Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We in law enforcement put our lives at risk every day. We do this for the community we have sworn to protect and serve. It does little to assist us by prematurely releasing hardened murderers. You do the justice system a great service by adhering to your sworn oath.

CK Scholten, Sgt. Ret.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department

May 22, 2018

Dear Mr Governor,

It would be a travesty of justice if this convict is paroled or sentence commuted

Your law enforcement constitutes are pleading with you to not let any more convicted criminals realized from custody before the time which is determined by the Superior Court is served

Lord knows you are ready in the process of making this state a haven for criminals and illegal immigrants

Detective Michael Young
Retired, LASD

May 22, 2018

Governor Brown should not intervine, and allow the justice system to carry out the death sentence for the murderers of Shane York.

Deputy George Housos
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. Retired 2011

May 22, 2018

I pass by a small memorial stand across the street from Knott's Berry Farms every day. It is a sad reminder of the execution of Deputy Shane York. Governor Brown please do not parole or commute this inmates sentenced. He should serve his full

Lieutenant Seiko Tokuda jr
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Retired

May 22, 2018

I hope that the governor of California will not let the second suspect out on parole or Commute the sentence. It does not matter that this other suspect did not pull the trigger he was part of this. Therefore he got life in prison without possibility of parole and he should do his time until he's dead. California has not excluded anyone in 12 years and currently has over 747 death row inmates. When is California going to do with the people voted for.
Sheriff's deputy David Mackie San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department retired.

David M Mackie
San Bernardino County Sheriff retired.

May 16, 2018

I pray for you and your love ones today Deputy Shayne York. You have been a great loss to our department and community, You will never be forgotten. God Bless, Brother.

Recruit Mota
LASD

May 13, 2018

Rest in peace sir, I had the honor to visit your memorial located at Pitches Detention Facility, during my stay at the academy. Your death was a tragic one and it shouldn't have happened because of the badge you carry. You will always be remembered.

Recruit Tepale
Lasd

May 12, 2018

Never a braver Deputy lived. Gone, but never forgotten

Michael Wenger
Retired LEO
TBL

February 16, 2018

On August 10, 2016 a portion of I-5 between Newhall Ranch road and Hasley Canyon Rd. Was dedicated in your memory. Your entire family was their, the memorial was great, now your memory will live on forever.

Retired Deputy Dan York
Shayne's Father

August 13, 2016

Deputy York: This week marks the 18th year since your passing from this earth. Thank you for your dedicated service to the citizens of Los Angeles County. Every time I pass by your memorial signs on the I5 I will think of you. And to your parents: Peace and good fortune in the years to come.

Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol (retired) 5342

August 11, 2015

Santa Clarita newspaper: Assembly bill ACR 16 has now passed, and a stretch of the I-5 freeway between Newhall Ranch Rd. and Hasley Cyn Rd. is designated in your name. "Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Shayne Daniel York Memorial Highway."

Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol (retired)

March 29, 2015

Thinking of you today, Brother. I met your parents today and read your story. It broke my heart. Rest in peace and thank you for your service.

Respectfully,

Earl Cowan
Washington State LEO

Officer Earl Cowan

March 8, 2015

To Deputy York’s loved ones, I am truly sorry for your loss. He was taken from you too soon. The unfair and unexpected loss of Deputy York reminds us that we must always be vigilant. Rest in peace.

Recruit Christopher Sciacca
LASD

September 28, 2014

Shane;

My heart aches for your loss to this day. I sat arm and arm with your father at your funeral services. I was moved beyond words seeing the heartbreak in him, your brother Brandon, and the rest of the family. Your father and I are childhood friends and first cousins. He went into law enforcement, and I went into the Army. We both served our countries as a profession and did so with honor. You made him proud when you followed his footsteps and joined the men and women who serve so honorably in law enforcement.

To this day, I am still engaged in the US Department of Defense, 43 years and counting. I have said farewell to far too many Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen over those 43 years. Viet Nam, Desert Storm, and the War on Terror have taken too great a toll on America and my heart. The show of respect for their loss is always touching and patriotic. However, never have I seen the camaraderie to match that which I saw the day of your funeral. Hundreds upon hundreds of law enforcement officers were personally in attendance and hundreds more lined the freeways and streets of Los Angeles as your Hearst proceeded towards the cemetery.

Your brothers in arms are truly brothers in deed. May God bless you and your fellow law enforcement brothers forever.

Major, US Army, (Ret) Brad York
Cousin

September 15, 2014

Deputy York,
We reflect on you and your tragic ending at the Sheriff's Academy almost anytime a fallen officer is talked about. Your story has touched me in a way that can't explain. I had the honor of polishing your plaque today and reminiscing with our instructors about you and your family. You always have a place in my heart.

May You Rest In Peace

Adam Penner
Culver City Police Department

June 22, 2013

Another reason for me to devote my free time to the law enforcement, as an LASD Reserve Deputy, i will fight for the justice, against the criminals, and in memory of the fallen deputies and officers.

Reserve Deputy Alexander Akopian
LASD

May 21, 2013

This past year I worked hard to preserve the death penalty in California and keep justice for the families of the 43 law officers whose killers are on death row. You are remembered and I will continue to warrior for justice for you.

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

February 23, 2013

I remember the day this happened. You were my son's friend and I could not bear to tell him the news! I know he still thinks of you and he sent this to us.

Andrea Oddo
Mother of your friend Alex Oddo Fresno State

August 30, 2012

Sir... We stood watch yesterday in your honor.. You will never be forgotten.

Deputy Tutino
LASD

August 17, 2012

Deputy Sheriff York,
On today, the 15th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Los Angeles County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

August 16, 2012

Miss you buddy.

Deputy John Wilkie
LASD- classmate and friend

August 15, 2012

Rest in peace my brother. It was 15 years ago today it happened.

Deputy Robert Claus
LASD

August 14, 2012

Hello to the York Family,
The pain from the loss of Shayne hurts as much today as it did so long ago. Having known Shayne and his family for so many years, watching him grow as a child into the fine man he became brings back so many pleasant memories. Shayne, you will always be in my heart!

Ellen
Family Friend

March 26, 2012

I was thinking of you today, and started to write something here and then read down through the other comments and came across my own name and message from 2007. My message was almost exactly the same words so many years later! My thoughts and prayers are still with you and your family and as I said in 2007, I will never forget you. I wish you had been able to live out your life, and I feel so sorry for the loss we all have without you here in this world. Our loss is Heaven's gain and I know you are an angel watching over us. Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice. As long as I live, your memory will be a part of me.

Rachel K.
Anaheim, CA

August 21, 2011

That night, I was with A Fellow Off-Duty LAPD Cop and Shayne York was Murdered less than two miles from where I lived. I will NEVER Forget that Night….

May He Rest - In - Peace.

Semper Fi,
“Major Pain”

Michael B. Parlor

August 16, 2011