Officer Down Memorial Page

Hi Earl,

Yesterday was another sad day in Modesto, it brought back so many bad memories, I miss you & love you, just wanted to say hi & that you are always in my heart <3

Kendra H.
Friend
April 13, 2012

I remember going to Officer Scott's Memorial service as a Recruit at Ray Simmons there in Modesto. Our Acedemy class went to his service and it was a very humbling experience. To this day I still think about that day when ever I hear of an Officer's death. Thank you for your ultimate sacrific. I am and will always be proud to call you my Brother. RIP Officer Scott. You will always be remembered and never forgotten.

SPC (Former Deputy Sheriff)
US Army (Stanislaus County Sheriff Department)
February 23, 2012

Yesterday's Memorial Ceremony brought back a lot of memories, some happy and some sad. Brandon did an awesome job describing the kind of person you were Earl. I think of everyday, and am honored to have worked along side a man like you. I am proud to call my friend.

Vince Villegas
Friend
February 18, 2012

Earl today was a hard day. You have been gone for 6 years now. This morning felt like early morning 6 years ago. Today your friends and family honored with a roadway dedication in front of your beloved CHP Office. After that concluded there was a special ceremony at The Gallo Center. Your wonderful friend Brandon gave a very nice speech. He spoke about so many things and nailed you right down to your smile that always left people wondering what you knew that they didn't know.

Earl I want you to know that Chris, Tiffany and I think of you every single day. We now know that forever in time when people drive down the roadway that now bears a sign with your name on it , that they will know that CHP Officer Earl Scott was a very important person to so many people. You will be forever in our hearts and are forever our hero. We love you and miss you every single day. Heaven smiles down a little brighter with your smile lighting up every corner.

Teresa Mahnke
Friend
February 17, 2012

RIP Sir, Hero's are never forgotten

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
February 17, 2012

I did not know Officer Scot, but do know the many he effected, and as always, the good ones are the ones for the most part that go first. Officer Scott and Sgt Howie Stevenson are two of the many men and women we as a community have lost. My heart aches for those who lives are a bit more empty without these amazing people in their lives. I an a news reporter for Clear Channel and was on for both of those tragedies and will never forget either one of them and the people who were so lost and grief stricken. His dedication ceremony is coming up and Clear Channel will be running some PSA's inviting the community to come out and celebrate this and his ultimate tragedy. Part of these PSA's I would like to get people who knew him and share a one to two sentence or longer about him, I can explain more if interested. Please call me at Clear Channel Radio if interested at (209) 551-1306 and ask for Kara Franklyn. I want to make sure that the public remembers not only what an outstanding officer he was, but what a guy! Thankyou

Kara Franklyn
Clear Channel Radio
January 11, 2012

I just found some old pic's of us and some buddy's. I had forgotten they existed and when I found them I just stared at them for a while. I miss you bro, still cant deal.....

Officer D.G
Modesto PD
July 26, 2011

I found this page after reading that Assemblywoman Olsen had authored a bill to Honor Officer Scott by naming SR 219 in his honor. Not knowing him, but reading remembrances posted by those who did, shows what a special person and giving individual he was. The general public often takes for granted the difficult job that law enforcement does and sadly sometimes paying the ultimate price. To the family and friends who knew him, my condolences and hopefully when people see the memorial signs go up on SR219, they'll take the time to read about his sacrifice and reflect on how we all are safer due to his heroic service.

John Wilcox
Former EMS pilot
July 1, 2011

you will not be forgotten rest in peace brother
cdc friend

E. S. Perry Officer cdcr
May 7, 2011

Officer Scott I wanted to stop by and thank you again for your service and brave sacrifice...there are many days that I see your in memory sticker on cars in our area. I like to see that others remember your service and are proud to remind the public that you so bravely sacrificed your life for our protection! Police week starts on May 1st and Howard's family and I will be among many remembering the sacrifice of so many others. I keep your family in my prayers and am glad that justice has been served. May God bless all of our brave officers still out there doing the Job! and keep them from harm...I look forward to meeting you in Heaven

Kathy stevenson wife of
Sgt. Howard K Stevenson EOW 1/9/2005
April 30, 2011

There is still not a day that passes that I don’t reflect in some way towards the memory of Earl. I try my best to have positive reflections that may lift my spirit, and not think about that dreadful day when I received that phone call.

