Patrolman Sherman L. Toler Jr. New Mexico State Police New Mexico Wednesday, March 5, 1986  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty-third annersary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I think it is appalling given the brutality of your murder and the criminal history of your murderer that there was only a second degree conviction.

To your son, I was touched by your reflection. My grandson Cody was born 2 1/2 months after his father was killed so will only know him through pictures and memories of others. I hope you are living all the dreams your dad would have wished for you.

Rest In Peace. Sherman

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-03-05

Rest in peace my brother in blue

Lieutenant
NYPD
2008-12-23

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Former Police Officer
District Heights Police Dept. (MD)
2008-09-09

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-03-04

Thank all of you for remembering my father, God bless.

David S. Toler
Son
2008-01-26

Officer Sherman L. Toler was more than my father; he was and always will be my friend. My father will always continue to my inspiration in life. Even though I didn't get to know him much before he died, I still knew him through others. Mostly, I owe it to my mother and the NM State Police for teaching me about the great man and hero my father was.
Dad, Thanks for teaching me that its important to do what is right, fight for my freedom, be kind to those you pass in life, and to strive to be the best man I can be. Most of all, thank you for fighting to keep my freedom safe, and for keeping the streets safe. You will always be in my heart. I love you,
Your son, David S. Toler

David S. Toler
Son
2008-01-26

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-12-17

You are not forgotten, thanks for your service brother.

Dep. Sirmon
M.C.S.O.
2007-11-23

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 21st anniversary of your EOW. You have not been forgotten nor will that ever occur. You are a true hero. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2007-03-05

From 1984-1986 I worked I-40 outside of Grants. I never realized how close Tucumcari was until I met you.Many thanks for your friendship and zealous attitude toward work. You are missed by us all.

Deputy Michael J. Hickey
Eddy County Sheriff's Dept.
2006-07-05

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To the family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends in law enforcement, take this time to lift you up in prayer.

For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Officer Toler, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.

Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04
2006-03-05

Rest in peace sir. May God watch over your family until you are reunited again with them. You are a hero and not forgotten.

Texas
2005-01-01

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 his sacrafice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Toler.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
2004-05-12

Rest easy blue angel, thank you for your service. You are not forgotten.

Anonymous

2003-11-01