Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Officer Cochran. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice and dedication to protect us all.

JMH Retired 911 dispatcher
Kings County California

July 30, 2021

Just happened to park by your memorial today on our way back from a family Mission Beach trip. Felt compelled to look you up.
Thank you for your service and for making the ultimate sacrifice to keep families like ours safe. Rest in eternal peace.

JSA
Stranger

July 6, 2021

Just saw a candle for you outside a rest area outside dateland. Drunk driving is never a good idea- it kills the driver and innocent people. May you Rest In Peace.

Jahkeda Milner
Civilian

December 1, 2020

I saw a post on Twitter from @Arizona_DPS and was saddened and touched to learn of Officer Cochran. I even found what I believe is his roadside memorial on Google street view. I want Officer Cochran to know that we still remember you, even those of us born some 25 years after your death as I am. I want to thank you for your service and sacrifice. RIP Officer Cochran. I'd like to extend my dearest apologies for what happened to your family. Drunk driving has no place on our roads then or now. May the drunk driver also RIP. I'm sure you two have made amends. I'm sure he wishes he had made a better choice. Let this remind people thinking of driving under the influence today that you can harm yourself and others. Perhaps it will save a life.

Jason Taylor
A perfect stranger

January 8, 2019

Officer Cochran,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Arizona. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 22, 2018

Stopped at your memorial in Aztec AZ today, just 3 days short of the 60th anniversary of your untimely death. I have a video of the memorial which I will post on youtube.

Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona

December 19, 2018

We stopped at the rest area and saw your memorial! Thank you for your service and to all who protect us in the line of duty!

Larry and Debbie Alber
Citizens traveling through

September 25, 2018

stopped at the rest stop and saw your memorial. thank you for your service. rest in peace.

EMT, Maria Parcero

August 4, 2018

Stopped at rest area and saw the memorial. Thank you Officer Cochran for your service.

Rich and Cindy walter

May 30, 2018

We also just stopped and saw the memorial and where moved to look you up, Officer Cochran. Thank you sincerely for your service. We pray that you rest and extend our sympathy and respect to your family who must miss you dearly.

Garry and Diana Goemann j

Diana Goemann

April 19, 2018

Remembering Officer Cochran on this anniversary date.

Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona

December 23, 2016

I never got the chance to meet him but he was my grandfather and his son Louis Baker Cochran was my dad. I heard about what hapoened from my dad and it makes me sad that I never got the chance to meet not only my grandfather but a hero. We will meet one day grsnddaddy. R.I.P. and God bless you.

C. Canady
January 1, 2016

Cynthia
Grandaughter

January 1, 2016

I was at his sons Louis Baker Cochran funeral today(he and his wife were murdered two weeks ago)
When will we ever learn

Lloyd mack
Friend

December 19, 2015

On patrol passed by the Mohawk Rest Area on Interstate 8. Saw your marker Officer Cochran may you be at peace.

Sgt. F. Pereda
Yuma County Sheriff's Office

January 4, 2014

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 22, 2012

While conducting an operation in the area I stopped by at the closed rest area and found the memorial. Cleaned a little and I needed to look it up. Officer Cochran may you rest in peace.

Sgt. Francisco Pereda
Yuma County Sheriff's Office

October 17, 2012

I am out at his memorial marker now at the east bound Mohawk rest area. The rest area has been closed for sometime and the area is pretty shabby but someone cleaned up around the stone memorial. R.I.P. Officer Cochran and thank you for your service.

Deputy J. Hemstreet P-95
Yuma County Sheriff's Office

July 26, 2012

I thank all of you that have posted wonderfull things to say about my grandfather. It is nice to see unknown strangers leaving such wonderfull feed back. I thank you all.

I will not be able to go to my grandfathers grave, memorial cross, and memorial services this year in AZ. It breaks my heart to not be able to attend. My Cousin and her family as well as mine have made it a family tradition the last 2 years.

We'll do it for sure next year grandpa. I promiss!

Neal Mundy
Grandson to officer Cochran

Neal Mundy-Grandson to Officer Cochran
Grandson

March 27, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 53rd 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 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 solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

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

December 22, 2011

This is the first time to see this page. It brings me to tears to see the love and respect that other have for you. God bless all that have given all, and for all that protect.

Laura Mundy
granddaughter -in-law

June 20, 2011

The stories that grandma told are so cherished. You are truly my hero as well. I wish that we could of met but I know we will someday. I can't wait to walk hand in hand with you and grandma, And to all services men and women who gave their lives protecting the streets and highway, thank you your memory will never be forgotten.

Neal Mundy-Grandson
Grandson

June 20, 2011

Dad was a born again Christian. I will see him again one of these days. He was my hero.
Baker

L.B.Cochran
Son

May 12, 2011

I was down to Aztec AZ on 08/27/10, where the memorial for Officer Cochran is located along the old highway. It was gratifying to see that it had recently been painted and a wreath placed upon it. Although now over 50 years past, it is good to see that Officer Cochran has not been forgotten.

Anonymous

August 28, 2010

After over 50 years people still care enough to leave 'thank you's' and remembrances to an officer who died in the line of duty. We are grateful for your years of service, and for those who left the memorial in your honor beside the highway.

Anonymous

March 27, 2010

I just stopped at the rest stop and noticed your memorial. You gave your life trying to keep others safe and for that you will not be forgotten

Citizen jacobs

July 26, 2008