Officer Down Memorial Page

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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 19, 2012

Still miss ya buddy, 5 years later

Matt Mitchell
Friend
May 18, 2012

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

Officer 11169
April 7, 2012

Was a great officer and an asset to his community

Matt Hosking
March 11, 2012

never forgotten !

Chris
friend
August 30, 2011

Oh I remember that night....I was standing by my open window, listening to these aweful sounds... gun shots. Lee went into the middle of the danger to protect us and to stop a madman. I thank you Officer Newbill with all my heart. You really gave your all. Moscow Idaho loves you and thanks you!

To the Newbill Family
My heart goes out to you. I read your reflections and am amazed at how tender you have remained. Though I am sure your grief is deep, I do not sense bitterness in your words at all. What an inspiration you are to this community.

Linda Tenney
Moscow resident and mother of a Police Officer
May 19, 2011

I miss you my friend. You will always remain in my heart and prayers. We will take the watch.

Officer J. Arend
Boise PD/former Moscow PD
May 19, 2011

Officer Newbill,


I was at Your Funeral several years ago. It sticks with me, My First Blue Funeral. The night of Your sacrafice. I think often of how I felt that night walking home from work, knowing only of a shooting. I felt helpless. When I got home, I watched TV all morning after that long graveyard shift; hoping for good news and knowing deep down the worst was to come. I tried to sleep after hearing of a Murder of a Brother of mine.

I ....... still Pray for You and Your Family, by Blood and Blue. I was at POST with some of your Blue blooded Family. I talk with them about this HEAVY LOSS. They stand tongs....supported by SO many. I don't put my uniform together without thinking of Your Family...buy Blood and Blue. I remember sobbing as your children told me about you Your Son reminds me of me. A Police Officer's Son. I will continue Your Watch. I pray for You, and Your Family, Blood and Blue.

If you ever swing by. Keep an eye on Us down here. We need all the help we can get. People want to KILL us only because of our chosen profession. No where in AMERICA do people get Attacked because of a job choice. Our Families deserve better. We deserve better. I cry tonight, missing a Brother I never met. God Bless Lee Newbill and ALL of Your Families.

JT. Deputy
SCSO
December 9, 2010

I met Lee when he lived with some friends in Virginia in the 1980's. Lee was a warm and caring friend and though I lost touch with him I often wondered where he had gone. A few years ago I found out what had happened to him and I can't tell you how often I think of Lee and what a tragedy it is that a fine man like Lee should pass like this. We're all living in a poorer world without him.

Michael Precure
Friend
November 12, 2010

Happy Fathers Day Dad. I miss you everyday. Mom shot great at the rendezvous this weekend, you would have been miffed at that because she would have out-shot you so easily. he he. Tina is now engaged to John, She is so happy and I'm happy for her. I don't know much about what Lisa is up to recently. And I am having a great time with my newest addition to my family. Penelope. She looks a little like you and it makes me miss you more, but I can't help but smile at her. Love you and again Happy Fathers Day.

SRA Jeremiah Newbill
963 AACS
June 20, 2010

3 years 17 days. There is not a tour of duty that passes by, or a time I pass 5th and Adams, that I don’t think about you Lee.

At the department, we pass the Wall of Honor in your name everyday, and we remember you. We will always remember you.

You are my model of Courage, Honor and Duty.

Anonymous
June 5, 2010

3 years on and I still no way to state in words how losing Lee has affected us all so much. I am keenly aware how I miss his insight and guidance on so many things. I also think of the missed opportunities often. Some of my fondest memories will always contain Lee, cutting fire wood, rendevous, teaching boyscouts, motorcyles or lewis and clark events, it doesn't matter I miss it.

Chris
friend
May 24, 2010

Always remembered & honored 4 his service & his ultimate sacrifice.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of LEOs
May 21, 2010

Three years later those of us who knew Lee still feel the loss of such a great person. He was funny, fair, honest and most of all cared about the friends, family and community he protected. Thanks Lee for your years of friendship.

Stuart
friend
May 19, 2010

Hard to believe it's been 3 years today. We are all thinking of you. I miss you. We all miss you.

sister Kate
May 19, 2010

I remember Lee from high school. He was always so quiet, but he was never unfriendly. I've never heard anyone say anything negative about him. He was one of the kindest people I've ever met and the world is a lesser place without him.

Anonymous
May 8, 2010

Still thinking about you man.
For some reason you were in my head today, thinking of teasing you about your "little girls bike".
Riding time is back and I wish you were here to share it with me.

Mathew P Mitchell
Friend
March 3, 2010

On behalf of the members of the Boston Police Department I extend our sympathy to the family, friends, co workers, and citizens of Moscow for their great loss. Lee ran to help protect the people he so proudly served. You are a hero Officer Newbill and you will never be forgotten.

Michael Kane, Patrolman
Boston Police Dept.
May 19, 2009

To Officer Lee Stewart Newbill, his family and his fellow officers with the Moscow Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Newbill’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Newbill and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Ince
Members and Staff
May 19, 2009

Every time I read about another officer dying, I think of you and I hurt for their families. I think about you anyway, but it hits harder then. All is well here, Caleb and Lindey are doing great and are the awesome adults I always knew they would be. Your kids are also the awesome adults I knew they'd be, Christina is in love with a really great guy, Lisa is becoming her own woman and is like Becky, strong and becoming stronger and more beautiful every day. Jeremiah probably needs to know you are there, give him the high sign or something. I miss you.

kt
sister
April 4, 2009

I miss you Daddy

Lisa Newbill
Daughter
March 8, 2009

I miss you so much and lately have really needed your guidance and help with a lot of things. I wish you were still here so I could just tell you that I love you. It still hurts to think about the moment I was notified and the funeral. I constantly ask myself why did you go out there when you done with your shift but I always have an answer right away and that is because it's how you were, and it was the right thing to do. You will always be missed and loved by everyone who's life you touched. I love you always, your son

SRA Newbill
Son
January 14, 2009

Lee,
Thank you for all your special mentoring and support for our community. Exceptional men like you are few and will always be missed. I pray for your family and hope that with the holiday spirit some solace may be found for their loss. We miss you.

Stuart
December 24, 2008

I miss you everyday. I love you everyday. I see your picture everyday when I walk through the hall. And I pray to you all the time. And I cry for you all the time. The pain is still here, though not quite as strong. I wish you were here.

XOXOXO
Tina

Christina Newbill
Daughter
December 3, 2008

It's your birthday, I can cry if I want to :). Miss you. I lit candles for you, like you did for Kent. I talk to you both on the seawall. I know you hear me.
Semper Fi
Love you,
Katy

Katy
sister
October 3, 2008