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Assistant Deputy Director Michael S. Bernstein

United States Department of Justice - Office of Special Investigations, U.S. Government

End of Watch Wednesday, December 21, 1988

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Reflections for Assistant Deputy Director Michael S. Bernstein

Rest in peace and Olav Hashalom Asst. Deputy Director Bernstein.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 24, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 23rd 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

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

December 21, 2011

Michael,
The Class of SHS 1969 respectfully expresses their sympathy to your family (personal and Officer Down). You were an inspiration and represent what is right in the world. You are missed.

Leslie Silverman-Blei
Class of 1969 Syosset High School

November 10, 2008

Thank you Deputy Director Bernstein for your service and dedication. May your name and memory be everlasting to all. R.I.P.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired

March 28, 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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 27, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
manchester, nh

December 21, 2007

Thank you for your service and dedication to our country. May you rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

January 30, 2007

Rest In Peace.

D. Paul, Special Agent
FBI

December 21, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 15, 2006

Rest In Peace Brother. May god be with you now

June 23, 2005

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

December 20, 2004

02/27/04

Every officer who died for us should have a reflection. Rest in peace sir. You will not be forgotton. You died a hero.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

February 27, 2004

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