Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
November 11, 2011

80 years have passed since you were taken in the performance of your duties. You are not forgotten. Thank you for your service, Turnkey Pfliger. Rest in peace, we have the watch now.

The Correctional Officers Prayer

Lord, I ask for courage...
Courage to face and conquer my own fears.
Courage to take me where others will not go.

I ask for strength...
Strength of body to protect others.
Strength of spirit to lead others.

I ask for dedication...
Dedication to my job, to do well.
Dedication to my community, to keep it safe.

Give me, Lord, concern for all those who trust me.
and compassion for those who need me.

And, please Lord, through it all
watch over me and keep me true.

DB, Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons
November 8, 2008

Turnkey Pfliiger,
On today, the 79th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Massachusetts. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
November 11, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
Manchester, NH
November 6, 2007

Turnkey Pfliiger, I can't see how being a Corrections Officer could be an easy job either now, or then, but thank God there are plenty of men and women who do the job. You truly are a special breed and Turnkey Pfliiger, on this 78th anniversary of your murder, I just would like to say, you are a hero.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
November 11, 2006

Fred....reading your bio brings back memories of when I worked in the Colorado DOC. Some of the older inmates & COs used the term "turnkey"...a phrase from a different time. It also reminded me of the hazards prison officers face every second of their shift. Thank you for your service & God bless.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police
March 19, 2004