Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your heroism and service is honored today, the fifteenth 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for those who love and miss you.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 8, 2009

Thank you for your service. You, your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers as they remember you on this day. Words aren't enough, but please know that so many people are thankful for your service. The police community will never forget you.

Officer's Wife
Cincinnati, Ohio

October 31, 2009

Rest in Peace, Officer Osornio. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 23, 2009

Members of our LHPD family participated in the MADD walk on Saturday May 9 in Huntington Beach. It was done in memory of Mike and just a few days after his birthday. Mike is gone but not ever ever forgotten. Those of us who got to know him in the short time he was here remember what a sweet man he was. Mike is forever in our hearts.

Cynthia Nieto Gulley Dispatcher
La Habra Police Dept

May 15, 2009

Mike, 14 years seems like yesterday. Those who were there still keep your memory alive and always will. You will always be a part of our family. Thanks for keeping us safe. We miss you Mike.

Anonymous

November 1, 2008

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. I also lost my son in the same senseless way as you. I was lucky, the one that brought all our pain was also killed so we didn't have to go through the court system and then have it all end with a slap on the hand for they have no idea of what those left behind face every day. Continue to watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You have not been forgotten.

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

October 31, 2008

Hey Mike,

I just wanted to let you know that you crossed my mind again today. I remember witnessing the daily sacrifices that you made throughout the academy in your effort to become a police officer. I was fortunate to have a last name that alphabetically placed me in the seat next to you throughout the entire academy. I felt even more fortunate to graduate with you at my side...you are a true hero that made the ultimate sacrifice for your desire to serve and protect others. I'm so proud to say that I knew you and that you were my friend. You are deeply missed by so many. God bless you and your family.

Keith Patterson
Academy Classmate

August 21, 2008

Dear Mike,
I turned 41 this year I spoke for you at the trial I was 26 years old then. I was hoping we could grow old together. I wish you could meet Scott you would like him.
I miss hanging out with you and eating burritos at the place by my house. I haven't been there since it just would not be the same.
When am I going to see. I try not forget your voice and your funny humour.
I love you, your cousin Veronica

Veronica Lane Garcia
Michael's Cousin

June 24, 2008

Ofc. Osornio,

I have been with the LHPD over 2 years. I never had the chance to meet you, but I know all about you. Every time I go 10-8 I pray for god to take care of all of us and that we all get to go home. I'm sorry you didn't make it home that night. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace Sir.

Police Officer Paul Martinez
La Habra PD

January 3, 2008

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 28, 2007

Mike,
I dont know if i ever met you but my dad told me about you and your late night shifts with the baseball cards and all. I would just like to say sorry to all your family members who lost you and all the people you were close to including my dad. I would like to say thank you for going out and risking your life in your line of duty to protect and serve us it made me mad that my english teacher wouldnt let me do a report on an officer because you men and woman risk so much everyday just to protect and serve us. I know a lot of people dont appreciate you guys for the things you do and it really upsets me. Thank you for protecting and serving us and risking your life just for us.
R.I.P.-Kayla

Kayla Baylos
Daughter of Jeff Baylos

November 15, 2007

Today, I discussed Officer Osornio's death with my brother who was on-duty, working for another OC agency that day.

La Habra is a small, close - knit community. All of my in-laws resided there, and as on that Halloween, I still reside less than ten minutes away. This was the first in the line-of-duty death for LHPD, and Officer Osornio's death had a great impact.

Officer Osornio: You had such a short career. May You Rest-In-Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

October 31, 2007

Got a lot of Deuses off the road in my day ..Wish I could have gotten that one before he got you.. Tonight I will hand out candy in your honor Brother.. Keep resting in peace.. God Bless All

DB
Calif Hwy Patrol..Ret.

October 31, 2007

Mike, it's hard to believe another year has gone by since you left us in 1994. Sometimes its hard to think about, knowing you would have only been 39 this year, and had your whole life still ahead of you. There will always be a void that can never be filled. RIP brother.

