Officer Down Memorial Page

Joe (Fino) every time I ride my Harley I ride with you my Brother we will never forget you!! you were the best of the best

Retired Officer Joe Aleman
Miami Police Department
March 9, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer DeLeon. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 14, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th 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 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. Rest In Peace

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 21, 2011

We will never forget the heroes who gave their all and you sir are a hero, may you continue to rest in peace and my prayers are with your family left behind to move forever in their lives, time does not heal the pain in their hearts.


Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb
December 21, 2011

It has been really hard these past 26 years with out you. Not a day goes by that me, mom,alex,and grandma don't think about you. I know that grandpa is now with you and we miss you both everyday. I am soon to have a baby girl and believe me that she will know the ultimate sacrifice you made in keeping this community safe and how dedicated you were to your job,we all miss you and carry you in our hearts everyday.thanks for leaving such a prestigious legacy and you will always be are hero.

Love you dad.

Jose Angel De Leon Jr.
Son
July 23, 2011

Time does not heal the pain in a familes hearts, but may they know today and always that we will never forget their hero... God bless you on another EOW.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous
December 21, 2010

25 yrs and you will never be forgotten brother!! Miss you much. God Bless your family.

Terry Russell
City of Miami PD Fla.
December 21, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
Manchester, NH
December 21, 2007

"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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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 14, 2007

Joe,
I remember when you were in patrol with me, you could'nt wait to get that motorman position, and you finally did.
I remember that day, like it was yesterday. You had just finished eating with us(Luis Diazlay, I, and others in 60 sector),at
La Carreta S.W. 8 & 36,then you rode off ( ref dept orders: "to many marked units at a restaurant")Then the call went out,that you had gone down.
I will never forget you brother,
R.I.P. and God Bless you,
Dave Collis..........

Retired Lt. Dave Collis MPD: 1973-1995
City of Miami P.D.
January 30, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
December 20, 2006

Hard to believe its been 21 yrs. bro. Hard to believe that Bill Bill was with you that day and he is gone too, similar circumstance. God bless your family, hope they are doing okay...

T. Russell Ret.
City of Miami
December 21, 2005

Brother Deleon,

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 Law Enforcement Motorcycle
December 2, 2005

Rest in peace motorman.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.
March 25, 2004

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

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