Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Larry Elwood Lasater, Jr.

Pittsburg Police Department, California

End of Watch Sunday, April 24, 2005

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Reflections for Police Officer Larry Elwood Lasater, Jr.

Today is Christmas Eve and I miss you so much. On our 18th Christmas without you, all we have are precious memories but you will always be in our hearts and souls. Yesterday I had to make a brief shopping trip and when I pulled into the center, I saw 6 Solano County Sheriff's vehicles. I coul tell the way they parked they weren't on a call and were having breakfast
I found them and told them how much I appreciated their service, and then I absolutely dissolved into tears. They were very understanding and wonderful. I even got a hug and I tried to imagine it was from you. Holidays are tough. Loving and cherishing you forever, my wonderful son.

Phyllis Loya
Mom

December 24, 2023

Thinking of you and your Mom.

With love,
Matt's Mom

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Matthew Rittenhouse HPD 920
EOW 9/16/2004

September 14, 2023

R.I.P. Hero. It's Father's Day, although you never got the opportunity to see your son, I pray he will know his dad was a hero. Thank you for your service Sir. I also pray that your mother, and wife are well. They both were kind enough to put a message on my dad's page. That's right, I too am the son of a Fallen Officer. (Arthur Williams Newark Police Dept. N.J. EOW 3-1-78) I pray your son grows up to be everything you would have inspired him to be. I pray your family is well. I pray for all those who protect and serve, and for the families who's Hero, never made it back home.

Michael Williams

June 18, 2023

RIP!!!! MY HEROE !!! AND TRUE WARRIOR !!!! GOOD HAS ALREADY WON !!!!

Mortimer J Keane RET PO
NYPD

June 11, 2023

Mom misses you terribly as do all that care for you. I am thankful for my faith and don't know how people survive a grief journey without it.
I recently celebrated my 75th birthday with a wonderful dinner with all 3 of my grandchildren. I know you would be happy about that.
I didn't make it to Police Week this year, but really hope I can go on your 20th.
The country is in such tumultuous times, but I remember your, "Keep your chin up, Mom" so I don't give up and stay in the fight .

Always in our hearts and souls, and loving you beyond eternity

Phyllis Lasater Loya
Mom of Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

May 11, 2023

Rest in peace my brother.

TA
L.A. Sheriff’s Department.

May 10, 2023

Rest in Peace, sir and God bless your mother and family. Thank you for your service!

Deputy Chief Jeremy Sims
Matteson, IL PD

March 29, 2023

Gone... but never forgotten.

Deputy J.R.Merino
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department

March 11, 2023

I visited you yesterday.
It was very cold and foggy at the cemetery, and I felt very alone.
Christmas can be a very difficult time . Yesterday was I really miss our family amd the way it used to be.

Mom misses and loves you more than mere words can express.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
Mom of Officer Larry Lasater

December 27, 2022

R.I.P

Anonymous

October 17, 2022

Bless your heart and thank you for all your service time spent protecting us.

Carrie

September 13, 2022

We will be eternally grateful for what you have done for us. May you rest in peace. Phyllis Lasator Loya, I'm so sorry for what happened to your son. I wish nothing but the best for you

Anonymous
Anonymous

August 21, 2022

Officer Lasater
I learned of your fate from your mom who had mentioned it while writing a reflection of one of my co-workers, Officer Tom Szafranski in Jacksonville, Florida.
GOD BLESS YOU, sir! You are, and will always be a hero! To your surviving family, you will be reunited with Larry again one day. I know this from personal experience as, I was badly injured by a suspect and died 3 times in the trauma unit of the hospital.
Rest in God’s Peace brother.

Ret. Detective John Frascello
Jacksonville Sheriffs Office (Florida)

August 7, 2022

I haven't been here in awhile, but I haven't forgotten you. You will never be forgotten by the Blue Community, nor will your family ever let that happen, Continue to keep watch on all of your loved ones. Send them signs that you are watching over them.

This is for your Mom:
"An anniversary comes once a year, yet your Memory lives in me each Day."

Robert Gordon, Ret. DC, Riverside PD, IL
Father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

June 24, 2022

I want to thank your mom for taking the time to leave a reflection on my dads page. Officer Larry Barkwell EOW 6/19/73.. thank you so much for your ultimate sacrifice as well. You are never forgotten sir. A piece of My heart will always be with your mom and family.

