Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 49th 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.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored amd revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 27, 2012

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
February 27, 2012

I joined the Air Force in April 2005 and became a Security Forces member soon there after. I recieved orders to Eielson AFB, AK and upon arriving for duty my first post watch was at Hursey gate which by now has been moved to a different location not far from the site of this incident. I felt like I should leave a reflection of this since I feel like it is our duty to carry this forward.

Thank You and God Bless.....

1 Feb 2012

SSgt Randy Hickey, USAF Security Forces

“You're short on ears and long on mouth.”
― John Wayne
February 1, 2012

I served with A3C Hursey when we were young troops at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas. I believe Roy arrived in mid 1960. He was a good young man. Friendily, hard working, took pride in his appearance, i.e., shined his boots, pressed his fatigues, etc. I left Little Rock AFB in April 1961 for Spain and Roy went to Alaska a few months
later.

Bill V.

CMSgt (retired) Bill Vickery
June 29, 2008

Hero's are never forgotten! Continue to rest in peace brother.

Paul Bodenhamer
Police Officer
Dept of Veterans Affairs Police

Former 36th SFS Andersen AFB Guam
Security Forces

Police Officer - Paul Bodenhamer
Dept of Veterans Affairs
April 10, 2008

Having spent many swing and mid shifts on patrol at Eielson, Hursey Gate was a nightly reminder of the ultimate sacrafice that could be given by a fellow Security Policemen. One that I will remember always.

TSgt (Ret) Dale Metz
U.S. Air Force Security Police
February 26, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 21, 2008

I served proudly as a SP from 1991-1998 and am very grateful for the men like Roy Lee Hursey that laid the foundation for other Airman to follow. SP Hursey will not be forgotten!

SSGT Matthew Anselmo
USAF
February 5, 2008

YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTON MY FRIEND. GOD BLESS.

TSGT. VINCI, CHRISTOPHER A.
HANSCOM AFB SECURITY FORCES
February 6, 2007

Security Policman Hursey,
On today, the 43rd anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

February 27, 2006

It has been 40 years since that fateful night that took so many lives. As I stand at the Hursey Gate at Eielson Air Force Base, I see airplanes pass over my head. Each time I see a KC-135 pass overhead, I wonder about the events of that night so long ago. As I look at the corner plaque in the wall of the Hursey Gate, I am reminded that
"All gave some... Some gave all".

Airman First Class Swafford
Eielson Security Forces

Airman 1st Class Swafford
Eielson Security Forces