Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Paul,
It was 40 years ago at about this time that both of our lives changed forever. I feel that we will always be linked by the tragic events of that day. I wish there was more that I could have done. I know that your family and friends think of you often and remember the person that you were to your community. Peace be with you eternally.
McBride

Cpl. Mikel McBride
Pinal County S.O.

April 14, 2023

Paul, it's 37 years ago today, about this time that I last saw you doing what you were born to do (trying to protect others). You will never be forgotten.

Cpl. Mikel McBride
PCSO

April 14, 2020

It's coming up on 36 years since that day in April that stays within my thoughts. Just stopped here to say Hi and make sure that it's known that you are still a person remembered and thought of often. I know peace is with you and you still watch over us all.

Former Cpl.
Pinal County sheriff's dept

April 3, 2019

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 24, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th 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.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 14, 2012

Milton,
Wow, 28 years, how time flies! One of my enduring memories of the time we worked together, the night that we pulled the Bartender from Harolds out of his tiny trailer as he was having a heart attack. We loaded him into the back of my county truck and drove to the sub-station parking lot to wait for the medical helicopter. During this time he arrested and we began CPR in the bed of the truck. As the helicopter arrived and started to land it clipped a power line with the tail rotor. Thinking the chopper was going to crash on top of us, we stopped CPR and shook hands and you said "it's been nice knowing you". Miraculously the pilot was able to pull up and recover and safely land. I am now a nurse and paramedic in Texas. As a paramedic instructor I often use this story in class when discussing scene safety the use of helicopter transport.
After 28 years your still in my thoughts.

Former Deputy Rick Moore
Pinal County Sheriff's Department

June 15, 2011

Milton,
It is hard to believe it has been 28 years since we last spoke. You responded to our call for assistance that afternoon with out fail as you had many times before. My last and forever memory of you was as you stood facing the suspect with both of you exchanging gunfire. Your selfless actions that day to keep the suspect at bay are burned into my memory as that of what a dedicated person you were. There are many more memories of you helping out each of us that do bring a smile to my face. I have comfort knowing you are most likely still watching over us guiding us through our days.
Mike

Former Cpl. Mikel McBride
Pinal County Sheriff's Department

May 17, 2011

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 14, 2010

"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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 5, 2008

Milton,
During my time as a young brash deputy in Maricopa, you came to my aid more than once. My greatest regret is that I had moved on to Parker, and wasn't there to come to your aid. You are remembered!
Rick

Former Deputy Rick Moore
Pinal County Sheriff's Department

January 29, 2005