Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dearest Larry "Happy Birthday". Well yesterday was " A Big Special Birthday" for you. I wish we could have all got together to celebrate it with you. You were in my thought all day as I thought back to the day you were born. Holding you for the first time and talking to you as you looked up at me in "Wonder" with those deep blue eyes and snuggled closer to me deep in my arms as I sang songs to you that became favorites to you. Even years later when you were still little You would climb up on my lap and say "Mama sing me "What Ever Will Be, Will Be" to me again. You always had favorite ones. I remember many years later you told me that every time you were faced with a problem, or a bad situation you would hear the song "Everytime I find myself in trouble Mother Mary comes to me singing words of Wisdom, "Let it be,Let it be" which you said calmed you for what ever was going on. When ever I hear the song now I think of you "That Day" you left us and wonder if it was going through your mind then. So twenty years have gone by and no more Birthday Party's for you. So yesterday I spent most of the time going back thinking of all the good times we all shared over the years and thanked God for the "Great Family Reunion" that we were all able to get together with "All Our Family" for the first time for a few year not knowing that 6 months later you would leave this earth forever. But I know that you have never left us in "Heart and in Spirit"as every day I feel you here watching over all of your family and loved ones and all the people who were dear to you and miss you also......"Love You Forever Your Mama Mary

Mary Griffith
Mother of Deputy Larry D Griffith

August 23, 2015

Larry-
My mom and I sat talked about you tonight for at least a good hour. I was young when you were taken from us but you made such a huge impact on my life even back then. I still remember how you cared for me like one of your own kids. When I fell off my bike and scratched up my knees, you picked me up and bandaged me. I also remember you taking me to school and you were always so nice. Also, I know my mom would want me to say that you were my parents best friend and life was never the same when you were gone. The glue that kept our cul-de-sac together left us the day you did.

Jenna
Neighbor kid

August 16, 2015

I was remembering today a good friend. I will always remember his laugh. Larry Thank You.

Deputy Steve Stanovich
Lassen Co. 1988-1991 / Nevada Co. 1991-2011

April 26, 2015

Dear Larry....Well here it is 20 years this morning since you left us.Today is like it was 20 years ago the cold, the rain and I feel just like I did then sitting here in disbelief and cant find words to say what I am feeling in my heart right now. I dont think any past years pain can compare with what I am feeling today. It is so strange as some years the words can just flow out of me but today there is nothing there inside of me but this feeling "Twenty Long Years" that I havent been able to see your face, hear your voice, hug you or see you smile with that twinkle in your eyes and saying" Hi Girl how are you doing" hugging me and say "I love you mama". Its like a "dead empty shell" inside. Today has been a very sad day, its like I am living back 20 years ago tonight. I know this day will pass and maybe tomorrow my heart will open up again full of your love, warmth and words will come but right now this is all I can find and feel in my heart. I love and miss you with all my heart. Goodnight my wonderful,sweet son.......Your Mama Mary.

Mary Griffith Mother of Deputy Larry D G
Griffith

March 3, 2015

20 years ago today you left us. You, my friend are never forgotten and I remember you fondly just about every day. All of us that we're left behind are better for having known you and richer for having had you as a friend. Rest in Peace my friend.

Canine Handler, Todd L. Daugherty
Susanville Police Department

March 2, 2015

Hello Big Brother

Well today is the 20th Anniversary of the day that you were killed. The memories of this day still have the power to knock me to my knees, and the sorrow that lives in my heart still sucks my breath away. Not a day has gone by in all these years that you have not been in my heart and thoughts, not a day has gone by that I have not missed you. Yes, the world has gone on and things have changed, there are things to laugh and smile about, and many people to love. But I no longer believe that time heals all wounds. Behind the smile and laughter the wound is still there, while there are other people to love they don't fill the empty space left behind. I feel that I have reached a point in my healing that this is as good as it's gonna get. So I do my best to always be a person that you and our family will always be proud of. I love and miss you with all of my heart...........I don't ever forget.

Love always and forever
your baby sister
Terru

Terri Griffith
sister

March 2, 2015

Deputy Larry Griffith, I hear the love in the voice that speaks of you. I hear of you loving and dedicated soul. You unselfishly fought for justice and what was right. And I also hear of a brother, son, and family man , not only an Officer. You live on as an inspiration to all. I know your spirit lives on , here on this temporary place , we call earth. Now you soar with angels, still guarding, just now from above. Stay close to those who need you. Guide them through difficult days, and fill them with good memories to enlighten them. God speed good Sir. I wish I had the pleasure of meeting, and serving with you. _Ann

(Retired) Officer Annette Homrich
Grand Rapids Police Department, Grand Rapids Michigan

March 2, 2015

Hey Big Brother

You are in my heart and thoughts as always. I am missing you so very much and wish you were still here for me to talk to. I have never stopped needing your advise when life gets confusing, troubled, or even a little crazy. You were always my sounding board and could always put things in perspective. Always gave me another view point and encouragement when I was struggling.

