Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your heroism and service is honored today, the eighth 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.

To Erika and Dylan, Brian's mom and dad and siblings: I understand the meaning of a life forever altered. Losing a beloved husband, father, son, brother in this way has to be one of life's greatest sorrows. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

May 30, 2009

I'm just sitting here reading the old articles in the newspaper, day(s) after your funeral. Just reminiscing about how GPD was back then compared to the present. It brought tears to my eyes thinking about you. I saw your family at the memorial. They seem different compared to those days back then in 2001. As a matter of fact, they look great. Wow, Dylan is so handsome. He did pretty good. Your wife, she's a fighter. YOur mom, pretty as ever, your dad, so strong. Your friends, still hanging on. I believe God has done an awesome job on each of these individuals and I know you had a hand in it too. It shows how stable and strong they have become compared to 2001. You are missed so much and I thank God that you were a good friend and will forever remain in my heart as a true hero and good friend and a great officer. It should not have been you on that fateful day but God choose you instead. Keep watching over each of us.

Remembering you always on the upcoming anniversary of your departure. Can't believe it's been that long.

Anonymous

May 28, 2009

I always thought of it as selfish to put anything in writing for you as we did not know each other very well however, I was humbled by the invitation to serve on the board for this year's memorial and it was touching and moving and inspirational. The whole process was consumed by detail and worries pursued that it would not work out but, as Chief Cron said anything that brings us together to remember our friends, will always work out!
As everything, tragedy seems to bring us all closer to reality and it is extremely hard for new recruits to the police department as well as the veterans to understand that this kind of tragedy happens all over the world. We still suffer from the "small town" 'this will never happen to us' mentality. You remind us all that bad things happen to good people.
You have 'upped' the measure of training and steps that the Gallup Police Department takes and you have brought about the presence of the 1012 club which I, personally, would give blood for because its such a great and respectable cause.
It really sucks that tragedy brings about great response but, there is some comfort that it does. There have been changes, there has been understanding and Chief Cron really makes sure that your tragedy wasnt in vain.
I know that your family (Erica and Dylan) really miss you and could never replace you and I hardly know them, but, it's written all over their face's.
I also know that the affect your death had on this community was so massive that people stood shoulder to shoulder on the street almost all the way to the cemetary, you touched so many lives. And, that can NEVER be taken away.
You and Erica and Dylan touched my life and I thank you all for it every day.

And, Erica, you do that tour EVERY year and I will be here to do that fundraiser EVERY year, that is my promise to you! You are so strong, I truly admire you!
Kim

Kim Spinelli
1012 Club

May 24, 2009

Wow what a long Month this has been!! I never look forward to this time of year I just want to sleep through it but somehow thats not an option...

Anyhow we miss you so much I dont know why I was such an emotional wreck these last few week especially since the PUT... Honey I cant even begin to describe what an amazing journey that was for me.. It was the most physically challenging and painful thing I have ever put my body through.. but it was worth ever mile of it!! I cant even believe that I finished it all but whats even more amazing is all the wonderful people I was so blessed to meet on the trip who refused to let me give up... and of course having you there was necessary too...
The memorial service they had today was beautiful as always Dylan did a great job and even though It was hard for me to speak I hope that I was able to give everyone a small Idea of what a blessing you were to this earth...

Love you with all my heart soul body mind and money...

Erika & Dylan Mitchell

May 21, 2009

Officer Mitchell, Thank You for accompanying Erika (and helping her along the way) as she pedaled her way to DC during the tour. She did an outstanding job. It was an HONOR to ride alongside both of you.

Sgt. Medina
Jacksonville Beach PD

May 20, 2009

Officer Mitchell,
Just wanted you to know you are not forgotten by the Gallup Police Department. The GPD is going to have a Memorial honoring you and five other brothers who gave their lives. The memorial will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 10:00 am at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Rest in peace brother and God bless you.
If there is anyone interested in attending the memorial please call me so I can send you an invitation or please come all are welcome in honoring our Officers. God bless you. Linda Garcia

Linga Garcia
City Prosecutors Office

April 20, 2009

Hi, so the tour is just a few weeks away..I have my stuff all ready to go and have been training hard I hope its enough!
Your son just competed in his first track meet... he did great even if he fought me the entire time he really tried hard I am so very proud of him.
School is almost over already... 5th grade is coming up and hes going to test out to be in advanced classes so he can be in a 6th grade group im sure he will do great.
other than that life is still the same...

