Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Laurie,

I check this memorial page often and still become sad everytime i see a new name. I come to your name often because i did meet you, and spoke with you a few times. I am very proud to see your son following your tradition keeping the streets safe. Since we met that time in Arlington, i have been through some crazy stuff. I think you were there watching me along with all of the other brothers keeping me safe. May god bless your family through the holidays, and keep watch over your son, myself, and the other brothers in blue. We will never forget.

R.I.P. Nate,

Officer Marc Sweeney #136
Denton Police Department

Officer Marc Sweeney
Denton Tx. Police Department

November 29, 2006

Hey old man, just wanted to wish you a happy birthday, love you talk to you later.


Bryan

Bryan Laurie
Haltom City Police Tx

November 11, 2006

Hey Dad how are you doing? well i wanted to say Happy Birthday, i wish we all could be together. we all miss you so much, Nathan, Mom, James and I are going to dinner tonight. well i have 7 more week's tell my due date, it went by so fast. well i guess i'll go i will talk to you later, love you alway's Katy.

Katy Laurie
Daughter Of Officer Laurie

November 10, 2006

Hey, Old man well Sue and I bought that house I was telling you about. Its really nice, and the kids finally have thier own rooms. I wish you could be here to see it. I really miss our talks and the time we used to spend together working on our old vehicles. Well I will hollar at you later. Love Bryan

Officer B. Laurie
Haltom City Police, Tx

November 3, 2006

Hey Dad well 8 more week's tell my due date, I can't believe Nathan and I are going to have a baby.we are going to the boxing match again this year, I wish you could be here with us. I know you are looking down on us, well the cold weather is here, no one know's how long it will stay. well I guess i'll go, Mom is having my baby shower this Sunday it's going to be fun. ok I guess I'll go now talk to you later. Love you alway's Katy

Katy Laurie
Daughter Of Officer Laurie

November 1, 2006

Hey Dad how are you doing? well today is Bryan's birthday I can't belive he's 25, time just fly's by this day's, Well this sunday everyone is coming over to mom's for a Cookout. well i guess i'll go talk to you later. Love you and Miss you alway's, Love your little girl Katy

Katy Laurie
Daughter of Officer Laurie

September 29, 2006

Hey, Old Man well another one of my birthdays has gone by and you cant be here to spend it with me. I really miss you alot and wish you were here. Sue and I have found the perfect house for us and will probably be moving sometime in October. Well I will talk to you later Love Bryan

Officer Bryan Laurie
Haltom City Police, Tx

September 29, 2006

Nathan,

Seems like only yesterday we were sitting under that oak tree in your front yard in Farmersville, California, talking about fixing up some of our old cars. I really enjoyed the times we spent together and I am sorry we didn't have more time to invest.

I don't think there is much more I can say that hasn't already been said, but you are missed by your friends in California...Robert

Sergeant Robert Herndon
Friend - Huron Police Department

September 25, 2006

It has been 2 years since your tour of duty ended and I know the many broken hearts left behind still think of you every hour of every day. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten, nor will the Blue Family ever let you be forgotten. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol protecting the Thin Blue Line.

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

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

August 24, 2006

Hey Dad how are thing's going? well we found out what the sex of the baby is it's a GIRL, Nathan and i came up with her name. every time i say it make's me think of you, her name is Remington Ray, i thought you would like the frist name,(lol)and Ray is after you. i thought she could use a great middle name after her grandpa, the doctor is still saying it's going to be a christmas baby, maybe she will come befor then well i guess i'll go i will talk to you later. LOVE alway's your little Girl Katy.

Katy Laurie

August 22, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Officer Nathan Ray Laurie, especially his children Bryan and Katy and his fellow officers with the River Oaks Police Department:

July 29th was the second anniversary of your beloved Nate's tragic death. I wanted to honor and remember him today and let you all know that we think about you. In reading all the loving reflections left by his loved ones and friends, it is obvious Nate is so loved and so missed by so many.
That is a wonderful legacy to leave in this world.

I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

I am so sorry that Nate was robbed of his life so tragically, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Nathan gave to his community and the citizens of Texas and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 29, 2004.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
eow 4/24/05

August 15, 2006

Hey dad its me, man I cant believe its been two years since you left. They say time heals all things, thats a load of crap, I actually think I hurt worse when I think about it know then when it first happened. I really miss you and wish you were here to see all that I have accomplished. The guys I work with on my shift are really awesome and help me get through the rough times. Sue helps more than anything, she misses you very much too. Well I just wanted to write and say hi...........PS I made the SWAT team. Love Bry

Officer Bryan Laurie
Haltom City Police Tx

July 29, 2006

Hey Dad how's thing's going? everyone is doing good, we go tuesday to see what the sex of the baby is i cant wait.well tomorrow it's been two year's since we lost you, there's not a day that goes by we don't think or talk about you. i miss you so much, i wish you could be here with us.well i guess i'll go i love you so much, and miss you . love you alway's your little girl, Katy