I know you spend a lot of time hanging out with my guardian angel...I know he needs a lot of help sometimes keeping me on my path. I think this year is gonna be another hard one for me. I can feel it all creeping up on me. I keep thinking it's gonna get easier but it never really does. I just love and miss you so much.

I want to see you smile at me again, I want to hear you laugh, I want to hear you call me "kid". I just want you back and I know that won't happen until the day I join you up in the heavens. Just makes me so sad. Still makes me cry. Still makes my heart flood with so much emotion. Still just takes my breath away and has me on my knees. Never had anything hurt me so much and so deep.

I love you

love always and forever
your baby sister
Terri

Terri Griffith
sister

January 25, 2015

Merry Christmas Big Brother
You are in my heart and thoughts as always, and I am missing you so very much this year. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Wish that I could talk to you, so much to say and share. But I know that you still watch over me and that you are always with me in spirit. Thank you for always being a part of my life and for always loving me unconditionally.

I love and miss you forever
your baby sister
Terri

Terri Griffith
Sister

December 25, 2014

Hello Big Brother

It's almost Thanksgiving time again. You have been in my thoughts a lot the past couple of days. This is always a time of reflection for all the things I am grateful for in my life, and always I am thankful that I had you for a brother. We have one of the most awesome families on the face of this earth, and we all keep you close in our hearts.

Thank you for loving me and holding my hand.

Love always
your baby sister
Terri

Terri Griffith
Sister

November 23, 2014

I went to work for Lassen County and he was the first Deputy I met. I have never forgotten him. He was a hero to me and always will be. I had left Lassen County and went to Nevada County just before his death. He is always in my thoughts. He always had a smile and friendly. He was compassionate when dealing with people. RIP my friend.

Deputy (Retired)
Lassen and Nevada Counties

October 23, 2014

Hello Big Brother

You are in my thoughts always and forever. Not a day goes by that you are not in my heart and thoughts. I may not always be able to leave messages here as much as I want....but I never forget you. Your birthday was a few days ago....wish we could have celebrated it together.

I love you and you are always my hero.

Love always
your baby sister
Terri

Terri Griffith
Sister

August 28, 2014

Hi Larry...Just a note to let you know you are never forgotten and you are with me in my thoughts and heart every day.Well "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" I hope you liked the card and the flowers that I had put out there for you. I wish I could have been there to do it myself.But I am just to far away to get up there but I am there with you in Spirit everyday. Where Terri lives now she doesnt have a computer line so that is why you havent had any notes from her. But you are in all of your brothers and sisters thoughts every day as you are mine and especially on your Birthday. Well all the kids were here this year but not at the same times due to school, work etc. dates.... Well My Sweet Son Happy Birthday....I Love You Baby...Your Mama Mary

Mary Griffith
Mother of Deputy Larry D Griffith EOW 3-2-1995

August 23, 2014

Dearest Larry...Well "Happy Birthday" I hope you liked the Birthday Card and flowers (or what ever Patty from the floral shop found to put out there as I know one year she put something really funny that I knew you would SMILE about).I wish I lived closer so I could do those things myself but at least I can find a card I like to send to her to put with "What Ever" she comes up with. You were in my thoughts all day today waiting for the time "You Were Born" as I usually do with each of you kids. What Beautiful Memories they always are "That Moment When You Each Were Born" (and wondering when and "Where" it would happen seeing I never had Labor pains. Ya.I see you smiling you Prankster being "So Unique" in where you were going to make" Your Grand Entrance". Ha.) We will leave it at that. Well school let out and a lot of the kids made it home for the summer "Get Together" Aunt Marcia and Uncle Bob got here July 13th and they all started coming kids,nieces,cousins etc. and it all went on and on until August 6th when the last ..Jenny and kids went home to Alaska. But a Great Time was had by all. The twins are into car's now so "all the Boy's and Grandma ( I like cars to you know) went to the Auto Museum restoration one day and the Auto Museum in the park where Uncle Mike works both places now that he has retired. Also a museum which was full of airplane,auto,and steam engines. So the twins left for home with big smiles and loads of auto magazines Uncle Mike gave them. Max went along but he is more into Baseball so Mike took him to the Padre game one night after the other boys went home. Claire and girl friends all went to a concert. Plus lots of swimming in the pool, B.B.Q.s and lots of talk and fun like always. You would have had a "Ball" seeing how you love kids.(They didnt have you here to blame all the Mischief on. "No its not us doing it ..Its Uncle Larry making all that noise". Ah I miss those day's. Well as I said a Great Time was had by all. Kids are all back in school, Uncle Mike and Aunt Judi are resting up and Molly Girl their dog and Grandma are going through "Kiddie Withdrawls"ha. We miss you being here so much every year. But we all feel you in "Spirit". Much as we all try to go on and enjoy life it will never be the same without you there to share it all with us. Well Happy Birthday My Sweet Son..I miss you with all my heart....Your Mama....Mary

