Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the thirty-second 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.

Rest In Peace.

To your family: I understand the meaning of lives forever altered and know that when you lose someone so precious to you that the pain never goes away...the pain and the pride is forever. I pray for your solace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous
October 19, 2009

"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 7, 2007

Huck,
It was thirty years ago that you were killed. I remember with fondness the time we had together when you worked for HCPD before going with Baltimore County. While you are gone, you will never be forgotten.

Lt. Tim Branning (Retired)
Howard County Police Department
July 19, 2007

Chuck,

We worked together in the Howard County Police Department before you went to Baltimore County. You were always a friend and a good cop. I thank you for your service and your friendship. May you rest in peace.

By the way, I'm sorry it took so long to post this but I only recently discovered this great website.

Tim Porter

Tim Porter Sgt. Retired
Howard County Police Department
July 11, 2007

Thirty years ago today, but remembered as a hero always and forever.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
July 7, 2007

I came across this memorial & wanted to say Thank you for your ultimate service & sacrifice. I met you only once that I can remember & that was a day or two before you were killed. I was 15 at the time. You came by my Aunt Sharon (nee Huckeba) Koller's house to see my Dad, Bob Huckeba & my Uncle Wayne (Dennis) Huckeba. You were in your police uniform. I thought how cool! You stayed & talked with me for a long time. I remember when the family had gotten the phone call about your death. I couldn't believe it. I just met you & just like that you were gone. I've never forgotten you. I just wished I could have gotten to know you better. Rest in Peace! Mike Huckeba

Michael S. Huckeba
2nd Cousin
December 21, 2006

Officer Huckeba, thank you for your service. You have not been forgotten!

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO
November 16, 2006

My thoughts are with your family on this 29th anniversary of your end of watch. You have not been forgotten nor will that ever be the case as you are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol guarding the Thin Blue Line.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
October 19, 2006

Sleep safe with Our Lord and may He Bless your loved ones.

October 19, 2006

Chuck and John...

On that day we went through Hell together. You are in a far better place now and one day, just perhaps, we’ll meet again. I will never forget either of you in my heart.

Dean

Dean Baker
B.CO.P.D. Ret.
March 26, 2006

what a brave man you were. I just wish i could have know you. May god bless your loved ones, you shall all ways be missed, loved, and never forgotten.

Khalif
June 13, 2005

Thank you for your brave and dedicated service to my community. I shall remember you always as a hero.

a Maryland citizen
October 19, 2004

Rest in Peace Brother...you will not be forgotten

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