Katy Laurie
Daughter of Officer Laurie

July 28, 2006

Hey Dad how's thing's going? well i guess all is well here, just trying to stay cool, you know how the crazy texas weather can be. this weekend and next week it's going to be in the hundreds. you have to love texas, well i guess i'll go everyone is doing good here. we all miss you so much, well i love you very much, Love alway's your little girl Katy

Katy Laurie
Daughter of Officer Laurie

July 14, 2006

Hey, old man another special ocassion missed. Well our baby girl finaly got hitched. It was a good ceremony and an awesome reception. I know they will be a happy couple. I know u were there with us, but its not the same. Well gonna go to mexico with Sue on Monday. I will write soon Love Bryan.

Officer Bryan Laurie Nates Son
Haltom City Police, Texas

July 9, 2006

23 of the longest months in the history of the world little brother.

Life goes one, but not without you.

Sabrina
Sister

June 30, 2006

Officer Laurie,

I never had the honor of meeting you, but work with and know plenty who did. All they say is how awesome of a person and awesome an officer you are. I hope someday to make the same impact on my workers friends and community that you have.

Your sons words to you are inspirational to me as I deal with the loss of my father. Knowing that I am not alone in my feelings and that my dad has people like you with him in Heaven is a comforting feeling!

God bless you and your family and thank you for your dedication to your family and community!! (John 13:15)

John G. Baker
Westworth Police Department

June 27, 2006

Hey dad its Bryan, just wanted to wish you a late Happy fathers day. I really dread fathers day these days, if it werent for my kids i would do my best to avoid it. Sue and the kids are doing great the kids are groing like weeds. Moms good, katy's gonna have a baby n get married. Well i miss u soooooooo much, i will write again soon

Bryan Laurie Nathans son
Haltom City Police Texas

June 26, 2006

Hey Dad just wanted to say Happy Father's Day, I hope you ou have a great day. I wish you could be here with us, all of us are going to see a movie and to get some lunch. I know we all are thinking about you today, well I guess I'll go talk to you later. LOVE ALWAY'S, KATY

Katy Laurie
Daughter of Officer Laurie

June 18, 2006

Hey Dad how are thing's up there? well your little girl is getting married, Nathan and I are going to get married July 8th and this Christmas your going to be a grandpa again. Mom is good she misses you so much so do i, I wish you could be here with me so you can give me away, but i know you will be with on us that day. well i guess i'll go i will let you know how thing's are going, love you alway's miss you so much. love your little girl Katy

Katy Laurie
Daughter of Officer Nathan Laurie

June 4, 2006

Hey gramps this is Jeffrey. I am 9 now and I miss you very much. I hope you have made good friends. I have made good freinds in 3rd grade this year. My teacher is so nice to me. I passed the 3rd grade and will be in 4th next year. I hope you are proud. Love Jeffrey.

jeffrey (grandson of officer laurie)

May 30, 2006

Officer Laurie,

I attended your funeral and in the police academy with your son. I know he must make you proud. Thank you for everything you have done, your family will remain to be in our prayers.


St. Michael's Prayer for Police Officers

Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police, who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional eyes on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgment.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores, strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.

You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences with the devil, that the police officer's lot on earth is not always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all the people.

Amen.

Deputy C.Moon
Kaufman County Sheriff

May 30, 2006

Hey Dad, its Bryan. Just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how things are going. I graduated SWAT school a couple weeks ago and had a blast. I cant wait for the team test here. I know Im making you proud and will continue to do so. I really miss you down here, I dont know how many times I started to dial your number to tell you something I did at work, and realized you wouldnt be the one answering. I watch your tape sometimes just to hear your voice, and see you. Well this is really hard for me and its hard to type with tears in my eyes so I will write again later. I love you and miss you. Your son Officer B. Laurie Haltom City Police #1251.

Officer Bryan Laurie
Son of Officer Nathan Laurie

May 16, 2006

It's been almost 2 years and it still doesn't seem real. Sometimes I call Bryan's cell phone to hear your voice mail message. You would be proud of Bryan's accomplishments. Shirl, Katy, and Nick are all doing fine. Ben is now 2 years old and fiesty as ever. We continue to stay strong and remember all the good times we used to have together. We will never forget the sacrifice that you made to this honorable and noble profession.

Chris Cook
Arlington Police Department

May 10, 2006

Hey dad, I'm doing great. I just remembered I was married a month a go today. She is a great woman with three great kids. I wish you where there. Jennifer and I set up a picture on my side. I wish you were there instead. I miss you and love you always. I finally am about to get my diploma. You always said " When you want somethihg bad anough, you go get it". So I did. I hope you are proud of me. Love you and I will write to you tommrow. LOve Nick

nicholas laurie
son

April 18, 2006