We miss you always cant wait to see you in D.C.

Erika M

April 18, 2009

HEY BRIAN, JUST READ WHERE DYLAN BOUGHT HIS FIRST PAIR OF
JORDANS, I CAN REMEMBER THAT NIGHT YOU CAME INTO THE RADIO
ROOM AND SHOWED ME A VERY TINY PAIR OF JORDANS THAT YOU
BOUGHT FOR YOUR SON (THAT WASN'T EVEN BORN YET) YOU WERE
SO EXCITED AND SAID THOSE WON'T BE HIS ONLY PAIR AND THAT
HE WOULD HAVE ALL KINDS OF JORDAN STUFF. YOU HAD SUCH A
BIG SMILE AND TWINKLE IN YOUR EYE WHEN YOU SPOKE OF THAT
LITTLE BOY. I REALLY MISS WORKING NIGHTS AND TAKING CARE
OF ALL YOU GUYS, LISTENING TO YOUR GOOD AND BAD TIMES, WE
WERE A SPECIAL KIND OF FAMILY

A FRIEND
DEBB"Y"

DEBBY
FRIEND

March 2, 2009

So it finally came to pass your son bought his first pair of Jordans today......
it picked a nice pair you would be proud! We spend the evening looking at your trading cards and just a lot of old stuff... he brought home a jordan jacket that belonged to you many years ago his papa had it and we are gona frame it so that it stays beautiful.... I love that he gets to learn more and more about you the more questions that he asks.... we will always miss you and love you for all the amazing things you gave us in your short time here on earth... in one of the many letters that you wrote me you said I was your angel actually it was always the other way around.....

your wife always

February 8, 2009

Damn I miss you!....my brother, my best friend, my comrad, my Team Leader, my "back up"...I need and miss you so...FZB

Anonymous

January 17, 2009

Merry Christmas Sweetheart we miss you lots, wish you could be here to enjoy all the tamales and posole with us.... Love you always

Anonymous

December 22, 2008

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year you all. May there be peace and joy in your homes and hearts.

A Friend

Anonymous

December 17, 2008

Hey baby, we miss you lots ...a lot has been going on here
Dill had a great birthday still hard to think that 10 yrs have passed and you have been gone 7 of those yrs.... what a shame you have missed so damn much... so he went to his first paintball tournament with TP this weekend... he feels like such a man and is so proud of the battle wounds he has to show off... i just pictured you walking next to him with your head held so high at what a great kid he is I am thankful that we have such great friends that love us so much but the thought that you should be doing this stuff with him always breaks my heart.. again the holidays are around the corner and before you know it 2009 is here time sure is moving fast the older i get!!! School is good, the babies are good, the only thing missing is you this being alone thing sucks!!!!!

As always keep us safe we love you always

Erika M

November 8, 2008

Hey birthday boy.... I can only imagine what your birthday wish list would have included this year..... Love you with all my heart soul body mind and money

your wife

September 29, 2008

It's that time of year again. Your birthday is in a couple of days and I wanted to wish you an early Happy Birthday. You are thought about often. Prayers go out for your family and friends/co-workers for strength, love, joy and hope. I pray they find peace and know that everything is in God's hands. Who can be against us if God is for us and with us each day.

Jenelle

Anonymous

September 25, 2008

you have to take care of me ok....

love you

Anonymous

September 15, 2008

this is just a dream.... a really bad dream

love ya babe

Anonymous

August 17, 2008

Holy Cow Where do I begin!!!! We have had a busy week and we also had a great summer but it has finally come to an end... He started the 4TH grade on Tuesday!!!!! He really likes his teacher I think she will be good for him... can you believe that what a little man he is...
So kids camp was a lot of fun your boy took first place in shooting he is a natural just like you he did really good in archry as well for not having ever done it before... he caught an 11 and 1/2 in bass which he was so proud of... he had really great counselors and mentors there that gave me some really good feedback about where he is emotionally.. I also had to do counseling which I did kicking and screaming but it turned out to be good for me I learned a lot from all those amazing women.. he met some really good kids and is very excited about going back next year.. and if you can believe this he got up 4 days in a row at 5:30 to run just so he could get an award... I went to it but just because the scenery was so beautiful and also because they fed us so dang much I had to make up for it!!! overall it was a perfect end to our summer I know you were there in the evenings during our campfires singing those silly songs with us!

