Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Had a conversation about you today my brother. You are still remembered for your sacrifice.
Rest in peace.

Ptlm. Bill Roscop
Mount Prospect Police

October 18, 2021

Rest in peace Patrol Officer Pye.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2020

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

April 6, 2020

Officer Pye's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 1-29-17 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

January 29, 2017

30 years later, we STILL miss you friend and neighbor. Same as always ~RIP~

Ted Orthal
neighbor/friend

April 5, 2015

I remember you as a good police officer & friend, you are truly missed. Thank you for your service!

Dawn Sperandeo Kirch

October 8, 2013

My family and I stiil miss you, neighbor. May you ALWAYS rest in peace...

Ted Orthal
neighbor and friend

August 1, 2013

Rest in Peace, Officer Pye. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

May 19, 2012

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 6, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th 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.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 6, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th 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.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 6, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 7, 2008

Lee.

I was away at school when you passed. I found out too late to return to say goodby and thank you.

So..Goodby and thank you for what you taught this explorer.

Adam C. Groupe, EMT-B PEM-B
Former HEPD Explorer, 1982 - 1987

Deputy Director
Vanderburgh Co. Office of Homeland Security

February 8, 2008

"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

January 2, 2008

The legacy we all leave are the memories we have of the time spent with one another. Lee was a great inspiration to me as a new police officer. He had a lot of common sense and, more importantly, he had a great deal of compassion for other people. This is the most vivid recollection I have of Lee. "Do unto others.." seemed to be his motto and mission statement. He was a simple man who loved his family and the community. I will always remember Lee.

Ron Harper, M.S. (retired HEPD lieutenant)
Developmental Education and Justice Studies Faculty
Rasmussen College, Rockford, IL

Lt. Ron Harper (Ret)
Hoffman Estates Police Department

November 23, 2007

I wish I would would have got to know you

Austin Pye
grandson

March 3, 2007

.....job well done.....REST IN PEACE......

AB.....RETIRED
OGLESBY, IL. PD

February 9, 2007

Leland,

We will never forget your sacrifice. You will always be a part of us until we unite again. Please watch over us from your assignment up above.

Lt. J. C. Paez
Hoffman Estates P.D.

January 24, 2007

On the anniversary of your death, I thank you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

April 6, 2005

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

Officer Pye, you are remembered on this date of your death. You will be remembered always.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 6, 2004

We will not let you be forgotten...rest in peace, my brother

Peace Officers Memorial Foundation of Cook County Illinois

September 1, 2003