Detective Willis Henry Gravell Oro Valley Police Department Arizona Tuesday, March 28, 1989  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 20th 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 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.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-03-28

Det. Gravell,
On today, the 19th anniversary of your murder, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrfice for the citizens of Oro Valley. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

2008-03-28

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-02-26

Detective Gravell,

Having worked at the BCSD, I tried to think if our paths had crossed. I cannot remeber if I had the honor of meeting you.

Rest in peace, know that your time spent on earth impacted many, you are still alive in those whose lives your touched.

Officer Michael Lowry
University of Colorado Police Department
2008-01-30

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-07-26

Rest in Peace Detective Gravell and thank you for your 25 years of service. Your dedication after all those years is commendable and obvious by the story of your final stop. You will never be forgotten.

Detective
Chicago Police Department
2007-03-24

Rest in Peace, Detective Gravell. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2007-03-14

Detective Gravell: 17 years ago you were taken from your family, friends and co-workers and I wanted to let you know that your loss is still felt.

I didn't know you, but you were one of those many in Arizona who kept us safe when we visited your state. Thank you for that.

Bless you and keep an eye on your brother and sister officers down here.

LoVae Pray Martines, Law Enf. Liaison
MADD-San Bernardino County Chapter
2006-03-28

Thank you for your many years of service to your fellowman. Rest in peace and may God bless you and your family.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
2006-03-28

06/19/04

No officer killed on duty should be without a reflection to his memory. It is my honor to be the first for you. You have not been forgotten and we still mourn our loss. Thank you for your service sir. Rest in peace.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
2004-06-19