Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 7, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Koumoundouros.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 1, 2019

RIP

Detective Dennis Pothos
Fort Lee, NJ Police Department

September 7, 2015

You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated service to others.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 7, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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 solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.

I lament the fact that your killer's death sentence was commuted by the now disgraced Governor Ryan.

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

May 1, 2013

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

Officer 11169

April 27, 2012

Your ultimate sacrifice and professionalism shows why we are the best in the world. You are not forgotten, my brother.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

September 5, 2010

DEAR JIMMY, YOU MADE A GREAT IMPRESSION ON ALL OF US IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. YOU WOUILD COME THRU RIIS PARK AND TREAT ALL THE GUYS WITH CLASS AND RESPECT. YOUR POSITIVE WORDS TO ME IN THOSE DAYS, IS WHAT MADE ME BECOME A POLICE OFFICER IN 1981. IN FACT, FOR ALL MY YEARS I HAVE USED YOU AS MY GUIDE TO DOING THE JOB THE CORRECT WAY. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.
TOM DEROSA, SUPERVISOR, INVESTIGATIONS

TOM DEROSA
COOK COUNTY STATES' ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

April 30, 2008

Jim,
It's been so long, however, you are not forgotten. Memories are just as great today as they ever were. You and your family are in my prayers.

Al Miller
Friend, Fountain Hills AZ

December 18, 2007

Jim,

I remember you and your family when you lived on Neva Avenue. We lived on the corner of Wrightwood and Neva. I was young and impressionable back then and remember you and your brothers always playing with the kids on the block. I have fond memories of those times. Just wanted you and your family to know you have not been forgotten. Rest in Peace Neighbor.

Special Agent Frank Spizzirri
Illinois State Police

November 1, 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 17, 2007

You are a cousin that I never knew.
A man full of pride and truth.
A Koumoundouros true and through.
I am proud to share the same blood as you.

May Your Memory Be Eternal

Adrianos Koumoundouros
Cleveland, Ohio

January 22, 2007

Hi Jimmy...It sure has been a long time since we worked together as young coppers in 017. Just want you yo know that you are thought of often, and are kept in my prayers.
Until we ride together again...R.I.P. "Greek".
Billy Facchini

Det. William D. Facchini
Chicago P.D. (Retired)

July 11, 2006

Officer Koumoundourosm
On today, the 28th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. It's too bad that ex-governor Ryan chose not to perform his duties to the state of Illinois.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

September 7, 2005

No one is forgotten. Thank you for your service to man, country, God. As a hero, you will never die as you live through every person who pins the tin. Thank you.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

September 7, 2003