Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Larry William Cantrell

Sapulpa Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Sunday, July 31, 2005

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Reflections for Police Officer Larry William Cantrell

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 22, 2015

Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. We will see each other again BROTHER!!!
I miss you

Sgt. Jeff Daves #55
Sapulpa Police Department

July 31, 2015

My hearts sad today. Don't know why I even come to this page to share....seems to lighten the load. I'm so excited you see Jesus every day!
Sigh....I need a hug!

Christen Frost

August 20, 2014

Coming up on 9 year's and you bet I still miss and think of the both of you. I will never forget what you guys meant and still mean to us. Love ya and miss ya.

gary jr
cousin/ nephew

July 21, 2014

Just an 'ole retired cop stopping by to pay his respects. I remember the news reports at the time and how saddened I was and continue to be for the loss of these two men.

For what it may be worth I just wanted you to know that even to the farthest expanse of the Law Enforcement Family they have not been forgotten and their sacrafice at ther altar of freedom will forever be revered.

Chief of Police, Ret.
Wauneta PD Nebraska

January 21, 2014

8 years! How does the time go so fast yet so slow? I think of you everyday. Any sirens still reminds me of you. And everytime I look out the window I see Poppys tree. Cowboy hats, guns, onions, sawdust, karate, Star Wars movies, Chuck Norris jokes, Chile,...it all reminds me of you boys.My heart misses you. I'm so glad I haven't forgotten the small things. I remember every detail of that house on 51st...what it felt like to get a hug from you...what your hands look like. The clothes you used to wear. The way you comb your hair back. Funny, as I sit here and type this it seems like it's going to just 1 person but its to both of you ...it will never be separate. I'll go by the cemetery this evening and put out fresh flags... I know you're not there but it sure is a peaceful place to be. Oh to be in the arms of Jesus!

Christen
neice and cousin

July 30, 2013

Missing you as always

anon
mom

May 17, 2013

Thinking about you bro.

Lt. James Curry
Vinita PD

May 3, 2013

Well, it has been a long time. Each year I sit with family and friends and reflect on all of the good times we had. It's funny when you do this all of the things that you remember. The good the bad the funny. I cry and I laugh but most of all I remember. Just wanted to post this today as I was thinking about the old times and all the fun we shared. Miss you both. Please continue to watch over all of us as you have for the last 7 years. Love the both you !!!

Gary Lee
Nephew and Cousin

November 7, 2012

I was sitting here on the computer and looking at some law enforcement pages and couldn't help but think of you and "Poppy" like I do everyday. I found the video that someone had put together. I went to the link and I watched the video. My ol my what memories I have of the both of you. Like my sister said it saddens me as well to see the reflections not being posted like they use to. But you know I stay in touch with a few of your Brothers from Sapulpa and I can tell you this, they miss you more then anyone could possibly imagine. You and Poppy were awesome and had a positive impact on anyone you were around. 7 years we have been without you physically here on the earth with us. But 7 years you both live on in our hearts. I think about you both everyday. And everyday I wish you were back here with us. I know that sounds selfish. But to have that one more day to say hello. To have that one more day to sit and laugh about the crazy times we had as kids and eat Poppy's awesome meals he always put together. One more day to build on something out in the shop or watch Poppy create something out of a block of wood. One more chance to sit along side on of the best Police officers I have ever known and watch him in action. One more day to see you both and say I love you one more time. As I sit here and type this even though it has been 7 years I still have to fight back the tears. I miss you both so so much and it still hurts like it did the night I got the call. I love you both and I carry your memories with me everyday. Please say hi to grandpa for me I really miss him as well!!! Please keep looking down on us from time to time as I know you do. Love in Christ

David
Cousin/Nephew

September 8, 2012

Oh the days when I just can't stop thinking about you both... replaying that night and news events in my head. Wishing I could take back reading all those articles, watching all those news clips...Time weaping at the alters all Sunday night. A little ol' lady holding me in her arms encouraging me... Not wanting to leave the funeral because it felt so final...lost in that moment, in that weekend. Never dreaming 7 years later would be reachable. I think of you every day, every night, maybe more than I should.
I feel sad that the reflections on this page come few and far between now. I feel sad to think that the 30th and 31st may pass by and some people will let those days pass by without recalling...
But I feel happy to know you've been with Jesus for 7 years. How awesome is that... How beautiful that image is...

