Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Gary: Always remember that day and the many tears shed. Everytime I worked and made a traffic stop in that location always thought of you. Not one day did not go by and traveling through that exit on the SMRP that we thought of you.

I have visited the Police Museum in Titusville, FL and stopped by your etched name and say a prayer.

Forever in our hearts, never to be forgotten.

Rest in Peace brother.

Ret. PO Maria O'Donnell (Colon)
Yonkers PD

February 25, 2013

A day I will NEVER forget - when the call came in I knew who was on the SMRP and I called HQ and spoke with "Mush" Mahoney who put my personal fears to rest, but not the awful pain in my heart. Thus began a time of tragedy for everyone which has never really left even after all these years. Rest in Peace, Gary, you will always be remembered.

Paulette Parent, P.O. (Ret.)
Westchester Co. DPS

February 24, 2013

RIP Officer Stymiloski, you will never be forgotten. Your killer got the justice he well deserved.

Kieran J. Outhouse, President
Buchanan Explorer Benevolent Assn.

February 24, 2013

God bless you Gary, always thinking of you especially on this day when God needed you more then us.

Mark Belserene,
Abbey Richmond Yonkers, Vero Beach police

February 24, 2013

Gone but never far from mind!

Lt Don McArthur (Ret'd)
Westchester Co PD

February 23, 2013

May G-D bless him..And I and My family Will never forget this Hero...

Robert Tompkins
Friend

December 24, 2012

I will never forget the day Gary was killed nor will I ever forget his funeral. I was only on the job 2 years when he was killed and the funeral made me wonder if I still wanted to continue if this could happen to me. Well I just started my 30th year with the job and a February never goes by without me taking time to remember Gary. Rest In Peace My Brother.

P.O. Robert W. Brown
Westchester County DPS

February 26, 2012

What a terrible day when your life was cut short by such a heinous act of brutality. I will NEVER forget that night and the awful days that followed. Your loss broke our hearts. Rest in Peace, Gary!

P.O. Paulette Parent (Ret.)
Westchester Co. DPS

February 24, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. 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

February 24, 2012

GARY,MAY YOU REST IN PEACE,YOU ARE LOVED BY EVERYONE WHO HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING YOU, I WEAR YOUR BADGE#157, PROUDLY.

RICHIE CAMASTO

P.O. RICHARD CAMASTO
WESTCHESTER COUNTY POLICE RETIRED

February 24, 2012

Think of you every day. Miss you very much. Thinking of all you were in your short life. Your family can be quite proud. Time has not lessened any saddness in my heart. I know heaven is a better place with you in it but certainly would rather have you here. Rest in peace my friend.

Carolyn Barba RN
Friend

September 11, 2011

Thank You for your service to the people of Westchester County. You will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Brother.

P.O. William Pataky # 935
Yonkers N.Y. Police Department

February 24, 2011

Never forgotten.

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

February 24, 2011

I look at your picture everyday before I enter the locker room....I will never forget your sacrifice. A brother Officer from Poughkeepsie will be laid to rest today....26 years to the day you were taken from us...Keep watch for him as he joins you in eternal peace. God Bless my brothers....We have the watch.....Thank You!!

Anonymous

February 23, 2011

It is almost that time again, you are still in our thoughts and prayers and also you will always be a hero

Mark Belserene

Mark Belserene
Former Yonkers EMT

February 9, 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 24, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Stymiloski and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

February 16, 2009

GARY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY FRIEND. I MISS YOU. YOU ARE FOREVER MY ANGEL IN MY POCKET. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR MOM, DAD , LAURIE AND YOUR BROTHERS. LOVE ALWAYS , LAUREL

LAUREL
FRIEND

May 23, 2008

Gary, You are in my thoughts every day. I think of you fondly and realized the dangers you encompassed and of course the sad and unfortunate fate that awaited you. I am glad to have such wonderful memories of you. To Gary's family I wish you to know that Gary touched so many lives and is truly missed. My prayers to all his family and friends.

Carolyn Barba RN
friend from Rockland County

April 7, 2008

Thinking of you on this day. You have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 24, 2008

GARY:
YOUR NAME IS ETCHED ON WALLS AND MEMORIALS AND INSIDE OUR HEARTS....
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.....
TILL WE MEET AGAIN...REST IN PEACE

P.O. LINDA A. ROCHE (NEE MURRAY) RETIRED
WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

February 24, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 19, 2008

I thought of you the other day while on Alerton ave. So I stopped in to our favorite place and had one for you. I miss the days. Say hello to Glen.

Joe Y.
WCPD Ret.

February 1, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 26, 2007

Gary,

It was an honor to work with you. You will never be forgotten. Enjoy eternal life in heaven. God bless you.

Ted Polant

Detective Ted Polant
Westchester County police

December 11, 2006