Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 100th 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.

I cannot help but wonder about your widow left with seven children to provide for, and hope they did not live their childhood in poverty.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 23, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
November 23, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
July 24, 2007

The fact that Off. Eubank's death was the result of a tragic accident doesn't make him any less a hero. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Off. R. Dean Pesnell
Birmingham Police Department
February 8, 2007

We pause to honor the memory of Officer Eubank. Our thoughts and prayers go out to any and all of his surviving family members.

May God comfort and keep each of you and may you continue to keep his memory alive by telling your children and grandchildren about him.

He may have paid the ultimate sacrifice nearly 100yrs ago, but he should not be forgotten.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery, AL - Police Department
December 19, 2006

On this, our day of thank's, I thank you. Thank you for your service, sacrifice and belief in something larger than life. I hope He has rewarded you. Rest in peace.

M. Moore
November 23, 2006

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

Officer 11169
September 25, 2006

Never forgotten...a true HERO...

Kathleen
Alabama C.O.P.S.
May 5, 2006

Blessed are the peacemakers. Rest easy, Brother Eubank, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Sgt. Barbara Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.
November 23, 2003