Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hank, has it really been 50 years today? So long ago and still so fresh in our minds. You were a true friend.

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Surviving wife of SA Bud Heggen

July 23, 2023

Agent Tibbs,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-especially when you served in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 23, 2023

Thank you for being our friend, Hank.

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein,
Surviving wife of SA E.M. Heggen, USACIDC
EOW 7-23-1973

July 23, 2022

We miss you, Hank You were like family.
Leanne and family

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Surviving wife of SA E.M. Heggen

July 24, 2021

Rest in peace Special Agent Tibbs.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2020

Thank you for your service and today we take the time to remind you and your family that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 23, 2020

Another year has passed without our friend Hank. You will never be forgotten.

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein,
Surviving wife of SA E.M. Heggen, USACIDC
EOW 7-23-1973

July 23, 2020

Hank, it's so hard to believe that this marks the anniversary of the day we lost both you and Bud. You were a true friend to our family and you will always be missed.
Leanne

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein,
Surviving wife of SA E.M. Heggen, USACIDC
EOW 7-23-1973

July 22, 2019

Thinking of you, Hank, and honoring your memory during National Police Week.

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Surviving wife of SA Bud Heggen, USACIDC

May 13, 2018

You will always be in our hearts, Hank.

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Friend

July 23, 2017

Thinking of you today, Hank. You are missed.

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Surviving wife of SA E.M. Heggen, USACIDC

July 23, 2014

Remembering you on this date, Hank. So many years yet it seems like just yesterday that you and Bud were killed.
Sincerely, Leanne

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Surviving wife of SA E.M. Heggen, USACIDC

July 23, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 40th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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 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 Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 16, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

December 14, 2012

Thinking of you and Bud today, Hank, and remembering how much I value your friendship. You are missed by so many.

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Surviving wife of S.A. Bud Heggen

July 23, 2012

Honoring your memory during National Police Week. Thank you for your service and for your friendship, Hank.

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Surviving wife of SA E.M. Heggen, USACIDC

May 13, 2012

Remembering you on the anniversary of your EOW, Hank, and thinking of a very dear friend.

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Surviving wife of SA E.M. Heggen

July 23, 2011

"Called to Duty, Boots on the Ground" Go with Honor

Citizen Robert Booth
Citizen Of The United States

January 31, 2011

Merry Christmas, Hank. You are missed by so many.
Leanne and family

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Surviving wife of SA E.M. Heggen, USACIDC

December 24, 2010

Tomorrow will mark another year that you and Bud have been gone. You are missed, Hank.
Leanne

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Surviving wife of SA E.M. Heggen, USACIDC

July 22, 2010

Agent Tibbs, Just wanted to tell you that I am proud of all of our military personal. You and my uncle Bud ended your watches together. I think of you both often.
Diane

Diane York
Bud's neice

February 6, 2010

Merry Christmas, Hank.
Sincerely,
Leanne and family

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Surviving wife of SA E.M. Heggen, USACIDC

December 24, 2009

Thinking of you on this Thanksgiving Day. Miss you, Hank. You were a good friend.
Leanne and family

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Friend

November 26, 2009

Thinking of you today, Hank. After 36 years we all still miss you.
Leanne and family

Leanne Heggen-Eckstein
Friend

July 23, 2009

Missing you at Christmas, Hank. You were a good friend.
Sincerely,
Leanne

Leanne Heggen Eckstein
Friend

December 24, 2008