Officer Down Memorial Page

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 32nd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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 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.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
April 28, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 32nd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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 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.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
April 28, 2013

Every time I take a road trip I note the names listed on memorial markers throughout my journey. When I get home, I look up the names that I've come across so I can learn a little more about the man or woman listed on the marker and how they came to their end of tour.

While making my way from Georgia to Massachusetts, just a week before the horrific bombings at the Boston Marathon, I came across a marker for Trooper Farmer. I hope that one of his family members will see this reflection and smile knowing that a perfect stranger has now walked away with a little bit of knowledge about their loved one and the difference that he made in people's lives.

Natasha Hubbard
April 21, 2013

We passed your Memorial sign on the highway heading home from FL and just wanted to thank you and your family for your service. May your family find some peace in your passing.

Jim Deckert Sr. Son of a fallen officer.
January 31, 2013

My family and I just passed the sign and I was curious. Trooper Farmer, thank you for the time you dedicated to the state of Virginia. My Family pray for continuous blessings upon the Farmer family.

Anselmo Cantu
November 17, 2012

I just passed under your bridge and felt compelled to look up your name. Thank you for staying true to your pledge to protect and serve us. Being born and raised in Virginia, I have a true respect for you and your family Trooper Robin Lee Farmer. May you rest in peace.
Teresa Yaeger,
Chesapeake, VA

Teresa Yaeger
Virginia citizen
July 7, 2012

Just passed your memorial bridge, and looked up your name. Gone, but certainly not forgotten, Trooper Robin Farmer!

Karen
May 28, 2012

I take I-95 to my parents house about once a month. I drive under the bridge that is named for you. Continue to rest in peace.

Master Patrol Officer
DCMPD
July 31, 2011

I was driving through VA today and saw the bridge named after Trooper Farmer. May he RIP and may his family know that all these years later, he is not forgotten.

Anonymous
May 10, 2010

I was on I-95 recently and saw that a bridge has been named in your honor. 27 years after your passing you are remembered and honored for your sacrifice.

Polce Officer
Fairfax City Police Dept.
January 22, 2009

"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 8, 2008

Never Forgotton Troop..........25years. May your rest continue peacefully.

Officer K.J. Flynn
Chesterfield County Police Dept., VA
September 3, 2006

On this, the 25th anniversary of your passing, we pause to remember.
In your memory we continue on.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police
September 3, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
TN
July 21, 2006

God bless you trooper Farmer. god speed.

SGT. Donghia
March 3, 2006

I knew Robin while he worked patrol for the City Of Danville, Va. He loved police work and he was most proud when he was was hired as a Virginia Trooper. After graduation he came back to Danville with his sharp uniform and his new patrol vehicle. He was proud and he love his work. I often think about him and some of our times we had working together. God bless him, for he was a good and faithful servant.

Inv. D. T. Myers, Retired