Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today on the 39th 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 3, 2012

You died on my 8th Birthday, and I remember it being in the news.

Justice for your death has been long denied, but someday... We're waiting for her.

Rest in Peace Trooper.

Lt. Wayne H. Sanderson
New Jersey State Prison, Trenton
May 2, 2012

Hero's may fall but shall never be forgotten. RIP Trooper

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
January 31, 2012

May you rest in peace TROOPER.

Lt. J.P.
B.P.D
December 7, 2011

Dear Trooper Foerster,

I was in the 5th grade when I was told of your senseless murder. My father, John Genz, knew you and thought very highly of you. I remember he said you had a German accent. I know Trooper Harper was also shot with you, but survived his wound, thank God. My class made a book for him of sympathy/et well notes I remember thinking about your children and your wife and was so very sad. As a mother now, I think of the pain of your parents then, too. I will never forget you. Thank you for your service as a NJ State Trooper.

To the family,

As hard as it must've been and still be, please take comfort in knowing your beloved, Trooper Werner Foerster is with God. St. Peter said so. I pray a different fate in hellfire awaits your killer if she's not already there. If living, I pray some Navy Seal spots her in the site of his rifle.

Suzanne (Genz) Ianni

Suzanne (Genz) Ianni
daughter of fellow NJ State Trooper
May 12, 2011

Gone but not forgotten. Rest easy Trooper.

Trooper
Virginia State Police
May 11, 2011

To The Foerster Family:
I meant to say I hope they catch that low life woman and bring her back to the U. S. to face justice. Rest in peace Trooper Foerster.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 8, 2011

You served the citizens of NJ as a proud & dedicated New Jersey State Trooper. You will NEVER be forgotten.

NJSPSOTT
May 2, 2011

To The Family of Trooper Foerster:
I wanted to leave my sympathies on your tragic death. I was scanning the ODMP page and came across your story on today's date. The bravery and courage you displayed will never be forgotten by your family, friends and colleagues. My dad was a New York City policeman with the 102 precinct for almost 40 years. I hope that catch that low life woman who fled like a coward to Cuba and bring her back to our country to face the justice your family deserves. Rest in peace trooper Foerster and Olav Hhashalom.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2011

To The Family of Trooper Foerster:
I wanted to leave my sympathies on your tragic death. I was scanning the ODMP page and came across your story on today's date. The bravery and courage you displayed will never be forgotten by your family, friends and colleagues. My dad was a New York City policeman with the 102 precinct for almost 40 years. I hope that catch that low life woman who fled like a coward to Cuba and bring her back to our country to face the justice your family deserves. Rest in peace trooper Foerster and Olav Hhashalom.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2011

Rest In Peace Trooper Foerster!!

Anonymous
November 4, 2010

To the Family and Fellow Troopers of Werner Foerster We will not forget this Brave Warrior. May he rest in Peace, and May His family have God's Blessing of Peace in their Hearts. May his killers pay the full price for their horrific crime.

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police, Lewisburg, Pa.
February 11, 2010

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace in such incidents & our only real comfort comes from Him. May His strength, comfort & peace continue to be the sustaining force in the lives of all who knew this beloved officer; and may it somehow help to know he is not forgotten.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD
September 9, 2009

Time has moved on, but we all remember what happened that day when the cowards gunned you down. I know the NJSP will never forget you and will bring the culprit to justice. I remember attending your service with my team of Narcotic Detective's in uniform . You will never be forgotten. May God continue to watch over you and your family.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 24, 2009

Trooper Foerster,
On today, the 36th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New Jersey. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
May 3, 2009

Rest in peace Brother.

John DiLello, SCO Retired
NJ Dept of Corrections
November 11, 2008

I just read about this officer who gave the ultimate sacrafice. I was reading Fox Channel news and came across a story about the murderer (but of course the Officer is dead and buried and no one cares). I have been in a relationship with a police officer for five years and after reading the poem "the Badge" it brought tears to my eyes and seeing Trooper Foerster's picture made is worse. I don't know if anyone reads these things, but I do understand what it's like and I would never want anyone else in my life except the police officer I am with now. He is brave, smart and genuinely helps when he can but the horrors he sees and tells me about, I will never know. He has changed me and now I am training to be an EMT to try and understand what these brave men and women go through. I hope Trooper Foerster's family has been able to move on, but they should always be honored and proud to have had this man in their lives for the short time they did. What goes around comes around and on Judgment Day the murderer will be Judged-that is what we all must hold on to.

Teresa Salzan
Long Island Citizen
October 8, 2008

Today in the media, movies, music, television and published books there are too many refferences to the killers than thoese who were slain and took from this earth way too early. I would like to work with someone and create a scrip or treatement for a motion picture of Trooper Foerster's life and how it was tragically taken.

US Citizen
none
October 8, 2008

you are a hero to all who wear the uniform and your killer will be punished. RIP brother

Patrolman R. Larson
July 10, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
May 2, 2008

Rest in peace my Brother.

Kevin T Ryan
NJ
May 2, 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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 12, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 12, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
June 11, 2007

To the family, friends and colleagues of Trooper Foerster, please know that a day does not go by where this brave Trooper is not thought of for his bravery and sacrifice. Trooper Foerster is part of God's elite police force watching over his law enforcement brethren from above and one day we will meet in a better place.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
May 2, 2007