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Patrol Officer Peter Arthur Larsen

Beloit Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Sunday, November 15, 1998

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Reflections for Patrol Officer Peter Arthur Larsen

Officer Larsen,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Beloit. And to your Family and loved ones, i wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 15, 2023

Officer Larsen: Thanks for your faithful and exemplary service to the citizens of Beloit. You obviously fought to the very end. I also voice a special word of gratitude and well deserved respect to your loyal and caring wife who stayed by your side, throughout the long fight for survival. Words cannot convey how much she honored you and our profession.

Jim Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (ret.)
Washoe County Sheriff's Office (Reno, Nv.) & NVDPS

November 15, 2022

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 25, 2022

November 15, 2021 marks 23 years since Pete passed away. It feels like yesterday to me. I miss my husband more than words can say.
Always & Forever,
Your Wife Pamela

Pamela Piccione Larsen
Widow

November 16, 2021

Good visit today. Thanks for shining down!

Sergeant Jon Ammeson
Beloit Police Department

May 12, 2021

As I loved you more today & less than tomorrow when you were alive.....I now also miss you more today & less than tomorrow. ❤
Love Your Wife,
Pamela

Pamela Piccione Larsen
Wife

November 15, 2020

Having read the story of this travesty, it's hard to decide who was the utmost hero-Officer Larsen or his wife Pam providing so many years of care of a comatose quadriplegic! The care is 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, most people would not realize how MUCH care is needed, as a retired nurse I do know. God bless you Mrs. Larsen, you honored the vow "in sickness or in health, till death do us part."

Judyann Campbell
the daughter of a police officer

November 15, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your sacrifice will always be remembered.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 31, 2020

Still paying my respects each time I pass your plaque in the hall. Its amazing to hear the impact you had on this community. You leave some pretty big shoes to fill, Pete. ..

Sergeant Jon Ammeson
Beloit Police Department

April 25, 2020

Pete was a great husband, police officer, and gifted member of our community. What a great athlete and human being. Rest In Peace Pete your truly a inspiration to us all! God Bless You, and Pamela

Michael Martin
Friend

November 22, 2019

Pete was a great husband, police officer, and gifted member of our community. What a great athlete and human being. Rest In Peace Pete your truly a inspiration to us all! God Bless You, and Pamela

Michael Martin
Friend

November 22, 2019

#23

Cytisa Dixon

September 25, 2019

I miss & love you so much Pete!
Always,
Your Wife Pam

Pamela Larsen
Widow

August 15, 2019

A friend and role model for so many in the Beloit and state line area.

Jim Sarver
Friend

January 5, 2019

In 1980 I was hired to go under as a security officer to investigate theft of drugs at the local hospital. That's when I met Officer Larsen. Can't say how good it felt when he, or any Beloit Police Officer, (OK, Township Officers too....) would respond to the ER for whatever reason. Pete was special. As was Chief Tubbs, and now Chief Jacobs.... Officer Fahrney.... we did good work at the college and I wish you were around the night I got beat up. I know you would have had my back. Or when we lost the student we had warrants after we took him out of the T-House. I never told you I called the frat that trashed your car. I told them we knew it was them and one of them confessed the next day. Also, part of the retaliation was the bust for all the weed in Chapin. Wasn't that funny when you torn your shoulder up on your first forced entry... oh the good times. My respect to you all.. we do what we need to do.... because evil prevails when good men/women do nothing.

Cpl Erickson EMT
Beloit Hospital/College

November 18, 2016

I work for the railroad and travel through the City of Beloit often on my way around Wisconsin. I noticed your tribute on the back of a squad car “In memory of #23” . I thought that was pretty wonderful. I was saddened to hear there was a plan to phase out and remove that tribute. I am happy to say that plan was met with strong opposition and your tribute will remain on the squad cars. I think it is great that your spirit will still be riding along with each Officer. In the rain, snow, or sunshine #23 will still be on patrol. It’s impossible to put into words how horrible it is that you had to give your life. It is to you and those like you that possess that unwavering courage that we need to always remember, you knew that risk better than anyone, and yet you still stood to protect. Your family brings honor to your name and memory by enduring. Thank you for being unyielding and brave. Thank you for wearing the badge!

Johnie Blanchett

January 23, 2014

Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Retired Wisconsin L.E.O.

September 15, 2013

Just wanted to say I am still a member of the Beloit PD Honor Guard after nearly 15 years of service with this Department. I joined the unit in your honor, although I never had the honor of meeting you in person. I think of you often, Pete. Each new employee we train...I sneak up and direct them to your plaque on the wall and quietly tell them your story. You are so missed.

Jon Ammeson, Patrolman
Beloit Police Department

February 24, 2013

I remember Pete from putting up with me as a dumb rookie. I still remember Pete's humor, the way he'd stand in the hall when we were waiting to go 10-42, his hat pulled down crooked, his feet all pigeon toed and his jacket mis-buttoned just to make us laugh.

Sergeant Mark Franseen
Beloit Police

November 15, 2012

I love you more today and less than tomorrow. I miss you Pete!

Pamela Larsen
Wife

September 14, 2012

Thank you for your sevice Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

April 9, 2012

I miss you more than words can say.

Pamela Larsen
Wife/Widow

August 25, 2010

I never met Pete but am proud to serve. My squad, as do all of ours, carries "in memory of #23" on the back. Rest in peace brother.

Officer Rick Sears
BPD

May 15, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 11th 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 17, 2009

A Part Of America Died


Somebody killed a policeman today
And a part of America died...
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he had gone off to war;
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast
To his name they will add a gold star.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend many long, lonely nights.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today...
Maybe in your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side;
He answered the call... of himself gave his all,
And a part of America died...

~~Author Unknown~~

Jon Ammeson
Beloit Police Department

May 2, 2008

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