Officer Down Memorial Page

Fellow diver I know you have a special place in heaven..Im answering the water calls for you so rest in peace...
IN LOVING MEMORY

Although an International boundary seperated us and we had never met you were my Brother, my family!!
As soon as you put on the uniform, pinned on the badge, and swore the oath you became part of the largest and most loving
families in the world..the Thin Blue Line family... and you will be forever remembered and loved as long as I draw breath.
And you can rest peacefully my Brother as we are watching over your loved ones, your friends, your co-workers, because that is what family does....we look out for each other...
We are here to take up the fight that you so dearly loved and we shall all make you proud...
You fought the good fight with dignity, pride and honor, and that is the making of a true hero, a brother, a loved one...
And I'm not ashamed to say that I will shed a tear when your name is mentioned..as you are my beloved Brother and I miss you..
And what gives me the courage to go on is knowing that when my time comes you will be waiting for me with open arms in
the roll call room above and say, "Welcome Brother..I have saved a place at St. Micheals table for you, and now we can catch up
on what I have missed"....
Sleep peacefully Blue Angel as you have earned your rest....and I and every LEO worldwide love you, miss you, and shall never ever forget you.......
You are loved now and forever by your Thin Blue Line family..you always will be..
Rest my Brother..you have earned it....
I love you..... I miss you....
Your Brother in Blue.....
Tom

Rest in Peace Brother knowing you are loved..and never forgotten....
S/SGT. T. David Hanna RCMP-GRC
May 22, 2012

Scott, you are always in my heart and wonderful memories from our childhood will come in especially when I see Dairy Farms. I am proud to call you my cousin and hero.

Diana Hulsey
cousin
March 24, 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 24, 2011

As always brother you are often on my mind. So here is another love note to a truley great man. You are loved and never forgotten. Peace brother.

Kayce Edie
sister
November 11, 2010

Hey big brother, an old friend of yours found me on MYspace (ill explain it to you when i see you :) ) it just reminded me again how much you touched peoples lives and how wonderfully you affected them. I miss you. i saw roy Clark on an old heehaw rerun and as usual had a little cry and a big smile for the rest of the day thinking about you. I love you brother. Later, Kayce

kayce edie
sister
August 24, 2009

Scott,
I think of you often, all the things we did together, the fun we had. I miss you! I am glad I found this website. Rest in peace.

Tim Banett
Friend
May 16, 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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
April 9, 2008

Neither you, nor your sacrifice, have been forgotten

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO
December 10, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
November 26, 2007

Scott, I had the pleasure of meeting your widow and daughter this past weekend. They carry your name with pride and miss you every day.

Brenda Donner
Washington State Concerns of Police Survivors
June 27, 2007

its memorial day big brother and much like any other day you are on my mind and in my heart, so many years later and you are still very much missed. your wisdom and courage are something we can all aspire to. your love and kindness follow us. your laughter never leaves. I love you brother. peace Kayce

kayce edie
sister
May 28, 2007

You were hilighted on the website today, over 22 yrs.
after your EOW. Your death was very sad, but you are
safe in your Savior's arms, alive and well. Only He knows why your time here was short. We can only trust that Papa knows best. Our hope is that you are in Heaven praising the Lord and waiting till that trumpet blows and you will come with Jesus in the air to meet your loved ones who are also waiting for that great and glorious day! See you then!
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, Washington

March 24, 2007

Scott was my cousin, but as our families were so close he seems more like a brother. Scott cared about people. He went into law enforcement not to arrest criminals, but to protect and serve people. He was a loving father and husband and one of the friendliest people I ever knew. He had a zest for life and an abundant sense of humor.

Scott was devoted to Jesus and the strength of his faith in God remains as a testament on how to live a Christian life.

Thank you Scott for all you did for me. I love you and miss you, but I know we will see each other again.

Bill

Bill Kalles
Cousin
February 15, 2007

Scotty is my big brother, the love and respect i have for this man cannot be described with words. I woke this morning with him on my mind and needed to tell him how much I miss him. Im glad I found this sight. peace big brother, I love you

Kayce Edie
sister
August 21, 2006

Scotty is my big brother, the love and respect i have for this man cannot be described with words. I woke this morning with him on my mind and needed to tell him how much I miss him. Im glad I found this sight. peace big brother, I love you

Kayce Edie
sister
August 21, 2006

Scott,

We graduated the state academy together 24 years ago, almost to the day. You were a collegue, a friend and a good man. I think of you often, rest easy brother!

Detective F. Jordan
Seattle PD
August 4, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!

SGT. DANIEL ABRAHAMSON
OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
January 27, 2006

Though it has been 20 years since we lost you Scott we still remember and miss you. You are a part of our thoughts, and we know that God has blessed you because you are a kind and caring man. I am glad to have known you and that peace is with you.

Darren Smith
East Wenatchee Police Department
November 15, 2004

God bless you and your family.

DE
St. Louis City Police
August 3, 2004

05/01/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. No officer who gives his/her life for us need ever be forgotton. You died a hero; rest in peace.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
May 1, 2004

Not forgotten, rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.
January 16, 2004

Scott and I are double cousins. Our fathers are brothers, our mothers are sisters. We grew up together, we both served in the U.S. Army and we both went into law enforcement. I consider Scott my brother in more ways than one. It was Scott who encouraged me to get into law enforcement after he went to work for Chelan County. Besides being my brother, he was my best friend. The day he died was the worst day of my life. And for the rest of my life, I will miss him.

Deputy Keith Edie
Grant County Sheriff's Department