Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 2nd 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 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
April 29, 2012

To Sgt. Franco R. Aguilar, his family and his fellow officers with the Sevier County Sheriff's Office:

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
April 29, 2011

Sgt. Aguilar,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sevier County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP
November 21, 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 Sergeant Aguilar. 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 Franco, 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 Franco's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Franco's life was about so much more than the way he died. Franco will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Sergeant Aguilar, 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

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

Absolutely tragic, watch over us brother, we'll take it from here. RIP

P.O. Indano
SPPD
June 16, 2010

Sincere condolences to all who mourn his tragic loss.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, & granddau. of LEOs
May 23, 2010

Sergeant Aguilar,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft
May 21, 2010

Dear friends and family of Sergeant Aguilar,

We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Sergeant Aguilar.

The circumstances surrounding his loss are truly devastating.

May he continue his watch in a better place.


Respectfully,


Session 48
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

Session 48
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy
May 19, 2010

On behalf of the entire Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association, we extend our deepest sympathies to the Sevier County Sheriff's Office, family and friends of Sergeant Aguilar. Our hearts are with you as you honor and mourn one of our nation's heroes. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Katie
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association
May 12, 2010

Our heartfelt sympathy to your family and also your law enforcement family.

Thad & Rosemary Adams
Parents of Offiver Joseph D. Adams WOW 8/04/2001

Thad & Rosemary Adams
May 11, 2010

God bless you, your family and the men and women of the Sevier County Sheriff's department. You are in my prayers. Rest in peace brother.......

Officer E. Borghesani
San Francisco Police Dept
May 10, 2010

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

Shelly
Citizen
May 7, 2010

On behalf of all Missouri officers, dispatchers and the like I extend our sincere sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Aguilar. Rest in peace our fallen hero.

Scott Barthelmass, Founder/Team Manager
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team
May 5, 2010

Sir, thank you for your service! My prayers are with you and your family.

Deputy M. Chavez Jr.
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
May 5, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones during this very devastating time. I have no magic words to help them with their grief except for them to keep your memory alive and I know they will be doing that for they love and miss you more than words can describe. Keep watch over all of them. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
May 5, 2010

Rest in Pece Brother and my prayers are with yur family and department

Deputy John Latour (retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
May 4, 2010

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
May 4, 2010

Rest in Peace my brother.
I am sure you family knows that you are a true Hero.
May God grant them strength

Detective Senior Sergeant (Retired)
Victoria Police, Australia
May 4, 2010

Thank you for your service and bravery. You will always be remembered as our HERO. God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN
May 4, 2010

Rest in peace, brother. May God with the family of Sergeant Aguilar during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA
May 3, 2010

Thank you for your service Sergeant Aguilar. Your Family, Friends and the Sevier SO will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest easy Sarge..

J Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriff's Office (FL)
May 3, 2010

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Sergeant Aguilar,

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

We will not forget Sergeant Aguilar, and will continue in his stead fighting evil for a better world. When one of us makes the ultimate sacrifice, all of us stumble, but we carry on in honor and memory of the fallen.

Sergeant Aguilar, all is Code-4. Rest in Peace, sir. We have it from here.

Douglas Station
United States Border Patrol
May 3, 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
May 3, 2010

God bless the family, friends and fellow officer's of this hero. Doing his job to perfection he was lost to all. These kind of accidents are so tragic, so avoidable. Another hero called too early. God Bless the family, friends and all Officers who wear a badge protecting us all.

Mom of CO Springs Officer
Colorado Springs Police Department
May 3, 2010