 | Police Officer Larry Brian Mitchell
Gallup Police Department
New Mexico
Wednesday, May 30, 2001 |
My beloved brother, I'm missing you hard today, otherwise...all is well and you know I love and miss you tons... Anonymous
2009-11-15
Wow, how time flies. A friend was killed in the line of duty in Seattle last night, Officer Brenton. I just need to hear one of your jokes to make me laugh and the burden. Its trying at times, but, one foot in front of the other. Michelle
SPD
2009-11-02
Hey there... do you remember this night 11yrs ago!!!! I was as big as a whale and so ready to be done with your son!!!! look at him now so big and smart... hes playing baseball now.. got all A's this semester and drives me crazy..... Love you and miss you always..... Erika & Dylan Mitchell
2009-10-21
Happy birthday old man!! we love you and miss you always.
Keep watch over your son he is an amazing kid as you already know.. Erika & Dylan
2009-09-25
If I remember correctly, your birthday is in a couple of days and since I will be away for the next couple of days (no access to computer), I wanted to wish you a happy birthday. You are missed and thought about often. You became family when you joined the police dept and making the Region squad thereafter. All the detectives and agents w/in the Region at the time I worked at GPD, were like brothers to me and will always be. I miss working with you all but each of you are always thought about and kept in prayer, along with your families. Thanks for allowing me to help you in whatever way. So you are not forgotten!
Jenelle
Former GPD Anonymous
2009-09-23
Please welcome Tingwall. Keep watch over those who remain. Both of your actions will not be forgotten. Missing you both.
Fellow law enforcement. Anonymous
2009-06-12
Larry, oh God how I miss you...I hope I live long enough to always be here to tell your wonderful son, Dylan, who you were...are...(even though we knew each other but a few years). But your profound effect on all our lives was more than a lifetime...It was great to see your wonderful family again last month...I know my selfish pain is no comparison. Your brother sends... Sgt. B
Gallup PD
2009-06-06
Your heroism and service is honored today, the eighth 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 who was murdered in 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. Rest In Peace.
To Erika and Dylan, Brian's mom and dad and siblings: I understand the meaning of a life forever altered. Losing a beloved husband, father, son, brother in this way has to be one of life's greatest sorrows. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis Loya Anonymous
2009-05-30
I'm just sitting here reading the old articles in the newspaper, day(s) after your funeral. Just reminiscing about how GPD was back then compared to the present. It brought tears to my eyes thinking about you. I saw your family at the memorial. They seem different compared to those days back then in 2001. As a matter of fact, they look great. Wow, Dylan is so handsome. He did pretty good. Your wife, she's a fighter. YOur mom, pretty as ever, your dad, so strong. Your friends, still hanging on. I believe God has done an awesome job on each of these individuals and I know you had a hand in it too. It shows how stable and strong they have become compared to 2001. You are missed so much and I thank God that you were a good friend and will forever remain in my heart as a true hero and good friend and a great officer. It should not have been you on that fateful day but God choose you instead. Keep watching over each of us.
Remembering you always on the upcoming anniversary of your departure. Can't believe it's been that long. Anonymous
2009-05-28
I always thought of it as selfish to put anything in writing for you as we did not know each other very well however, I was humbled by the invitation to serve on the board for this year's memorial and it was touching and moving and inspirational. The whole process was consumed by detail and worries pursued that it would not work out but, as Chief Cron said anything that brings us together to remember our friends, will always work out!
As everything, tragedy seems to bring us all closer to reality and it is extremely hard for new recruits to the police department as well as the veterans to understand that this kind of tragedy happens all over the world. We still suffer from the "small town" 'this will never happen to us' mentality. You remind us all that bad things happen to good people.
You have 'upped' the measure of training and steps that the Gallup Police Department takes and you have brought about the presence of the 1012 club which I, personally, would give blood for because its such a great and respectable cause.
It really sucks that tragedy brings about great response but, there is some comfort that it does. There have been changes, there has been understanding and Chief Cron really makes sure that your tragedy wasnt in vain.
I know that your family (Erica and Dylan) really miss you and could never replace you and I hardly know them, but, it's written all over their face's.
I also know that the affect your death had on this community was so massive that people stood shoulder to shoulder on the street almost all the way to the cemetary, you touched so many lives. And, that can NEVER be taken away.
You and Erica and Dylan touched my life and I thank you all for it every day.
And, Erica, you do that tour EVERY year and I will be here to do that fundraiser EVERY year, that is my promise to you! You are so strong, I truly admire you!
Kim Kim Spinelli
1012 Club
2009-05-24
Wow what a long Month this has been!! I never look forward to this time of year I just want to sleep through it but somehow thats not an option...
Anyhow we miss you so much I dont know why I was such an emotional wreck these last few week especially since the PUT... Honey I cant even begin to describe what an amazing journey that was for me.. It was the most physically challenging and painful thing I have ever put my body through.. but it was worth ever mile of it!! I cant even believe that I finished it all but whats even more amazing is all the wonderful people I was so blessed to meet on the trip who refused to let me give up... and of course having you there was necessary too...
The memorial service they had today was beautiful as always Dylan did a great job and even though It was hard for me to speak I hope that I was able to give everyone a small Idea of what a blessing you were to this earth...