Mary Griffith
Mother of Deputy Larry Griffith EOW 3-2-1995

August 23, 2013

Hello Big Brother

Tomarrow is your birthday, and like always I am thinking of you. I love and miss you so very much, and guess I always will. With all the joys and sorrows in this life....there is nothing that replaces you. We love many people in a lifetime; but each love is unique and different.

I am so thankful that I had you for my big brother, and that we were both part of the same wonderful family. So today I celebrate you and the love you left behind on this earth. You are always in my heart and thoughts. You are always my hero. I love you forever and always.

your baby sister
Terri

Terri Griffith
sister

August 21, 2013

THINKING OF YOU TODAY LARRY. ITS BEEN A LONG TIME, BUT SEEMS ONLY A WEEK OR TWO AGO. REFLECTING BACK TO THAT DAY, IM SO SORRY I WASNT THERE TO HELP. YOU KNOW I MEAN THAT FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. MANY TIMES IVE DROVE BY THAT HOUSE ON MY WAY FISHING AND HOW I WISH I COULD OF HELPED, BUT YOU HAD 3 OTHER GREAT MEN BY YOURSIDE WAYNE HENRY AND BILL. I THINK OF LAURIE, CRYSTAL, DAVID AND ERIC A LOT. ALL HAVE MOVED AWAY AND HAVE LOST CONTACT. I JUST LEARNED OF THIS WEB SITE MINUTES AGO AND READ SOME ENTRIES. SEE THAT TODD STILL CARES. IT SADDENS ME THAT OTHERS FROM THE DEPARTMENT HAVE NOT COMMENTED, MAYBE THEY DO NOT KNOW OF THIS SITE LIKE I. RECALL HUNDREDS OF CALLS WE RESPONDED TOGETHER ON. YOU WORRIED ME A LITTLE CAUSE YOU HAD CAHONES BIG AS KENWORTH TRUCK TIRES. YOU WERE NEVER LAZY LIKE SOME OTHERS AND ALWAYS WILLING TO BE IN THE MIDDLE OF ANY CALL NO MATTER HOW BAD IT WAS. IN FACT YOU WERE SO WILLING TO RESPOND IT COST YOU HOURS OF BEING BEHIND ON PAPER WORK JUST TO GIVE A HAND. THINKING BACK YOU REALLY WERE ONE HELL OF A COP, MAN AND ALL WHO KNEW WILL SOMTIME OR ANOTHER AGREE.

RETIRED DEPUTY MARK A. PAUL
RETIRED LASSEN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

May 1, 2013

Hello Big Brother

Well it's another year.....tomarrow it will be 18 years since you left me standing here....and I have loved and missed you each and every one of those days. Each year on this day it seems that my world comes to a halt, and all the memories and feelings come rushing back. It still knocks me to my knees and sucks my breath away.

This year the Sheriffs Dept. in the county where I am living has allowed me to honor you by placing a picture of you along with a wreath in the lobby of their Department. I thought it was very kind of them and of course, I will do something special for them so that they know how much I appreciate it.

I love you forever and always.....and I never forget. You are always my big brother and my hero.

love always
your baby sister
Terri

Terri Griffith
sister

March 1, 2013

Hello Big Brother

You are in my heart and thoughts today. I felt you beside me on my trip up and back from Ohio for Patrick's wedding. I know you were keeping me safe out on the road since it was such a quick trip and I was in a hurry. I know.....I was speeding a little too much and I kept telling myself that my big brother would have given me a ticket in spite of my being family. I could hear your lecture the whole trip and I tried hard to listen.

