Officer Down Memorial Page

5 Years today and I am still missing you like it was yesterday. You are in my heart and in my thoughts every second of every day my dear sister. You were a hero 5 years ago and you are hero still. I love and miss you so very much Yvonne. You are with the angels now and I know that there will be a day that we will meet again.

Michelle
Sister
December 4, 2011

Can't believe it's been 5 years! Seems like just yesterday. I've relived that day hundreds if not thousands of times! I'm here today to say we miss you and you will never be forgotten!

Deputy Chris Nielsen
St Tammany Parish SO / Former co-worker
December 4, 2011

Happy birthday Yvonne. Almost 5 years now and you are still greatly missed.

former W.P. 92
washington parish S.O.
October 28, 2011

To my dear sister,

Today is your special day and as always I am thinking about you. I love you. I miss you.

Happy Birthday

With all my love,
Shelly (Michelle)

Michelle
Sister
October 28, 2011

To my sister, my hero, my bestfriend! There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Seems that I always find something everyday that reminds me of our life as kids and adults. I miss you so much! I love you.

And I thank you all for your kind words and respect.

All my love to you,
your sister
Michelle

Michelle
Sister
August 1, 2011

Just noticed that 2010 is about to pass and wanted to be sure there was a post to thank you for your service.

Anonymous
November 19, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the third 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 solace for all those who love and miss you.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
December 4, 2009

To Deputy Yvonne Pettit, her family and her fellow officers with the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office:

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
December 4, 2009

Yvonne,

We still think about you and miss you greatly. When I remind myself of what happened my heart still skips a beat. You were and are a friend of mine and I will always keep a piece of our friendship in my heart. We miss you.

Special Agent Robert
US Govt
April 20, 2009

Yvonne, I wish every single day that I could have done more that monday december 4 2006. Your actoins that day were that of a true hero and you are my hero. I as well as countless others miss you dearly and I pray that God will bless your family. My family and I thank you for your heroism on december 4 2006. We went through hell that day but I know you walk with angels today. Your former partner w.p. 92.

former w.p. 92
former w.p.so.
April 19, 2009

Thankyou for your service, you are a hero who will never be forgotten. God bless your family

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
February 1, 2009

Heros are not remembered for the way they died, but for the way they lived. And you are a true hero. May god bless you and your family

Mark (WPD Retired)
December 4, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this second 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
December 4, 2008

I READ YOUR REFECTION AND WAS SADDENED BY THE WAY YOUR LIFE WAS ENDED.YOU ARE A TRUE HERO WHO WAS TRYING TO MAKE THIS COUNTRY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE.THUS YOU SET AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW BUT ITS NOT EASY TO FILL YOUR SHOES.YOUR CHILDREN SHOULD BE PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR SACRIFICES YOU MADE FOR US ALL.I SENT THIS REFLECTION WITH RESPECT.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.YOU SERVED WITH CARE, HONOR AND DIGITY.HEROS ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN.

AL LLANOS
FRESNO PD RET.
November 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friwnds of Deputy Sheriff Pettit today and always.. God Bless the children left behind... Rest in Peace...

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994
April 14, 2008

Rest in peace Yvonne.

Cpl Jason Bettis
Jacksonville, NC PD
February 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your children who are left without either parent as a result of this tragedy.
May you continue to watch over them from above and protect them. Your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04
February 20, 2008

Yvonne,

Rest easy sister.... Your brothers and sisters in blue have the watch. The only thing we ask of you now is to watch over us as we continue on the road you chose.

God Speed Sister..

February 15, 2008

Yvonne,
I have thought about this for so long and yet I am still at a loss for words. I will never forget your smile, always happy and always willing to give a great hug, those I miss so much. You were surely one of a kind, of course in a good way. I still think back to that day, and even though its been over a year now it seems like just yesterday. Every time I put my uniform on a walk out the door going to work, I think back to that Monday evening and wonder if today is the day I will have to run back into another incident like that one, praying I don't ever have to again. Lord knows I would, without thinking twice about it, because that is what we do. Despite how dangerous it may be, or what our dispatcher is yelling to us about what we are going as fast as we can to get into, we go and try our best to make a difference. So many times I wish there could have been more I could have done that day, knowing I would have done anything for you, I just wish there would have been more I could have done that day.
To your family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers, yes still to this day. I can not imagine how this hurt you all, from my stand point I can't see how it could hurt worse than losing a sister officer, but for the family I know it is a worse hurt. You all hang in there, Yvonne was a great person, and will never be forgotten, especially by those who knew her personally.
Yvonne I know its been a long time since that day, but now I can tell you again, go rest in peace sister, we love you, and we will take it from here. R.I.P. WP84! We will never forgot!

Deputy Chris Nielsen
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office #4114
Former Washington Parish Sheriff's Office #WP48

Deputy Chris Nielsen
St. Tammany Parish SO / Former Washington Parish SO
February 15, 2008

Deputy Sheriff DesHotel,
It has taken over a year but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Washington Parish. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
February 15, 2008

Thank you for your service to your fellowman. You will be remembered. Rest in peace my sister.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
February 12, 2008

Deputy DesHotel is a hero and is rightfully honored here today. You will be remembered always in our community for your service. God bless your children and family.

Jennifer Mayo, sister of
Deputy Hilery Mayo Jr. STPSO Covington, La.
February 11, 2008

I AM HONORED TO LEAVE A REFLECTION FOR YOU TODAY AS YOU ARE RIGHTFULLY PLACED AMONG ALL OF THESE FALLEN HEROS. THANK YOU DEPUTY FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

I RECENTLY READ YOUR STORY IN A BOOK ABOUT WOMEN POLICE OFFICERS AND IT PLEASES ME GREATLY THAT YOUR NAME IS FINALLY PLACED ON THIS WONDERFUL MEMORIAL.

REST IN PEACE, GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 9, 2008

God Speed, Sister.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
February 9, 2008

I remember hearing your story on the news back in December of 2006. I didn't know you back then but now I am so grateful I finally get the chance to say,"Rest in peace my sister". You still live in the hearts of everyone you serve durning your tour of duty.

E. Dunbar
New Orleans
February 9, 2008