Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Lasater,

Your memory is a true inspiration to more than those who knew you. I was not part of the class that honored you this evening however I felt genuinely moved by all those that remember you. When Officer Jackson walked the audience through history of the flag presented to your family it hit me somewhere deep, somewhere in my heart that I can't describe but made me realize how precious life is. Though it is a tragedy that your son barely knew you, he will grow up knowing that his father was nothing less than a hero. Cody will never wonder who his father was and what he did. He will know from a young age that you, his father, gave everything you had each and every day on the job and served as an inspiration to those on the same path who sometimes felt lost. While you are gone, you are immortalized in the memories of those around you and those whose lives you have touched. I still have a long road ahead of me, but everytime I feel like I'm at my limits, know that it is the memory of you and all of my fallen brothers that push me to never yield to pain or anguish. Pain is temporary, but pride is forever.

"Stand For the Fallen, Train Like You Fight"
Class 15

Greggor Park II
Palomar College Police Academy

April 27, 2007

WE REMEMBER……………………………

AS WE BEGIN ANOTHER NIGHT
BOOTS SHINED AND CHECKING OUR LIGHT,
WE STAND PROUD IN FRONT OF OUR
NATIONS FLAG, HAND OVER OUR HEART
WE PLEDGE TO OUR LAND,
WE REMEMBER…………………………….

AS WE RUN DOWN THE DARK BLUE PAINTED
HALL, WE SILENTLY PASS OUR FALLEN HERO’S
WALL, WE STAND AT ATTENTION IN THE CLASS,
WAITING FOR THE CADET TO COME IN LAST,
WE REMEMBER………………………………

AS WE SIT IN OUR SEATS EXHAUSTED, AT
TIMES FEELING MENTALLY BEAT, WE LOOK
TOWARDS HIS PICTURE AND NEVER CLAIM
DEFEAT,
WE REMEMBER…………………………………

AS WE EACH SECRETLY STRUGGLE IN OUR
OWN PERSONAL LIVE’S WE LOOK TO 9Y6 IN
ORDER TO CLEAR OUR MINDS,
WE REMEMBER………………………………….

AS WE CONTINUED TO LEARN, AND AT TIMES
NOT SEE EYE TO EYE, WE REALIZED THAT AS
A TEAM WE COULD ALWAYS GET BY,
WE REMEMBER…………………………………..

WE REMEMBER AN EXCEPTIONAL OFFICER
WHOSE LIFE WE NEVER KNEW, BUT WHOSE
MOTTO “PRIDE IS FOREVER”, WILL ALWAYS
REMAIN TRUE,
WE REMEMBER…………………………………….

CLASS 14

Officer Lasater,

Last night we had the pleasure of meeting your family, and I was just as nervous about that as I will be at graduation tomorrow night. Today we had our last function as a class at the beach, and your family was with us. It is such an honor to have them here, they are all very special. We hope that you approve of all that we have been doing for them, we want them to be able to look back on these moments and smile. You have an amazing, strong, devoted family, and I hold deep in my heart the up most respect for each of them. Tomorrow is the "big day", so please be with us all. I know you will be right there with us as we stand proud of our accomplishment. It was a pleasure having you and your family apart of my life, and I hope that we will always have that connnection.
Thank you Larry for inspiring us to all become as great as person and officer as you were.

"Pride is Forever"
Class 14

Vanessa Rocha
PCPA

April 26, 2007

Larry,

Today our class had the pleasure of meeting your family. I cannot tell you what an honor it was having them in our classroom. We picked your mom up at the airport and she told sotries of you and what a remarkable person you were. We met with your wife and son and having them in our classroom was a feeling that can't be explained.
Our year is comming to an end on Thursday but honoring you and your family never stops. You have been an inpiration to all of us and have been the motivation that we needed to get us through. Watch over us as we graduate and for those who begin their careers give them the strength to do the best job they can.

God Bless you all,
Taylor Gillis

Taylor Gillis
PCPA Class 14

April 25, 2007

Gone but never forgotten. You sir are a HERO. Please watch over us from up there as we carry on what you started. May we meet one day in the future. Until then, may you rest in peace knowing so many of your brothers in blue are always thinking and praying for your family and friends during what has to still be a difficult time.

Public Safety Officer J. Perrone
Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety, CA

April 24, 2007

Jo Ann, Cody, All of Larry's Family, Friends, & Co-workers
I think of you often and especially today. We will never forget - Larry is the definition of the word hero.

