Officer Down Memorial Page

You and your family are remembered.

JT
IMPD
December 22, 2011

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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 20, 2011

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
December 11, 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 31, 2007

Grandpa,

I wish that I could have met you.

Jennifer Greene

Grand daughter
April 7, 2007

Officer Warren Edward Greene,

Rest in Peace Brother

Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)
December 20, 2005

Daddy,

I miss you so much it hurts. So many years have past and I still can’t believe the pain that I feel. I hate December 20th and just try to get through the holidays the best that I can. I know you know what I have made of my life and I know you are proud of me. You would be proud of the city that you loved and gave your life for. Indianapolis has changed in so many ways but this I have a feeling you know. We love and miss you.

Your youngest daughter,
Mitzi

Mitzi Onedia Greene
December 20, 2005

Warren,
While I don't know you. I honor you. My connection to you is very simple and complete in my mind. I believe in my heart I have a part of you with me. I was born the day you gave the ultimate sacrifice, and now here I am a police officer myself. I too, work North District just as you did. You are my hero. While I never got the chance to meet you. I found this out when we did a memorial wall to fallen officers on the district and found it to be totally surreal that the day to the year you sacrificed your life I was born. You will forever be in my prayers and you are a "brother" I will never forget! Thank you for your great service.

Patrol Officer/Detective Mechelle Castor
Indianapolis Police Department
September 25, 2005

Warren:

A lot of people will never know how much you did to pave the way for so many others.

A friend indeed, to so many. Never forgotten, my brother. Rest in eternal peace.

Annuit Coeptis

Lt. S. I. Drake
Indianapolis Police Department
August 23, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

December 20, 2004

Officer Greene.....God bless....from a fellow Hoosier.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police
March 3, 2004

No officer that gave his life should be without reflection……

“For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know”

I honor you