Officer Down Memorial Page

We did it sweetheart, there will be a law called the Dexter Holcomb Law requiriing all School Bus Drivers in the state of Alabama to take a yearly physical and it be reported to each Board of Education. Maybe it will prevent someone else from giving their life as you did. We love you and miss you....

Sharon Holcomb
widow
May 13, 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 and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace and I thank them for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 16, 2012

You are my Heart, my arms ache for you. 5 years does not take any of the pain away. I love you, we will be together again...

Sharon Holcomb
Widow
February 2, 2012

i didnt know you personally but to listen to my husband talk about you,you were a great man,husband and father!! ive never seen my huband cry except for when he lost his daddy,but when he got the news about you,his friend i saw the hurt all over again!! i have your wife as a friend on fb and she really inspires me as to how strong she has had to be!! your family is beautiful and i know you are watching over them from above!!! paula parker june 21,2011

paula parker
just a friend
June 21, 2011

Well, today is the 4th Father's Day without you. We miss you so much. I know you wouldn't want us to grieve for you, but we are only human and my arms ache for you. I can't wait till we're together again and I can feel those big strong arms around me again, telling me you love me. You would be so proud of the kids: Adam has made a fine Police Officer and Cassidy is such a beautiful young lady. Rock our baby and kiss him for me. I will love you eternally!!

Sharon Holcomb
Widow
June 20, 2011

Hello big brother, it's been a long time.
I just want to say how much I miss you and mom. Coming home this afternoon it was so nice and warm, beautiful sunshine, and I long to visit you or mom, my world seems so empty now.
I pray and hope each day as I drive from work that I have done you and mom proud.
Cynthia and I tried to take care of mom the way you wanted us to, we did everything together and never got upset or maded a quick decision, mom, Cynthia and I always agreed to what mom wanted done and we carried out her wishes. Now she is with you and God, right where she belongs.....she never could get over loosing you. As much as I knew she loved us girls, you were her first born, and her only son..her heart longed for you. I miss and love you both so much....I pray you are able to feel the love everyone had for the both of you, but not the hurt, for one day I will see you again.
Please tell Daddy I miss him too, and I would love to hold his big strong hands again. I Love you All.

Sandra Smith
Little Sister
April 6, 2011

I can't believe it's been 4 years since God called you home and yet it seems like an eternity since you held me. You are and will always be my soulmate and the best Daddy in the world. Love you Baby!

sharon Holcomb
widowi
February 24, 2011

This is our 4th Christmas without you, and it's not any easier. We miss you. Your ornaments are still on the tree and our hearts still ache for you. We love you.

Sharon Holcomb
Widow
December 16, 2010

Today would have been your 50th Birthday. I had been planning this day, since you turned 45. Black balloons, "over the hill" banners and all kinds of stuff. I was really gonna make your face turn red. Instead, you celebrate in Heaven today, Baby. I miss you every single minute of everyday. The Kids are growing up so fast. You would be so proud of both of them. I love you!!!!

Sharon Holcomb
Widow
August 24, 2010

I know your Mother is now with you. Ya'll have a grand ole reunion and one day....We'll all be together. We miss you my Love.

Sharon Holcomb
Widow
August 21, 2010

Adam, Cassidy and I miss you with all our hearts. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. We will all be together again one day. That is God's promise and he will keep that promise.

Sharon Holcomb
Widow
July 17, 2010

They had a Memorial for you and the rest of the Fallen Officers in Anniston,AL today. It was very touching. You deserve all the attention. Your hard work did not go un-noticed. We all miss you ...and Thank you Sheriff Larry Amerson, Judge Laird and Mrs. Alice Martin and everyone else who helped make this Memorial possible today. You are all appreciated. May God Bless you and all the Fallen Officers and their families!

Sharon Pope Holcomb
widow
May 12, 2010

We held the candle light vigil at the Capitol in Montgomery last night. It was beautiful. Attorney General, Troy King gave a wonderful, heartfelt speech. We may have lost the battle sweetheart, but we will win the war. She may not pay on this earth, but when we stand before our Saviour....

Sharon Holcomb
widow
May 2, 2010

Well, we made it thru yesterday. Everyone says it gets easier with time. It doesn't. The kids and I miss you ever single minute of every single day. We hold on to the fact that you left this world loving us and loved us unconditionally while you were on this earth. We are preparing for the day when we will all be together again.
I miss your arms around me telling me everythings gonna be alright. You always said, "I'll take care of it, Honey". I'm managing to take care of everything, but it's hard sometimes to hold it together. We Love you, wait on us, we'll be there in a little while.

