Police Death By Their Own Hand: A Father
Police Death By Their Own Hand: A Father's Story and Crusade. The tragedy of losing a child is one no parent should ever endure. But for Brian Sizemore, that pain is now a daily reality, and a lifelong mission. His son, Lucas Henry Sizemore, was just 24 years old when he died by suicide. A newly sworn Atlanta City Police Officer, Lucas had recently graduated from the police academy and was serving proudly in Zone 4 Evening Watch. His passing sent shockwaves through the department, his community, and especially his grieving family. This episode of The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast now streaming for free on their website, in addition to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major social podcast platforms.
“Our hearts are broken, but God is helping us understand and get through each day,” Brian said. “You are loved by so many and will be missed every second of every day for the rest of all of our lives.” The episode is also promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms.
Lucas’s story is one of promise, service, and deep personal struggle. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Lucas had interned with Homeland Security Investigations in Detroit before following his passion for law enforcement to Atlanta. Beyond the badge, he was a vibrant young man who loved the outdoors, he camped, hunted, and enjoyed motorcycle rides. Music was a huge part of his life; he was a frequent concert-goer and loved playing guitar. He also deeply cherished his family and his dogs. Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin .
His death on January 9th devastated those closest to him. Brian and Marie Sizemore, Lucas's parents, are still trying to process the unimaginable. “The devastation we feel, my wife, myself, and Lucas’s brother Evan, is still as raw as it was that day,” Brian explained. Police Death By Their Own Hand: A Father's Story and Crusade.
But out of their grief has come a powerful mission: Lucas’s Crusade.
A Father's Crusade
Determined that their son’s death not be in vain, Brian and Marie launched LUCAS, an acronym for Law Enforcement’s United Crusade Against Suicide. The foundation’s goal is to raise awareness about suicide among police officers and push for stronger mental health resources within departments across the country. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms
“We will do our best to honor you and help all of your fellow officers,” Brian said. “You do your part, watch over and protect every one of them.”
In the U.S., police officers are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty. The issue remains one of the most under-addressed mental health crises in law enforcement. Through Lucas's Crusade, Brian has become a voice for those who suffer in silence, and a beacon for families enduring the same pain. Police Death By Their Own Hand: A Father's Story and Crusade.
The Atlanta Police Department (APD) responded to Lucas’s death with overwhelming compassion. A full honorable funeral and discharge ceremony were arranged to bring him home to Michigan, where he was cremated at Molnar Funeral Homes, Brownstown Chapel. The tribute was not only heartfelt but also a reflection of how deeply Lucas was loved within the department. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms.
“In his time with the department, he dedicated himself to serving and protecting our community,” the APD shared in a Facebook post. “Lucas was not just one of us, he was family.”
A Life Remembered
Lucas’s memory is cherished by many: his parents Brian and Marie, his brother Evan, his fiancée, and extended family including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. His death is a painful reminder of the human cost behind the badge, and the pressing need for change. Police Death By Their Own Hand: A Father's Story and Crusade. You can listen to his stories and interview on our website for free in addition to platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.
“We are broken, but we are not defeated,” Brian said during an interview featured in a Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other social media platforms. “Lucas’s life had meaning, and his story will help save others.”
The Lucas Foundation urges supporters to donate to the Atlanta Police Foundation, Officer Emergency Fund. Contributions in memory of Lucas are encouraged and will go toward helping officers in crisis. As Brian often says in interviews on LinkedIn, Instagram, and across social channels: “This is not just about one life lost. It’s about preventing the next.”
A Call to Action
The silence around police death by their own hand must end. Lucas’s story is just one of many, yet it has become a rallying cry thanks to a grieving father's determination. Through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and an expanding presence in news, podcasts, and social media, Lucas’s Crusade is spreading awareness and changing lives. The full podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
To learn more or support the mission, search Lucas Crusade online or follow their journey across platforms. Every voice raised can save a life. Every share can spark a conversation. And every donation helps a hero find help before it's too late. Police Death By Their Own Hand: A Father's Story and Crusade.
In Loving Memory of Officer Lucas Henry Sizemore
💙 1999 – 2024 💙
Forever loved. Never forgotten. Always honored.
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