Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dad,
It's been almost 9 years since you've been gone and there is not a minute that goes by that I don't think about you. I love and miss you with all my heart. I wish we could of had more time together but I know you will always be with me. I remember when you used to by me a soda and pretzel for lunch everyday in kindergarten and I never told mom until a few few years ago. I love thinking of all the memories we had. You'd be so proud of mom, Katie, Kelly, and Connor and I know your probably watching us. I think about you constantly, you will always be my hero. I will always love you <3

Megan
Daughter

July 11, 2012

Richie, Gargan got married tonight. Wow I was so happy for him!! He did such a wonderful thing and he and Wendy donated money to the COPS Foundation in your name and had it on a plaque w/ their presents. I can't thank them enough b/c it put Mom & Dad, Laurie, Me & Mike & Sharon & Tracy's hearts at ease with such pride. I watched the wedding and just thought, if you were still here you would be up there with him. And he cried a lot, yeah he's a wuss as you would say, but the last time I saw him cry was at your funeral, so it was so hard Bubba. But I was so happy to see his tears of happiness, he reminds me so much of you. So proud of his family! Bless him and Wendy tonight! Miss you Richie so much!

Tricia
Sister

June 29, 2012

Our daughter Mackenzie is a graduating senior at Wissahickon High School and this evening she received the Richard Lawn Memorial Scholarship award. We wanted to let the Lawn Family know how honored we are to have had her receive this scholarship award. Please know that the financial reward will be applied directly to the cost of her education. Mackenzie will be heading off to Penn State University and we have read how much Richard loved the Penn State Football program. Thank you so much we are extremely greatful for your generosity.

Scheier Family

June 4, 2012

I know you were there yesterday watching your son's dreams come true. I am so proud of him and I know you are too. He is working so hard and it is all paying off. Be there with him again next Saturday for one more game! We love and miss you!

Laurie

December 11, 2011

Thinking of you with your birthday and the Christmas season here...our favorite time of year! As I'm sure you know, the kids are doing great. We love you miss you always!

Laurie

December 2, 2011

Happy Birthday! Thinking of you and having to laugh at the image of you always eating your cake with no icing. Your missed today and everyday.
Love You!

Tricia
Sister

November 30, 2011

I just stumbled across this thread while looking for some information about the town.....I never met Officer Lawn but wow!!! Reading the posts here brought some tears to my eyes. He sounds like he was a great man and just felt compelled to leave a note. Rest in peace.

S. Nicastro
Lower Gwynedd Resident

November 8, 2011

Thinking of you on this rainy day like it was so long ago.

Anonymous

September 23, 2011

Been a long time my friend, but your positive impact on the people you touched never seens to end. We are...

A friend
Friend

August 21, 2011

Richie,
Such a hard day to relive once again. So much has changed, but we all still love you and miss you. You are always in our hearts.

Laurie

July 28, 2011

I'm at the station looking at the clock...It's almost 7:00am.
The years have gone by, but this morning it feels fresh again.
Help us stay strong, safe and sane.
Miss you Bubba.

Patrol officer
Lower Gwynedd Township Police

July 28, 2011

Richie,
Today our little peanut is graduating from high school. Where did the time go? I know how proud you would be of her. She is a very kind, caring and excepting young woman. She has brought so much sunshine into all of our lives. She is starting to discover some of these great qualities herself. She will be attending your alma matar, West Chester, to study to be a teacher so she can share all her gifts with the next generation. Thank you for the gift of Kelly. I wish you could be here for her.
Love,
Laurie

Laurie

June 15, 2011

Uncle Richie,
I am writing a report about my hero and I chose you. Its title is: Heros never die. I love you so much and I am always thinking about you.
Love.
Katherine

Katherine Martin
neice

May 22, 2011

Just miss you every day!

Tricia
Sister

April 1, 2011

BUBBA,

Megan is one year clear and free of cancer. She's been through so much. I just know you are up there watching over her and making sure she's taken care of. I can't thank you enough. We love Peck and am so happy she's healthy now!! Please always walk by her side.

I love & miss you so much!
Tricia

Tricia
Sister

February 10, 2011

Happy Birthday Richie! Thinking of you today and remembering the last birthday you spent with us. We love you always. Continue to watch over us.

Laurie

November 30, 2010

Missing & loving you always!

Tricia
Sister

November 13, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 150th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 28, 2010

Dad,
I honestly can't believe it has been 7 years. You have no idea how much i miss you. I know you are looking over everyone. I am proud to be able to call you my father. Although things have changed over the past seven years I know you have been with us the whole time and helped to improve our lives. I love you now and always.

Katie Lawn
Daughter

July 28, 2010

Bubba,
Mike G and I are working daywork today as we were 7 years ago...
I know your watching us and pretty sure you were at the station over the weekend messing with us.
Keep an eye on us as we're struggling a bit today.
Love,
Tiny

Shannon Gallagher
Lower Gwynedd Twp PD

July 28, 2010

It feels like yesterday…In some ways, I can’t believe it’s been so long…I guess this hurt and feeling of missing you will never go away. I love you and I miss my loving brother. Please continue to look after the people who need it most and help us all make good choices. I wish Katie, Kelly, Connor, Megan, and Laurie would have had you with them as they grew and changed so much but I know you are doing your best up there! Please try to give Mom & Dad some peace down here…they have had to deal with too much.
Love you always,
Erin

Erin Lawn
Sister

July 28, 2010

I miss you! You would have thought it would have gotten easier in some ways, but it does'nt. When you hear family members so sad and missing you I just want to make it all ok, but I can't, I still wish I could. It's a settled feeling with you up there watching over us, but I still feel you are needed here. Your children are truely beautiful, I just wish you were here with them. Please con't to watch over them & Laurie, Mom & Dad & epecially Megan right now, she needs you Bubba! I miss you !

Love,
Tricia

Tricia
Sister

July 23, 2010

dad,
i miss you so much. everything is changing and i don't know what to do. but i try to think about the advice you would give me. it's still so hard to believe your gone and not around to see us all grow up. mom keeps telling me i'm a lot like you and sometimes it's hard to hear that because i can't remember your personality as much anymore. but if i truely do have your personality, like i'm told, i'm sure everything thats changing is going to be for the best and i'm going to be okay. keep looking out for me, daddy. <3

Kelly Lawn
Daughter

April 10, 2010

Dad,
I miss you a lot lately. Things have been coming up lately that really make me think of advice you have given me and what you would do in a situation. I hope I am handling everything as you would. Thank you for teaching me how to be a good person. Love you always.

Katie Lawn
Daughter

March 20, 2010

Just missing you. Can't stop imaging you at the end of the table, on the stool, but loving every minute on Christmas Eve at Mom & Dad's. it doesn't seem the same without you. So many things are changing, in several ways, not all bad, just different. I wish we were a part of it. I miss you Bubba!!!

Tricia
Sister

December 28, 2009