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Officer Dexter Hammond was a good man. He was a caring friend. And especially he was a loving husband and father. He was a outstanding police officer. But most importantly Dexter was a hero. Not by choice and certainly not by chance. Dexter was a hero by purpose. Officer Hammond was always faithful to the job that he loved so much. Dexter was happy rush to recieve that call. But on that fateful day Officer Dexter Hammond was takin from us. He was takin from his loved ones, from his fellow officers, and from his friends. And most of all from his wife and son. Officer Dexter Hammond accepted the silent but ever present danger of a public safety law enforcement career, as all officers and deputies do. It take courage, it takes conviction, and all to often it takes sacrifice to be a law enforcement officer. His death is diffcult for everyone. But let us take pride in the fact that he died doing what he choose to do and what he loved to do. Serving the Headland Community as a police officer. Officer Dexter Hammond answered the call of duty. As a friend he answered the call of loyalty. As a husband and father he answered the most important call of all. The call of unconditional love. Officer Dexter Hammond death will serve as a constant reminder to me when I become a police officer that the life of a police officer is anything but routine. When I become a police officer I will always remember Officer Dexter Hammond as I carry out my duties. I will be mindful of his sacrifice, and the circumstances in which he has gone to meet Jesus. Officer Dexter Hammond's wonderful life and tragic death was far from routine. May the memory of Officer Dexter Hammond never leave our mind. May his spirit never leave our hearts. And may his bravery be a inspiration to us all. God has called a good man home, but he has left us all with a mermory of a wonderul son, a brave fatber, a loving husband, a devoted friend, and a deticated police officer.
Christopher Mark Miller
Future Police Officer
January 8, 2012
