Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 31rst anniversary year 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.

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
I hold your family 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
April 4, 2012

God Bless the family of this fallen hero. I'll always remember growing up next door to a great man who always helped out with the Scouts.

Sgt. Scott Conner
De Baca County Sheriff's Office
February 2, 2012

Everyday I see young men and women take thier posts talking and laughing with one another, something you will never get the chance to do. The times have changed and they will never understand the way things used to be; but I will. They will never know what we dealt with and the fear that was present everday; but I will. The will never understand how much you sacrificed to make things better for them; but I will. Most will never know your name and those that do will forget you with time; but I wont.
From the bottom of my heart I thank you for your sacrifice and will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Captain
NM DOC
October 13, 2011

This page is a beautiful memorial. ALthough he did not know me but I have prayed for you and your family often over the years. See, I am related to your kids and I think they were wonderful and I am sure they have much of you in them. I wish things have been different and it could have been part of the family too. I am your kids 1/2 sister and I pray that each of there lives have been blessed and that their hearts have healed.
I understand that you werer a very loving man and great pop.
~peace and grace
tam
(Oregon)

Anonymous
March 28, 2010

i did not get to know you and that was very sad it bothers me
that a family lost a good man and that law enforcement lost a good officer the world is a mean place and i am truly sorry that you are not here and i know that you have passed the sword to us and so may god hold you in his hands and keep you until its end of watch for me sleep well for in our hearts we know a job well done
chief n panagoulakos

chief n panagoulakos
professinal security protection services
September 14, 2009

You were taken so young from a wonderful family as you served to protect others. Just had to leave a word because your wife was so good to me when I needed a friend. I think of her often and hope her life is full of joy. She deserves it.

Linda Azzarello
friend of wife
September 11, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
April 9, 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 17, 2007

SO MY SWEET BUDDY ON SEPT. 27, 2007 YOUR GRANDSON LOUIS FRANKLIN JEWETT THE IV. CAME INTO THIS WORLD, HE'S BEAUTIFUL
AND OUR GRANDDAUGHTERS ARE SO PROUD TO BE BIG SISTERS ! AND OF COURSE YOUR SON IS BURSTING WITH PRIDE, HE SO REMINDS ME OF YOU IN SO MENY WAY. LOVE SILLY

SYLVIA
WIFE
October 3, 2007

Officer Jewett, you are a hero to everyone who carry's a badge. You stepped into the valley of death, unarmed and tried to save the life of another. There is no great gift than to give your life to save another. I never got the chance to meet you in this life, but hopefully we will someday. Rest well my brother, job well done.

Preston Ellis Traffic Unit
Kinston police Dept. NC
June 9, 2007

In honour of my brave brother in-law who took me in when I was a bratty teenager and showed unbelievable patience and love, I am a better person for having known you. I remember your kindness and calm nature. You are a beautiful example to us all, Thank You Buddy See Ya Later, Kimmy

January 19, 2007

MY SWEET BUDDY, YOUR SISTER TOLD ME ABOUT THIS PAGE LAST WEEK, SO NOW IT'S UPDATED , AND I TOLD THE KIDS, AND GRANDKIDS, {YES 5 OF THEM}I KNOW YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF THE KIDS, THEY HAVE GROWN TO BE WONDERFUL ADULTS, I AM SO PROUD OF THEM! I SEE SO MUCH OF YOU IN THEM. I DON'T KNOW WHERE 25 YEARS HAVE GONE! I HAVE OFTEN WONDERED HOW DIFFERENT OUR LIVES WOULD HAVE BEEN IF YOU HAD SURVIVED, I MISS YOU SO MUCH! AND I AM STILL YOUR "LOVE BUCKET, HONEY BUCKET, APPLE STRUDLE", MAYBE SOME DAY I'LL KNOW WHAT THAT WAS.

SILLY
WIFE
November 22, 2006

I love you i wish you where here right now love you a lot. oh and i think of you every day you are in my prayers. love you. I wish I could talk to you right now .Love you alot alot.

Kayla Martin
granddaughter
November 22, 2006

No one should be without a reflection. God bless you and your family Officer Jewett.

R.M. Taylor
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
April 4, 2005