Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Saw your memorial today because I received an e mail about your killer being paroled. Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now.

Sergeant James Alfieri
New York State Office Of Court Administration

March 21, 2013

I was honored to send off my 'No Parole' letter today for you, my brother in blue. Thank you for your sacrifice and may you forever, rest in peace. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!

My prayers continue to be with your family, friends and co-workers.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

March 21, 2013

It's been 20 years and I still think of Frank. We attended the police academy together and I counted him as a friend. I often wonder how his wife and children have fared over the years and hope that they are doing well.

John Layman
Formerly with Eugene PD

September 21, 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 8, 2010

Frank was a good man, the kind that you were always glad to see when he walked through the door. I worked with Frank when he joined the Department of Corrections for a short time in Baker City, but he was bored, Frank longed for the streets, it was in his blood. We were sad to see him go, but working inside just wouldn't do. I know that when the watch ended, Frank was doing what not only what he needed to do, but what had to be done. Frank was doing what was right, and defending others.

Sgt. Kevin Houtz
Oregon Department of Corrections

August 18, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the seventeenth 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.

Phyllis Loya

Phylllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 8, 2009

I really hate domestic violence calls for this reason.
The perpetrator of violence has no conscience and
thinks only of himself. It's usually the innocent ones
who get hurt. I'm so sorry you had to leave your families so soon. You will always be in their hearts.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

April 8, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 8, 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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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 14, 2008

Frank was a good Officer, good father, good man, and a friend. His Badge Number 202 has been permanently retired in our Department. Frank, You are not forgotten.

Police Officer Bill Wynne
John Day Police Department

December 4, 2007

I attended the Academy with Frank. He was a good man and a friend. I still think of him and miss him.

John Layman
Former officer

October 20, 2007

I worked with Frank in Waldport. He was a good friend and he will be missed. I only hope that his death will not be forgotten, and that his family is at peace.

You are missed Frank.

John Sutton
Fellow Officer/Friend

July 3, 2007

Thank you for your sacrifice.

Former Police Officer (Dist.Hghts. MD)
Warrenton,VA

April 8, 2007

When Frank died, it was devestating to his family, friends, and community. His name and number are spoken about with great care in our agency. He is greatly missed.

Dispatcher Cammie Haney
John Day Police Dept, daughter's friend.

December 17, 2006

It has been 16 years since Officer Ward passed on into Heaven. He is not forgotten by his brother officers. God Bless his family, their father died a hero.

Sergeant
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police, Charlotte, NC

October 17, 2006

Thank you for your service Officer Ward. You have not been forgotten.

Officer
Montgomery County, Maryland

January 21, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to This Officer, as well as the Family, Friends, Department and Community.

This is a loss that will never be forgotten. Hours will turn into days, days turn into weeks, weeks into months and months into years but, the difference that these officers have made will last forever.

We lost Our Deputy Morris Taylor on September 14, 2002. When he joined the other Angels in Blue.

God Bless Our Law Enforcement Officers and Those Who Love Them.

Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO/U.S.M.C. & Wife in Sutherlin, Oregon

May 22, 2005

I rememeber when this happened. I did not know him personally, but he was well respected, including Wyport PD.

Officer Alexander
Bingen, WA PD

March 28, 2005

Rest in peace blue angel.

S. Yates
concerned citizen