Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today on the 17th 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you in their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 19, 2012

You are an inspiration to us all, thank you for your service, and tender heart Cynthia. Your memory lives on in our hearts.

J
USAF
June 27, 2011

Thank you SA Brown for serving your country as you did. May your name be everlasting.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired
July 12, 2010

SA Brown, I am currently attending the WIFLE conference. Your sisters in law enforcement continue to honor you.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE/PUT
June 22, 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 Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
April 19, 2010

SA Brown, We all remember the fateful day. God Bless you.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE
April 19, 2009

Special Agent Brown, when people in this country think the word ‘terrorist’, we automatically picture someone of Middle East decent. The anniversary of your murder and the murder of so many others in law enforcement as well as innocent civilians reminds us that filth comes in all colors, religions and backgrounds. The two who were responsible for so many deaths 14 years ago today were by all outward appearances, every day men. One of course even served his country in the United States Army. The events of that day are a sad reminder that ANYONE can be a terrorist.

You did your job to the last. You stood your ground for what is right and for these things and how you lead your life you are a hero.

God Bless and may you and all who fell that day, continue to Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
April 19, 2009

Rest In Peace.

SA DE-14604
FBI
November 21, 2008

Rest in peace sister, you have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Middletown P.D. (Ohio)
April 19, 2008

12 years ago, I went to work as I normally do. I took my kids to daycare, busied myself with the events of the day and did not think that such an act could ever be possible.

It was snowing here the day this happened and it was a grey day for the funeral of a co-worker and her daughter who had been killed by a drunk driver a few days earlier. I remember feeling anguish for them and then being struck numb after hearing about this incident. The world never felt as safe again.

Thank you for going to work each day to protect and serve the general public. May you reap rewards in heaven and find eternal rest. May your family, friends and co-workers have comfort in the knowledge that God held your hand that morning as he took you home.

Rest well, warrior, the job is done down here and you may guard those who follow in your footsteps from above.

APD LEO's wife
April 19, 2007

Special Agent Brown you are a hero and are still remembered twelve years after the end of your watch. May God continue to bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my sister.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
April 19, 2007

I can remember being so upset that someone would do this only to find out later, the killers were Americans and from my hometown. Many lessons were learned that day. None of you are forgotten.
Melissa
wife of a leo

April 19, 2007

Hi Cindy,
We never met, though I shared an office with your husband who adored you. Another of our colleagues, Buddy, was there for your husband in Oklahoma immediately following your tragic passing to lend support. Now, Buddy has joined you in heaven following his recent in the line of duty death. Take care of each other.

JVL
August 11, 2006

You will not be forgotten, the heart of man seems to have a dangerous tendency to approach evil, the ratio of it, as a recurrence is just proportional to it’s magnitude. We will remember your sacrifice, and your wiliness to help. Your presence had made the difference for many, and undoubtedly the fruits of your hard work will not be halted, and will continue to make of this a better world.

July 6, 2006

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

A Citizen
May 10, 2006

On this day, the anniversary of your passing, we pause to remember.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police
April 19, 2006

you are greatly missed. we all here in sherman miss i very much. god bless the whole family. you all are in my heart.

brian reed
family friend
April 17, 2006

We will always remember your caring for others and the dedication you had for your job.

January 13, 2006

Thank you for your service and God bless you.

April 19, 2005

On the tenth anniversary, we remember.
We will never forget.

April 19, 2005

It has been 10 years today. We have not nor will we every forget.

Illinois State Police
April 19, 2005

We still think of your senseless loss. Rest in peace....................

Sgt. Al Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ
September 14, 2004

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA
July 26, 2004

05/11/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for her sacrafice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Agent Brown.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
May 12, 2004

We will never forget your sacrifice......May God Grant your family the Serentity to accept the things they cannot change, Courage to change the things they can, and the Wisdom to know the difference....Rest in Peace...Sister....

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp P.D. Lewisburg, Pa.
April 19, 2004