The Los Angeles Sheriff's Star Post was founded by deputies of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. As a specialty post, early membership had been restricted to sworn members of the Sheriff's Department; however that is no longer the case as membership is offered to any qualifying veteran who is employed by the Sheriff's Department, sworn and civilian alike..
These were men who patrolled the streets, investigated criminal activity, and were the lawmen of Los Angeles County. This section is dedicated to those who lost their life in the line of duty as members of the LASD. May they forever rest in peace.
James L. McDermott, Deputy, Star Post Charter Member, End of Watch August 26, 1931
Frank DeWar, Chief, Star Post Commander, End of Watch January 29, 1932
Rudolph "Cookie" Vejar, Deputy, Star Post Charter Member, End of Watch November 12, 1932
Steve Sodel, California Highway Patrolman, Star Post Commander, End of Watch September 17, 1946
Rudolph "Cookie" Vejar with the Night Crew
California Highway Patrolman Officer Steve Sodel, Star Post Commander
Chief Frank DeWar, Star Post Commander
Deputy James L. McDermott, Star Post Charter Member
Peace Officer Memorial Wall plaque for Deputy McDermott
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