Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Cpl. Carrithers,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Louisville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 17, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your memory, service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 17, 2020

Rest in peace, you are the uncle I never got to meet but in memory of you my son will be named rush after you for your heroism for serving the Louisville police department and protecting the innocent.

Zoé Scott-Roth
Niece

December 21, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 29, 2017

I miss you so much everyday .

Helen Carrithers
Sister

July 20, 2013

He is my uncle . I wouldve really liked to meet him . But i guess things happen . But i heard alot of good things about my uncle . I hope he rests in peace . <3

Angelina Francis
Niece

July 16, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 15th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. You suffered so long which had to be incredibly hard on your family. 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 17, 2010

Thirteen years ago today, you passed away as a result of injuries you had received 15 years prior. No doubt those 15 years were tough for you and your family, never knowing what the end result might be. Corporal Carrithers, you gave your all for the citizens of Louisville and most especially for those less privileged who needed that extra protection. Your department is gone now and you have the distinction of being the only LHA Police Officer lost to a duty related incident. That is a distinction that no one should have, yet you do, and you are not forgotten. For your service, you are a hero and I know that even after passing, you never truly left your family.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

One last thing, it’s striking that two Housing Authority Police agencies (neither of which still exist) lost a member within 4 years of each other, you in 1995 and Officer Jimmie Haynes in 1991. God Bless you both.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

August 17, 2008

"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

January 27, 2008

Rest in Peace, Officer Carrithers. You are not forgotten.

Ofc. P.M. Pegram
Louisville,KY Metro Police Dept.

August 17, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

July 17, 2006

Ride Along


So you don’t like the ticket I just gave you.
Well, come take a ride with me.
A trip to the scene of an accident.
Where a person now struggles for freedom, and for life.
All because someone was in a hurry, or late for work.

You say you didn’t call me and you don’t need my help.
That this is a family matter and none of my business.
Come take a ride with me.
Where a child now cowers in the nearest corner, or bedroom closet.
They cover their ears and ask god “ please make them stop”.
Still think no one needs my help.

You’ve said all we do is eat donuts and drink coffee.
Come take a ride with me.
On the countless days after taking four calls in an hour.
We think we have time to sit down for dinner.
Only to be call away again.

You think we’re cold and have no heart.
Well, come take a ride with me.
To a place where the pipes now lay to rest.
A brother or sister who gave their life, for someone like you.
A place where tears fall like rain for their family,
For our family, and yes even for you.
Yeah, come take a ride with me.


R. S. B
2005

Deputy Marshal

February 12, 2005

MY BROTHER, YOU SUFFERED MANY YEARS. NOW YOU HAVE GONE TO AWAIT YOUR REWARD. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR CERTAIN. MY BROTHER, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. THANKS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 17, 2004