Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

i love you so much .i miss you. i wish you is still alive .mommy miss you so much.i made ab honner roll .i am going to the 4th grade.i hope you like our balloons. love alissa

Alissa
your daughter

June 20, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the fifth 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.

To your Mama and Dad: I share your anquish in losing a beloved child which has to be life's greatest sorrow. I pray for solace for you today, and hold you in my heart's embrace. Although our agony is great and unrelenting, we were so blessed to have had such splendid sons...the best of the best.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 21, 2009

It is so hard to believe that you are gone. I saw a newspaper clipping that my mother saved because she still has the class picture that we took in school. I think it was Paul Mort Elementary....Rest In Peace David, I am sitting here thinking about how we used to sit in back of class giggling at stupid stuff....Until we meet again.

Chonita Butterworth

December 10, 2008

Rest in Peace.Thank you for your service.

Anonymous

September 11, 2008

Watnted to leave a reflection to say that you have not been forgotten and are thought of each and every day by those that love you for they carry you in a special place in their hearts. I know they talk about you every day to anyone who will listen and that is the way to keep your memory alive as you are a true hero. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and protect them. You have not been forgotten.

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

April 24, 2008

Oh my Lil' David it can't be true. You are so missed. How could 4 years have passed by without you? So much has happened yet time seems to stand still. The pain is too hard to endure so it is just easier to go on as if you are still here. I feel like you are with me at all times. You are my driving force for everything I do, yet at times I feel like enough is enough and I am so ready to be with you. I always feel your hugs and hear your laughter. My only desire is for you to be proud of me. I love you my son. Continue watching over everyone. We all love you so much and will never ever forget you. Kellie and Sandy started your Scholarship Fund. A couple of the applicants were actually in my first grade class when you were in the Coast Guard. I have pictures of you with them and letters that you wrote back to them. I have to get the courage to look at the pictures and letters but it is too hard right now. I know you understand. Your baby sister is getting married soon and you will be with us every step of the way to ensure she is happy. Your Papa and Little brother Vince misses you beyond any imagination. Your babies know their Daddy in Heaven loves them very much. When they stay with us they look over the picture albums and talk about you the whole time. I can't think back on this day 4 years ago because I will go crazy so I will make you proud and remember your legacy and the way you loved others and life. God Bless you sweet angel son of mine and until we meet again I will miss you so.

Your Mama

April 20, 2008

Well Lil'David I just can't go to sleep. I will be taking your babies back to Louisiana early in the morning. They got to stay with us for 8 days too few. Aunt Sandy is an Earth Angel for helping me out so much. She is always helping pay for plane tickets and picking them up so that I don't have to miss work. We took them to see Kellie at UCF. I am trying to brainwash Shawn to come to Florida for college. Bobby just turned 18 and Kellie is about to turn 19 and that is just crazy. I stared at Shawn, Alissa and Alexis constantly imagining how proud of them you are. The pain of seeing your face look at them is almost too hard to bare. One time I laughed at Alexis taking Aubrey in the stroller out the front door and down the steps, as if she were a rag doll and I heard your laugh in my voice and in my head and it stopped me cold. I had to just sit down and cry. I am so thankful for those moments. It reaffirms that you are always here. I know that you are always watching over all of us. I love you David. I want you here for your brother and sister so bad. I want to hug and kiss you and never let you go. I look so forward to the day I will see you again. God Bless you my sweet Angel. I will try hard for you as long as I am living on this earth.

Mom

February 10, 2008

Hey Lil' David! How are you doing? Well, that's a silly question now, isn't it. I know you are doing great. I am sorry I haven't got on here sooner to write you, but right now, UCF is keeping me super busy and I love it here! Orlando is a lot of fun and dont worry, I am being safe. I miss you man. I am taking speech right now and we have to write an informative essay to tell the class about us. And there really isn't any way I could tell the class who I am without remembering you and how much you impacted my life. I was sooo proud of you and how you always followed your dream of becoming a Sheriff Deputy. I dont know if I ever told you that David, but I am so proud to have been able to be your cousin. I remember when me and Bobby used to go out to your house off of Bruton and fish and go swimming. You never failed to put a smile on mine or anyone else's face. You always made us laugh and gave us a hard time about silly things but I always loved going to your house. Ill never forget when you and Angela lived in the Brandon area and the first time I met Shawn and how awesome of a father you were with him. You left such an impact on every person in this world that you met, I just know it. And I am sooo proud to say that you, David, are my big cousin and I love you so much and miss you even more! Tell the man upstairs to not talk you ear off too much trying to hear about all your funny police stories. Save some for me! : ) I miss you Lil' David but I know you are always on the lookout and for me. And don't worry, Jake is a good guy. Dad and Bobby approve. We all miss you and there isn't a day that goes by without us thinking of you. You are our Angel. I love you!

