Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace Brother. We honor you on the 50th anniversary of your E.O.W. You are not forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

October 11, 2017

Deputy Hoyt, as we grudgingly add another "Man Down" to join you, Deputy Helbush, and Sheriff Kemp, we are again awed and grateful that you choose to protect and serve our community. Your deaths while on duty are a testament to the love and respect of your fellow neighbors and the ever dangerous job you selflessly choose to do in defense of us. We stand as one to honor and mourn you, and the passing of our beloved Deputy Robert Rumfelt who now joins you.
Lorie Darvishian, Lake County, CA, 08/23/2017

Lorie Darvishian
Grateful Citizen

August 23, 2017

REST-IN-PEACE My Brother in Arms

Anrae Godley-Cooper
US Army Military Police

August 23, 2017

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 23, 2017

Rest in Peace, Deputy Hoyt. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 23, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 42nd 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.

I had never heard of this incident. Courtroom security is an awesome responsibility and your professionalism that day is admirable. Thanks to your family for the work they have contributed to the memorial honoring all of our fallen California officers. I hope to meet them one day at a NORCAL COPS function

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 17, 2009

40 years may have past but your actions that day are etched in stone and you died a hero !! It would have been an honor to serve with you.. Rest in Peace and God Bless All

DB
Calif Hwy Patrol..Ret.

October 11, 2007

On the upcoming anniversary of your death, we remember you and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 9, 2007

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

September 12, 2007

Dad,
You would have been so proud of Mom. She was a key member of the team that got the Peace Officers Memorial erected in Sacramento.
I am very proud of you also, Dad. Your dying action using the deputy dispatcher's revolver effectively stopped the three bad guys escape attempt.
I think of you often and regret that you were unable to meet my son and daughter.
Love,
Craig

Craig Hoyt

January 16, 2006

Grandpa Dave is greatly missed.

January 14, 2006

Your last breath was given to protect others. Bless you and may you rest in peace.

A citizen

October 11, 2004