Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Leo W. Karl Busch

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch Tuesday, September 28, 1926

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Reflections for Officer Leo W. Karl Busch

Officer Busch,
On today, the 97th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S.,Navy during World War I.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 28, 2023

Rest in peace always and know that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 28, 2020

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 87th 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 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.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

August 9, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 15, 2013

Uncle Leo Although I never met you were always a legend and a hero in my family. You were my Dad's best friend and married my mother's sister, my aunt Peg. They are gone now but the family they left and our familys will never forget you.

Ray Faass Jr.

Ray Faass, Tallahassee, Fl.
nephew

March 18, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Busch. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 5, 2012

Officer Busch,
On today, the 82nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizen of the District. It took another two years, but your murderers finally got the justice that they deserved.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

September 28, 2008

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Busch, we have the watch...



I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
MPDC

April 7, 2007

All heroes deserve recgontion. Rest in peace hero.

Sgt.
Virginia

September 28, 2006

All heroes deserve recgontion. Rest in peace hero.

Sgt.
Virginia

September 28, 2006

Officer Busch
A fallen Officer should not be without a reflection. Today, 80 years ago, you gave the ultimate sacrifice. You are not forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated years of service. Rest in peace Hero.

Deputy J.Ibarra
Travis County Sheriff's Office (Texas)

September 28, 2006

Rest in Peace. Always Remembered.

Dy M. Martin
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office LA

September 28, 2006

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