Officer Down Memorial Page

Alan and I grew up together in grade school and later worked together at Kinney Shoes at Ridgmar Mall. I remember him as an energetic and motivated person. Our prayers continue to be with the family.

Lt Col Cary Howard, USAFR Ret
Childhood friend
March 18, 2012

Sometimes I wonder what life would have been like if you hadn't gone to work that day. I miss you even if I don't remember you.

Jason Chick
Son
March 25, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixteenth 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 the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
December 30, 2009

Alan -
Today the City of Fort Worth did you and all it's Fallen Heroes proud by dedicating a beautiful memorial in Trinity Park. The scars were too deep for Mom to come to the service today, but I will bring her by soon. We love and miss you.

Arden Chick
Brother
June 5, 2009

Daddy I miss you and I wish you were here to help me through life and to watch your beautiful grand-daughter grow up. We look at your picture often and she knows you are her Grandpa. You will always be remembered, and missed. I love you and I'll be seeing you...

Jessica Chick
daughter
January 31, 2009

God Bless

Anonymous
December 26, 2008

Though fifteen years have passed, neither your memory nor your service have dimmed. Thank you, Officer Chick, for making the world a better place for me and countless others to live. I said a prayer for your family and all the other loved ones you left behind.

Anonymous
August 5, 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
February 6, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, THIS WRITER IS PLEASED THAT JUSTICE WAS TRULY SERVED ON YOUR BEHALF.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
December 26, 2007

May your loved ones know His love this Christmas season.May He bless both them and you.

December 22, 2007

I was born in Dallas the day you gave your life and Id like to thank you for your sacrifice. We wont ever froget you. My heart and prayers go out to Officer Chick's family and friends. Rest in peace. God bless you good sir. You will nver be forgoten. Thank you sir.

Garrett Heller
Dallas Resident
July 25, 2007

You are gone but you will never be forgotten, I stop by to see you often..Till we meet again...

May 27, 2007

G-d bless you and all other fallen officers, especially today as we honor you all for your sacrificies.

May 15, 2007

G-d Bless.

February 9, 2007

Howdy Alan,,another year gone by,,, We buried another officer this Christmas season (died Dec 17th 2006),, I'm starting to dread the holidays. Officer Freeto was helping a motorist just like you when his car was hit from behind by a drunk speeding driver. The car burst into flames and Officer Freeto, a new officer, like Brent Wisdom, was lost.Take care Alan,, see ya again one of these days,,,

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx
January 16, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
TN
July 29, 2006

Hey Alan,, Gwen and I just dropped in today to say HI Brother ! Hard to believe how long it's been now. We think of you every Christmas. We all miss you ! Take care Alan,,,,

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx
December 27, 2005

Alan by now you have met up with Hank Nava. He Passed away this week after being shot while serving a warrant. He was like you a good officer and Person.

H.T. (Tom) Weaver
Fort Worth Police
December 3, 2005

Al and I had worked together, in Ft Worth for several years. I went on to another Agency, and when I heard of Al's death I was shocked, angered, and saddened by the loss of a fine Husband, father, and police officer.

Lead Intelligence Agent Robert Wilkinson
US Border Patrol
April 13, 2005

Remembering you along with all the others on 12-27 who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in Peace. You're not forgotten.

Anonymous
December 27, 2004

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

Rest in peace.

December 27, 2004

I remember hearing of this tragedy on the news. I felt so much sorrow for someone that i did not even know in person, however I knew him in the "BROTHERHOOD" This is the prime example of why there need to be harsher punishments for D.W.I. offenders. If you read this, please contact your local congessman or senator so that we can start to do something about these people that want to kill innocent victims. Do it for Alan!!!

August 13, 2004

The story of Officer Chick's death is used twice yearly in the drunk driving enforcement education of new police recruits at the Golden West Police Academy. We want to assure that some good comes from this terrible story.

Bob Marlowe
Volunteer - Law Enforcement Liaison, MADD, Orange County

Bob Marlowe
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Orange County, California
April 23, 2004

I knew Alan when I was with the Ft. Worth Police Dept. He was a great guy full of laughter and life. He once gave me a handmade Christmas ornament that was a ceramic cowboy hat. It is inscribed "Northside - 1988" as we were assigned to the Northside Division and I was his sergeant at the time. That ornament still hangs on my Christmas tree every year in honor and memory of Alan. You are not forgotten Alan. I'll see you again some day and we'll laugh and tell old war stories together!

Captain Ken Francis
Sherman P.D.
February 3, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Alan, you are a true hero and will not be forgotten.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla
December 3, 2003