Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the second 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. Your family is 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 26, 2012

To Chief Carl Worley, his family and his fellow officers with the Ross Township Police Department:

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
January 26, 2011

The Dail family of Ocala, Florida sends our deepest condolences to you and sincerest love. We are praying for you and grieving with you. May the LORD carry you and protect and provide for you. Trust Him, rest in Him.

The Dail family, Ocala, FL
in-laws Ofc. Tony Zeppetella eow:6/13/03
July 2, 2010

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Chief Worley, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Carl, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Carl's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Carl's life was about so much more than the way he died. Carl will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Chief Worley, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been seven years and a half years but he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
June 27, 2010

Chief, I have just been made aware that your sister and brother in law live in our area. We are so sorry for your loss, but please know that we are here for your sister and brother in law.

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance Coordinator
President, Genesee Valley Concerns of Police Survivors

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance/President GV C.O.P.S.
May 21, 2010

Chief Worley,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ross Township. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
March 26, 2010

Thank you for you service as a peace officer. God bless you sir.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Office (CA)
March 22, 2010

Rest in peace, Chief Worley. Thank you for your service to the community. You will be missed. Prayers for your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement brothers & sisters.

Kathy Bubb
Ohio Citizen
March 14, 2010

Chief Worley, thank you for protecting my hometown and my high school. My family and friends tell me what a wonderful man you were and what a wonderful Police Chief you were. I moved away some years ago, but I've heard many wonderful things about you and it saddens me to think that this tragedy has happened to such a wonderful community. One thing is sure; Ross will never forget the compassion that you showed and the protection that you provided. Rest easy sir, we will watch your six.

Police Officer
Cobb County Police Department
February 15, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace and I'll see you on the other side.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen

Don P Jensen
Milwaukee Wisconsin Police, Retired
February 15, 2010

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA
February 14, 2010

YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR LOVED ONES AND THE MEMORIES YOU LEAVE BEHIND. YOU SERVED US WELL, REST IN PEACE, WE’LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.
GEORGE H. BOWMAN
INVESTIGATOR
DARE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, NC

Investigator
Dare County Sheriffs Office, NC
February 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Worley family and with all the Butler County Law Enforcement agencies!

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police,Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio
February 10, 2010

Rest in peace Cheif Worley, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen
February 6, 2010

Thank you for your service, May God Bless you and your family. May he grant you eternal rest. May he also grant your family, friends and co-workers the strength they need in the rough times ahead.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY
February 5, 2010

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Dy. R. Murphy
J.D.S.O.
February 4, 2010

On behalf of the entire Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association, we extend our deepest sympathies to the Ross Township Police Department and the family and friends of Chief Worley. Our hearts and prayers are with you all as you honor and remember your beloved leader and friend. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Lauren Yanez
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association
February 2, 2010

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.
February 2, 2010

On behalf of the 6,148 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Chief Worley’s family as well as the members of the Ross Township Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers
February 2, 2010

Chief Carl Worley was the best police chief ever. He created a relationship between the community and the force that was never there. His outlook on his community was to achive a mutitial relationship between the community and the force. He was respected and loved by the entire community. god bless him and his wife, Kathy

Steve Howard
Brother-in -law
February 1, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
February 1, 2010

You sounded like a great man to your family and a great leader to your troops. RIP Chief.

#91
Beavercreek, OH P.D.
January 31, 2010

Rest in peace Chief Worley

Patrolman J. McDade
Fairfield Township Police
January 31, 2010

RIP. We'll take it from here.

Police Officer
Upstate New York
January 31, 2010

Rest in peace Chief Carl Worley. May God Bless you, your family, friends, and fellow officers.

P.O. John dean
Hudson P.D.
January 30, 2010