Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief Deputy Meister,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Zavala County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 20, 2021

Good guy

George Gunnoe, Assistant Chief
Co-worker

December 18, 2020

Rest in Peace Chief Deputy Ken N. Meister. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Zavala County, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the hounds of hell forever gnaw at the flesh of your murderers. May the flames of hell forever scorch their souls.

Amen

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, Texas

April 20, 2016

Today, 23 years after your sacrifice, “A” Shift honors you Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Meister by dedicating our watch to you. God bless you, R.I.P. brother.

Sgt. Jason Slaughter
Radford City Police Department

April 20, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 21rst anniversary year 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered,

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

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

April 20, 2012

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 20, 2010

"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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 5, 2008

Hey Ken, I told you when we worked together that you were one of the best partners I ever had and after all these years it's still true. It's been a long time but I've never forgotten you and the great times we had. We certainly created a lot of war stories together. You were always a great Cop and even better friend. We will miss you always. Rest in peace friend!!!

Ass't Chief Danny Rich
Harris County, Texas

October 10, 2007

I only met you once when I was a kid. My dad and I had gone to get a part for a tractor, after he was done talking to you he complimented on how you were a true lawman. I never saw you again, I stood outside the church and listened to the sermon at your funeral. You left a great impression on me and my father. I'll never forget your sacrifice.

Mankin
TX DPS

August 7, 2006

I hope no one forgets this fallen officer whom i not only call a father, but a hero as well. Please keep his family in your prayers, for I am his 20 year old daughter. I just sent an update to fix the correction that he does in fact have a daughter, as well as a son. I was a little upset at the fact I was not included but I sent in a comment saying I am the surviving daughter so hopefully the correction will be fixed! I love you dad I think about you every day! God Bless you

Whitney Meister
Daughter

June 21, 2006

Dad, This is the first time I have visited this website. I did not know that it exsisted. Coming upon this was an accident, but i am glad i did. Guess what? they didnt put my name on there as one who is surviving from your death. How bad is that huh? It only says wife and son, how could they not know? but hopefully, it will soon be corrected. I miss you so much and wish you were here for everything that is happening. But I pray it will all work out okay, and you will be proud of the woman i have become. I love you so much. -Whitney Lavonne

Whitney Meister
Daughter

June 21, 2006

a true hero who lost his life in fighting for what he believed in. The ultimate sacrifice, God Bless !!.

Domingo Moncada
partner

May 25, 2006

Your are still remembered as a true lawman even after all these years.

E. Fiscal, Correction Counselor
FBOP

July 25, 2005

Chief Deputy Meister after all of these years you are still remembered as a hero! God bless you sir.

Ofcr. Dan Winger
LBCCPD, Ret.

March 13, 2005