Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 25, 2020

Deputy Kenneth Nelson will never be forgotten. RIP.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired, NYSP

January 26, 2020

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th 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.

Your memory will always be honored and revered for time never diminishes respect. I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

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

January 17, 2012

"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 29, 2008

You are remembered today as we mark the 20th anniversary of your EOW. I pray for your family and friends on this day especially. Thank you for your service. RIP

Miller
CPPD

January 17, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 6, 2008

Ken, its been a long time. From the first time that I met you so many years ago when I first started karate. I lost touch and my way in life for a while but Im doing real good now. Since the last time we met to know you have been an instrumental guide in my life. Because of you I pushed to become a law enforcement officer. Know I think you would be proud of me, a Louisiana State Trooper. Always striving to help others I reflect on my own mortality. But as I have let my family know, this is a calling, not just a job. To your family, even though I haven't been home (Crossville) for years, my roots are firmly planted there. There is not a day goes by that I haven't in some way I haven't used something that Ken taught me so many years ago, and I still practice in my daily life. Your loss weighs deep in your hearts I'm sure, but Ken is in a much better place I'm positive of. But until we meet again, thanks for all you did........................

Trooper Michael C. Stewart

September 11, 2006

kenny this is your nephew joshua the family misses you tell mamaw i said hi

March 1, 2006

I'm sorry too never meet you Ken. Thanx for your service. I know other officers from here must have seen this, sorry it took so long Bro. Gods speed and thank you.

Res. Dep. Jeff Hedgecoth
Cumberland Co. Sheriffs Dept.

October 11, 2003