Officer Kristen Chipoletti
TN Bureau of Investigation

April 24, 2007

Larry Elwood,

I needed to check in with you brother to let you know Laura and I remember you today! We remember our days at Ft. Knox with you as our neighbor and serving with you at 1st Tank BN. We remember meeting JoAnn and thinking how in the world did that happen (you won that deal man)! We miss you a ton, I have to admit I still speak of you in the present tense because I cannot think of you any other way. We think of your son, family and all that is good and honorable about you. I admire you as a Marine, son, brother, husband, father, UNC Fan and am comforted by your example and the way you are! I want you to know I appreciate your sacrifice and those of your brothers in blue we owe our freedom and quality of life to you heroes! I want to let you know your wingman Major Greg Poland is carrying on right now for us in Bagdad, is OK and thoughtful of you this day. You are the best!

Semper Fi,

Mark

Mark Bolz
1stLt USMC (Former)

April 24, 2007

To Officer Lasater's Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this day. We know that every day is painful when you have had to say, "See you later" to your precious loved one, but the anniversary of the worst day of your lives can bring additional grief. We want you to know that we are thinking of you and we will not forget Larry and the others who died Heros to protect the rest of us. May God comfort you.
The Family Of Billy Jack (BJ) Zachary
EOW 1-1-2006

The Family Of BJ Zachary, EOW 1-1-2006

April 24, 2007

You are always in our thoughts but especially today. Please place your hands on all of those who love and care for you give them the strength to live each day as you would -

April 24, 2007

TWO YEARS TODAY. WE REMEMBER, AND PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY.

MRS LASATER, CODY, MRS LOYA AND THE FAMILY, I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF YOU ALL DAY, AND PRAYING FOR YOU ALL.

OFFICER LASATER, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

April 24, 2007

Larry,

I made it to your memorial - it was so hard to hear Phil talk about you again, just as it was to hear him at your funeral. I was doing okay until I fixated on your lovely boy. Cody wandered aimlessly out into the clearing between you and your family...he began swaying to the music playing for you. Every once in awhile he stumbled to the ground, mustered himself back up, and made his way over to your co-workers standing at attention in their Class As. He peered up at them, admiring their uniforms - it was adorable! Jo Ann was so strong and graceful. I felt humbled in the presence of all your family - how painful their lives must be without you in it.

Phil said something about you that will stay with me forever. That you were a true Hero, and that you had saved so many lives – and that the people you saved may not know it, or ever realize it, but that they are here because at one point, you were. I wish I could thank you on behalf of those people – for your professionalism, your kindness and most of all your sacrifice.

Jo Ann – my thoughts are often with you and Cody…and my prayers will be with you this summer during the trial. I hope you find some comfort during this time.

April 24, 2007

Dear JoAnn, Cody, the Lasater Family, and Larry:

First let me say that I know in so very many ways how you feel. I lost my greatest friends, my strongest supporter, and most of all the only man I have ever loved to the same senseless violance that took away your wonderful husband, father and son. I thought about you all day today, knowing how very hard this day wil be. I lost Lynn on the 22nd of May, 1999. Until I started reading your reflections I thought my misery was just mine, but I see know that this type of loss effects everyone just the same. I must say have feel so drawn to Larry's reflection page. I enjoy reading about Cody, and how he is growing. There is no doubt in my mind when your husband went to work that fateful day he knew in his heart of hearts how very much he was loved by you and all his family. I never got the chance to tell Lynn how much he meant to me, how very much I loved him. I never thought anything like this would happen to someone I knew. Lynn always joked about being "six foot tall and bullet proof". Oh how wrong he was. The eight year anniversary of Lynn's death is just around the corner. So many people keep telling me it gets better with time, but it really doesn't. My prayers are with you today, and every day. From what I have read it sound like Larry is always with you and your family. Regardless of how and why, there must be comfort in knowing that he is never far awary. If you ever want to just talk, please don't hesitate in getting in touch, (615) 399-5555. God bless you, your son, your family, and most of all Larry. And Larry if you some how know what has been said about you on this site, seek out Lynn, he's a great guy, you guys will have a lot in common. Thank you for your service.

Lisa Dianne Binkley
State of Tennessee Military Police

April 24, 2007

Always Protecting
Always Serving
Always in our Hearts.

