Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Counts you were my dad’s partner and close close friend. Your wife Lucile remained a close family friend and even with my mother after dad died.
It was unfortunate that my dad and mom were on vacation visiting family in California when they opened the Los Angeles news paper and were shocked and saddened by the headlines of Oklahoma City Police Officer dies in automobile accident.
Your widow Lucile, who worked at the police station for years after your death and I believe was secretary to the chief of police for many years, following in her service to the community of Oklahoma City.
She along with Nelvada White, widow of your captain Loyd White, Vida Campbell, widow of detective Webb Campbell, would all come to our home in the early 1950s and they would take my mother and I downtown to go shopping. I was born in Dec 1948 so I was 2 1/2- maybe 3 years old.
Then all were widows and not that old but without any children from their marriages to their now deceased husbands.
I was too young then and for many years after until I realized why they wanted to come see me and my mother. Oh they were great friends with my mom and dad, my mom had been by their side during the difficult time of arrangements for their husbands funerals. They were hungry for the fun of playing with a young child. I’m so glad my mother and I were there for each of them.
Rest in peace Fred, you live on in the memories my parents shared with.

Son of your partner Clarence Fleenor
Son of partner

January 15, 2025

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 22, 2020

My grandfather was your partner when this happened and was injured in the accident. His name was L.R. Puett Sr. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

Michael Sullivan
Grandson of accident survivor and partner of Officer Counts.

September 20, 2017

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 75th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. 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.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

March 25, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 75th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. 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.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

March 25, 2013

On the upcoming anniversary of yout death. May you know that you are not fogotton by your brothers and sisters in grey. Rest in peach and watch over us here on earth.

Officer
Oklahoma City Police Dept.

August 19, 2009

Fred you are one of the reasons I became a Police Officer. Your wife Lucille was my grandmothers cousin and I was raised hearing about your triumphs.

Every time I drive thru the intersection of NE 10 & Geary I think about you and the sacrifice you made.

Lt. Mike Norris
OKC PD

July 30, 2007

My name sake whom i never met as I was born in 1964. but i remember the stories of bravery told to me by my father, brother of Fred B Counts. Ive heard of the memorial in Ok City. Would love to visit and pay my respects.

Freddie Counts (Virginia)

freddie counts

July 5, 2005

AN ANGEL HAS RECEIVED HIS WINGS.GOD BE WITH YOU BROTHER.

J.CISNEROS
LOS ANGELES SCHOOL POLICE

May 24, 2005

Everyone deserves a reflection. Thank you for your service. We will carry on.

Sgt. B. Burton
FWPD

November 24, 2004