Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 6th anniversary year 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. He was also your brother in green so I bid you semper fi and thank you for your service to our country in the Corps.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those that 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.

Rest In Peace.

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

November 16, 2012

What's up James? I'm one day late but I want to wish u a Happy Birthday. I miss ya little buddy. Just also want to let u know that your son is getting big. He looks like he's gonna pass u,lol Well James I'll be back on here again. I will always remember u.
Take care Joe

PO J. Terrasi
NYPD/ USMC

September 11, 2012

Hello James!

I know you saw Jesse-James today and were as proud as I was. He is so great out there. He smiles and knows we are proud of him. It has been a challenge, but he has practiced and come far. I know your cheering him on! We have a lot going on in our lives but Iknow your happy for us and would want our life to be happy. We miss you and know you're there and watching over us. Jesse-James is so excited about everything.

Love ya

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiancee & son

August 18, 2012

Happy 4th of July James!
We BBQed today with family and had water balloon fights for the kids. We all miss you and keep you in our thoughts. I always remember our good times and how happy you were with family and playing with Jesse-James. He is doing great James! Not that your surprised LOL. We've got a lot of great stuff ahead of us and I know you'll be cheering him on and oh so proud!! Life is good, and we take you with us always!

Love Veronica & Jesse-James

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiance & son

July 5, 2012

Happy Fathers Day James!

We miss you and know youre watching over us. Jesse-James always talks about you and asks a million questions. He is so curious and proud of you! He is such a "police man" with his cuffs,guns, and badges. We spent time with friends and family today and had fun, something you always loved doing! Well, we're off to finish the day and enjoy whats left of the awesome weather! We love you and he misses his Daddy!

Love ya,
Veronica & Jesse-James (son)

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiance & son

June 17, 2012

James, its been a few days since your memorial, still think about you all the time. today at work I saw a guy that looked and sounded just like you..i wanted to run up and hug him! Miss you and i know you are up there watching over everyone. love you always!

Brooke
Cousin

June 12, 2012

James, what's up little buddy? I just want to wish you a happy anniversary in heaven. I just can't believe that it's been 6 years. I miss ya bro. I found some pictures of us at Ortiz's house and again you flexing your muscles in the barracks. I posted you on fb and I'm getting responses from the guys from the company. Well take care James.
PS I know your kids are very proud of you especially Veronica....

PO Terrasi
NYPD/USMC

June 4, 2012

Hey James! Just thinking of you today. There's a memorial honoring you and your fallen brothers today. Miss our highschool days!! Cruzita

Cruzita Romero
Friend

May 23, 2012

Happy Easter Daddy! I hope your Easter in Heaven is good and you're not alone. I hope you have fun today! I am taking a green easter egg that I wrote 911 on to your cross. Oh yeah! and a big blue cross too! I love you and I try my best at school! Love Jesse-James


Happy Easter James! We all love and miss you and know you're watching the kiddos! You are and always will be a part of our everyday living! We all smile when we think of you. Jesse-James is the spitting image of you, there's no mistaking him! Lt. Eric gave him his first official tour of your working spot/office. He was so excited. Eric was impressed with his knowledge and curiosity! Watch over him James, he is destined for greatness!!!! Love, Veronica

veronica & Jesse-James
Fiancee & son

April 8, 2012

James,

You are still in my thoughts and prayers all the time. You are such an amazing person and i am blessed to have gotten the chance to know you, and call you part of the family. I will never forget the memories of you. Especially when you proposed to Veronica in Vail and i got to be there for that special moment. Jesse James and Veronica are very special to me and you are too. Keep watching over our family and take care!
Love,

Brooke
Cousin

March 8, 2012

Hi James! I've been here however things werent saved when the relflections were left. We miss you and Jesse-James knows you cant come down from heaven to be with him, but he still wishes that Jesus would grant him his wish. He knows you watch him all the time though. He is doing so good in school. He is so proud with his awards and other activities. Christmas was fun with all the friends and family. We have your special ornaments up and special lights for you. Our hito is 7 years old and a little spit fire. Just like you and I! NOT surprising is it. Grandma Amelia always remembers him when we visit her at the nursing home. He is really good with his BB gun and Cross Bow. We enjoy getting out there and practicing. He knows what an awsome shot you were and I tell him practice made you perfect with your weapons. He is so proud, he just misses you alot. We all do. But you know you're always in heart and you go with me everywhere. I always see things or do stuff and tell myself, " James would think this was cool, or James would do this, or laugh at that!" You are with me James, and I know you don't want me to take one single day for granted. So I live, and I make sure that happiness is in our home. We still have so many loving family and friends to be greatful for. Jesse-James is such a happy fun loving little guy. I know you're proud! I am! It's almost time to feel the wind and speed once again. I know you ride with me, you guide my sight and keep me safe on my rides. NO ROAD GREMLINS FOR ME!!! Ha Ha Ha!!!! I can see your smiling face & hear your special laugh, I miss and love you James......always will.