Kellie
Cousin

January 15, 2008

My Lil'David, Thank you for all the signs from Heaven. You know just when they are needed. I see you standing next to Jesus asking him to take extra care of us. I love you and miss you so much. Your presence was so strong when your nephew, Dylan Vincent Abella came into this world on December 11th. I can see a smile on your face over your baby brother being a dad three times. He is an awesome dad just like you. Papa and I feel so blessed to have such great loving men and fathers like you and Vince.
I know you understand how hard it is for me and papa. Know that you are such a big piece of all of our hearts every minute of the day. I know you can't wait for Amanda to have children and I am certain that these new souls know you before ever coming to this earth. I stare at your children's faces knowing how proud you are of them. They are so precious to us and I thank God for them everyday. We can't believe this is your fourth year with Jesus on Christmas. I haven't been able to watch one of your favorite holiday movies, It's A Wonderful Life, yet maybe this year. Until we meet again my special Angel I will love you for always and forever throughout eternity. Your very proud Mom

Your Mom
I miss you so much

December 15, 2007

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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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 13, 2007

Lil David I scroll down the list on odmp hoping your name will be gone and that this was all a bad dream. Papa and I go on everyday with you in our hearts and always on our mind. The gift of almost 27 years that God gave us with you is what drives us to go on.
You are going to be an uncle again in December. Your nephew Davin never met you but he often tell us he loves his uncle David and it comes from the heart because of the love your brother has for you, the kind of love that never dies. Your Alissa has your heart of Gold and always takes care of others and your Alexis has your gift of friendship, everyone she meets is her friend. I know you are with Shawn on the football field watching with a big grin. Your sister acts like you are still here and always speaks of you in the present tense but we know she is just being strong for us and cries often behind closed doors. Your Aunt Sandy is getting a scholarship foundation set up for someone at your high school to receive in your honor every year. For you Lil' David we are survivors and will survive. We love and miss you so much and can't wait to be with you again one day. We love you with every beat of our hearts and know that you are so proud of us all.

Mom
a.k.a nonnie

September 15, 2007

Just wanted to tell you that you have not been forgotten by anyone here at the Office. I always think about you and the great times that we had. I told a story the other day about the fishing trip that we went on before you were called away. Many things remind me of you, and I hope your family knows that you have not been forgotton. I love ya and miss ya. Watch over us as we fight this war......We all wish you were here fighting it with us.......

Detective Frank Capitano
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

August 16, 2007

David
Although I did not know you I am sure you were a great officer. May you rest in peace as you patrol heavens streets. You will never be forgotten brother.

Sergeant Christopher DiToro
NYPD

June 27, 2007

LIL DAVID IM ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT YOU MY SON,I STAY AS BUSY AS I CAN WORKING WITH VINCENT.IT IS THE HARDEST THING EVERY DAY & NIGHT MISSING YOUR VOICE ALWAYS INVOLVED HELPING EVERYONE YOUR LAUGHTER WAS YOU,ALWAYS FINDING A WAY TO MAKE THINGS BETTER,IM NOT SAYING THESE THINGS BECAUSE YOUR MY SON THIS IS SOMTHING GOD BLESSED YOU WITH.DAVID I WAS TELLING YOUR MOM HOW YOU FOUND A WAY TO MAKE IT YOU NEVER SHOWED IT OR ASKED YOU ALWAYS WORKED SO HARD.DAVID ITS NOT EASY BEING HERE ON EARTH WITHOUT YOU .I STAY BUSY SO TIME GOES BY FAST,I CANT BELIEVE HOW BIG THE GIRLS ARE &SHAUN. DAVID IF I HAD A WAY TO GHANGE ALL THIS AND ASK GOD AS I HAVE SO MANY TIMES TO GIVE YOU MORE TIME HERE ON EARTH TO RAISE YOUR KIDS AND TO BE WITH YOURE BROTHER VINCENT WITH HIS KIDS AND TO BE THAT BIG BROTHER TO YOURE SISTER AND TO BE WITH YOURE MOM AND FOR ME TO ABLE TO HUG YOU AND TO TELL YOU I LOVE YOU SON FOR ONE LAST TIME AND CHANGE PLACES WITH YOU BUT THATS IMPOSSIBLE.OUR LORD JESUS WAS THERE FOR YOU MY SON TO TAKE YOU TO HEAVEN WHERE YOU ARE AND I HAVE TO THANK GOD FOR GIVING US SUCH GIFT ON FATHERS DAY 30 YEARS AGO HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON I LOVE YOU DAVID .

