Officer Down Memorial Page

Missing you today, Dad, as yet another year passes without you. You are in my heart always.

Renee Bracken Yeager
Daughter
September 12, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 117th 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen office Larry Lasater
September 12, 2010

John,

You will never be forgotten your Friend, Brother and Classmate.

Tim

Timothy Dowd, Detective Retired
Jersey City Police Department
September 12, 2010

John,
You were a friend before the "job", and a friend on the "job". We cried the night away at Narrowbacks, when we heard that you and Caspar had died. I've never forgoten you. God Bless You.
Allan

Allan Mac Donald
Former JCPD and friend
June 19, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER

PO R MURAWINSKI
PORT AUTHORITY POLICE
April 15, 2008

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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 12, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
September 12, 2006

i never got to know you....God Bless you always

john
nephew
May 15, 2006

A Brother in Blue Always....

From the first day in the Police Academy to the dreary day of your untimely death, you were inspiring. Your quick wit, broad smile and friendship will never be forgotten.

Rest in Peace Brother John.

Det. Timothy "Tim" Dowd (Retired)
Jersey City Police Department
March 8, 2006

We are so fortunate that for us the battles are for the most part spiritual, and we do not face death as a test of our conviction. I will always remember you and the fun times we shared. You are always in my prayers.

Jack Carr

John Carr
December 2, 2005

RIP YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN !


DET GEISS

det
dept of defense
August 31, 2005