Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I have heard this man's name called dozens of times at the graduation of new Denver Police Officers. The names of all DPD fallen are called out by the recruit officers just prior to graduation as a reminder of the dangers of their new profession and of the sacrifice of those who have gone before them.

Condolences to the family of Detective John Dea, an American hero.

Sgt. James Mair
Los Angeles Sheriff Dept (Ret.) and Denver Police Dept (Ret.)

February 17, 2024

Detective Dea is our Uncle. Please know you’ve not been forgotten and continue to be loved.

Helen Madrid
Niece

February 12, 2023

Rest in peace Detective Dea.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 7, 2021

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

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

February 11, 2021

You were a true hero that saved life that day. RIP now Sir, we will never forget you.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

February 11, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 79th 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.

Time never dimishes respect.and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

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

February 11, 2012

Rest in Peace, Detective Dea. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 26, 2012

Detective Dea - Three Fridays ago, on a very rainy morning, I stood in the State Assembly chambers when your name was one of almost 250 read off during a motion regarding next month's Peace Officers Memorial Week. You are not forgotten.

Thank you for your service to the people of the City of Denver and the State of Colorado.

May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

May 13, 2010

Sir:
Your actions are a positive example for those still holding the line. You were in service until St Michael gave the order to stand down. Thank you for the inspiration.

Retired Line Doggie
Richland Cty Sheriff Dept S. C.

February 11, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

February 8, 2008

Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

November 27, 2006

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department