Officer Down Memorial Page

We are still riding with you John. I will always remember your smiles and your humor.

We miss you brother.

D/Lt. D. Miller Loker Retired
May 24, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th 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. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 29, 2012

Every single time we pass over or under the bridge named for you and the other officer, we remember you:) I was a kid in elementary school when you were shot. We were let out early that day because we were pretty close to that location.....these days they would have put us in lock-down. Thank you for chosing a vocation in life to help and protect people:) We need more like you:) God Bless you and your family:):):)

Peggy
May 14, 2011

THE PICTURE ABOVE HANGS ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF 2D. I HAVE PASSED IT NEARLY EVERY DAY I HAVE WORKED FOR ALMOST 13 YEARS. EVERY TIME I PASS IT, I QUICKLY THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE.

Tierney 1205
MCPD
May 3, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 26, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 7, 2007

Corporal Frontczak you are still remembered. Thank you for being a hero. God Speed brother.

April 29, 2007

Sir, know that your actions that day were courageous and you will always be remembered as a hero. Rest in peace always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
March 28, 2007

Heroes and the sacrifices they make will never be forgotten. Corporal Frontczak, you are a true hero and you are not forgotten. It saddens me to see that our justice system could let someone so violent go free. At least we know your murderer will be delt with by a higher power than our justice system.

SPO
Salem, Va
February 22, 2007

May you rest in Peace and may Our Lord bless your loved ones.

January 6, 2007

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)
October 31, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir. You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
June 12, 2006

I met your wife tonight, took a call for her. She is doing great! She still loves you and wishes you were here.

Patrolman Clark Lund
Idaho Falls Idaho

May 6, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
April 24, 2006

I had not yet begun my police career but I was living in the Wash/Metro area and remember the search for the suspect, after this shocking tragedy. I will never forget my shock at the suspect being AWOL from the Army. This was the year of the Bicentennial, 30 years ago, and I pray that Corp Frontczk's Family, and Fellow Officer's have found Peace in their Hearts...May we never forget His sacrifice...

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp P.D. Lewisburg, Pa.
March 29, 2006

You were a dear friend and we still think of you, and your family, often. We have always admired your courage.

Ellen and Joe
July 26, 2005

Your spirit lives on. Thank you.

December 25, 2004

Rest in peace Officer Frontczak. You are sorely missed by many and we promise you will never be forgotten.

PJN & FDF

May 22, 2004

We remember. God bless your family and friends. I hope they know that you are not forgotten.

Anonymous
Montgomery County MD Police
May 7, 2004

Thank you Officer Frontczak. Rest in peace.......

taryn Ontiveros
September 12, 2003