Corporal Theodore Joseph Foss Minnesota State Patrol Minnesota Thursday, August 31, 2000  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Your heroism and service is honored today, the ninth anniversary 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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-08-31

I did not know Trooper Foss, but I knew his wife and knew of him from my time attending college in the community in which they lived. I had been an officer for less than a year when Trooper Foss died. I attended his funeral which had a tremendous impact on the officer that I have become. I think of Trooper Foss often even though more than seven years has passed. His sacrifice serves as a constant reminder to work safe and train new officers to work safe as well. The "move-over" law that was created as a result of this tragedy and bears his name will and has undoubtedly saved lives. Thank you for your service Trooper Foss. You will never be forgotten.

Patrol Officer David Doppelhammer
Albert Lea Police Department, MN
2009-04-12

RIP.You will never be forgotten by all those that knew you and loved you.May you live forever in their hearts and memories.

Anonymous

2008-10-10

God bless, a true American Hero!!!

Trooper
Alaska State Troopers
2008-09-02

I stopped today (4-13-08) at the rest area in Minnesota off I-90 where Officer Foss is remembered. I noticed the memorial to officer Foss and was curious about the details. I went online and read about him. Thank you for the sacrifice and for being willing to serve in such a dangerous occupation. Police officers like Theodore Foss have my utmost respect! My prayers are especially for his children and wife who will not have him on earth, but will always be greatly honored and proud of the way Officer Foss carried himself. God Bless...

2008-04-13

"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
2007-11-28

Thank you for your service. I am honored to leave a reflection for you.

Deputy
Michigan
2007-09-04

Ted, you are sorely missed by a huge extended family, your mom, sisters, brother, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins. Whenever I see a vehicle on the side of the road and move over I am always reminded of you and the impact you have had on so many, many lives. I think of when you were little and we called you "Teddy Joe", playing on the farm in Kenyon, swimming at the pool, staying in the tent. Those memories will never go.

Missing you,

Heidi, your cousin

Heidi
Ted's cousin
2007-08-30

Dear Son:

You are forever in my heart.

Lovingly,

Mom

Mom

2007-08-30

We all are family in law enforcement, and I give respect to ALL who have fallen as sworn, dedicated law enforcement officers.

Explorer/CSO/Soon To Be Police Officer
Robbinsdale/New Hope Police Department
2007-08-14

We recently went on vacation and unexpectantly came upon your memorial at the visitor's center. We had a moment of silence for you, your family, friends and co-workers. Thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice and may God Bless.

Todd and Dana DeVries
Grand Haven Public Safety
2007-06-29

Ted,
As I grew up in Bemidji, Mn I had the deepest respect for Minnesota State Troopers, god bless brother.

Trooper Loren Martel
Ohio State Highway Patrol
2007-02-06

I'm originally from Minnesota I may have never known you Cpl. Foss, But you will never be forgotten

Officer
Plaquemine Police Department, Louisiana
2006-10-02

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten and will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Captain Darold Glander
Red Wing Police Department
2006-03-06

Corporal Foss your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in Gods Care now. May God Bless your family..

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
2005-12-10

I have only recently learned about Ted,and how wonderful a person he was. I lost a friend in another agency in a very similar fashion some years ago.The memories are still fresh.Because of this,Ted and every other brave officer we lose will always live on.God Speed, Trooper.

Ranger Paul Bardal
Canadian Armed Forces
2005-05-12

Ted is a cousin of mine. I didn't know him well, we have a large family. But I did see him the week before he died at my Great Grandmothers funeral. It was a huge shock to get the phone call the next week by my grandma telling me that he had been killed. It was hard on the family. And I was able to go to the funeral to support my mom and grandma. It was the most amazing thing I have ever been a part of.

Kayla Holthe

2005-05-12

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Trooper
Minnesota State Patrol
2005-05-05

Ted you are in my thoughts daily. I have the fondest of thoughts from my time I have spent with you over the years. From the first time we met in Alexandria, then Rookie School, to the last time at a golf course where you were so proud of your children you had to show me their pictures and we talked about each others kids and how life was so good. You had your priorites straight. I miss you and you are not forgotten. I think of you daily GOD bless. Some day we will continue our conversation, until then bless you and we all miss you.

Trooper
Mn State Patrol
2004-05-01

Ted was one of my brother's best friends. I'll never forget watching the news about the accident on TV and calling my brother to see if he was safe. He then told me Ted was killed. I just couldn't believe it. Ted used to come and visit our family when my brother and he went to college. We think of Ted's family often and they will always be in our prayers.

Sheila Timmer

Sheila Timmer

I did not know Trooper Foss. But I felt the pain when we lost a great officer like Trooper Foss. You will be greatly missed and not forgotten.

Police Reserve Jake Youngmark
Cannon Falls MN

To Trooper Foss and his family,
you are not forgotten and are still in my prayers.

Patrol Officer Anne M. Deneen
Minneapolis Park Police

I am a Law Enforcement student at RCTC and will graduate Spring 2002. I did not know Trooper Foss, but I felt the pain as if I had known him. I would like the family to know I am very sorry for their loss. At the State Patrol office in Rochester, Mn I had purchased a t-shirt in memory of Trooper Foss, and had also told others in my Law Enforcement classes about them, and there has been people that have purchased them or will be.

Christa Kettner

Cpl. Foss..... You will be greatly missed by all law enforcement officers!!  Those who personally knew you and also those who did not.  You have made the ultimate sacrifice, and will always be remembered for this bravery!!! I would like to leave you this quote " A Man hath no greater love, than he who lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13   We Will Miss You!

Morton Police Department, MN