Keep watch over your son this year as he continues to grow up and have different needs. I hope that I can be there to help him through he will be 10 in a few months no more single digits... how scary I so do not want to do the teenage years alone....you punk!!!

Love you with all my heart soul body mind and money baby

Your Wife

August 7, 2008

Rest Brother, rest. I'll see you soon...

FZB

June 30, 2008

Today was such an emotional day with it being Dylans last day of school he is now offically a 4th grader... he had a great year all A's and some B's I am so very proud of him. It was doubly painful with the 7 yr anniversary of your death.... I thought I could hold it together but it snuck up on me and I just had to let the tears flow for a little bit... You have truly missed out on so much... Dill has braces now he looks so grown up and different with them on but has adjusted to them really well and is proud to say that he is the first one in his class to have them so he has bragging rights now, I think!
I just forget how fast time as flown for me. We are going to kids camp this summer in Wisconson, I am very excited for Dill he will meet other kids who like him have lost their loved ones and hopefully he can learn from others.

I finally went to the memorials this year again another emotional drain but it was nice to see the same faces that I know loved and respected you from day one still there offering their support and prayers..I took Dill to some of the places that I felt were important for him to see like the cemetery and where you were shot I know he remembers nothing and I just want him to make the connection so that it might help him with the many questions I know he has. he asked a lot of tought things that day but it was also something I needed to revisit for my own healing.

I know we all miss you beyond words. Today another NM officer was killed what an awful day this is for many of us.
God has blessed me beyond compare and I have so much to be thankful for starting with you...

Keep watch over us as always. We love you and miss you so
Love you with all my heart soul body mind and money baby

your wife always

May 31, 2008

It's been 7 years Brian, wow, it still feels like just yesterday, and at the same time, feels like a million years ago.. So much has changed, your son is so big.. he is an amazing little man. She sure has done an awesome job, but like she says, there is a whole lot of you in him. Have you seen the braces? Now we both have them, we can share each others pain!

Take care of your babies Brian, I know you have good connections! Love always...

May 31, 2008

Remembering you on this day. Seven years has passed and still we think of you often. I for one, will not forget you. God bless your family today and always. May they have peace and joy in their hearts, as the joy of the Lord is our strength.

Jenelle/Former GPD

May 30, 2008

WELL BRIAN TODAY WAS THE MEMORIAL FOR ALL OUR OFFICERS,
IT TURNED OUT REALLY NICE, I DON'T KNOW IF IT HAD ANYTHING
TO DO WITH CHIEF CRON BEING IN CHARGE, BUT IT FELT MORE
LIKE IT WAS FOR THE OFFICERS WHO LEFT US AND WHO ARE
STILL WITH US AND NOT ABOUT WHO WAS PUTTING IT TOGETHER
LIKE THE PAST FEW YEARS. IT WAS SURE NICE TO SEE ALL OUR
FRIENDS, SURE WISH MORE WOULD ATTEND THO. AND YOUR SON,
BOY HE SURE HAS GROWN, I THINK NEXT YEAR IF HE COMES HE'LL
BE TALLER THAN ME, I KNOW LIKE I'M THAT TALL, HA HA.BUT
ANYWAY HE SURE IS GROWING AND GETTING VERY HANDSOME. ERICA
IS STILL YOUR BEAUTIFUL WIFE, SHE AND DYLAN SEEM TO BE
DOING GOOD, NOW THEY HAVE TO GO TO THE MEMORIAL IN SANTA FE, I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THAT ONE UNTIL TODAY, SO HOPE EVERYTHING GOES WELL UP THERE. WELL NICE TALKING TO YOU
I WILL KEEP IN TOUCH

YOUR FRIEND
DEBB'Y'

May 20, 2008

Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day I think of you on a daily basis but today we take a special moment to think of all those names that join you here.
We love you and miss you dearly

Erika & Dylan M

May 15, 2008

I think I just realized...I never told you...that "I love you brother!...took it for granted and miss you so much."....ur brother, Frankie

Sgt. Franklin Boyd
Gallup PD

May 6, 2008