Officer Down Memorial Page

Thinking of you today.

Carter
January 11, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the fifth 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. You will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 11, 2012

Hey Heath...

Just wanted to stop by and say I think of you and your family. You were a great person who I'm proud to say I knew. You made others around you better and that is a rare gift.

Till we meet again...

Sean
January 11, 2012

Heath,
Wow!!!!! That's all I can say. I can't believe that five years ago we were at work right now. And in a little while we will be at Bi-Lo briefing. We will talk about how awesome it is being our last day on day shift. I'm sure you wiped the dew off of your car, I am sure you made fun of Brooklyn, and his Miami Vice dreams when he became a detective (goatee and shoulder holster), and I am sure you and TT argued about something. But after all of that I remember putting our hands in the middle of the circle and on the count of three giving a nice loud STRIKE TEAM ALPHA. Then of course we got our daily message from you.....THINK SMART, DRIVE SAFE, BE SAFE. I remember how the day was pretty uneventful. I do remember you drove your favorite crackhead home, because she was high as a kite. And she LOVED some HEATH. Then a little bit later I remember the larceny of gas call that would change the world and the lives in it forever. $29 and some change in gas, $29 and change. I get so pissed off when I think of the call from start to finish. But what brings me back is our conversation we had at 3am in the Walmart parking lot, the one where I took that picture of you looking at a book. I thought you were looking up a word in the dictionary, because you could spell for crap. It wasn't until after you "went home" that I looked at the picture and blow it up, that is when I saw that it was in fact not the dictionary, but the Bible. But I remember in that conversation (and this was a long time before 1/11/07) that you didn't want to be stabbed, or shot, or anything that would hurt lol. You wanted it to be at work, quick, and painless. And at your funeral you wanted Amazing Grace played on the bagpipes, too. Little did we know that you would get what you asked for. I am thankful for the chance to not only work with and for you but to have been a part of your life, as you continue to be a part of MINE. You and several others helped make me the officer and supervisor I am today.....THANK YOU. I gotta go for now. I love you Brother.

Sgt. MFMJ
Hope Mills Police Department
January 11, 2012

Heath I wanted to stop by and let you know that yet it is been 5 years you are still touching SO many lives. Your babies are growing up so fast and I know you have a hand on their shoulder so you are watching them too.
I still ask that you watch out for your guys down here.
Time heals wounds but makes memories stronger

We ♡ you Shelly,Sam and Mason
Your always in my prayers

C Jean
January 11, 2012

Miss Ya Buddy!

Friend
January 11, 2012

Wow! It is really hard to believe that it has been 5 years since you left. So much has changed. SO many people miss you! You have been on my mind alot lately. You would be so proud of your kids. Sam has grown up to be such a beautiful young lady. Hard to believe she will be 18 in a few days! Mason is so much like you.. keep a look out for all the guys! Miss you!

a friend
A friend
January 10, 2012

I cannot go to a PD Christmas party without looking around and missing your smiling face! Yes and that night I was holding back the tears as I always do! It was five years ago that I last heard your voice… or should I say your laughter at my husband’s corny jokes. We all know that we are not guaranteed our next breath, but little did we know what would transpire in the days to come. I should have told you more how much your friendship meant to me. No matter how big the issue or how small you ALWAYS could make me laugh and look at the bigger picture. For that I thank you!
Heath my husband misses you so much! You were one of the first friends he made when we moved here. He feels like you were much more that a co-worker or just a friend … you were more of a brother to him. When life gets to him he finds comfort at your resting place. I know that you are there with him giving him the reassurance that he needs to go on. He still has dreams about that day… he wishes that things had turned out differently. We all do! God has a greater plan for us and one day it will be much clearer. Please keep watch over the guys and gals at the PD.
Thank you for giving us blessings of friendship and love of your family.
I miss you my friend!

Anonymous
A Friend
January 7, 2012

God of compassion, there is such a hole in my heart! Today should be a day of joy, but I feel only the emptiness and loss of someone so beloved. While the world celebrates around me, I remember Christmas celebrations of the past and I long to have my loved one with me. I bring my sorrows to you, Lord, like some odd gift of the magi and dump them at your feet. In my blind tears I wonder if anyone can possibly understand the depth of my sadness. Yes, you can. You sent your son to be with us in our deepest sorrows and I know that even though I might not feel it at this minute, you are here with me, grieving with me, caring for me in my sadness and loving me. Dearest lord, help me to turn to the one I miss so much today and speak. Help me heal the loss of our parting and help me not to regret the things I didn't say. Sorrow tears at my heart, but today I ask that my loss soften my heart and make me more compassionate with everyone I meet.

me
December 25, 2011

Miss you. Wish you were here. Love you always.

Mom
mom
December 15, 2011

Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone . You would be so proud of your children . Hard to believe Sam will be off to college soon . Not a day goes by that you are not spoken of . We miss you . Christmas is around the corner . Goodness , I can't believe 5 years is approaching . You know what's in our hearts , please watch over those two babies . They miss you more than over. Sending love to heaven .

