Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lieutenant George Hura, Jr.

Escambia County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Tuesday, May 4, 2004

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Reflections for Lieutenant George Hura, Jr.

Rest in peace Lt. Hura.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2021

Rest In Peace thank you for your service

Mark Mottola

May 4, 2020

The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.

Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.

A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:

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

Executive Director Steve Casey
Florida Sheriffs Association

August 20, 2016

We will never forget the heroes who gave their all, and you sir are a hero. May you continue to rest in peace.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

May 4, 2013

May 4th will be here soon but we were thinking about you to night, and we wanted George to know that we still honor him, respect him and miss him.


You are a hero & an angel. God bless you & your family.

D/S Timothy Hernandez & D/S Christina Hernandez
Escambia County S/O. FL

April 19, 2013

Remembering Lieutenant Hura today. Continue to rest in the arms of The Lord.

Semper Fi, Marine!

David Edney
LAPD OPG

September 4, 2012

Rest in Peace, Lieutenant Hura. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 9, 2012

Thank you Lt. George Hura, Jr. Rest In Peace

Renee Walker, Wife of
Sgt. Roosevelt Walker, Jr.
EOW: May 22, 1998

Renee Walker, Wife
Escambia County Sheriff, Florida

September 14, 2011

Thank you Lt. George Hura, Jr. Rest In Peace

Renee Walker, Wife of
Sgt. Roosevelt Walker, Jr.
EOW: May 22, 1998

Renee Walker, Wife
Escambia County Sheriff, Florida

September 14, 2011

We will never forget the heroes who gave their all and the families left behind to continue on without you. May you continue to rest in peace sir...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

May 4, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

May 4, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixth 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. He was also yur fellow Marine so I also bid you Semper Fi.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

May 4, 2010

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NHV

May 5, 2008

"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 10, 2007

Rets in peace.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

May 14, 2007

On this anniversary, Lieutenant Hura's family and friends are in my prayers. You are not alone and he is not forgotten.


Wife of an officer

May 4, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 3rd anniversary of you being called away. I know they think of you every day and the silent tears still fall in your honor. Keep watch over them and stand at their sides and protect them from harm. Also, keep watch over those still out on patrol. I only wish you could have enjoyed some of your retirement for you deserved it after the dedicated career you had. Also, thank you for you service to this country. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 4, 2007

G-d Bless.

May 4, 2007

George, you were a great person who showed the young guys and gals the ropes. You were a GREAT boss and we had alot of good times on pensacola beach. may you rest in peace.

senior deputy gavin price (retired)
escambia co fl s/o

January 31, 2007

Sir,
Though I never knew you, I have come to know the professional agency your dedication and hard work helped advance to its' current level. I am proud to also serve Escambia County as you did and will use your career as an example for my days in green. You are spoken of with reverence and respect by those who knew you; professional, dedicated, honorable, Marine.
Semper Fi,
CWK

Christopher Knotts-DST
Escambia County Sheriff's Office

November 1, 2006

You and your family are remembered prayerfully on this second anniversary of your tragic death. Rest in peace, sir, and thank you for your service to the country and to the community.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

May 3, 2006

Rest in peace. Please watch over us.

Anonymous
Montgomery County MD Police

May 4, 2005

For those who knew him, it will be hard to forget him. God be with you, as well as your family.

Lt. Mickey Jeffcoat
Escambia County Sheriff's Office - Pensacola, Florida

August 12, 2004

We are truly saddened at George's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

June 11, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure George did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and George be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Lieutenant Hura's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that George is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain George was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Lieutenant Hura for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry, Davis Co. Iowa - EOW (

June 6, 2004

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