DAVID ABELLA
FATHER

June 24, 2007

Happy Birthday sweet boy. 30 years ago you were born on Father's Day. The first grandchild on both sides. Papa and I stay together and our love for you, your brother and sister and 3 children and for each other grow stronger everyday because of you and your legacy. You loved, laughed and cared for everyone like no other. Your entire family thinks about you all of the time. It is so hard to believe how much has happened since you left us 3 years ago. God Bless you our sweet angel we will get to come see you one day. As long as we're living our baby you will be. We love you with every beat of our hearts Mom & Papa

Mom & Papa

June 19, 2007

Praying for peace and strength for David's family on this 3rd anniversary of his passing. David your mom misses you so much. You meant the world to her. Please look after her.
Donna Von Glahn

April 21, 2007

Three years have passed since you were called away and not a day or an hour has gone by that one of your loved ones has not thought of you. You will always be remembered by those that love you dearly. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Contunue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol guarding the Thin Blue Line.

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

April 21, 2007

Lil' David,
I write you a letter every Sunday and try to remember something new I had forgotten about your past and when I do it's always such a fond memory and at that moment when I can see you laughing I thank God for the memory and for letting you be a part of my life for 26 years 10 months and 4 days. Family and friends talk more about you now more than ever and a day doesn't go by that someone else has felt your presence from Heaven. I try to make a difference in someone's life everyday because of you David. Your passion for taking care of others will never be forgotten. I took you for granted because I always called on you for everything. I miss you so much. You loved life like no other person I have ever met. Thank you for being my son and for always making me be the proudest mother in the world. And thank you for always being so proud of me. I Love you always and forever throughout etenity.

Mom

April 16, 2007

You were highlighted on the website tonite so I came to
your profile. After reading all seven pages I can see why you are missed so much. You have a lovely family.
I'm sure we would all love to be loved with the love they
showered on you. It's probably why you turned out so
well! I love this hymn by Chris Rice. I'd like it sung at
my homegoing. For those who love and serve Christ,
our hearts are complete in Him. And eternity is too
wonderful for us to comprehend now. See you soon
when that trumpet blast sounds. God bless your families.
Song : Untitled Hymn (Come To Jesus)

Weak and wounded sinner
Lost and left to die
O, raise your head, for love is passing by
Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus and live!

Now your burden's lifted
And carried far away
And precious blood has washed away the stain, so
Sing to Jesus
Sing to Jesus
Sing to Jesus and live!

And like a newborn baby
Don't be afraid to crawl
And remember when you walk
Sometimes we fall...so
Fall on Jesus
Fall on Jesus
Fall on Jesus and live!

Sometimes the way is lonely
And steep and filled with pain
So if your sky is dark and pours the rain, then
Cry to Jesus
Cry to Jesus
Cry to Jesus and live!

O, and when the love spills over
And music fills the night
And when you can't contain your joy inside, then
Dance for Jesus
Dance for Jesus
Dance for Jesus and live!

And with your final heartbeat
Kiss the world goodbye
Then go in peace, and laugh on Glory's side, and
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus and live!

