Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 21rst 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

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 friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

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

June 11, 2012

I met some of your family members today. They are a wonderful, warm, funny group of people. I never met you, however, but I'm sure you would have fit in perfectly. RIP.

Ret. Sgt. George Ruppel
NYPD

August 13, 2011

I have a fond memory of Kenny. I was one of the kids he would corral during the Harbor Unit picnics and every time we would go to Charlie Base. Your memory lives on brother...

P.O. R. Clark
CHPD VA Friend

May 2, 2011

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Hansen and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

June 11, 2009

One of the funniest guys I've had the pleasure of knowing, even if it was for too short a period of time. I still think about you sixteen years later. RIP.

Sgt. Michael Hanson
Retired-NYPD

February 2, 2008

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

January 2, 2008

Was Thinking again of you today reflecting on the Trips back and forth to acadamy with Derorah,Jean and Charlie, and when watching World Series on my hand held tv while in class anyway God Bless Rest in Peace my friend you will never be forgotten
Tom O'Hara

Retired NYPD Police Officer
Classmate

October 3, 2007

I was among the blessed to work with Kenny, and know him. He was a great asset to his family, friends, and police dept. May God always bless him and his family.

Police Officer Thomas J. Capo
N.Y.C.P.D

April 7, 2006

I worked with Kenny. A great kid!

Sgt. Joseph Gloss
NYPD

April 6, 2006

RIP ETERNALLY DEAR BROTHER. YOU ARE REMEMBERED.

DETECTIVE M
CHICAGO P.D.

December 27, 2005

LET HIM REST IN PEACE

gloria collins

November 13, 2005

I never knew Kenny the way other officers in his command did, but he was a great guy and he loved doing the job. A man of his caliber can not be replaced nor can his great personality and professionalism for dealing with everyone. Rest in peace.

PO James Ciccone
NYPD Aviation Unit

February 13, 2005

May you rest in peace, Officer Hansen. You will not be forgotten.

Chase

January 22, 2004