Veronica & Jesse-James(Our lil' Man)

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiance & son

January 29, 2012

What's up James? It's been a while since I've been on here. I just want to wish u a belated happy birthday. I forgot about your birthday but u popped in my mind 2 weeks ago and now now I have the chance to get on the computer to wish u a happy birthday.I miss your ass very much. We will one day meet up again. Joey

PO J Terrasi
USMC/NYPD

September 28, 2011

9/10/1978 - 6/4/2006

Dear James,

Happy 33rd birthday, in your heavenly home. Five years have passed since you left us, you are greatly missed by all your family and especially your children. We miss you dearly. You are in our hearts and thoughts always. Family gatherings are not the same without you. Our memories of you will never die, you are always close in spirit. Rest in peace, TE AMO!
Love, Grandma Irene

Grandmother
From: Grandma Irene

September 11, 2011

What's up James? How are u? Just want to say happy anniversay in heaven. I miss u buddy. Everyone is doing ok at my end as u can see from up there. My papa was in the hospital back in Nov. and then Jan. for his surgery. I've been busy at work with all the savages committing crimes but they keep me employed. I think about you frequently brother. I look at your ugly mug hanging there on the wall in my man cave and think about the good times we had in the Corps. I miss u dearly James. Guide us from above especially your kids, Veronica, parents etc....
Take care
Love ya Joey

PO J. Terrasi
USMC/NYPD

June 4, 2011

Hello Son,

I was so glad to have a few hours with your hito a few weeks ago. He's so much fun to be around, just like you always were. I miss you my little buddy!
As you know a fellow Officer was taken from us here in Colorado last night. He was 27 just like you were when you had to leave us. I will do my best to honor him in your memory my son. Take care and we'll visit soon.
DAD

DAD
V.P. Colorado C.O.P.S

March 10, 2011

"I Can't Love You Back"


I can love you in the morning
I can love you all day
I can love you even more when I get home
I can love you every second
to the ends of the earth
Where needing you's the only thing that's on
my broken one track mind

I love you crazy
It comes so easy, after all we had
I could love you with all my heart
But the hardest part is
I just can't love you back

I could write a thousand letters
Call a hundred times a day
I could go down to the church
get on my knees and pray
But it won't change the way things really are
Won't bring you back again

James, I love you crazy
It comes so easy, after all that we had
I could love you with all my heart
But the hardest part is
I just can't love you back

I can love you for all I'm worth
To the ends of the earth
But I just can't love you back......

I love you and will always miss you James! I take you with me wherever I go!

Veronica

Veronica
Fiancee

February 23, 2011

Happy Valentines Day James!!!!!!

Just having our special little man makes all the difference in the world! He knows how much he is loved and you know how much you are loved and missed also. Not only today, but everyday! I know I'm lucky to have loved and lost, than to never have loved at all. Such a true saying. So many people take so much for granted. I know that no matter how much time goes by, no matter the holiday, or the time of year, you are always in our hearts! You will remain forever young with all your spirit, and good natured laughter. I just have to think of you and I remember your smiling face, the sound of your laugh, even the sound of your breathing when you slept. Jesse-James has the same peaceful look on his face when he sleeps. I remember your laughter when you'd play with Jesse-James and joke with all the kids. Memories ARE the treasures we keep with us when someone we love leaves us. Therefore, as I've said before, You will live forever. Our son is doing exceptionally well in school, and he knows you're watching us always and that you're proud of him too! Happy LOVE Day James! I'll always put my trust in LOVE!!!!!!

Veronica & Your "lil Man" Jesse-James

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiancee & Son

February 13, 2011

Brother,

Hey boy I just wanted to drop in and let you know I miss you.. You would be such a proud father to see Jesse- James these days. Recently I had the honor to accompany our Governor to Jesse-James school. She read a book with them and answered all kinds of questions. I have to say your boy is just like you. He was so eager and happy with a smile that shined so bright. I could not believe how smart that boy is, and who would of though he wanted to go to science school. Ill tell you something every time I see him I see you. You would be so proud of Vern she is doing an awsome job raising your son making sure he knows just how awsome you are and reasuring him how much you loved him. Watch over all of us and lead the way my brother. Just the other day my pops and I were talking about how you would drive up on your bike looking like such a biker, who would of though you were NMSP through and through. I love you man and I truly miss you. Never forget cus god knows we will never forget you. You are truly missed....

