Tributes

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  • Deputy Juan A. Escalante

    Still Remembered

    In Honor of Deputy Juan A. Escalante

    As the anniversary of Deputy Juan Abel Escalante's untimely passing is upon us again this week, I find myself reflecting on the profound impact he had on all of us who had the privilege of knowing him. The morning we received the devastating news while I was at the Inmate Reception Center is etched into my memory, a moment of disbelief and sorrow that united us in our shared grief.

  • Investigator Gerald W. Sawyer

    In Honor of Investigator Gerald W. Sawyer

    Sorry to see this ,jerry and I went to excelsior high school together.
    Great guy, we always had good times.

  • Sergeant John S. Macaulay

    "1"

    In Honor of Sergeant John S. Macaulay

    Bless this fine man! A true hero!

  • Deputy Michael R. Arruda

    Mira!

    In Honor of Deputy Michael R. Arruda

    Mike,

    Happy (upcoming) Birthday my friend! You have not and will not be forgotten. Until we meet again.

  • Deputy Randal E. Jennings

    Like yesterday

    In Honor of Deputy Randal E. Jennings

    I hear your voice, like yesterday,
    Your good natured laugh, like yesterday,
    Your ready friendship lifted us all,
    You tried to help, you took the call.

    You were more than just a boot trainee,
    You came with such humanity,
    You didn't care what hard hearts said,
    You came with who you were instead.

    I saw you on your knee to talk
    With troubled souls who couldn't walk,
    You listened with both mind and heart,
    You heard the spoken and the silent parts.

    I hate what happened, what was taken away,
    On this blackest night in May,
    In your example, we will forever see,
    A man who walks tall in eternity.

    We miss you and honor you, always

  • Officer James H. McKnight

    Girlfriend

    In Honor of Officer James H. McKnight

    I miss you every day Jimmy. You would be very proud of Kevin and his new son Jameson. đź’™

  • Officer Raymond A. Messerly Jr.

    In Honor of Officer Raymond A. Messerly Jr.

    Ray was a great and considerate fellow motor officer. He wouldn't hesitate to go out of his way to help other officers. I had the pleasure of working with Ray on a number of occasions. Always a pleasure to be around and always willing to go the extra mile to help a brother officer. Truely a great guy who upheld the highest tradition of the Los Angeles Police Department.

  • Officer Frank DeLeon

    Youngest son Mark

    In Honor of Officer Frank DeLeon

    I didn’t understand why you didn’t come home,
    I didn’t understand why mom cried every night for weeks.
    I didn’t understand why I sat in the pizza parlor while she went next door to drink
    I didn’t understand why she had me sleep in the car while she drank some more.
    I didn’t understand why are our family grew apart so quickly
    I didn’t understand why trouble seemed to find us
    I didn’t understand why I grew up so angry,violent,sad, not able to consentrate in school,
    I didn’t understand a lot as I got older
    I don’t understand why I do the things I do
    I don’t understand why I let my health decline to where it is
    I don’t understand my mental health
    I do know that you’re murder really messed up the family
    I think I understand, I think

  • Officer Jermaine Anthony Gibson

    Friend of the family

    In Honor of Officer Jermaine Anthony Gibson

    In honor of officer Gibson and family, I pray for peace, comfort, and strength. Your efforts, diligence, and commitment does not go unrecognized.

  • Youth Counselor Ineasie M. Baker

    Captain CDCR

    In Honor of Youth Counselor Ineasie M. Baker

    I was a child and lived on grounds of YTS from approximately 85-89. Mrs. Baker’s murder had an observable effect on my father. He had known and worked with her. I carry that memory with me every day. Mrs Baker you are not forgotten.