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 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 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. 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
April 7, 2012

No words can express our sorrow for a great friend and fellow Solider. Friends are not giving, they are earned. To call Chad a friend is a honored. We one of the lucky ones to know you. We had alot of laughs together. We miss you brother

E-6 Livingston
Fellow soilder and friend
March 11, 2012

Chad,
It's been a long time since our trips up and down Route Malibu during OIF 06-08. I definately remember watching all the UFC fights on the computer with you. You were a great Soldier and great friend. All that time in Iraq and you didn't get a scratch and then this. Miss you brother...you keep em straight up there.

1SG Chris McMillian
United States Army
March 8, 2012

Chad...

Its been a long time. I remember OIF 06-08. I remember you helping me change the engine, transmission and transfer case in your truck. We could have talked for days about old cars. I remember coming to recover you after your IED strike, and you helped be rebuild your truck after that too.

Crazy how we made it through all of that crap, just for this to happen. Words cant express my sorrow. Thank you for your service, my friend. Know that you are missed, and I wish we had a hundred thousand more like you in the service.

Regards...

SPC(P)Joshua C. Morrison
United States Army
March 8, 2012

To Deputy Chad Wesley Pitchard, his family and his fellow officers with the Overton County Sheriff's Office:

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
April 6, 2011

Deputy Sheriff Pritchard,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army in Iraq as well. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP
November 27, 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 Deputy Pritchard. 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 Chad, 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 Chad's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Chad's life was about so much more than the way he died. Chad will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Deputy Pritchard, 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)
October 11, 2010

Thoughts and prayers to the Pritchard family for your tragic loss. As a parent I do know how you feel and please have comfort knowing that my heart felt prayers are with you. Condolences to the Sheriff's department, Overton County Community, family and friends.
God Bless
THP Father

Anonymous
August 4, 2010

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

To the family and friends of Deputy Chad Pritchard and his fellow deputies:

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Chad tragically died.

To the Pritchard family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Chad gave to his community and the citizens of Tennessee, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 6, 2010.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD (CA), eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
May 25, 2010

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Pritchard,

Please accept the most heartfelt condolences from the men and women of the United States Border Patrol, Douglas, AZ station.

We will not forget Deputy Pritchard, and will continue in his stead, fighting evil for a better world. When one of us falls, all of us stumble, but we carry on in honor and memory of the fallen.

Chad, all is Code-4. Rest in peace, sir. We have it from here.

Douglas, AZ Station
United States Border Patrol
May 4, 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
May 3, 2010

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Chad Pritchard~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Deputy Sheriff Pritchard.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004
May 3, 2010

Thank you for your service here and abroad. May God grant you eternal peace. May he also grant your family, friends, and co-workers the strength they will need during the rough times ahead.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY
May 2, 2010

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

Shelly
Citizen
April 25, 2010

Thank you for your dedicated service to our Great Nation and to Overton County. Your Family, Friends and the Overton County S/O will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in Peace Deputy

J Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriff's Office (FL)
April 23, 2010

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace knowing that your brothers and sisters in law enforcement will continue the good fight. God bless your family.

Richard Arellano
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
April 22, 2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
April 20, 2010

Rest in peace brother.

FCSN Griffin Kirsch
United States Navy
April 20, 2010

It is always are biggest fear, that they will not make it home. Thank you for your service to your country and service to your community, may you rest in peace and may God grant comfort to your family!

Mother
Ohio State Highway Patron
April 19, 2010

Another HERO gone too soon. Thank you for your service, both here at home and abroad. We will never forget. God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN
April 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department
April 18, 2010

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
April 17, 2010

You have served your Country and your Community, a sacrifice that will never be forgotten. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.

PO BENSON 3293
PGPD
April 16, 2010

Thank You Deputy Pritchard for serving your country and community!! God bless you and your family and co-workers.

Dispatcher
Ohio
April 16, 2010