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD

October 31, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 29, 2007

Mike,

It's been almost 16 years since we graduated from the academy and you and your family are frequently in my thoughts and prayers. You will always be remembered by all of us who had the pleasure to know you. It was my son's 1st birthday on the night you passed and you will always be remembered by both my son and myself on that day. I thought you would like to know that when my son graduated from jr. high last June, he had them announce that his goal was to become a police officer. This announcement brought a thunderous applause from all those in attendance. He has already contacted our local PD to join their Explorer program and he can't wait for his first meeting. I just thought that you would like to know that, even though the two of you never met, your life still played a huge part in his decision. Your life is still making a huge impact on all of us who lost you so prematurely. God bless you and yours...You will never be forgotten!

Patterson

Keith Patterson
Academy Classmate

September 21, 2007

Mike, I just wanted to let you know that as your 39th birthday has passed on the 4th, you are still thought of often. The department just ordered our first challenge coins and your badge number(273)is inscribed on the back of them. You are and always will be a part of our family. Rest in peace my friend. You are still sorely missed.

Sgt. Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD

May 5, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Michael A. Osornio!!

November 2, 2006

Mike, Even though it has been 12 years you are still thought about often. You had such a bright career ahead of you until it was cut tragically short by that drunk driver. Your name was up on the briefing board when I came to work today. It shows that your memory not only lives on with the Officers that worked with you in 1994, but the new officers who did not know you or had the honor to work with you on a daily basis. Mike, please continue to watch over us and keep us safe. You are still sorely missed and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my brother.

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD

November 1, 2006

Twelve years have passed since your end of watch and you have not been forgotten nor will that ever be the case for you are a true hero and heroes never die. Your loved ones will keep your memory alive as will the Blue Family. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

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

October 28, 2006

Mike,

I had the pleasure to attend the academy with you and because of the alphabetical proximity of our last names we sat side by side through one of the most challenging periods of both our lives. It's almost 15 years since we graduated and almost a dozen years since your tragic passing...and I think about you often. You made an impact on so many and you are missed! God bless you and your family and you'll stay in my thoughts and prayers until we meet up again.

"Patterson"

Keith Patterson
Police Academy Classmate

June 24, 2006

I WAS GOING THROUGH THE BACKGROUNDS FOR THE SHERIFF'S DEPT WHEN I SAW THE NEWS OF YOUR TRAGIC PASSING. NOW TEN YEARS LATER I'M DOING MY BEST I CAN TO ARREST ALL THE DRUNK DRIVERS OUT THERE. IT'S SAD THAT THE PERSON WHO TOOK YOU FROM YOUR FAMILY ONLY GOT 6 YEARS. I WISH THE LAWS WERE MORE HARSH ON DUI'S THEN LIKE THEY ARE NOW. REST IN PEACE.

DEPUTY RAMON ESCAMILLA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

December 2, 2005

Mike, You were the closest person to being a father to me. you've known mom for years. Yet you were always in every thing we practically did. I'm 17 now, it's been 11 years and to think that we'd see eachother someday is a blessing. I'm following in your footsteps to become a cop. it's something i had always wanted to do. Just know that we all miss you. Especially us three kids. We Love you Mike.

Bianca Lancaster
Friend

November 3, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Osornio and his fellow officers, and most especially to Officer Osornio:

On this the eleventh anniversary week of Officer Osornio's tragic death, I wanted to honor his memory. His bravery and dedication will never be forgotten. Reading the reflections left by his friends and peers show what a well-liked and well-respected man he was. How sad that his fine young man lost his life because of a drunk driver.

May his family continue to be comforted by the caring and support of their law enforcement family, and other police survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Officer Osornio gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 31, 1994.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater,
Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

November 1, 2005

Mike, it's hard to believe that it will be eleven years since you were tragically taken from us by a drunk driver. Rich and I just wanted you to know that we are still out there getting them off the street and every time we do,we think of you. Keep watching over us and keeping us safe. We miss you buddy, but as long as we are still here, you will never be forgotten.

Jeff Baylos / Richard Kanger
La Habra PD

October 30, 2005