With Love Jmad

Agent Janice Madrid
NMSP

February 4, 2011

Happy Belated Birthday Marine!!!! I know it was yesterday, but I wasn't able to leave a reflection until today. Jesse- James said he wanted to put on his Marine Corps uniform so he and I could go to the Marine Ball. He is so precious! Happy Veterans Day James! We took flags to your descanso and went to the Veteran Memorial wall so Jesse-James could see your name again. He thought Grandma Irene was going to be meeting us there but I had to explain that she goes with us to the wall at the State Police Academy. He smiled and waved his flag when we found your name. I heard from all your Marine buddies yesterday for the Birthday. I know they all miss you dearly too. We ran into Victor Villa one day in Santa Fe and he too recognized Jesse-James as soon as we entered the restaurant. He knelt down and shook Jesse-James hand and told him how much he looked like you and how proud he should be that you are his Dad. He asked him if he knew that his daddy was a good man. Jesse-James just smiled and said "I know." Joleen still talks about you and the things she and Alexis did with me when you were in Iraq. She laughs at the pictures of them on the camels at the circus and Christmas pictures. She is so beautiful too! She still keeps your picture collage on her bedroom wall. Jesse-James wears your picture proudly on his chest for any event pertaining to you. You served the USA proudly and your son will always know this. We miss and love you James. We always look at your special star!

" A warrior fights not because of what's in front of him, but because of what's behind him: His love of God, country, family, & friends!"

You are and forever will remain a world class Hero in our eyes James and those of all who loved you, and love you still! Hats off to you Devil Dog!!!!! Shake the pillars of Heaven!

Love
Veronica & Jesse-James

Veronica & Jesse-James
Fiance & son

November 11, 2010

Happy Birthday Devil Dog. Thinking of you today. I am sure you and RJ are sharring a canteen cup of grog today. I miss you buddy.

Semper Fi Marine

Hal L. Simpson
Fellow Marine and buddy

November 10, 2010

What's up James? It's been a while. I just want to wish u a happy birthday. I miss your ass. I've seen a couple of pictures of Jesse that Veronica has sent me and I think I am right. Your son passed u in height,lol. He's gotten big. But anyway gonna go. I have to be at work tomorrow at 0340. I'll be down in the city for the 9/11 Memorial. Happy Birthday again.
Later Joey :)

POTERRASI
NYPD/USMC

September 10, 2010

Hello James!!

I think of you often but today you were really on my mind. It's been four years and it just seems like yesterday you were here making us laugh. I see your Hito and how he has grown. He is soo smart! Veronica is doing a great job raising him. I know she teaches him the values, morals and principles you both shared. He will be a man of honor just like you. James, not a single day goes by that your not mentioned in conversation. whether in a memory, or just how you are missed you are always with us all. I understand how many people still hurt and miss you. But it is hard to understand why some can be so full of spite. There are many things that are out of our control. Like losing you. But we still have the control and choice to make peace and not lose what is good and most valued. But it is sad how many do not realize what true value and honor really is. We all love and miss you greatly. I leave with this...It is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all. I wonder who knows what true love is? I know you did and got to share it:)

ss
cousin

August 30, 2010

Hi James,

I still think of you all the time but even more so now with our Hito growing up so fast. He misses you so much too. He wishes you would come back to us. He knows how much you loved him and I still tell him all the little things you did with him and how you'd cuddle and rough him up. He just laughs and asks more questions about you and your time with us. He knows you would have been his T-ball coach too. I bet he had you laughing as hard as me when he was out on the field. I've so many things planned for the rest of the summer, boy we'll be busy! He keeps me going. I will always make sure Jesse-James never forgets who and where he came from. He is the BEST of both you and I! Continue to wink at at us through the stars! We love and miss you James!

Veronica & "your lil' buddy" Jesse-James

Veonica & Jesse-James
Fiance & Son

July 6, 2010

Wassup James? It's been a while since I was on this. Geez already 4 yrs has past. I miss you little buddy. Well I've seen picture text that Veronica sent of your little boy, Jesse James. He has gotten big. He might even pass your height from the way it looks,lol. There were some photos I found at my parents place and there u were flexing as usual showing your tats. Everyone here are doin ok which u probably see from up there. Well James gonna go and clean up the kitchen and relax. I have to be at work tomorrow at 07. See ya Jarhead.

PO J. Terrasi
USMC/NYPD

June 5, 2010

Hey, bro! I would say long time, no talk, but that wouldn't be true. I talk to you all the time and especially when I'm on the bike! I just want to say that you are so dearly missed. I would say today really hurts, but everyday hurts without you being here in person. Your "Lil' Buddy" is doing great! Growing up so fast, but he is so very much loved! You keep watching over us, bro! I love you!

Crystal
Sister-in-law

June 4, 2010