Sabrina Dewald
Police officers daughter and wife

June 19, 2022

Your mother left a reflection on my husband’s page and I have never forgotten that…or you.
I hope you are resting in peace.

Nancy Hart
Widow of James Micheal Young/Coconino County Sheriff’s Department/1983

May 29, 2022

Thinking of you and your mom today. How blessed we are to have such beautiful, amazing sons to love and be loved by. Forever and always we hold you in our hearts, and are forever grateful that we were chosen to be your moms.

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Matthew Rittenhouse HPD 920
EOW 9/16/2004

May 8, 2022

Semper Fi Marine. You are in my heart forever. From one Marine to another. . Thank you for your service…

State Traffic Officer 7185.
California Highway Patrol & US Marine

April 24, 2022

Your mom has taken on the task to leave hundreds of messages on other fallen officers memorial pages. Thank you for your mom becoming part of this large family. I feel like in some small way we knew you too and also mourn your loss and what could have been. Your son and loved ones will carry your name into eternity. Therefore I see that though you are not here physically, you will live on forever. RIP

Deputy Sheriff Los Angeles
County Sheriff

April 24, 2022

Your mother always thinks of other officers,now it’s my turn. May you rest easy,and nothing but health and happiness to your family

Lt L Meyers
NYPD

April 24, 2022

Rest in Peace and may the Good Lord take care of your family, especially your wife and son

A fellow copper
St. Louis Police Department

March 24, 2022

Officer Lasater,

I have never met you not your family, but I can tell just how wonderful your family is. I’m a criminal justice student, a strong supporter of LEO’s, and a future LEO myself. Coming here to see your memorial and other memorials keeps me reminded and motivated of just how important this profession is to the world, the sacrifices the Blue family makes to keep our world safe from evil. I thank you and your family for making the ultimate sacrifice for your community and country.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9)”

Rest in eternal Peace.

Danny Bloom
LEO Family Member/ Future LEO.

March 14, 2022

Sir you had to be a great man. I never knew you, but your mother, and spouse have both written on my dad's memorial page (Arthur Williams 3/1/78 Newark, N.J. Police Department). They both seem so loving, thoughtful, and wise. With that kind of love around you, you had to be a kind, wonderful man. Whenever I go to my dad's page, I read their comments, over again, because they give me comfort. I continue to keep them in my prayers. I pray they are well, and that you Rest In Peace. You were surrounded by love here on earth, but God loved you best. Thank you for your service.

Michael Williams
Son of a Fallen Officer

March 11, 2022

Good Evening Capt.
I just wanted to send you a little note. My agency is having another promotion process (I should have been promoted on the last one but was passed over). I just wanted to thank you for your words of encouragement when I was a young Marine. I was blessed to have had you, not only as my Series Commander in boot camp, but as my Platoon Commander prior to my deployment to Iraq. While I had an outstanding father (and Father) growing up, you took care of me and your fellow Marines as if we were your own kids. While I now know that the rank on your collar does not define you as a "leader", You Sir, were one that everyone should emulate. I know I will see you in the future (when I report to the Gates of Heaven and you undoubtedly will be assigning me my guard schedule :-) but I just wanted to send a quick note of thanks to you while you were here on this earth with us. Thank you Larry for being such an awesome man and example of what a true Leader is. I miss you brother.

Semper FI

James Gehris

Deputy James Gehris (Fmr USMC Sgt.)
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, PLT 3070, A Co 4th Tank Bn

February 18, 2022

Good Evening Sir,
Things have been going well for my family and I. As for work, well you know how that is from your current post. Was thinking about you today and just wanted again to thank you for what you shared with me in the Corps. Your integrity, motivation, and guidance, has helped many of us over the years. I miss you Captain and I wish I could call and speak to you. I am thankful for the guidance you gave me many years ago and I look forward to seeing you in the future...even though I know you will be briefing me on the guard rotation at the Pearly Gates. At any rate, Semper Fi Sir. Thank you for having been in my life.

Sgt James Gehris
Fellow Marine

January 11, 2022

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