Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jesus Christ proclaimed, “Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

February 22, 2021

Sgt. Littrell,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Big Stone Gap. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 12, 2020

Your heroism and service is honored today, the ninety-first 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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 12, 2011

I never knew you, you were gone long before I was born. I feel like in someway we have a connection. I never realized why grandmother and great grandmother were so concerned about the career path I chose years ago, until reading what happened to you. Thanks for walking that thin BLUE line! Rip,
your great great grandson
Marcus

Master Trooper Marcus Brown
Indiana State Police-great great grandfather

September 1, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

April 24, 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

April 2, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 6, 2007

Gone, but not forgotten.

Your great granddaughter.

Nancy Baker

Nancy Baker
Great Granddaughter

March 3, 2007

May God continue to bless those you left behind and may you have eternal rest in the arms of our great Savior Jesus.

Elaine Murphy
Wise County VA resident

January 13, 2007

May you continue to rest in eternal peace forever

Senior Officer D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly PD, Va.

December 12, 2006

You have not been forgotten for your sacrifice. God bless you and keep you always.

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 12, 2005

Your sacrifice was honorable and has served as inspiration to me during the years I served as an Officer.

Godspeed, Great Grandfather.

Larry L. Littrell

June 21, 2004