Senior Investigator Laura Jean Cleaves Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office California Thursday, May 1, 2008  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 72 of 73 of 74 of 75 of 76 of 77 of 7

Your heroism and service is honored today, the first 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.

I hold your family in my thoughts and prayers today.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

2009-05-01

I'm proud to be riding for you, to honor your memory this May 2009 in the Police Unity Tour. Keep me strong! Rest in peace sister....

Special Agent Michelle Hunter

2009-03-09

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

God bless you and all who mourn you. May God give them the strength to carry on. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

To the daughters: May God bless you and give you peace, may he give you the strength to survive this. Your mom is and always will be a hero, she will never be forgotten. Know that the thoughts and prayers of many are with you.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

2009-02-28

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Investigator Cleaves and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Investigator Cleaves for your dedicated service to the people of California and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
2008-10-18

To the family and friends of Senior Investigator Laura Cleaves and to her fellow officers, and most especially to Laura:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to extend condolences for the grievous loss you suffered when Laura so tragically lost her life. Her heroism, valor and professionalism will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you.

Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are experiencing. We know the meaning of lives forever changed.

Rest in Peace, Laura. May your spirit continue to soar and your memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Laura gave to her community and the citizens of California, and the supreme sacrifice she and her family made on May 1, 2008.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
2008-09-25

RIP

Anonymous

2008-09-08

To those who loved Investigator Cleaves, my heart goes to you all. Know that you're not alone in this journey you walk. I lost my fiance in the line of duty January 2003 and my world was forever changed. It's been a long hard road, and even as time as gone forward, and I've found many reasons and ways to smile, I still have not forgotten the man that he was. Dennis was a beautiful person and he forever has a part of my heart, just as I'm sure Laura will always be a part of yours.

It takes a special person to put their lives on the line everyday to make this world a little safer for us all. I know many of these men & women never would've thought of themselves as "heroes" but they were in so many ways. It's sad that it they had to lose their lives for some of us to see that. Having said that, thank you Investigator Cleaves for helping to make this world a better place. You will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg. If you happen to run into Dennis up there, please give him a big hug for the kids and I. Dennis was a good man and we miss him more than words can say.

Wishing those who loved you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
2008-08-08

Rest In Peace.

Senior Deputy
SFSD
2008-06-25

We miss you every day! Thank you for your friendship.

Custody Deputy T. Martinez
SBSO
2008-06-24

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Santa Barbara County district Attorney's Office. May peace be with you during this tragic time. We grieve with you and know that your Hero will never be forgotten. To Investigator Cleaves' family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The CSPD Wives Association
Colorado Springs Police Department
2008-06-23

My thoughts & prayers are with you . Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, eow 9/24/1976
2008-06-08

LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. REST IN PEACE. OUR HEARTS BREAK FOR SUCH A TRAGIC LOSS OF A GREAT DEDICATED INDIVIDUAL.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
2008-06-05

Rest in peace. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office, are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia
2008-05-28

Rest in peace Sister Laura, you are a ture Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (Retired)
Sand Springs Oklahoma Police Dept
2008-05-27

Rest now my sister. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and agency. We will continue to train officers that will hopefully live up to your example. Walk proudly on your beat on Heaven's streets and watch over the rest of us continuing the fight.

Lt. James Ellis
GPSTC - Regional Police Academy Tifton
2008-05-27

I DEDICATE ALL MY HARD WORK TOWARDS GETTING DRUNK DRIVING ARRESTS IN MEMORY OF YOU, REST IN PEACE, YOU WONT BE FORGOTTEN!!!

P.O.
NJSP
2008-05-27

If my math is right, Investigator Cleaves entered law enforcement at 21 years old. What a loss! But greater than the loss are her life and her legacy. I thank God for her and all the ways she blessed world. Lord, give comfort and peace to her family and all whose lives she touched.

2008-05-26

Thank you all for your kind words. Laura was a truly amazing person, and an inspiration to all who knew her.
May you rest in peace little girl.

Vicki Ziereis-Laura's Aunt

2008-05-24

You will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and coworkers during this time of need.

EMT Past Asst. Chief Demetra Ferrell
Six Forks Rescue
2008-05-24

You, your family and your department are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
CHP
2008-05-23

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cadets of the Basic Recruit Class 333 of Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy, Tallahassee, FL, thank you for your sacrifice.

Cadet Strzalkowski
Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy
2008-05-23

rest in peace, fontana california resident

2008-05-22

Sleep easy with God, Laura. We thank you for your Service, Ma'am. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Corporal Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall
2008-05-22

A life full of law enforcement. An officer for 32 years - a husband in LE and no doubt daughters raised to respect the profession. Laura Cleaves was a path paver for all of us, women in LE. Thank you for being one of the few-er then and one of the role models forever.
God Bless you.

Sgt. Tanya Sirl #64

Sgt. Tanya Sirl
Parma Heights Police, Parma Hts Ohio
2008-05-21

Laura, may you rest in peace, you have always been a positive force for others in law enforcement.

To Steve, may time heal your heart and let all of your wonderful times with Laura remain fresh in your mind.
God bless you and your family.

Brenda Hellman, Retired Det. Sgt.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept.

Detective Sgt. Brenda Hellman (retired)
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.
2008-05-21