With love from one coast of America to the other,
Lynn Kole
Washington State

March 30, 2007

DAVID I SIT HERE AND THINK OF SO MANY THINGS;BUT ONE FOR SURE IS NOT ONLY HOW MUCH I MISS YOU EVERY SECOND OF MY LIFE.BUT TO KNOW HOW MUCH STRENGTH YOU HAVE;IN ORDER FOR US TO KEEP OUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST TO KNOW THAT ONE DAY WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN.DAVID BELIEVE ME I CANT WAIT.VINCENT IS WORKING SO HARD EVERY DAY AND KEEPING ME BUSY WITH HIM WHICH MAKE THE DAYS GO BY SO FAST.HES JUST LIKE YOU WORKING DAY & NIGHT TRYING TO GET JOBS FINISHED.THANK YOU DAVID FOR BEING THERE FOR VINCE & AMANDA&THE FAMILY.YOUR LOVE FOR FAMILY IS SOMETHING THAT GOD BLESSED YOU WITH DAVID ITS ETERNAL.I MISS DAILY PHONE CALLS YOU ALWAYS CALLED ME PAPA.DAVID IM SO PROUD OF YOU MY SON ALWAYS,YOU NEVER CHANGED YOU ALWAYS THOUGHT OF OTHERS .DAVID STAY BUSY LIKE ALWAYS.I ASK GOD EVERY DAY FOR YOU TO BE IN YOUR CHILDRENS LIFE AND FOR YOU TO BE YOUR BROTHERS &SISTERS&NIECES&NEPHEWES LIFE.DAVID THIS TUFF PAPA OF YOURS CRYS LIKE A BABY EVERY DAY FOR YOU.SON ILL KEEP UP THE FIGHT FOR MY KIDS AND YOURS AND FOR YOUR WONDERFUL MOTHER WHO IS THE BEST MOM AND NONNIE THANK GOD FOR HER.DAVID I LOVE YOU MY SON . PAPA.

DAVID ABELLA
FATHER OF DEPUTY ABELLA

December 26, 2006

Dear Abella and Howard Families,

I am sorry it has taken so long to leave a reflection. I had no idea this website existed. I just wanted to let you know that David is always in my thoughts and prayers and I know he is watching over every single one of you and all he has known. I remember him as I was a little girl and I was always hanging out with Leah and Amanda and the joy that he brought to everything we would do.

The Abella and Howard families are the two strongest families I have ever known and I admire them so very much. I know they will continue to prosper in everything they do because they know that is what David would want. God bless you ALL.

RIP David Abella, Jr.

Love Always,

Brenna Hutcheson and Family

Brenna Hutcheson
Family Friend

August 24, 2006

David,

I miss my friend, you were the type of guy that I know I'll only meet once in my life. It's been a little over two years since you past away but it feels like yesterday. Even now though, you teach me things. I appreciate how fragile life is and that tomorrow isn't a given. Because of you I realize this truth.

John Gustafson
Friend

June 5, 2006

David,

It has been over two years since you left us. I unfortunally didn't know you even though we worked just across district lines from each other. I just wanted to let you know that your brothers and sisters in law enforcement have not forgotten you. You and your family are still in our prayers. God bless you !

Deputy K. Schaaf
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

May 16, 2006

Reflection by your Awela,

To My Dearest Davi My First Grandson:

Its been two years since you went to be with the angels. There are no words that I can find to express how much I miss you. I just can't find enough words or feeling to explain it!

I miss your phone calls everyday, and when you would call me during your shift to come to eat with you at Outback at 10:00 PM, and I would laugh and say Davi its to late for me to drive to Brandon; I wish I would have went everytime.

I miss your laughter and how you were lika a comedian to the family, especialy to me. Most of all, do you remember how you would hug me and I would say always that I felt as if you were "My Big Bear", your hugs and kisses I miss so very much. I feel very proud that I have a picture of you and I with that big bear hug that I cherish.

My Life will never have the fulfilment that I had, because I have always been so proud to say that I had a family full of health and you were the one that I always knew were there for your Papa and me and your Tio Daran! For all of your family but we knew you were the link that we knew was there to keep us all connected.

My Life is existing daily with the thought that we will be together again! I will miss you and keep you with me until I get there!

"Love you forever and always"

Your Awela

Hortensia Abella
Awela

May 9, 2006

My Lil' David,
It is so hard to imagine that is has been two years since you left us. So much has happened and you are always present in our hearts. Your spirit carries us through every event. You have a niece now and she has your hair, eyes and smile. I can see you smiling down on us all the time. I thank God every night and morning for allowing you to be a part of our lives. You were with me the morning of April 2lst 2006 because you knew I would need you. You made me think of A Plant City Police Officer, Russell Bass and his family. His precious four year old daughter Ashton lost her battle to cancer and joined you in heaven on April 7th. I asked Family and friends to donate money to the family in your honor. Papa and Vince took the card to the Police Dept. on the 22nd. We love you David and for as long as we have to be here on earth we will love and cherish your children and help others in your honor. God Bless you my precious son. I love you for always, Love you forever throughout eternity.

Pamela Abella
loving mom & Nonnie

April 24, 2006