I can only imagine
What it will be like
When I walk
By your side

I can only imagine
What my eyes will see
When your face
Is before me
I can only imagine

Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine

I can only imagine
When that day comes
And I find myself
Standing in the Son
I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever
Forever worship You
I can only imagine

I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever, forever worship you

Christen

July 14, 2012

Officer Cantrell: One of your fellow officers gave me the link to this site. I have to say I am truly in awe of the number of messages from friends, family, fellow officers, and the public. I read each and every one of them (239). It took a while, but I didn't want to miss a thing. It saddens me to read that any person who serves to protect us passes away. I appreciate their heroism. Living or not, I consider you ALL heroes. I want to thank you and every other service man or woman (be it military, firefighters, EMT, security guards, etc.) for your service. I remember when this tragedy happened, though I don't think I've ever met you. I may have seen you around Sapulpa at some point. I was born and raised there. I'm very proud of you! May you and your dad REST IN PEACE.

To the loved ones: I hope you feel the honor I felt for your loved ones. So many reflections. As I read the last one, I had to wipe tears away. I have lost many loved ones myself, and I know it takes quite a while to get through the sadness and pain. They never go away, but they become a little more bearable. IF I could wrap my arms around you all and give you a big hug I would. I know you are so very proud of them both for being the men they were. I wish you all well and I will keep you in my prayers.

Nicia
Former Sapulpa Resident, still one

February 20, 2012

I miss you guys alot these day! Love ya!

John Cantrell
Son of Charles Cantrell and brother to Officer Larry Cantrell

November 16, 2011

Seems like it was yesterday... feels like I've missed you forever!

Can't see you or touch you... you touch me every day of my life~

Want to be so sad... but I'm filled with joy~

Want to be so joyful... but I'm filled with sadness~

How is it that the tears fall down my face but I also carry a smile? Only by His grace!

I just don't want people to forget...
And in a twisted way, I don't want to heal my sadness because it scares me that with healing comes a day I wont think of you!

I miss you both with every thing in me. To share karate with Carsten... to crack up at Elliot turning our lives up side down... But I wouldn't wish you back cus I'd rather be where you're at!

Where Joy and Sadness meet!
God is good!
Christen

Christen Frost

July 31, 2011

I just received the news of your passing. I am deeply saddened. I wish I could have been there for you and your family. I still think about the time we drove from San Diego to Tulsa and the road trip we took to Vegas. I am glad to have called you my friend. Just last year I posted a picture of all of us at the beach party at North Island on Facebook. I will miss you and will send this post to the rest of our friends. I still talk to several of the guys we went to Somalia with. We will always have the Denver!

Jeff Sherbrook
Military Buddy we served in Somalia

January 23, 2011

Thinking of you today....seems like just yesterday you all were getting ready to go camping.......you're greatly missed.....and thought of often.

friend
Sapulpa PD

January 17, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 5th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I hold your family in my heart's embrace today and pray for their solace for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 31, 2010

I want to see your life unfold and share that with your Father. How is it possible to be so lonely when my family are so close? They are incredible, my love for them complete. Thank you, Heavenly Father. Only a breath away

mom

June 27, 2010

Jamie and I talk about you all the time........never far away from our thoughts............miss you.....The Noë's

friend
Sapulpa, Oklahoma

April 19, 2010

I miss you and think of you every day. We will see each other again my friend!

Sgt. Jeff Daves
SPD

March 13, 2010

You are both still in my thoughts, every day. I am now training to be a firefighter & EMT. Still wanting to make a difference in people's lives. You really made an impact & I thank you for that. I pray you watch over us, we all need it from time to time. I never would have thought someone I never met could affect me so much, I thank you, sincerely.

Brandy J. Veron (Massa)
First on scene that night

January 14, 2010

Christmas and Larry's birthday. I remember you and your father.

Anon

December 11, 2009

Missing You guys like crazy! Just one of those days!

Christen

September 17, 2009

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this day. I know there are many broken hearts that were left behind and think of you and your Dad every day. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones.

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

July 31, 2009

Thinking of your loved ones today and everyday. I know the daily struggles they face without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence.
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005

July 31, 2009

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