S December 5, 2011

It does not have to be a special day, a holiday...just another day...I miss your laughter..you were so good to me while my husband was deployed..thanks for the advice..the times you simply took the time to say..It will be okay. You are missed Heath...I hear you saying "watch out now"...oh how you are missed. :(

Norma
Friend...LP at Walmart
August 23, 2011

Heath… Happy 40th Birthday!!!!!!! You touched so many lives while you were here on this earth. It is hard to believe that it has been four years now. I know my husband still misses you so much as we all do! Please continue to look over your family, your PD family and friends. Love and miss you my friend!

Anonymous
Friend
August 23, 2011

Well it has been a while since I wrote to you. Just wanted you to know that you are truly missed. I still cant believe that it has been over 4 years, so much has changed. I really wish things could go back to the way it used to be, but I give things happen for a reason. Just wanted you to know that you are not forgotten. take care my friend. Watch over the guys!

a friend
May 11, 2011

Heath,
It is so hard to believe that you have been gone for four years! Time sure does fly but I miss you as much today as I did the day you went to be with the Lord! So much in my life has changed and for the better my friend!

I just wanted to let your family know that you are still thought of very often by your friends! I love you brother and I hope to see you again someday!

Beverly Johnson
Friend and Paramedic
March 23, 2011

Shelly,
We met several years ago at a COPS outing. Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you as I heard someone who had worked in Cumberland County mention Heath. I didn't even know Heath but am thankful that he is still being remembered and mentioned by guys from other agencies! Hope you are doing well. Take care!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor
March 22, 2011

thinking of you ....keep watching over us all

a friend
February 23, 2011

LOVE YOU. MISS YOU. WISH YOU WERE HERE. LOVE NEVER DIES.

Anonymous
January 29, 2011

Hey Heath, It is hard to believe that it has been so long since you were taking from us but I will say that I think of you often. You touced the lives of so many people and was a great person to have as a friend. I miss you more than you will ever know and I know that you are always there smiling down on me with that unique smile of your when I need it. Well will go for know keep sending them smiles and that love down cause you know we all need it.... See you one sweet day friend....

Your Friend Jackie

Jackie Williams
Friend
January 16, 2011

Gone but not forgotten. "Watch Out Now"...you are missed Heath.

Anonymous
January 15, 2011

Heath,
Hard to believe it's been four years. It sucks man. But everything happens for a reason, and while at first things are all blurry and you can't see why they happened, after time things come into focus and the are perfectly clear. And for some that comes sooner then later. For me I still don't understand. I've seen you mom and dad a few time, mostly passing by in opposite directions on the road. I have seen Mason a couple of times, and from what I hear Sam I growing up. Ok man, gotta go to work in this winter icy land, gotta love North Carolina "snow" storms. Until next time brother. love you man.

SGT. MFMJ
HOPE MILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
January 11, 2011

It is hard to believe that I have not been on here in several months, for that I am sorry. I have had you on my mind since the last Christmas party. I know my husband still misses you more than words could ever say! You can see it in his face when he talks about you. His face lights up but... there is still that look in his eyes. Life has changes and changes can make our life so very different. On that day... January 11, 2007 made so many changes for everyone that loved and knew you. That day made us realize that we can NEVER take things for granted. Thank you for watching over all of us during the last few years. Heath, your friendship is something I will always cherish. From that friendship came many more friendships... with your Mom and Dad... two people that would do anything in the world for anyone. The friendship with Shelly... one of the strongest people I know and is a friend until the end! Sam, and Mason... they are very sweet young adults... they are lucky to have Shelly and you as parents. Truly I should say those friendships are more like family! God thank you for bringing Heath into mine and my husbands life! From that gift came so many more!! Love always,
ME ;-))

Anonymous
Friend
January 9, 2011

MERRY CHRISTMAS HEATH,
I KNOW I HAVENT WRITTEN TO YOU IN A WHILE BUT DONT FOR ONE SECOND THINK THAT THERE ISNT A DAY THAT GOES BY WHERE YOU ARENT THOUGHT OF OR TALKED ABOUT. THINGS HAVE BEEN CRAZY THESE PAST FEW MONTHS. BUSY BUSY. BUT WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY. JUST WANTED TO STOP BY AND SAY HI. FOUR YEARS IS COMING UP QUICKLY. SUCKS MAN. SO , SO LONG FOR NOW. OH SEEMS LIKE MORE AND MORE OFFICERS ARE GOING HOME EVERY YEAR. IF YOU WOULD HELP THEM THERE LIKE YOU HELPED SO MANY HERE.

MFMJ
HOPE MILLS POLICE DEPT.
December 25, 2010

wish i could turn back the hands of time..so many things would be differant . Keep a watchful eye on all of us . Needing to feel your presence more than ever

Anonymous
December 14, 2010

it is hard to believe that is thanksgiving. well I have been thinking about you today. Really wish you were here. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Well look over the guys, i know a couple of them need you right now.

miss ya!

Anonymous
November 25, 2010