Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty-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.

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

I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 27, 2012

This past January marked twenty years since you went on to permanently watch over all of us. You are not and will never be forgotten.I remember getting the terrible news like it happened just yesterday. I was honored to be one of those who searched for your murderers. Justice was served. Rest in peace brother.

Deputy First Class
Orange County Sheriff's Office Fl.
March 1, 2011

Rest in peace brother. You will never be forgotten.Central High Class of 1984.

Deputy First Class Jerome A. Cuthbert Sr
Orange County Sheriff's Office,Fl.
September 3, 2009

May you continue to Rest In Peace, Brother on this 18th anniversary of your brutal murder. You have not been forgotten.

God Bless.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
January 27, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
April 1, 2008

Dexter it's been almost 17 years when your tour of duty ended, and half my heart died. My thoughts of you and I will live in my heart. I thank god that I was able to share a part of your life, your love for me will never be forgotten and your favorite songs will always play on...Goofy !!! We Tramping Now ! God Bless

Lesley
Loving Partner
February 8, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
January 23, 2008

God bless you and keep you always.

DE
St. Louis City Police
August 20, 2007

my friend dexter (goofy ) i miss you so much,you have been such a great friend to me,i know your looking over me,god bless your family and i pray you continue wacthing over me.

kelvin pereira,u.s. coast guard
good friend
July 8, 2007

Officer Mardenborough,

Rest in peace Warrior! You are not FORGOTTEN......

Senior Officer D.W.Reichhardt
VSUPD
July 15, 2006

It's been thirteen years since you have passed on to eternally watch over us. I can still remember the gut wrenching feeling that flowed through me when I heard what happened on that early Sunday morning. I will never forget.
Your service has been an inspiration to me during the last fourteen years of my law enforcement career and I will continue to keep the faith. God bless you.

Deputy Jerome Cuthbert Orange County (Fl.)Sheriff's Office.
Former Sgt. U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department.

Deputy Sheriff Jerome A. Cuthbert Sr.
Orange County Sheriff's Office Fl.
March 9, 2004

You are a bright vision in my eyes. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't reflect on some of the special things you have done for us. My prayers are always of you. It may as well have been an Honor to have crossed in your life and have you a part of our Family. Thank You. God knew what he meant when he said " Blessed are the Peacemakers " .

Anonymous

May god continue to bless each and every family of fallen Police Officers it is very hard to deal with.

My thoughts and prayers are always with the Mardenbourgh Family, friends and Loved one.

God has given each and every one of us strength to continue to live our lives and maintain happy memories of Dexter. I want to thank the Virgin Islands Police Department for continuosly remembering the Ultimate sacrifice that Dexter took to uphold that oath that so many officers take. Bless you all !!!! Peace !!!! and Love !!!!!!!!!!!!


A greater friend !

Pofc.Lesley Hatchett
Virgin Islands Police Department