Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 46th 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.


Your memory will always be honored and revered as time never diminishes respect. I thought the reflection left by Lt. Campbell was so moving in his obvious respect for you.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 19, 2012

Joe was a good decent man. I never heard him use profanity.

John Petersom PGPD Ret.
April 5, 2010

Its hard to believe we lost you over 43 years ago. As a young rookie officer I recall your promotion to sergeant and reassignment to Shift #3 at the Seat Pleasant Station. You lead the shift by example, you were demanding, but always fair and consistent in what was expected in the way of professionalism, performance and appearance. You were, in the eyes of your officers, the ultimate police sergeant. I vividly remember your later transfer from Seat Pleasant to the Hyattsville Station. There wasn't an officer on the shift who didn't feel the loss of your leadership. Your tragic line of duty death in 1966 was a shock to all who knew and respected you. My childred were young at the time of your death and for many years said their nightly prayers asking the good Lord to bless Sergeant Brown. My son, who is now a 23 year police veteran, still recalls kneeling beside his bed and asking God to bless Sergeant Brown. All of your officer have obviously retired or left the department, but they still hold you in high esteem. You were, and always will be,the
ultimate picture of a truely professional police sergeant.
Your legacy within the department prevails to this very day.

Lieutenant Dennis Campbell (retired)
Prince George's County Police Department
September 1, 2009

Sergeant Brown,
Your dedication to duty placed you in the position to make the ultimate sacrafice. I thank you for your bravery and courage to do a job few want, and even fewer can do. May you rest in peace.

Sergeant Richard W. Speake (Retired)
Laurel City Police Department
August 24, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE ... GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 11, 2008

Always remembered, just as a true hero should be.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
February 19, 2007

Brother Brown,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club
December 14, 2005

Joe I still Think of you and all the times we had worked together. God Bless you. Jerry

Gerald A Warner
Prince Georges County
July 2, 2005

Thank you Sgt. Brown for your years of service. You made a difference.

December 25, 2004