Officer Down Memorial Page

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
May 17, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.as a law enforcment officer and as a Vietnam warrior. 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 diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for 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 devotion to you in their memories. I too understand the meaning of a life-altering event. I hope one day the people that are responsible for your murder are apprehended and punished.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 15, 2012

Think of you often. You were a true friend who always brought
a smile to everyone's face. You would be so proud of your family. Rest in peace Denny.

Gary Fiore D/Sgt (ret.)
Suffolk County P. D. New York
January 27, 2012

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32.

You are not forgotten.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada
February 15, 2011

I went to UHS with Dennis and last saw him in 1986 @ our high school reunion. Who can forget those eyes and that smile, even with the beard and hair, he was "Dennis." A great guy and a very fine man, so filled with courage. May he rest in peace and may God continue to bless his family.

Jean Bogan Jacoby
February 15, 2010

It has been 20 yrs since his tragic death, but his memories continue to live forever, with friends and family...RIP ole friend

steve kunkel
ret. NCPD
February 15, 2010

I said a little prayer today for Detective Wustenhoff and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes
February 12, 2009

God Bless... Never knew you but you live on in the stories told by other...your son has turned into a fine cop...

PO
SCPD
March 27, 2008

Dennis was a lifetime friend, as far back as grade school and we remained friends right to his passing.........It saddens me that this henious crime has gone unsolved.....God bless you old friend. I miss that consistentsmile that you always had.

Ret. NCPD
Ncpd
February 15, 2008

Det. Wustenhoff,
On today, the 17th anniversary of your murder, 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 in Vietnam. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
February 15, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDCIATED SERVICE TO SUFFOLK COUNTY, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. THIS WRITER HOPES AND PRAYS THAT SOMEDAY JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED ON YOUR BEHALF.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 10, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 20, 2007

Det. Wustenhoff thank you for your service to our Country and to the citizen's of New York. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten.

How sad it is that your murderer(s) are still walking freely.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO
October 31, 2007

God bless you and your family.

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)
May 18, 2007

You pushed me to make my first drug buy as a PO in the 4th where you were a Det before returning to Narcotics. We both ended up in Narco where you taught many more how to survive the streets. I think of you often and laugh at the many pranks you pulled and the ones pulled on you. I'll always lift a mug to your memory.
Sinbad

Retired Det Bill Sinram
Scpd
February 22, 2007

17 years and 2 days ago...engraved in my brain. we talk about you all the time. i wish i got to have more time with you. we miss you alot, but we'll see you again.

jenn
daughter
February 17, 2007

Det. Wustenhoff your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now. May you rest in peace brother. God Bless !!

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
March 17, 2006

I believe I served with Denny in Viet Nam We were pretty good friends. I liked him a lot. He had a great personality. He loved to talk about New York. We arrived together and he made it a lot easier for me.I was so sorry to read about his death.I often think of him and will remember him and his family in my prayers.

joe
January 12, 2006

I'll always remember you walking through the halls at HQ - long, curly hair flying around. You were the best!

marie
retired SCPD
November 15, 2005

May you rest in peace.

PO
SCPD
September 20, 2004