Sharon Holcomb
Widow
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 16, 2010

Always remembered & honored 4 his ultimate sacrifice, as well as 4 the life he lived every day, which I can clearly see from all these reflections applauding him. He sounds like a man very much like my own dad, a man of honor & valor. To his son, Adam I would say that every day you live & serve in the capacity your dad served, you can honor him w/your life. He must be very proud of u. I too lost my (police sgt.)dad when I was close to your age, & I made up my mind that my life must always honor him. ~God speed to u also, Adam.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau of LEOs
February 12, 2010

Dexter,

It's been a while, I miss you alot, I would just to love to hear your voice. I know you are with me everyday for I caring you in my heart, you are one of a kind for now.
I see alot of you in Adam, he is a fine young police officer, and Cassidy is a fine young lady, yes a young lady she is growing up so fast. I know your not able to see us because the Lord would not want everyone up there to see what a mess the world is it. You are there to enjoy the wonderful things he has in store for us if we just believe and confess him as savior. I am so proud we the second family are ready and I know also your #1 family, Sharon and the children are ready when the day comes for God to call us all home. So till I join you keep a watch at the Gate for after I fall at the Lord's feet you are the next one I want to see..Missing you
Love your little sis

Sandra Smith
Little Sister
January 8, 2010

3 Christmas's have come and gone and it's not any easier. I miss you and I love you with all my heart.

Sharon Holcomb
widow
December 26, 2009

Uncle Dexter, Today is Christmas and I just wanted to say that I missed you. I know you are having fun up there watching all of us. Ema and Izak are growing and really enjoyed Christmas this year. Saw your family the other day for lunch and they are doing wonderfully. Adam has your build and Cassidy has your smile. They are wonderful people and you would be proud. I know they have really made Aunt Sharon proud. I miss you and love you. Have fun and wait for me. Oh and tell Papa I love him and miss him terribly. Much love to you both.

Julie
Neice
December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas in Heaven my dear Dexter!

Aunt Jo
December 24, 2009

Today is Thanksgiving and I have so much to be thankful for. I am thankful for our 2 wonderful kids, who have made the Lord their personal Saviour. I am listening to Adam on the scanner right now, you would be so proud. And Cassidy is turning into quite the young Lady. I am thankful for my family and friends that love me. I am thankful that GOD let me have you for 27 years. But I'm still gonna miss watching you pig out at Momma and Daddys today, especially on Homminy. Never did know why you liked that stuff. I love you and I miss you, but we will be together again. I know you left this world loving me and the kids and we'll pick right back up when our Lord calls us home.

Sharon Holcomb
Widow
November 26, 2009

hello dexter,
been a while since i wrote, i read sharons note to you about your wedding day. sorry i couldnt have been there,since you were in my first wedding. i heard that my dad and you were Cutting up,just like at mine. i was at national guard summer camp when you got married. i got to see adam the other night, i picked up a prisoner from him , hes looking good and looks just like you. well tell my dad hello and you two better behave up there.


your brother in blue

officer david l kirk
Centre,al pd
August 31, 2009

22 years ago today, I was preparing for what was going to be one of the most wonderful days of our lives. I wouldn't let you see me..."tradition". And I was a few minutes late getting to the church. Everyone said you were like a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. You were afraid I had chickened out. When actuallity I was trying to get my hair so, so. We dated for 7 years, and I do mean "dated", no shacking up. So, everyone was surprised when we finally decided to make it permanent. Of course, for us it was permanent from the first kiss. I will always cherish that day. I miss you so much. I want to feel those big bear arms around me and hear that deep voice whisper "I love you with all my heart." I can't wait for the day when our Lord brings us all together again. Until then, Happy Anniversary Baby, I can feel you holding me. And to everyone who reads this, I hope you find a love like ours, it's such a wonderful thing to know that you've found your soulmate. The one that completes you, that loves you even when you've had a bad day and that laughs at your silly jokes and you laugh at his too. That is it in forever even when times are tough. He always loved to scare me. That is one trait his children, {especially Adam and his deep voice} have inherited. I'm sure he laughs everytime I squeal because one of them has jumped out and "got" me. And remember, cherish every moment and never pass up an opportunity to tell your family and friends that you love them. I talked to Dexter 50 minutes before he was killed. I know he left this world loving me and he's waiting for me on those streets paved with gold.

Sharon Holcomb
Widow
August 28, 2009

You would have been 49 today. You left us too soon. You are always in our hearts and we miss you very much every day.

Kellie B Martin
Friend
August 24, 2009

Today is your birthday, you would be 49. We miss you so much. I love you and not a day goes by that I don't long to hear your voice or your touch.

Sharon Holcomb
Widow
August 24, 2009