Officer Down Memorial Page

Ted,

I miss you my brother and wish you were working with me still. I will never forget that night. Just know you were the best LEO, dad, and friend. I will never forget you.

Carlos (Partner)

Police Officer
Sea Ranch Lakes Police Department
March 9, 2012

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

Officer 11169
February 14, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 10th 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.

Your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for aolace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I am sure you are proud that you daughter is continuing your legacy of protecting and serving.


Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 8, 2012

Remembering the HEROES who gave their all and the familes left behind... God bless.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous
January 8, 2011

We miss you Dad.

Pam
daughter
January 8, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. Continue to keep watch over all of them. You have not been forgotten.

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

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 23, 2009

True Heroes Never Die; You will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace brother.

Carlos
June 19, 2008

Daddy,

It has been six years now, and you have no idea how much we miss you. We think of you everyday. We talk about you to your grandkids constantly, in return they speak like they have known you their entire lives. For example someone will speak of a person with big calves and they will say like Grandpa. Our newest member is Jordan, and believe it or not she has this big beautiful smile just like you. Mom , Karen and I hurt everyday missing you. Please continue keeping an eye on our family
I Love You
Pam

Det. Pam Zorsky
Daughter
January 8, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
January 2, 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 14, 2007

Hey Ted:
Sorry it has taken so long for me to leave a note, your death stunned me, I remember when you I was on the desk after my accident, you worked the midnight shift with me and you always came in early for your CAR not just any car but yours, you were a stickler about perfection even teaching my kids tai kwon Do as there sensei, Ted your girls are definitely making you proud as I understand from my wife Pam is about to give birth, and Karen is a Sgt. here. Both of them good Officers, but they learned from the BEST, say Hello to Capt. Poirier and all our other fellow officers who are there patrolling heaven. Watch over us all.

Bruce Weatherford (Lt) Disabled/Ret
Hialeah Police Department
August 16, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
May 30, 2007

Dear Ted,
I worked with you for years at Hialeah. I was a dispatcher. You seemed to always be smiling, and oh you were so corny :). You were one of the nicest supervisors I ever worked for.
I had the pleasure of going to the police olympics and meeting up with you and your wife one year..what a sweetheart she is..you did good Ted. I got to know your daughter Pam for a bit before I retired. She is bright, sweet, tenacious...a nice blend of you and Dot.
Thank you.
After all these years..you have not been forgotten.

May 20, 2007

You have not been forgotten. Five years have passed and you are still in the thoughts of your loved ones and close friends. Continue to watch over all of them. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
January 8, 2007

May Our Lord give you rest and may He watch over your loved ones.

January 8, 2007

Hey Ted, well we're almost coming up on 5 years since you left me on the shift directing traffic and having to fight back the media and the on-lookers. I only wish it would have been a nightmare and that you would still be here making corny jokes. I miss you old timer; I miss going jogging with you on Crandon Blvd and working out at the Hialeah Police Gym. You finally got what you earned and was long overdue, A place on the wall at the Dade County Memorial. I spent the day with Dot, Karen, and Pammy. Oh, by the way Karen became a Sergeant; I was invited but could not attend because my mom was rushed to the hospital again. I miss you alot and only wish that you were still working with me on the night shift. Take care of me as I continue to do my duty and I will as always contue to pray for you and your family. GOD bless you Ted.

Officer Carlos Gutierrez
Key Biscayne Police Department / Friend and Co-Worker
November 7, 2006

Hey Ted, well we're almost coming up on 5 years since you left me on the shift directing traffic and having to fight back the media and the on-lookers. I only wish it would have been a nightmare and that you would still be here making corny jokes. I miss you old timer; I miss going jogging with you on Crandon Blvd and working out at the Hialeah Police Gym. You finally got what you earned and was long overdue, A place on the wall at the Dade County Memorial. I spent the day with Dot, Karen, and Pammy. Oh, by the way Karen became a Sergeant; I was invited but could not attend because my mom was rushed to the hospital again. I miss you alot and only wish that you were still working with me on the night shift. Take care of me as I continue to do my duty and I will as always contue to pray for you and your family. GOD bless you Ted.

Officer Carlos Gutierrez
Key Biscayne Police Department / Friend and Co-Worker
November 7, 2006

Rest in peace Brother, May God bless you and your family.

Patrolman
June 12, 2006

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Theodore did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Theodore be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Zorsky's family, friends, and co-workers must have gone through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. Please know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (Dennis' department will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Theodore but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Theodore will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have shared a part of your lives with him, even for a short time. I pray that Theodore will continue to watch over us along with all the other fallen officers all as only they can.

Thank you Officer Zorsky for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you and all those who loved you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
August 27, 2005

I work with your daughter Karen often. She's a good officer who talks about you with a smile on her face.

You won't be forgotten.

Your Sister In Blue

Officer
Hollywood P.D.
September 15, 2003

Dear Zorsky:

I was very happy to see your family in DC, they attended the candlelight vigil and saw your name on the wall, I know they are very proud and honor as all of us are. Please, say hi to Emilio, Hugo and Pete (Hialeah Police Dept..) you guys are gone but not forgotten...

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio F. Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL, EOW 11/6/86

Dad, you are missed more than you can ever imagine. You are the reason Karen and I are the Officers we are today. You Outlook on life has inspired us to achieve great things. We love you and miss you.

pam zorsky

Dad, you are my hero. I love you and miss you so much.

Officer Karen Zorsky
Hollywood PD

Rest in peace. We have the watch now.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department