Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

After 75 years, the murder of Police Officer Elbert R. Claar should still be always remembered. As reported nationally, including Chicago, he was killed while attempting to take a mass shooter into custody. In so doing, Officer Claar very likely saved many lives in Pullman, Washington. Mass shooting incidents are by no means a recent phenomenon, and not only in our country. All the incidents have this in common---a dedicated man or woman in Blue responds to the scene to uphold the oath to serve and protect the public, sometimes at the cost of their own life. Rest easy, my brother in Blue, you are not forgotten.

David L Milligan
Chicago Police Department (ret.)

April 18, 2024

Rest in peace always and know that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

April 17, 2021

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 63rd 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.

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

April 17, 2012

Time has not forgotten your sacrifice. Rest in peace.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

July 13, 2005

I agree with a previous writer who wrote “No officer’s death should be without reflection.” It is an honor to be the first to leave a reflection in your memory. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. You served us well......RIP brother.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police