Sergeant Patrick Devon Thompson Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office Arizona Friday, September 2, 1994  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Your heroism and service is honored today, the fifteenth 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. You must be very proud that your family is continuing your legacy of protecting and serving.

I hold your family in thought and prayer today, and pray for solace to their grieving hearts.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

2009-09-02

Please be by my side as I work on my journey to follow in your footsteps!

Rusty
Daughter
2009-03-16

RIP

Anonymous

2008-09-08

14 years later and it seems like yesterday.I wish you where here to see your grandaughter! She is quite the character. Love you forever!

Rusty Thompson
Daughter
2008-09-02

Sgt. Thompson,
On today, the 14th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Santa Cruz County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

2008-09-02

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Thompson. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2008-05-17

It seems to me its been a nother year that always makes me think of you and all the others in the line of duty what a sacrifice thay make. You are missed.

Ranger I
AZ Park Ranger daughter
2008-05-04

Wow! Another May 15 is coming up. It's always been a bitter sweet day. I hope to make it to the county memorial this year. Would you believe one of the guys you trained is a judge now? It's only fitting. I know you had planned on doing the same thing when you retired. There's no way you would have been able to keep out of Law Enforcement.I really miss your stories and I still need to hear the ones about you.Missing you forever, Billie

Billie Thompson
Wife
2008-04-29

Dad,
It's been a while since I last visited. I am 31 years old now, and I'm not sure where the time went. I have been thinking about you a lot lately and can't understand why things happen. This isn't the way things where supposed to be. I wish you where here! One day we will be together again.

Rusty Thompson
Youngest Child
2008-01-26

"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
2007-11-18

You may be to fare to hug or touch . But your voice is never to fare . I hear the same words you once said to me . I hear them coming out of mine . I can see you in others eyes . FUNNY . But theirs a look that I can pike out from a crowed . A man that is a police officer that's been their done that and made it to retirement. So many don't make it but the few Lucky do truly make it. Do they know how lucky they are. Do family's now how blessed they are to have a Peace officer in their life. I do love the saying that peace officers are Guardian Angels and protectors of peace. Because I now your mine.
love ya DAD .
No matter how many years go bye I will always miss you

Park Ranger I Rachel McKay
AZ State Parks
2007-09-19

Pat, just wanted to take a minute to let you know we will always think about you everyday and I was so pleased to see that a few of your old friends have left fond memories of you. If I could remember all the stories about you, it would fill a book. 13 years now, always loving you, Billie

Billie
wife
2007-09-07

Seems almost like yesterday when you and I worked drug cases together. I remember the long nights on survailences in the San Rafiel Valley and other places. I also remember the many times you and Steve Patty played tricks on each other,like the time the hawk hit you in the back of the head and how you thought at once it was Patty. Out of instinct I always say "Hey Pat", every timeI pass your roadside marker (MP18) We will not forget you

Special Agent Jim Locke
US Customs Service
2007-03-14

I remeber the times we worked together at Patagonia Lake with the State Parks.

I remebr the good times when you worked the east end of Santa Cruz County and I worked the west side of Cochise.

Good bless you and your family.

Retired Deputy Brad Geeck
Cochise County & Az State Parks, Friend
2007-03-08

Pat, another year has come and gone. I can't believe its been 12 years. You'd be so proud of me. I've become very independent and self-sufficient.The Kids have all made their way very well. Your Mom is still the feisty ole' lady she's always been. There is one thing I can tell you you're not missing and that's getting older.I bet all your old buddies at the S.O. would tell you the same thing. Everybody is getting a little grey or alot grey as the case may be. I sure miss them too. I know you watch after them. I can still see you, chewing on sun flower seeds, laughing and kidding them, and telling one of your stories. Oh I miss you.

Billie Thompson
Wife
2006-10-14

The weather starts to change and sesions come and go . I remember you.If it rains to hard , When I desagree with my kids our husband , I hear you telling me pull over it well be okay. Every year wen it gets close to your passing. I well alaways wonder about what could have been.I owe it all to you and mom for guiding me the right way. We all love and miss you.

Rachel McKay(Thompson)
AZ State Parks
2006-08-16

Pat, you're still the love of my life. We're coming up on what would have been our 40th wedding anniversary, but I'm very glad we had 28 years together and 4 great kids. I don't sit and dwell on the past, but it's nice to remember the good times and I see you everytime I see our children.
I haven't been to the Law Enforcement memorial in quite a while, but I always watch for news about it and yes, I grieve for the wives and families every time an officer makes that ultimate sacrifice. I remain silent as you know, but I understand the pain. Thank you for becoming the person I always believed you were. It was a rocky road for a while, but worth it. And so, I go on and life is not unhappy. Miss you, Billie

Billie Thompson
wife
2006-06-20

Dad, You have not died you live on in our heart and thoughts. From coast to coast I have been reminded by Officer and friends who were touched by you. I have even heard you refered to as a legend. My Dad the legend, you have always a legend in my mind and my heart.

Ofc. Christopher Thompson
Pascua Yaqui PD
2005-09-02

Pat, Friday the 13th of Sept. 1991 was the day you were shot, point blank to the chest while assisting your men. I remember that you said while you were in the hospital that God had tapped you on the shoulder and said "One more chance". You took that chance and ran with it. You touched so many childrens live with DARE camp and Lucky, your drug dog. Your together now. Love you and miss you.

Billie Thompson, Wife

2005-08-31

I don't see how I make it through the day without thinking about you. I miss you dearly and wish you could play with your spit fire grandaughter. She has that Thompson attitude! I ask that you guide me when I'm lost and pick me up when I am down. Help me be strong because you always did when you where here. Never will I say goodbye. I will love and miss you always!

Rusty Thompson

2005-08-30

Pat 11 years have gone by since you left us. It seems like only yesterday we were diapatchers and we could not wait till we were sent out to the academy, see you soon. P.S. your son Pat Jr. is just like you, a fine officer, I'm sure you watch over him.

Deputy Mario A. Morales #150
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
2005-08-25

You are being highlighted on the
website today so it gives us a chance
to honor you posthumously. You've
passed on your legacy and that
speaks volumes to the fine example
you were for others to follow. May
God bless those still missing you. You are still in our thoughts.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

2005-07-12

Pat's love of Law enforcement has been passed on to his sons and a niece; all officers now. Many, many people have told me that he is the reason they are in police work. Not a day goes by that I don't remember the fine husband, father, and Officer he came to be. I'll always love you, Pat.

Billie Thompson, Wife

2005-07-10

You are my angel now. We love and miss you.

Rachel MaKay daughter

2005-07-10

Patrick after all of these years you are still remembered as a hero! God bless you sir.

Ofcr. Dan Winger
LBCCPD, Ret.
2005-03-14