Detective Glenn Strange Maine State Police Maine Friday, October 17, 1997  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 12th 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.

To his wife, I can see why you are proud of your husband and his service and your children and their accomplishments. You are also to be credited for your support that helped them all be so productive. I know the hurt never goes away when you lose someone so I am praying for solace for you and your family on this anniversary date.

Rest In Peace, Glenn.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

2009-10-17

Two weeks ago your daughter Anna graduated with her doctorate in audiology at Bloomsburg University. You would be so proud of her accomplishments.

Aaron also has accomplished so much. He has his masters in computer engineering and is a year and a half away from his law degree from George Washington University and works full-time for the federal government.

Wish you were with us!

kathy strange,
wife
2008-05-21

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
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
2008-02-11

Rest in Peace!

Police Corporal Matt Lyons (Historian)
Oceanside Police Department, Cal
2008-01-21

Rest in peace, Sir. I am honored to leave a reflection for you.

Deputy
Michigan
2007-12-13

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service. Your neighbor in NH will not forget your sacrifice.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-10-16

It was a long fight to get his name on the memorial as his case was so complex. It was the former Lt.who began the process and retired before it came to a conclusion. The important part is that he was finally recognized as a line-of-duty death.

He would be as proud of his children today as we are for his sacrifice.

kathy strange
wife
2007-09-11

Glenn,
Well brother trooper, you finally made it to your rightful place on the wall. Kathy fought the good fight, did all the right things and never waivered to have you memorialized in DC. It was my honor to of attended National Police Week to be there for you.
Keep a watch over us, as we will never forget you.
"In Valor There is Hope"

Sgt Mike Edes
Maine State Police
2007-05-20

Detective Strange, it’s my humble opinion that your death was not so much a result of a heart attack as it was due to assault and battery on the part of the drive of that car. I only hope he was charged with manslaughter in the least due to the fact that it was a direct result of his actions that you suffered the initial heart attack.

Again, just my humble opinion. I can only hope he faced justice if not in this world, then in the next.

On this 9th anniversary of your death, I just wish to say, may you continue to Rest in Peace and God Bless you, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
2006-10-17

Thank you for your sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy
San Mateo County Sheriff
2005-07-21

May God Grant the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends, the... Serenity to Accept the things they Cannot Change, the Courage to change the Things they can, and the Wisdom to know the Difference.....May we never forget his sacrifice...God Bless His wife and Family....

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept Lewisburg, Pa.
2005-07-21

Know that you are never forgotten!

2005-07-18

Thank you for your service. May God continue to bless your family, friends and department.

Patrol Officer
Chesterfield County Police Dept., Va.
2005-07-12

This is a strange tale and tragic, too
because it is the truth. Life is beyond
difficult at times. You are being
highlighted today on the website and
it gives us an opportunity to recognize you posthumously. Thank
you for your years of service to your
fellow man and may your memory
continue to bring respect to your
chosen profession.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

2005-07-12

Detective Strange,
It has taken nearly 8 years, but you are finally being remembered. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Maine.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

2005-07-10

Glenn-I have read many of the reflections that have been left for the many officers that have been taken, and I have cried at a lot of them. However, yours is probably the saddest reflection I have ever read.

How sad for your wife to have gotten you back and to take you home and then not make it there. How awful of a feeling that she must have. My heart goes out to her and the rest of your family. What a roller coaster they rode.

May God bless you and your family.

ROSS COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
CHILLICOTHE OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT
2005-07-08

God bless you sir. Rest easy now. Watch over us as we continue the fight, your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer

2005-07-08