Officer Down Memorial Page

Thinking of you and your family on this seventh anniversary day. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace, Jesse.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 15, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 5th 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.

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

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
January 15, 2010

Thinking of your loved ones today and everyday. I know the daily struggles they face without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence.
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005
January 15, 2010

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 20, 2009

Thinking of you on the 4th anniversary of your EOW.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous
January 15, 2009

Rest in peace brother, you are gone but never forgotten...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
January 15, 2009

I want to thank you Jesse for the scarafice you have given. From me and your neighbors at Phelps County Sheriffs Department you and your family are in our prays. Keep the good lord safe above and we all will be on the BEAT some day togther. GOD BLESS.

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Deputy Christian Butler
Phelps County Sheriffs
March 30, 2008

Thankyou OFFICER EMBREY for your service and sacrifice. GOD bless your family, you are not forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
February 20, 2008

Paperwork, like it couldn't wait till Embrey's next shift??? Did another officer get called in to complete this fatality as well? Two children left fatherless over paperwork. Unreal. Just paperwork....this officer was at home with his FAMILY!!!

anon.
pa officer
January 15, 2008

On this 3 year anniversary of your EOW, we are thinking of you and your family. Please watch over them, as they are still trying to make it day by day without you as seen in the reflections. Keep an eye on your children and give them peace when they have that emotional time missing you and wondering why...you are with them at all times.

Thank you for your service and you will not be forgotten.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05
January 15, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
January 5, 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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 10, 2007

So sad and Ironic! I wonder who did your paperwork. Time has not diminished your sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

January 15, 2007

G-d Bless.

January 15, 2007

Miss you bro!

Officer
SJPD
June 26, 2006

Jesse,

Why does it have to be so hard? I so wish that you were here to talk to. Yeah I do have people to talk to but I want so much to talk to you. At times I don't know what to do. I think about you children growing up and not having you there to watch them and it kills me. I went to Washington, DC where they honored you and it was beautiful I even got to meet the President face to face. Now that it is over I wish I would have taken your children with me but I just didn't know at the time, but if I had it all to do again I would have taken them with me. I have so many things that I want and need to say but I don't know how to say them, and a lot of the time I just go with the flow because I don't know what else to do. You were my soulmate and best friend on top of my husband. And now that you are gone I feel so lost without you.

I LOVE YOU

May 22, 2006

Reality

Imagine how our world would be
If every police officer quit
Turned in their gun, turned in their badge,
Just finally had enough of it.

No respect, no loyalty,
No appreciation of all they do,
They’d give their lives for all of us,
These wonderful officers of “Blue”.

Kicked at, spit on,
Punched, stabbed and shot,
Everyday assaults on officers,
Done…without thinking a second thought!

Our laws are in favor of criminals,
There’s always some loophole in their case,
Out again to commit more crimes and murders
…creates pain, that we, the family and friends
…in time will never erase.

Why should they do it?
Why take the risk?
Why put their life on the line?
Subject their loved ones to endless suffering,
When their precious life is lost while fighting crime.

More murders, more kidnappings, more robberies and rapes,
Just to mention a few,
Please ask yourself how life would be,
If there were NO officers in Blue!

Would you do it? Could you do it?
And for how many…would YOU give it all?
Rewards are a 21 gun salute, a Medal of Honor,
And your name gets added to the Wall.

Think about it. Why are they here?
And why do some hate them so?
Because they enforce the laws that put convicts and murderers
In jail serving time, or on “Death Row”.

All give some and some give all,
It’s a risk they chose to take:
To put their heart and soul in it,
To put their lives at stake.

So, please take a moment,
Please give it deep thought,
Think of what “you can do”…

To help show respect,
To help follow the laws,
So we’d quit losing our Heroes in Blue!

Written by Jaclyn Pocceschi Mosley
Sister of Fallen Officer Rodney F. Pocceschi EOW 6/23/03.

Fallen Officers Remembered
April 23, 2006

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."

Matthew 5:9

Rest easy Brother. We'll take the watch from here.

Officer David Pitts
Albertville Police Department Albertville,Al
April 17, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Embrey.

May you rest in peace.

Deputy Sheriff's PBA
Madison County Sheriff's Office (NY)
April 17, 2006

Officer Embrey..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

MI State Police recruit
michigan
April 12, 2006

Jesse I just want you to know that I love you so much. It has been a little over a year now and I still find myself crying over you. I miss you a great deal and wish everyday that you were back here; i would trade the life i have now just to have you back. You children really do miss you and your baby girl still looks for you to come home. She definitely still knows who you are and misses you every day. Your son I think hides a lot of it still, but every once in a while, out of the blue, he will say that he really misses you. He is getting so big and looks more and more like you. I love you so much and wish I could have you back, but everyone makes sure that we are doing ok. Thank you for keeping watch over us and I will see you later in life.

I love you!!!

April 12, 2006

God bless you and your family. May you rest in peace my brother.

Deputy G. Nunez
Broward Sheriffs Office
April 11, 2006

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Embrey. God bless you and thank you for your service, RIP.

MJW #643
April 11, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue . Thank you for your heroic service.

POLICE OFFICER RENE SANCHEZ
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, BOSTON MA.
April 11, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER! MAY THE LORD CARRY YOUR FAMILY TILL YOU MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN

OFFICER
SEWALL'S POINT POLICE
April 10, 2006