Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Los Angeles Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Detective Sawyer deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a man than the will to give his life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Detective Sawyer is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, North Carolina

June 8, 2006

Blackie was my mentor in Admin. Narcotics Div., there was none better in the field of undercover narcotics investigations, Blackie you were an inspiration to all narcotic officers. Take care my friend

Det. III Ret. Frank Garcia
LAPD

December 28, 2005

I was also there that unforgettable and tragic night. I had met "Blackie" only a couple weeks earlier, and instantly recognized that he, like me, had a deep love for the job as well as undercover work. May he forever rest in peace at his keepers' side, and may he know that he has never been or ever will be forgotten. Take care my friend!

Detective Ron Wisberger
LASD, Retired

November 30, 2005

A dear friend and a great cop. Always ready to go catch a bad guy. He had a great heart and terrific sense of humor. Truly one of the best. He is missed by many. WLR

Lt. William Rinehart
Los Angeles Police Department

November 25, 2005

Det Sawyer died two weeks before I entered the Academy. I had worked as a civilian next door to the narcotics office & knew him only at a distance. He was always friendly and polite. His unfortunate death has always been a marker of my own career. Life is fragile and precious.

Det II (Ret) Trinka Porrata
LAPD

November 23, 2005

I was there that night, sadly. What I remeber most about "Blackie" was our trip to Lake Powell with him and his son - as well as other members of the department. Twenty mintues of sleep and Blackie was ready to roll. I'm proud to have known and worked with this man.

DII Steve Tilden
LAPD

November 23, 2005

Rest in peace.

P.O.
APD

September 5, 2004