It's hard to believe my boys are grown men now. They were just little boys while you were still on this earth, and you missed so much of their growing up. But they have both turned out to be such wonderful young men, and my life has been so blessed by being their mother. God gave me such a special gift when he gave them to me.

Patrick looked so handsome all dressed up in his tux, and it felt like such an honor to help both him and Matt get dressed for the wedding. I even learned to tie a tie since Matt needed help with that; of course I had to watch a You-tube video but I got it done. LOL You know I cried as I watched Patrick standing up there as his bride walked toward him.....I cried through the whole dang wedding. What an emotional day !!! Abby was a beautiful bride; and I am lucky to have such a wonderful daughter in law. I felt you beside me.....and I want to thank you for sharing those moments with me.

I miss you so much. There are just so many things that I want to share with you. I still need you so much and I hate that another human being on this earth took you away from me. I dont think he will ever understand what he has done to so many people. My heart can't forgive him. I am scared what is going to happen in the November elections, and I don't know how I am going to deal with it if things change out in California. I have to trust in God and you to get me through it. I am praying that someday there will be justice.

In the meantime I hope you always know how much I love you. I hope my love is always strong enough to reach out and touch you; that you always know how much I miss you and that someday we will see each other again.

I love you forever and always....you are always my big brother and my hero.

love always
your baby sister
Terri

Terri Griffith
sister

September 26, 2012

Dearest Larry...Sorry I didnt get this sent right on your birthday but I was away and no computer.But I know you got the flowers and card I sent out to your grave that I send each year to tell you that you are never forgotten. Well the years keep going by so fast that it wont be long and I wont need to write as I will be with you. I wish we could all be together again but some day we will. I hope you know that even though all of your brothers and sisters dont write on these pages "We All Miss You Terrible". Well My Sweet Son I Love You and Miss You Forever....All My Love YOur Mama Mary

Mary Griffith.
Mother Of Deputy Griffith

September 4, 2012

Happy Birthday Big Brother !!! Today is your special day when you brought so much love, joy and beauty into the lives of your family and all those who loved you during the years you spent on this earth. I wish that we had been able to celebrate more than 44 of these birthdays; but that was taken away from us.

But I still think of you and celebrate this day that you took your first breath in this world; and I am always so thankful that I had you for my big brother. I don't ever forget you on all the special days as you are always a part of everything that I do. I think about you each and every day; and I still share all the joys and sorrows of each day with you. I know that you always watch over me, guide me, and protect me. We both know that my guardian angel can use all the help he can get.

Patrick will be getting married in a couple of weeks. Hard to believe that my babies are grown men now. They were just little boys when you last saw them. So much of the past years filled with things that you should have been here to enjoy and share with all who love you.

A lot of things are happening out in California this year with election time coming up. I am not sure how well I will deal with it all if the voters change things out there. But guess will have to wait and see what happens. I am holding my breath. Since I don't live in California I can't vote on the issue.

I love and miss you so much. Wish I could wrap my arms around you and hug you. I miss the sound of your voice so much, and miss all of our long conversations as not everyone understands your little sister's idiosyncratic personality the way you have. I am still the kid with the "far away eyes" and filled with so much love that it spills all over my shoes. You told me never to change what lives in the depths of my soul; so I still stand tall and brave for you.

Happy Birthday Big Brother.....you are always my hero.

love you forever and always
your baby sister
Terri

Terri Griffith
Sister of Deputy Griffith, Lassen Co. Sheriffs Dept.

August 22, 2012

Hello Big Brother

You are in my thoughts a lot today, and I am really missing you. There are just so many things that I wish I could talk to you about and share with you like I used to do. There is this big empty space left behind in my life that only you can fill, and nothing else replaces. I know I have other brothers and sisters that I love dearly, but even they can't take your place just like you could never take theirs in my heart.

I am always amazed how one split second in life can change so much, and I wish so much that I could turn back the hands of time to a different outcome. Some days I am just overwhelmed with such deep sorrow, and I can't seem to move beyond that place. I don't understand how others can seem to move forward and I can't; or if what I see on the outside of them is just a mask of pretending to get on with life. Are they really stuck in one place like I am, and just better at pretending??

