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION (ACR) 30, DESIGNATING STATE HIGHWAY
ROUTE 91 FROM THE 605 FREEWAY TO PIONEER BOULEVARD, AS THE "DEPUTY DAVID POWELL LOS ANGELES SHERIFF MEMORIAL HIGHWAY."

YOUR ATTENDANCE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED AS WE PAY TRIBUTE AND CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF DEPUTY DAVID POWELL.

A. NAGEL, SGT.
LASD
November 30, 2009

Rest in Peace, Deputy Powell. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
October 23, 2009

Dave,

I did a ride along with you back in 1999. It was my first ride a long and you helped introduce me to law enforcement. I am now a police officer with the Long Beach Police Department, been on for 6 years now. Just wanted to say thanks and I'm still think about you.

Officer Eric Golz
Long Beach Police Department (CA)
November 14, 2008

Dave it's just shy of six years now, since you were taken. Funny how things happen, just the other day I was thinking about you and that "shit eating grin" you always had. I remember one day after briefing,you approached me in the locker room with your "helmet on" and that famous grin. Dave you were always trying to be funny and you were, you had a great outlook on this job and I try everyday to do the same. You would be proud, I still to this day put my patrol cap on the passenger side head rest when im 10-8; all you guys at Lakewood Station taught me a lot. Take care brother.

SGT RON BUCHHOLZ
SANDOVAL CO SHERIFF RIO RANCHO/ABQ NM.
October 12, 2008

Dave,

It has been many years since you walked the compounds of PHR-Medium as "Inspector Gadget." You were constantly preparing for your eventual transfer to patrol. I enjoyed working with you and learning from you. You were taken away much too soon, but you will never be forgotten.

Deputy Mike Ascolese
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
July 22, 2008

Dave, I think about you all the time. I just received word that an old classmate from high school had been killed in the line of duty. She was a good cop, just like you. Both of you will be taking care of each other upstairs, I know it.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
July 2, 2008

Dave i will never forget the times that we had when we just got together and hung out,how much you helpd me and when you would come over to my house to lead the bible study every week.
I will never forget you,you were moore than a big brother to me.

Robert Justice
May 26, 2008

rest in peace hero

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
November 30, 2007

Everyone should take time to reflect on this 5th anniversary of Dave’s death and think about his family, the fun times you had at work with him, his up-lifting cheer and how he could always make everyone laugh. I miss his laughter greatly. I don’t think there has been a day that has gone by that I havent thought about how sad this incident made our law enforcement brotherhood.
I urge everyone look into the faces of those who work around you and know that they might be gone in an instant. Close your eyes, see the all of the fallen heroes, the face of Dave Powell or another friend who has fallen...and pray that God never stops sending such people to serve and live among us.
We should give thanks for those who follow paths of great risk that make our life better. Ponder for a moment, the nature of the sacrifices we make for freedom.

God Bless

TOM JAMES
LASD/LKD
November 30, 2007

Dave, I never had the honor to meet you or your family but I wanted to tell you how sorry I am for not being there for you. I responded to that same 245N call that started in Norwalk and ended in your RD. I was right behind you in the next yard over when you were taken from us. Words can't explain how I felt that day and continue to feel almost five years later. I dedicate my shift every day to you and your family. God bless you, your family, and every other man or woman who puts on that badge every day and does the Lords work.

Anonymous
LASD/Norwalk Station
October 18, 2007

Dave, I will never forget that horrible day. You will always be remembered. Rest in peace.

Mark
October 3, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
September 12, 2007

Four years have passed since you were called away and I know there has not been a day that your loved ones have not thought about you. The silent tears still fall. Those are tears of love that come from their broken hearts. Continue to watch over them and protect them. Come to them in their dreams in vivid color to let them know you are near and watching over them. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
February 5, 2007

Well, it has been a hard four years. As life goes on, we still come across times as a church family where we stop in mid-sentence and say, "Dave would have loved this", or "Remember the time Dave..." As we recently reflected on the horrible day and subsequent funeral, one thing came into full focus...the indescribable bond of the officers. The number of officers who have shown support for Dave is overwhelming, and amazing. As his church family, let me just say that we were so very touched by the outpouring of love and support, not just to us as his church family, but especially to his immediate family, his wife Emma, his youngest daughter, and his four oldest daughters, and of course his grandkids. Even now, four years later, the people who stop by just to visit the family, or how the Lakewood station loves and cares for the small things that might not seem like much to others, but mean a lot to all of us who love and care for the Powell family - like hanging Christmas lights on the house - how awesome that is! Everytime we wear our shirts in memory of Dave, there is always someone in the community who will mention how they remember the funeral or even remember Dave. One officer even told us that in all his years as an officer, he has never seen a special place set aside at an officer's funeral for his church family! That's the love that is embodied in this family - the family of God. When we had the viewing at the church, it was a wonderful time of reflection, but also an extremely sad, gut wrentching experience, but with the LCC family and the LASD family, we understood the connection, the love, the commitment, and the sacrifice, so much more intently then we ever had before. Yes, we knew Dave was a cop, we knew when he showed up to choir rehearsal late and was still in uniform meant that he had a hard day, yes, sometimes we would hear details, but it was Dave, he wasn't supposed to get hurt, he wasn't supposed to leave us, we needed him, his family needed him, the community needed him. Well, four years have gone by, and we've had to learn to live without him, how sad.

To the officers at the Lakewood station and all officers, please know that our doors are ALWAYS open to each and every one of you. God loves you and is waiting for you. We pray for each of you on a daily and weekly basis, because we consider you a part of our family, God's family. It is still hard to this day without Dave's laugh on Sunday mornings, or hearing him sing on rehearsal nights, or laughing at his antics during drama practice, or hearing his many, many, many, stories of his experiences on the job, or even learning from him as we learn God's Word together, but God gets us through, because we have to remember that he is in our hearts and souls, and that he is waiting for us in Heaven, and we will all rejoice and worship together again one day.

So long for now my dear brother in Christ, and rest assured that we will continue to love and take care of the girls. Please continue to lift up Shawn, we are so proud of him and know you are too. As you look down from above, be sure and send some angels our way during our journey here on earth, and even if your cloud moves on you, continue to focus on the One True Love. With all the love only God can give us, so long for now, until we meet again.

Your Sister in Christ
LCC Family Member

Your Sister in the Lord
LCC Family
December 5, 2006

Four years ago today this Deputy stood tall with heroism and courage. I pray that God will continue to shelter and comfort his family as they struggle without him. Deputy Powell you are an inspiration to all officers/dpeuties everywhere!

Police Captain in North Carolina
November 30, 2006