Officer Down Memorial Page

Can't believe it's been 5 yrs! Primo, miss you and love you always!

Nelly Pacheco
Neice
February 21, 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.

Time never dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever, I hold your family in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 25, 2012

Reading these reflections from everybody just makes me tear up and makes me think how much i miss you. You were and always will be my hero, nobody will ever take your place. I wake up everyday and go on through my day trying to make you as proud as can be. I love you daddy and i miss you dearly. You were a great father, husband, and friend. You were a great person with a great personality. You always made me proud, i was always proud to tell everyone that my dad was a NYS Trooper and even till this day i am. I live through you because I am your child and I am so lucky to be that because your life still lives on in me. I love you daddy, mommy and I will forever and always miss you and love you dearly.

Angelica Rosado
Daughter
August 5, 2011

Trooper Rosado,

I want to thank you for being one of the many Troopers at Sp Riverside who taught me what being a Trooper was all about. I had the honor of spending my FTO phase alongside you and several great Troopers. Five years later, I put on the same uniform you wore and I am thankful for the knowledge you passed along. I think of you every single time I write a 306b, and its often because thinking of you makes me smile.

You were the perfect example of what a Senior Trooper should be!

Trooper
NYSP

Trooper
NYSP
December 9, 2010

Primo, you are missed!

Nelly Pacheco
2nd Cousin
May 14, 2010

Wish you were still here brother...doing Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, you are missed and still loved by those that were graced to have known you.

Tpr. Bobby Sanders
N.Y.S.P.
May 9, 2010

Hey you
Although its been awhile, we miss you so much,its hard to believe its been 3 yrs scine you left us.
I wish you were here your brother needs you,he feels lost,
my words only sooth him,I know if you were here hed be better,,Those that knew you know what a good heart you had and how you took care of your family with words of kindness and LOVE, you are very missed but always remembered....

celia santiago Sis in law
family
February 5, 2010

3 years today. Rest in Peace.

Anonymous
January 24, 2010

I had the honor and pleasure of meeting your wife and daughter today. They are strong. You would be proud. You fought the good fight. Now rest in peace…

PO3 T. Jensen
MCPD Maryland
May 13, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends and family. May God bless and keep them.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
March 6, 2009

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 19, 2009

Its been 2 years today since you are gone and it only seems
like yesterday, I saw you going to work early that morning. I still cannot believe it. Your freindship is greatly missed by me and my family. Jose Rosado a Great Father, Trooper, Roll Model, and a Wonderful Friend.
You will always be in hearts. Rest in Peace my Friend.

Love Always,
William, Jodi, Will, Marc, and Alyssa Rosano
of course Mom and Dad Rosano also, they miss you dearly.

William Rosano
Friend
January 24, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Trooper Rosado and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes
January 19, 2009

Rest in peace, Brother. May God keep watch over your children.

Trooper
NYSP
January 3, 2009

Its almost that time again,and its seems like yesterday.To say I miss you I cant explain it words just cant express my feelings.
To you my brother,my friend,my hero..
GOne but not forgotten....
Your always in my Heart,
Carlos Matos

carlos matos
best friend
November 24, 2008

I think of you every day when I'm driving down my road and pass that spot. I will never forget your face or the moment that I was privileged to spend with you. Despite the fact that we never new each other I cant help feel a bond with you. I pray for your family often.

Thomas Palumbo
August 25, 2008

Always on my mind,
Miss you much great brother,friend
I feel your always here with us.
Love you bro

carlos matos
brother
July 31, 2008

WOW TIO, IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE YOU PAST. I STILL CAN'T GET OVER THE FACT THAT YOU ARE NOT HERE WITH US. I AM REMINDED OF YOU EVERYDAY. I AM STILL CONTINUING WITH MY EDUCATION,YOU ALWAYS PUSHED ME TO GO FORWARD. I GRADUATE THIS YEAR WITH MY BACHELORS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, I KNOW YOU WON'T BE THERE PHYSICALLY, BUT I DO KNOW YOU WILL BE THERE SPIRITUALLY, I LOVE YOU TIO, AND I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, I WILL FORGET THE IMPACT YOU HAVE MADE IN MY LIFE, I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER, AND SOMEDAY WE WILL SEE EACHOTHER, LOVE YOU TIO.

GISELLE ROSADO ALICEA
NIECE
April 26, 2008

ALREADY PAST A YEAR .R.I.P MY BROTHER .NUNCA TE OLVIDAREMOS.YOUR NEPHEW IS FOLLOWING YOUR STEPS.FUTURE DEPUTY SHERRIFF FLORIDA

Jose G Rosado
brother
April 9, 2008

Henry County Police, Evening Watch North, rode in your memory today. God Speed Brother, Gone but never forgotten.

Lt. Jeff Maddox
Henry County Police Dept.
January 24, 2008

Bless you brother. You are not forogtten.

Detective III
LAPD
January 24, 2008

God Bless all of you on the first anniversay of Jose's death. May he always rest in peace.

NYSP

January 24, 2008

Its been 1 year today and I remeber all like it was yesterday we had gone out the nite before and and you made it short because you had to go in early.It was the last nite we shared together with the guys and I will never forget it. When the news came in the morning I couldnt believe it we were just together how could this had happened,my first thought was how,why??
But God only has that answer he put you here to do this job but needed you ther for a bigger one I like to think of it like that. You will never be forgotten I will and will always remeber you my brother. You live always in my heart and are in my thoughts miss you much.
You brother,

Carlos

Carlos Matos
Best Friend
January 24, 2008

On this 1 year anniversary of your EOW, please watch over your family and loved ones as they remember you today and in the future. You are missed and admired by many as seen in these reflections. Thank you for your service and you are a True Hero and will not be forgotten.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05
January 24, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 12, 2007