Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 44th 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 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.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 21, 2012

John, we went through the academy together. I was there the night you died, I watched the helicopter burn atop Iverson Mall. I stood with Sgt Billy Hicks and Cpl. John Parker and watched and could do nothing for you but grieve. God Bless

John Peterson PGPD Ret.
April 5, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 21, 2010

I came into this world the day you departed.....RIP...you will not be forgotten.

Don
Federal Officer
February 8, 2010

Officer Leatherbury,
Thank you for making the supreme sacrafice. I can only imagine the risks you knew you were taking during the early days of Police aviation. And yet you took those risk freely and without reservation. You would be proud of your agencies Aviation program today, I know they are proud of your selfless service. rest in peace.

Sergeant Richard W. Speake (Retired)
Laurel City Police Department
August 24, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the forty first 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 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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 21, 2009

John,
The night you died, was my last night working for P.G. County. You were asking me all about moving to Minnesota and just seemed so at ease, leaning one foot against the wall behind you. Then, a call came and you said, "I've got to go." That was it. I have grown old while you stayed young in my mind. You were a good guy, a good friend, a great cop. Karen Tuttle

Karen Tuttle
co worker
August 31, 2007

Thinking of you this day and everyday. Rest in peace.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
March 21, 2007

TO THE FAMILY, I'M SORRY.

CORPORAL ROBERT MARAUGHA
FEDERAL POLICE OFFICER #2851
December 10, 2006

OH, I HAVE SLIPPED THE SURLY BONDS OF EARTH, AND DANCED THE SKIES ON LAUGHTER-SILVERED WINGS; SUNWARD I'VE CLIMED, AND JOINED THE TUMBLING MIRTH OF SUN-SPLIT CLOUDS...AND DONE A HUNDRED THINGS YOU HAVE NOT DREAMED OF...WHEELED AND SOARED AND SWUNG HIGH IN THE SUNLIT SILENCE. HOVERING THERE, I'VE CHASED THE SHOUTING WIND ALONG, AND FLUNG MY EAGER CRAFT THROUGH FOOTLESS HALLS OF AIR, UP,UP, THE LONG, DELIRIOUS BURNING BLUE I'VE TOPPED THE WINDSWEPT HEIGHTS WITH EASY GRACE WHERE NEVER LARK, NOR EVEN EAGLE FLEW. AND WHILE WITH SILENT, LIFTING MIND I'VE TROD THE HIGH UNTRESPASSED SANCTITY OF SPACE......PUT OUT MY HAND, AND TOUCHED THE FACE OF GOD. (HIGH FLIGHT by JOHN GILLESPIE MAGEE JR.)

OFFICER
PGPD
May 22, 2006

Brother Leatherbury,

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

Gone but not forgotten.

December 25, 2004