Officer Down Memorial Page

OWEN------

IF THERE'S ANYTHING TO THIS "LIFE AFTER" BUSINESS---------THANKS FOR EVERYTHING.....I WAS THERE THAT DAY....WISH I COULD HAVE DONE SOMETHING...

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SR. DEPUTY PHILLIP TILLMAN
MISSOULA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.
August 26, 2011

Just wanted to drop by and let ya know I retired after 33 years. It's been a long time coming. Take care Lt., see ya one of these days.

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Texas PD
October 6, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 31rst 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
August 17, 2010

Love you! Just so the world knows!

Brenda Landdeck
daughter
August 24, 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
December 13, 2007

Howdy Lt.,,, not much going on,just wanted to say hi,, let ya know you're still thought of,,, thinking about retirement,,, got in 30 years now,, whatcha think??

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx
July 17, 2007

Hey Lt ! Been awhile,,,, 26 yrs now. I still keep your training and wisdom close by. Been through alot of deaths since yours and it's not any easier. Looks like we're fixing to do it again. My friend and fellow officer Hank Nava was shot Tuesday afternoon by a wanted felon. He's not doing too well. While on the scene I wondered if it'll ever stop. Watch for him Lt.,, You'll like him ! He's a great guy! Lots of fun and one hellava Street cop!! Your old rookie,,,Tom

Offier Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Police,Tx
December 1, 2005

Lt. Landdeck,
On today, the 26th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Farmington.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

August 17, 2005

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

DEP KENNA
August 17, 2005