Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 76th 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. How proud you must be with four generations of your family continuing your legacy of protecting and serving.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 25, 2011

Another Christmas Eve, Grandpa----I've been thinking about you today and how difficult your passing was on all your children.I hope you are celebrating in Heaven with your many loved ones. Kiss Mom and Dad for me.

Janice Kelley, RN
Dept of Correction, retired
December 24, 2011

I thought about you all last night, Grandpa-- about how hard it must have been for the family after you died-- killed on Christmas Eve. I know my Mom helped raise her brothers and sisters. I miss my family at Christmas more than any other time of year, but there's such a sense of loss at this time of year. You died 75 years ago yesterday grandpa-- I never forget....

Janice Kelley, DOC retired
Granddaughter
December 25, 2010

Officer Doucette you are remembered by the men and women of the Boston Police Dept. RIP

Det. Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept.
December 24, 2010

I think about your ultimate sacrifice often, but especially on it's anniversary date. It's a sad irony that such a happy time of year can change in an instant as it did for you and all of the loved ones you left behind. It's the chance that all of us in this profession face daily. You still stand tall and proud in my mind and I will never forget your contribution and sacrifice to make the Commonwealth a safer place for all.
Detective/Grandson
Vincent S. Ross
Auburn, Massachusetts Police Dept.

Detective Vincent S. Ross
Auburn, Ma. Police/grandson
December 24, 2008

Your loss under such tragic circumstances has still not been forgotten. You are a hero in my eyes. May you rest in peace, Guard Doucette, you performed well, we are on the watch now.

The Correctional Officers’ Prayer

Lord, I ask for courage...
Courage to face my own fears.
Courage to take me where others will not go.

I ask for strength...
Strength of the body to protect others.
Strength of spirit to lead others.

I ask for dedication...
Dedication to my job to do it well.
Dedication to my community to keep it safe.

Give me, Lord, concern...
For all those who trust me and
Compassion for all those who need me.

And, please, Lord...
Through it all,
Be at my side.

DB, Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons
December 23, 2008

Guard Doucette,
On today, the 72nd anniversary of your murder I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections Officer. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
December 24, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
December 12, 2007

Guard Doucette, today marks the 71st anniversary of your vicious murder. We can only hope that those responsible for your murder and the brutal way in which you were treated after you were shot, faced true justice, if not in this world, then in the next. We can only hope that the powers in charge learned from your tragedy NOT to send only one man with two prisoners.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
December 24, 2006

Dear Grandpa,

Mom needs a porcelain doll with a little pushed in face........ I know you both remember...

Your great grandson retires from the Department of Corrections in January--- the end of a dynasty for the Department-- 4 generations... it all started with you. I am so sorry for what happened to you, and what happened to Ma and your children---you are a hero!

Love to all my departed ones.... Janice

Janice Kelley RN
Department of Corrections- retired
September 18, 2006

12-24-03
Dear Grandpa,
You died 68 years ago tonight. I will always remember. Kiss Mom for me......

Janice Kelley RN
Department of Correction (retired)
December 24, 2003

Dear Grandpa,
I never knew you, but heard about you all my life....... what a tragedy that you were killed Christmas Eve, leaving 6 children. Mom rarely spoke of it, but she told me that you took the inmates to a diner for a Christmas Eve dinner-- you wanted to do something nice for them-- and they somehow got your weapon. Today one officer would never be transporting two inmates, let alone in a taxi. These two died in Bridgewater, where three more generations of the family has worked.
Your life is still being celebrated, dear Grandpa. Mom has passed on now, and I trust she is with you. Kisses to you both on this Christmas Eve!

Janice Kelley
Dept of Corr- retired RN
December 17, 2003

Many years have passed since you have given your life in service. You will be remembered. 10-23-2003

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police
October 23, 2003