Officer Down Memorial Page

Every year since 2009 I have made the blue ribbons with the 51 names of the Oakland Police Officers who have died in the line of duty. It is my honor to do this for the fallen officers. The ribbons hang on a tree outside the Warehouse Bar and Grill in Oakland, California for all to see the sacrifice they have made to keep us safe. God bless you all and rest in peace.

A grateful citizen
February 24, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Martin. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
January 18, 2012

40 years, still remembered.

Thank you for your service Sir. Thanks also to you of his family, friends and department for your continued strength, honor and diligence.

Cadet
Colorado
October 9, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th 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.

Two days a memorial was held for your four brothers from Oakland. Our community is mourning their loss that happened on the darkest day in OPD history.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 29, 2009

Bill, I will always remember your friendship and heroism. You went out saving a fellow officers life. What greater reason for your sacrifice? I wish the truly heroic details of your passing could be put here. God bless you, see you soon.

Officer Pat Taylor (retired)
Oakland PD, and friend
October 12, 2007

Tonight on the anniversary of your death we wish to remember you and thank you sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better manchester, NH
October 8, 2007

Bill, I have never forgotten you from our school days at Mt. Eden High School. I think of you often.
Dave Dial

Chief David Dial
Naperville, IL Police Department
March 7, 2006

Bill,
I was there the night you were killed. You were a good man and a wonderful partner, full of life and humor. Thank you for the time we spent together.

Jim Bratton
Oregon Office of the Inspector General
August 27, 2004

Bill, I still remember after all these years...... God Bless, Bro!

Sergeant Tim Gould
San Leandro