Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 88th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 10, 2012

Signature below is misreprented. Correct name and rank.

Special Agent T. D. Holcomb
Norfolk Southern Railroad Police
December 19, 2010

Agent Bates I salute you for doing a job most would not think about doing. We work alone, with back up always a lot further away than we wished. You were doing a difficult job under the most hazard conditions. You encounter all sorts of criminals, hazards, and dangersous conditions, but always doing your job. I honor you today for your service and making the ultimate sacrafice. We protect the Nations Railroads, employees and the public as well as assist other law enforcement. Rest in peace my brother...

Special Agent T.D.Hyou yolcomb
Norfolk Southern Railroad Police
December 8, 2010

Agent Bates,
It has taken 85 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
November 25, 2009

Special Agent Bates, though many years have passed, your memory is kept alive through this wonderful website and in various other locations around the country. You made the ultimate sacrifice while helping to protect one of America's most vital assets, it's railroads.

Being a Railroad Police Officer has as many hazzards as being any other type of Police Officer and some that are not so common. There is always risk to life and limb when dealing with trains yet, despite that risk, women and men like you go out and do the job every day. You are a hero.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
October 14, 2009

Thank you for your service.

Rest in Peace Brother

Deputy
Florida
October 1, 2009