Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Love,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Charleston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

May 21, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Love. So young and heroic. Charleston, South Carolina citizens won't forget your honor, dignity and bravery.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 29, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

May 21, 2018

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, MAY YOUR MOM REMAIN STRONG AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL

PTL BROWN
MCPD FORMER CHARLESTON PD

January 22, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 21, 2015

Perrin: While I only had the opportunity to know you for a very short time, the one thing I will always remember about you is that your heart was always in the right place.

You cared about people and cared about what was right.

May God continue to bless you and your father.

You served Honorably and will we will never forget you.

Respectfully,

Captain Kevin Boyd - Retired
Charleston Police Department

March 21, 2015

It's hard to believe it's been almost 15 years since we met on that awful night. Even though we hadn't known each other before, we had a few things in common...a couple Portland guys a long way from home. The feelings will stay with me as long as I live...the shock of getting the call, determination of getting you out of the house and moving toward the hospital, the jokes we shared in the ambulance, the connection of a shared hometown, the elation of getting you there in better shape than we'd found you...and the rage of finding out you hadn't made it. I think of you often, Rick. Each time I'm back in Portland, wondering if I'll run into your family. Wondering what I'd say to them...hoping I could keep it together long enough to share my memories, hoping it would somehow ease their pain... The memories will stay with me forever, and with that...you are not forgotten. Rest easy my friend...

Sgt. Chris Johnson, Paramedic (Ret.)
Charleston County EMS

March 1, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 13th 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 that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace, especially your mom. 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

May 21, 2012

When you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours and one from Rick. Stay safe! "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

Betsy Love
Mother

May 21, 2012

Eleven years today since you were here with us. Oh how my heart hurts each day. You'd be proud of how we keep trying to move forward - each in our own way and at our own pace. I will forever treasure the almost 26 years you were here with us, son. WE miss you so. Love, Mom.

Betsy Love
Mother

May 21, 2010

Rick, today it was ten years since your death. I want you to know that you are with me all the time and that I live each day in your memory. I have tried to dedicate my life to helping other officers who have experienced tragedy, I do this in memory of you and I hope you approve. I know you are with your father now, a man who forgave me and who I will never forget. Continue to rest peacefully brother, you are always with me.

J. Robertson
Charleston Police Dept.

May 21, 2009

10 years is like yesterday. We miss you, son.

Anonymous

May 21, 2009

Officer Love thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

May 21, 2009

I had the privilege of visiting the National Law Enforcement Memorial at the Judicial Square in Washington D.C. and found your name immortalized amongst others who made the ultimate sacrifice. Nine years later you are still in our thoughts...

Police Corps

June 29, 2008

5/21/08

Nine years is such a long time to be apart from someone you love. My thoughts are with your loved ones, as they remember the day, 5/21/99, when their lives were forever changed.

Norie Haas
Mom of Deputy Brian Haas
E.O.W. 4/24/04

Norie Haas

May 21, 2008

This is so sad and my heart goes out to Rick's family. Although it happened 9
years ago, I can only imagine the pain they will endure for the rest of their
lives. With love from one coast of America to the other.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

May 21, 2008

We miss you, son. Oh,how we miss you! Your "devilish grin and laugh" remain in my heart with such special memories of our time together. Meet up with your Dad and take care of each other until I join you. I'll try to take care of Jen and Josh here. The messages left here by others mean so much! You will never be forgotten!
Love, Mom

Betsy Love
mother

February 10, 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

November 16, 2007

Rick, Your sisters' wedding is coming up and it has me thinking of you and wishing you were here. I think of you often and wish you knew my boys! They would have adored you. It so hard to beleive you have been gone so long. The day of your funeral I will never forget. IT was the saddest day of my life. I hope you know I am looking out for everyone. I miss you and feel so cheated that you are gone. I can close my eyes and see your face and hear that crazy laugh! You had energy like no one else and had so much more to do. We go on with life but you are always in our hearts. I hope you and your dad are together. xoxoxo

Anne
Cousin

June 13, 2007

No law enforcement agency has more of my former high school / college buddies than the Charleston Police Department. As a child, I dreamed of being a "Trooper" for the S.C. Highway Patrol. Funny-the Charleston Police Department was the only S.C. agency that I ended up applying with.

I can still remember Marine/CPD Chief John Conroy (RIP). I can still remember Officer Snider (RIP), who walked a foot beat in downtown Charleston (murdered in 1979 by a shoplifter). I went on to join LAPD. But my love for the guys in Charleston, always brought me back to put on free tactical seminars / Roll Call training.

I never had the opportunity to meet You, Officer Love, but I was just as sad hearing about Your death, as I am today as it is being anounced that another Lowcountry law enforcement official has been confirmed (throug DNA) to have died in the line-of-duty. May You Rest-In-Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

May 21, 2007

Officer Love,

On this the anniversary of your leaving us in the physical sense we pay tribute to your spirit. Tonight the Evening Watch of the Henry County Georgia Police Department’s North Precinct will hit the street in your honor. Please watch over us as we continue your fine work.

For the entire shift,
Sergeant V.T. Rosen

Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

May 21, 2007

I remember like yesterday that we were working andhearing your voice on the radio. As a Dispatcher I still remember voice of my officers and I can still hear you and others calling over the radio. God bless you and your friends. And To Jeff I love you too. Thanks to all officers out there and the fallen officers for what they do or did.

Tonya Murphy
Ex Dispactcher City Of Charleston

December 28, 2006

I have never met you little buddy, but I carried you in my arms for 6 months of my training. A 23lbs steel railroad tie with your name and the words, HONOR, COURAGE, COMMITMENT, CHARACTER, PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE displayed on both sided went with us everywhere we went to remind us of the utimate sacrifice you have paid. GODSPEED TO YOU...Hoorah Police Corps!!!

Police Corps
Florida

December 10, 2006

It's been years. The missed are still missed. Great officer.

Capt. Kornahrens
N. Charleston PD

August 29, 2006

Remembering you on this day. I will pray for your family and loved ones. Thank you for your dedication.

May 21, 2006