Officer Down Memorial Page

Still miss you ya and think about you often buddy.

Kevin Watson Asst. Chief of Police
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Police
November 7, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 16th 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

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
October 11, 2010

Well Scott, it has now been 15 years since you were brutally taken away from us. I miss you and think of you often. I know they say "Time heals all wounds" but I still have a wounded heart. You were my best friend. Your memory and legacy are not forgotten. Keep a watchful eye on the rest of us until we can meet again.

Trp. Mark Self
Tennessee Highway Patrol
November 11, 2009

TO SCOTT
FROM TRACY
TO A GOOD FRIEND WHOM STOOD BESIDE ALL AGENCY'S HE WORKED WITH AND FOR YOU ARE TRULY MISSED BY US ALL
YOUR FRIEND
TRACY PACK

EMT-IV TRACY PACK
MORRISTOWN EMS/SEVIER CO.EMS/COCKE CO.RESERVE/FRIEND
October 11, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 29, 2008

Thinking of you on this anniversary of your EOW. You have not been forgotten. "Good men and women must die, but death cannot kill their names."

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
October 11, 2007

On the upcoming anniversary of your untimely death, we remember you and thank you sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
October 9, 2007

I still miss you buddy.......

Police Officer
Army Buddy
December 4, 2006

REMEMBERING A HERO TODAY.
YOUR HEAD KNOWS THAT IT HAS HAPPENED, BUT YOUR HEART CAN'T ACCEPT IT.
GOD BLESS YOU.

MOTHER OF A FALLEN OFFICER.

October 11, 2006

Sleep well and may Our Lord Bless your loved ones.

October 11, 2006

Scott,

It's hard to believe that September will be 16 years since the academy. I'll never forget all the fun we had..thanks to you, Boley, and the guys for taking me under your wing. I know now that eighteen was too young to be where I was, but you couldn't have told me that then. When you left it was my wake up call. I realized how fast life can pass and how precious it is. I've tried to always stay sharp and vigilant and to always take the time to teach the new guys the same and to set an example- just like you did for me. I will never know if being anything less would have meant a different outcome for me out there. I owe that to you. Every year at the wall when I touch your name and it's just me and you, I see the names of our brothers and sisters continue to grow and remember what an awesome burden and resposibility we have. You have not gone in vain. You live on in the lives of those you touched and helped to mold. Those of us who continue to march toward the sound of the guns when all others flee will always remember your courage, sacrifice, and the lessons you left us. Your spirit is always with me. Rest well, brother, until we meet again.

Det. J. Wilson
Blount County S.O.
June 4, 2006

Brother Miller,

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
December 14, 2005

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF DEP. SHERIFF MILLER.
HE IS REMEMBERED TODAY ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS SACRIFICE.
I KNOW IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE IT HAS BEEN 11 YEARS. IT PROBABLY SEEMS LIKE IT WAS JUST YESTERDAY THAT THIS TRAGEDY HAPPENED.
I PRAY THAT GOD WILL KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE AND SUSTAIN YOU.

LORRAINE BOND (MOTHER)
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN. DEP. SHERIFF:
DONALD KENNETH BOND, JR.
EOW: 09.06.01

October 11, 2005

To the family and friends of Deputy Scott Miller and his fellow officers with the Cooke County Sheriff's Department:

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Deputy Miller was brutally murdered eleven years ago. His valor and bravery are not forgotten.

Our family grieves with you and for you. We share your agony as we lost our beloved Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg Police Dept. when he was fatally shot during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers on April 23rd.

May you continue to be comforted by the caring and support of your law enforcement community, and other police survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Scott gave to his community as a police officer and to his country through his military service, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 11, 1994

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

October 11, 2005

Dear Friend,
It's been 9 years since you were taken us.You have always held a special place in my prayers an in my family's
household.I along with Detective Woods an another officer carried you to the Ambulance,that image and day will stay in my mind forever until I see you again.Scott your thoughts an actions will always be missed / but I do see alot of them in your brother. Tracy Pack an family

Tracy Pack
E.M.S./C.C.D.S.Reserve
December 5, 2003

Scott,
It has been almost seven(7)years since you left us. I worked the night shift when you died, and I remember receiving the call that told us what had happened. There are times I feel like I've never really woke up, since that terrible day. Life, has gone on without you, but it has never been the same. Now, your brother Bill has pinned on the badge and strapped into harness. Sometimes it like looking at your ghost, but I then realize, its not. He's in the honor guard, just like you were. And his sense of pride and dedication to the unit is as strong as yours was. Scott,we miss your humor. We miss your dedication. We miss what you brought to the job, but most of all ... we miss you. Rest in peace 708, your tour is done. Goodbye, Scott.

Sgt. Mike Hansel
Newport Police Department

Even though I didn't know you, my heart hurts for all those affected by your death. My husband has been gone as long as you have, it has only been a little over two years. It saddens me to see how young you were when your watch ended. It is always a tragedy where an officer looses his or her life. You served your department well. I know that you must have touched many lives in your short time here. May you always be remembered as the HERO that you are. May you rest in peace................John 15:13

Shelly Ragsdale, surviving spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale, Hohenwald Police Dept., EOW 11-27-00

From all of us in Sevier County just next door to ya, We send our Thoughts and Prayers and we always think of the Uncommon Valor displayed by you that day...I was working too that day and Ill never ever forget what happen..I just wanted to say SEMPER FI... (US MARINE CORPS MOTTO) IT MEANS "ALWAYS FAITHFUL"..i KNOW THAT IS WHAT YOU STOOD FOR.

Patrolman John S.Conrad
Sevier County Sheriff's Dept.

I WAS IN THE US ARMY WITH SCOTT MILLER Aco 1/52(m)AND THE 32nd GUARDS MRR OPFOR I LIVE IN OKLAHOMA NOW AND TALKED TO HIM ONLY TWICE BEFORE HIS DEATH WE ALWAYS PLANNED TO GET TOGETHER SOMETIME BUT NEVER MADE THE TIME NOW HIS PICTURE IS IN MY WALL LOCKER AND I LOOK AT IT DAILY AS I AM PUTTING ON MY VEST PREPARING FOR MY SHIFT HE WAS A GREAT SOLDIER AND I HAVE NO DOUBT A FINE OFFICER I WILL ME HIM VERY MUCH.


KEVIN WATSON
VAP #3106

POLICE OFFICER
US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

Scott, It has been almost seven years since I had to say good bye to you. I remember that day so vividly. I was riding with you on day shift that day. We had just left your parents home, where we played with your daughter. Who would have known that a couple hours later, you would be gone. Amber is doing great and she looks just like you. Rest in peace and I know I will see you someday in the glorious abode. I miss you.

Ofc. Mark Self
TN Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

Each year this day comes, what a sad day to account for as I carried Scott my fellow officer and close friend down the yard to medical personnel then onto the helipad I stood by his side hearing the final words there is nothing we can do. Scott's memories and courage lives on thru his friends and fellow officers wihtin the Department.

Detective Derrick Woods
Cocke County Sheriff's Department