My sorrow and pain are so deep big brother that it takes my breath away and still to this day it knocks me to my knees. I may not be your wife, your mother, or your child.....just a little sister who misses you so very much. I love you with each breath and beat of my heart....always and forever.

love always
your baby sister
Terri

Terri Griffith
sister

June 10, 2012

Thank You Deputy Griffith for your selfless service. Your bravery is shared in all your brothers and sisters in blue....everyday they go to work could be their last...yet they continue to serve their communities all around the world. That is what makes them Brave!!! I am so sad that your family is left here without you. I pray that Our Lord Jesus will continue to watch over your family until they see you again....God Bless

kathy Stevenson wife of fallen officer
Sgt. Howard K. Stevenson EOW 1/9/05

March 2, 2012

Dearest Larry....Well here I am and another year gone by without you .This wont be a long letter like I usually send as my pain is so deep this year I can hardly see the page to write. Every time I start thinking of you I start to cry. I went to mass and communion for you this morning and I always stay until that "Moment Comes That You Left Us." Every Year and Every Year it gets that way on this day.I never dreamed something like this could have so much pain. I lost my Dad,My Mom,My sister Patty who I loved so so much but nothing imaginable could ever prepare me for this "The Cold Blooded Murder of My Child". All of you children were so good,so kind,so giving and would have done anything to help anyone in the world. I never dreamed someone would do this to one of you.I know we arent the only ones that this has happened to and I know they suffer just as we do. But there are time I just want to say"God Give Us A Break". But every year it all comes back again and again and I write the same thing every year. But inside I know I would not change what happened if I knew I would have had to miss having you born to me. I know and believe that tomorrow God will send "The Sun to shine so bright and in that sun there you will be with your smiling face with that mischievous gleam in your eyes saying "Hey Girl did you think I left you..Never...How could I ...I Love you Mama" I know we will always all be together. I believe all of us have "This Bond, This Special Gift"" that God gave us and he will never take from us.But I am just a Mom and get "These Moments"t like I did when each of you left home for the first time" wondering if you would leave me forever. But you always all come back to regroup,smiling,laughing,loving to be together again...I love you Baby and miss you so much today but I hear that tomorrow the sun will come out again.......Your Mama Mary

Mary Griffith
Mother

March 2, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 17th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections. I admit I cannot get through reading your mom Mary's reflection or your sister Terri's reflection without having tears in my eyes.

I know that your murderer's death sentence was upheld by the US Supreme Court. I am sure that your family is as upset as mine that we will now be fighting in this next election to keep the justice that a jury and judge gave us.

Rest In Peace.

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

March 2, 2012

Hello Big Brother

The 17th Anniversary of your death is here, and as always you are in my thoughts even more than usual this time of year. I am having a hard time this year, and have been trying to do some special things that would honor all of my special memories of you.

I try hard to have positive thoughts, but so many other feelings, emotions, and thoughts seem to just wake up on their own. I don't always know how to explain it to someone else, but it's like I can feel it all waking up and moving around just beneath the surface of my skin. I always think of the horror movies that show creepy things crawling under someone's skin, and that is what it feels like inside me. I get so restless and agitated; and have to keep myself doing something but my brain seems to be in this slow motion video that replays all the moments and memories of this day over and over. It's so hard to believe that it has been 17 years when it can still be so fresh inside my heart.

I have missed you so much over these past 17 years, and I have cried so many tears. My heart contains so much love for you, and I cherish so many memories of so many things we shared growing up together. I know that mom, and my brothers and sisters love and miss you just as much as I do. We have such a close and special family; the best on the face of this earth. I am always in awe of the bond that we have between all of us. I know it's a rare and treasured thing to have in this day and time when the world moves at such a fast pace. I know that we all have an empty place inside of us...a place that was always filled by you.

I was finally able to contact the "Griffith Troopers" in South Carolina. It's kind of freaky that it all came together this week of all weeks. So I imagine you must have had a hand in making it happen. Thank you for the gift, big brother. Turns out they have family living near me, so I may have a chance to meet them in person. Young Trooper Jared Griffith has mischevious blue eyes just like you, and I see that same sparkle in them. He seems to be a young man that would make you proud, and I know you will ride with him out on patrol. Take care of them big brother.

Well big brother, it's hard right now. But I know that I only hurt as much as I love; and both fill my heart tonight. I love you till it spills all over my shoes and runs rivers upon this earth. My hands reach to the stars tonight and touch your face; and I know that tonight while I sleep your angel's wings will be holding me just like you did when I was a little girl. Seems like your always fixing my boo-boo's, drying my tears, and mending my broken heart.

I love and miss you forever. You are always my hero, my big brother, and my best friend. I don't ever forget.

love always
your baby sister
Terri

Terri Griffith
Sister

March 1, 2012