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Investigator Harry Lee Allen

Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Monday, December 22, 1975

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Reflections for Investigator Harry Lee Allen

Harry was one of my training officers back in the late 60's. a man I loved and respected. Harry taught me patience with people regardless of their offense. I had left the P.D. and moved on to another a year before he was killed. what a tremendous loss for the P.D. I still sit and read the old news clippings my mom saved about arrests Harry and I made.

Dennis Collins (former Patrolman)
C.S.P.D.

October 30, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 2, 2018

Rest in peace, sir. You will not be forgotten.

Cadet Explorer Samuel A. Yanez #4113
Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado
Explorer Post #116
~Son of CSPD Officer~

December 22, 2013

Rest in Peace, Investigator Allen. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 24, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 22, 2011

Investigator Allen - You were the third line-of-duty death in 1975 for the CSPD, what a tragedy so close to Christmas, as well. Three weeks ago, I stood in the State Assembly chambers when your name was one of almost 250 read off during a motion regarding next month's Police Memorial Week. You are not forgotten.

Thank you for you service to the people of Colorado Springs and the state of Colorado. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

May 7, 2010

We will always remember your sacrifice, thank you for your service.

1756
CSPD

May 15, 2009

"If it takes my whole life
I won't break, I won't bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end"

Erin

October 17, 2008

Remembering you today and always.

May 16, 2008

Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

December 22, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberhe
Mnachester, nh

December 21, 2007

"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

December 9, 2007

Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts. - Cicero

Investigator Allen, you served this city as a brave man and we thank you for your service and dedication to making it safer.

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

June 26, 2007

Investigator Allen, you will never be forgotten. R.I.P.

Deputy
EPSO

December 14, 2006

Many thanks for your service to the City of Colorado Springs.


citizen

December 8, 2006

God bless you

November 18, 2006

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

December 22, 2004

Rest easy, brother. You are not forgotten. God bless.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

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