Earl and I created so many stories together, of which I constantly find myself laughing and grinning about. I am reminded of the time I locked Earl out of our apartment (LOL).. we had been out on the town having fun, I went back home to get some sleep while he stayed with some friends (probably Robert H…LOL).. Earl came back to the apartment and I had locked the door, and he had no key. I guess he knocked a few times, but I never answered. I woke up the next morning to Earl staring at me through the sliding glass door, which scared the heck out of me..LOL. Earl had slept out on the balcony in a sleeping bag. We laughed for days about that deal.

Earl was so light-hearted and so very caring. He was true to his word, and bailed me out of many situations that only a true friend/brother would. I miss those times, but thanks Earl for leaving me the memory of many great stories.

BTW.. I posted your 5 years of being gone on my FB page. In effort to honor you and your sacrafice. Justice has been served, and my anger is gone. I smile daily thinking of you bud.. thanks for everything. :)

We all still miss you!

Randy Bridge
cousin/brother
March 17, 2011

Earl,
I am thinking of you today and always. It has been 5 years today since you were tragically taken from this world. I think of you often and reflect on the great times we shared. Those of us who were blessed to have known you will forever treasure your friendship and heartfelt love. I will never forget you Earl.
Love always, Shannon

Shannon Thatcher
Thinking of you today and always
February 18, 2011

Never Forgotten for your ultimate sarifice.
Thanks for love that was shared between your partner and I at the CHP Memorial 2010. I know this was divine from god, you and my father.same day years apart you both were called home. You saw are brokenhearts from above and let us hug..
it was beautiful..thankyou..bless you earl
God bless the peace maker for they are called sons of God.

Mamie Rae Carpenter
Daughter of CHP Officer R,R Carpenter e.o.w.2/17/19070
February 17, 2011

My heart and prayers are with Officer Scott's family as this tragic anniversary arrives.

Rest assured he is not forgotten.

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada
February 17, 2011

It's been 5 years today -- we miss you and will have you in our hearts forever.

--The Duddleston Family

Katy Duddleston
Friend
February 17, 2011

I miss you, Earl. I will never forget the special memories we share. May you rest in peace and continue to be our guardian angel.

Shannon Thatcher
missing you Earl
January 9, 2011

I wanted to pay my respects to Officer Scott in some small way. Jeff Jaynes , Arizona Highway Patrol.

Officer Jeff Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol
July 25, 2010

I thought I could get through this anniversary time by turning inward and just trying to be alone, but, like a horrible nightmare, 2 officers down in Fresno pushed me to just to just not be able to hold it in. My heart aches for all who have lost our heroes. Everyday i pray that I can live with Earl's kindness in my heart. I pray that I will always see his blue eyes and grinning face when I close my eyes. And every day I thank God for the time I did have with him.
You are still so loved earl. Melody

M.H.
February 26, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the fourth 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.

I hope to meet your family at a NORCAL COPS function one day. I pray for their solace today and everyday.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 18, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace and I'll see you on the other side.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen

Don P Jensen
Milwaukee Wisconsin Police, Retired
February 17, 2010

Today (2-17-2010) is a sad day for me. As I reflect on the events from 4 years ago. However, I remain thankful of our good times together in Modesto. There is nothing I wouldn't do to bring you back, nothing!!

Earl was my cousin, the closest thing I had to a second brother. Most of all he was my friend, and I miss him.

Rest in peace my friend. I'll see you when my days are done here..

with a heavy heart,
Randy Bridge

Randy Bridge
February 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 17, 2010

Always remembered and honored for his service & his ultimate sacrifice.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of LEOs
February 13, 2010

Merry Christmas Officer Earl Scott,
I wanted to let you know that your family remain always in our prayers. I know that there has not been swift justice for your murder. I cannot began to understand what your family are having to endure. My hope and prayers are that they know GOD IS IN CONTROL and that HIS JUSTICE will be served! Please Continue to watch over all of us as we walk this Earth without you and Howard as well as too many others. Thank You for your sacrifice you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Kathy stevenson wife of
Sgt. Howard K. Stevenson EOW 1/9/05
December 26, 2009

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

Officer 11169
October 22, 2009