Dearest Lasater Family,
Our thoughts are with you on this saddest of days, the day that your beloved Larry was taken from your lives on this earth, but never, never from you hearts and memories.
With loving thoughts,
The family of Matt Rittenhouse, EOW 9/16/2004

Linda Rittenhouse
Matt's Mom

April 24, 2007

God Bless you Officer Lasater...

Stephanie

April 24, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 2nd anniversary of your EOW. I guarantee you have been in the thoughts of your loved ones every hour of every day for the past two years as they love and miss you dearly. You will never be forgotten by those that love you and care about you. Continue to keep watch over all of them and those still out on patrol. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement and also to this great Country of ours.

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

April 24, 2007

Larry, Jo, Cody and family, our love and prayers are with you today and everyday. Larry you will never be forgotten.

A.P.D Family

Police
Antioch Police Department

April 24, 2007

Please watch over your mom and give her strength during this very difficult time.

T.

April 24, 2007

In your family's darkest hour, they thought of helping others. My best friend has had 2 kidney transplants and I thank God everyday that she is still here. It is hard to be so happy knowing that someone elses family is grieving. Officer Lasater will live on through all those lucky enough to recieve a heroes organs. I hope your family's decision will lead others to become organ donors.
Melissa
wife of a michigan deputy

April 24, 2007

4/24/07

You live on in the memories, hearts, and minds of all who love you. Your loved ones will be in my thoughts today, as they remember the day, two years ago, when their lives were forever changed.

Norie Haas
Mother of Brian Haas
E.O.W. 4/24/04

Norie Haas

April 24, 2007

Wonderful men leave wonderful memories.May you have sweet rest and may Our Lord bless your loved ones, now and ever.

April 24, 2007

Dear Jo Ann and Phyllis: I just want to let you know that I am thinking about you tonight and, in fact, I think of you often. I will be especially thinking about you, Cody and Larry this week when Class 14 graduates.

Carol Espinoza, Mother of
Officer Isaac Espinoza
EOW 4/10/04

April 24, 2007

I know I never knew you Larry, but I grew up in the Bay area during the sixties. Pittsburg Police made me leave town. I deserved it back then. Had to retire from Police work in Tennessee due to complications from a stabbing during an arrest. I'm sorry this happened to you and I wish all the best to you family and friends. I thank you to for your dedication, bravery and the sacrifice you've made for our country. Two years tomorrow and by the looks of your reflections you will never be forgotten. God bless.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tn.

April 23, 2007

Wishing you the Courage to face the day,
Wishing you the vision to Believe,
Wishing you the Hope you need to ease the pain,
Wishing you the Strength to make it through the day,
Wishing you the Spirit to keep the memory alive.

Thinking of you, as I was two years ago,that night.
My thoughts and prayers always with you and your Family.

Always,
in my prayers
Angel of Peace

April 23, 2007

Larry it has been Two years since you left us but you are in my heart and thoughs each day.I got to spend some really special time with Cody in Washington last summer.I want to thank Jo Ann for letting me have time with him it is so hard to be on the other side of the country at times. I am so proud of what fine young men you and James turned out to be.It is so terrible Cody did not get to spend time with you ,but I know Jo ,your family and the many wonderful friends you have will be there to keep your spirit alive.When I looked at Seth and Cody I could not help thinking as you and James as kids and how they reminded me of you Two. I miss you and know how heavy every ones heart is at this time.I just wanted to tell you Jo Ann and Cody how much I think of you both even if I am not there. I want to thank every one for being there for Jo,James,Phyllis and the rest of Larry's family Two years ago and since .After a tragedy like this happens it makes all the difference in the world to know that there is still so much goodness left in people.We will always LOVE and MISS YOU.

Buddy Hobby
Uncle

April 23, 2007

God Speed Hero. Two long years. I pray for your family daily and I hope that God will touch them and help them on the 24th. I will share a tear with them. I feel like I know you.

Heather
Larry Cox's Friend EOW 4-21-05

April 23, 2007

Easter was such an emotional holiday. It is always a hard holiday because it was the last holiday we spent together as a family. Also, it was emotional because it was just a few days after the accident. Cody was adorable. He discovered candy for the first time and knew just what to do with chocolate easter bunnies. (Bite the ears off!). He also had a great time watching his older cousins play soccer in the back yard. Everytime one of the older boys would kick the ball, Cody would yell, 'Ball Go!!' and point at the ball. I think we are going to have a soccer player in a few years!

Louise
Sister-in-law

April 20, 2007