Officer Down Memorial Page

We remember you every day, we feel you everyday in your son's voice, we see you everyday in your grandson Noah Reinholds eyes, and we witness your compassion everyday in your grandson Benjamin Williams actions. Until we met again in our Lords Kingdom, know that you are loved and thought of.

Michael, Angie, Noah and Benjamin Gloe
Son, Daughter in law, and Grandsons.
March 27, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 37th 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 pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Kimberly, you are in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
December 13, 2011

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been many years since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Officer Gloe.

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL
December 22, 2008

Tho I was only six months old when you were killed, I continue your work at GRPD.

God Bless you sir for your sacrafice.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and many other people you left behind.

Heroes live forever!!!

Officer
GRPD
December 13, 2008

Kimberly,

Your father IS in your dreams. God allows him to return to you. It is his voice you hear. You have to know that. Your father would never leave you, not even in death. Daddies ALWAYS love their little girls and nothing can ever stop that. As God has his children, He knows how important it is that Daddies still visit their children.

I will pray for you and I know the next time your Dad is in your dreams, he will let you know how special you are.

Phil

March 11, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh
December 6, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 14, 2007

I think of you often - especially in the bad times when we lose another officer. I remember your kindness and humor to a police intern (me) from MSU. I remember the good times we had riding around on patrol and the great advice you gave me - including the heads up that kept me from getting killed or hurt while running the safety checks over by the vet's home. I remember hearing about your senseless murder and being overcome by grief. Your funeral is a tear blurred memory. I miss you friend!

Michael Dubay, Emergency Com Supv
Kent Co Sheriff Dept/Friend
August 9, 2007

dear dad...i wonder if you've really been here with me when you feel my lifes pain, when i'm struggling as i have been lately to try to overcome and understand why life deals us what it does, is it really you or just my wish of you that enters in as a dream. i always wake remembering you vividly, at least as you were in my dream. i had no true chance to know and grow with you in life and still feel robbed and envious sometimes of those who had that beloved chance...i do think of you often and know this, that if i didn't tell you in those dreams, i exsist because of you, i breath now because you did once, my eyes are brown because of you, i am tall and sensitive to my soul and believe that is instilled in me because of you, i carry you with me, always, i am part of you though i couldn't know you, this time of year i celebrate you more, you invade my thoughts more...our birthdays are after all so close together and know i exsist because of you, you are my father, a hero i can't remember embracing, whose voice i only can imagine i hear in dreams...
i celebrate you more today than most, my dad...happy birthday.

Kimberly Gloe
Daughter
August 2, 2007

Just thinking of family as of recent events.

Michael Thompson
July 12, 2007

Officer Gloe was my fathers partner. We talk about Officer Gloe still to this day in remembering the great times!

we all love and miss him very much!

God Bless his family

Stephanie Sacha
July 12, 2007

Mr. Gloe was my father's partner at the time of his death.My father was off the night Mr. Gloe died. My mother says my father hasn't been the same since. I was 10y/o when Mr. Gloe died. Our families spent many good times together.
We all miss him very much! He maybe gone but he has never been forgotten by us! God Bless him and his beloved wife and kids!!

Brian Sacha
February 9, 2006

Gone but never forgotten. Thank you for you service and sacrifice.

Comrades of the GRPD
Grand Rapids Police Department
September 16, 2004