Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd 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 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 family and 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
May 12, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Ingram. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 14, 2012

So, somehow I came across this site, I don't know how. But, I love you grandpa.

Victoria
granddaughter
March 16, 2009

Deputy Sheriff Ingram, thank you for your service and dedication. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO
April 23, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 15, 2007

I have no idea how I happened upon this site, but I'm glad I did.
It's so good to see Tommy's smling face.
I miss you everyday big brother.
I love you, M-L

Mary-Lynn Rourke
Tom's sister
September 28, 2007

Myself and other clasmates, at Whetstone HS, who knew Tom know how he took on all his work with enthusisum. This site is a wonderful Memorial for all Law Enforcement. May all past, present and future Law Enforcement people be blessed with the same kind of friends Tom has had.

Paul Rompel
High School Classmate
August 1, 2006

Brother Ingram,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club
January 13, 2006

You are not forgotten..............

Sgt. Al Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ
April 18, 2004

For someone I never met you have touched my life through some many others. I have ran into several people over the last few years who still bring you up in conversation. The lives you touched were touched deeply and forever. Please continue to watch over these guys. Feel free to drop in on them from time to time. They could use your presence and company. "Angels watching over"

Anonymous

Rest in peace motorman.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department