Love you with all my heart soul body mind and money... Erika & Dylan Mitchell
2009-05-21
Officer Mitchell, Thank You for accompanying Erika (and helping her along the way) as she pedaled her way to DC during the tour. She did an outstanding job. It was an HONOR to ride alongside both of you. Sgt. Medina
Jacksonville Beach PD
2009-05-20
Officer Mitchell,
Just wanted you to know you are not forgotten by the Gallup Police Department. The GPD is going to have a Memorial honoring you and five other brothers who gave their lives. The memorial will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 10:00 am at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Rest in peace brother and God bless you.
If there is anyone interested in attending the memorial please call me so I can send you an invitation or please come all are welcome in honoring our Officers. God bless you. Linda Garcia Linga Garcia
City Prosecutors Office
2009-04-20
Hi, so the tour is just a few weeks away..I have my stuff all ready to go and have been training hard I hope its enough!
Your son just competed in his first track meet... he did great even if he fought me the entire time he really tried hard I am so very proud of him.
School is almost over already... 5th grade is coming up and hes going to test out to be in advanced classes so he can be in a 6th grade group im sure he will do great.
other than that life is still the same...
We miss you always cant wait to see you in D.C. Erika M
2009-04-18
HEY BRIAN, JUST READ WHERE DYLAN BOUGHT HIS FIRST PAIR OF
JORDANS, I CAN REMEMBER THAT NIGHT YOU CAME INTO THE RADIO
ROOM AND SHOWED ME A VERY TINY PAIR OF JORDANS THAT YOU
BOUGHT FOR YOUR SON (THAT WASN'T EVEN BORN YET) YOU WERE
SO EXCITED AND SAID THOSE WON'T BE HIS ONLY PAIR AND THAT
HE WOULD HAVE ALL KINDS OF JORDAN STUFF. YOU HAD SUCH A
BIG SMILE AND TWINKLE IN YOUR EYE WHEN YOU SPOKE OF THAT
LITTLE BOY. I REALLY MISS WORKING NIGHTS AND TAKING CARE
OF ALL YOU GUYS, LISTENING TO YOUR GOOD AND BAD TIMES, WE
WERE A SPECIAL KIND OF FAMILY
A FRIEND
DEBB"Y" DEBBY
FRIEND
2009-03-02
So it finally came to pass your son bought his first pair of Jordans today......
it picked a nice pair you would be proud! We spend the evening looking at your trading cards and just a lot of old stuff... he brought home a jordan jacket that belonged to you many years ago his papa had it and we are gona frame it so that it stays beautiful.... I love that he gets to learn more and more about you the more questions that he asks.... we will always miss you and love you for all the amazing things you gave us in your short time here on earth... in one of the many letters that you wrote me you said I was your angel actually it was always the other way around..... your wife always
2009-02-08
Damn I miss you!....my brother, my best friend, my comrad, my Team Leader, my "back up"...I need and miss you so...FZB Anonymous
2009-01-17
Merry Christmas Sweetheart we miss you lots, wish you could be here to enjoy all the tamales and posole with us.... Love you always Anonymous
2008-12-22
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year you all. May there be peace and joy in your homes and hearts.
A Friend Anonymous
2008-12-17
Hey baby, we miss you lots ...a lot has been going on here
Dill had a great birthday still hard to think that 10 yrs have passed and you have been gone 7 of those yrs.... what a shame you have missed so damn much... so he went to his first paintball tournament with TP this weekend... he feels like such a man and is so proud of the battle wounds he has to show off... i just pictured you walking next to him with your head held so high at what a great kid he is I am thankful that we have such great friends that love us so much but the thought that you should be doing this stuff with him always breaks my heart.. again the holidays are around the corner and before you know it 2009 is here time sure is moving fast the older i get!!! School is good, the babies are good, the only thing missing is you this being alone thing sucks!!!!!
As always keep us safe we love you always Erika M
2008-11-08
Hey birthday boy.... I can only imagine what your birthday wish list would have included this year..... Love you with all my heart soul body mind and money your wife
2008-09-29
It's that time of year again. Your birthday is in a couple of days and I wanted to wish you an early Happy Birthday. You are thought about often. Prayers go out for your family and friends/co-workers for strength, love, joy and hope. I pray they find peace and know that everything is in God's hands. Who can be against us if God is for us and with us each day.
Jenelle Anonymous
2008-09-25
you have to take care of me ok....
love you Anonymous
2008-09-15
this is just a dream.... a really bad dream
love ya babe Anonymous
2008-08-17
Holy Cow Where do I begin!!!! We have had a busy week and we also had a great summer but it has finally come to an end... He started the 4TH grade on Tuesday!!!!! He really likes his teacher I think she will be good for him... can you believe that what a little man he is...
So kids camp was a lot of fun your boy took first place in shooting he is a natural just like you he did really good in archry as well for not having ever done it before... he caught an 11 and 1/2 in bass which he was so proud of... he had really great counselors and mentors there that gave me some really good feedback about where he is emotionally.. I also had to do counseling which I did kicking and screaming but it turned out to be good for me I learned a lot from all those amazing women.. he met some really good kids and is very excited about going back next year.. and if you can believe this he got up 4 days in a row at 5:30 to run just so he could get an award... I went to it but just because the scenery was so beautiful and also because they fed us so dang much I had to make up for it!!! overall it was a perfect end to our summer I know you were there in the evenings during our campfires singing those silly songs with us!
Keep watch over your son this year as he continues to grow up and have different needs. I hope that I can be there to help him through he will be 10 in a few months no more single digits... how scary I so do not want to do the teenage years alone....you punk!!!
Love you with all my heart soul body mind and money baby Your Wife
2008-08-07
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