Officer Down Memorial Page

Was thinking about you this morning Brian. Your friends still miss you...

Greg Kouns, Field Operations Sup.
February 18, 2012

To Deputy Brain Bruce Harris, his family and his fellow officers with the Kane County Sheriff's Office:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Harris’ tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Hariss and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
August 26, 2011

"He flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels
By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees
And he walks with Jesus and his loved ones waiting
And I know he's smiling saying
Don't worry 'bout me"
Alan Jackson

Corrections Officer
Kane County Sheriff's Office
August 12, 2011

I never had the honor of meeting Deputy Harris, but I will never forget his name.

I was shot in the line of duty the same day Harris was. I woke up in the hospital the day after, surrounded by family and friends. As we watched the news, I remember seeing the story of my incident, and how angry it would make me to know I had been permanently affected by it. Then the story of Deputy Harris came on.

I couldn't help but feel guilty about being angry just seconds before. I will have to deal with my injuries for the rest of my life, but I have the rest of my life to do it. I have the rest of my life to love family and friends, thrive, experience, and love life, because somebody saw fit I survive.

Somebody also saw fit to call upon Deputy Harris to make the final full measure of devotion, and he did so with honor. I'm deeply sorry for your loss, and I hope you find peace in knowing he served over 19 years as an officer and soldier, two of the last noble professions in this world.

My shooting serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of this job, and the risks we knowingly take. The sacrifice of Deputy Harris reminds me every day to make sure I let my family know I love them. To make sure I look outside at a new day, and smile at the world. It makes me appreciate the things that I have, and the people I know and hold dear.

While this lesson comes to me at the cost of great tragedy and loss to others, it is one I will never forget, and not a day will go by for the rest of my life that I don't think about it and Deputy Harris.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice

5117
South Jordan PD, Utah

Officer
South Jordan PD
May 30, 2011

Deputy Sheriff Kane,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community, but also for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army during the Gulf War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP
April 17, 2011

To ALL the loving law enforcement officers....Thank You from the bottom of my heart. My husband died doing what he loved. My thoughts and prayers are with ALL of YOU!

Wife of Deputy Harris
Kane County
November 13, 2010

Thank you for your service.

Rest easy Brother

Anonymous
November 7, 2010

Thank you for your service. May God Bless you and your family. May he grant you eternal peace. May he also grant your family, friends, and co-workers the strength they will need during the rough times ahead.

PO James McPartland Jr
MOunt Vernon PD NY
September 20, 2010

To the family and friends of Deputy Brian Harris and his fellow officers:

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Brian was tragically killed.

To Brian's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. The murder of every fallen officer is horrific, but to have the officer gunned down in front of his loved ones is almost beyond comprehension.
You are all in my heart's embrace

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Brian gave to his community and the citizens of Utah, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 26, 2010.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD (CA), eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
September 16, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Department, Columbia, SC
September 9, 2010

GOD NEEDED HEROS... HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST! REST IN PEACE OFFICER HARRIS... THEY HAVE THE WATCH FROM HERE.

YAZZIE'S
FAMILY OF FALLEN OFFICER JOSHUA YAZZIE EOW 6/7/2010
September 8, 2010

Beyond sad. My heart goes out to your families, both at
work and at home. God bless you for your 19 years of
faithful service.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous
September 7, 2010

REST IN [EACE, BROTHER THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
September 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Harris as well as the brotherhood at Kane County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department
September 3, 2010

Brother Brian,

Please keep the gates of Heaven open for the rest of us.


R.I.P. Brother

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett # 67 (ret.)
Charles County Sheriff's Office, Md.
September 2, 2010

Deputy Harris was truly a "nice guy". He was genuine and sincere in his approach to/with people. Nothing at all fake or disingenuine here. No flashy mirrored sunglasses, no macho persona, truly a man who cared for, and wished to serve his fellow man. A good Deputy who served well and made the ultimate sacrafice. May God bless you Brian, and may God walk with him, his family and his agency during what is a very difficult time. Thanks Brian.

David W. "Dude" Benson
Former ICSO / CCPD
September 2, 2010

Rest in peace brother. We got it from here.

Cpl. Clagett
Westminster Police Dept. MD
September 2, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX
September 1, 2010

Rest in peace Brother Brain, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. T. Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Anonymous
September 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your selfless actions show the dedication of law enforcers everywhere. Rest in peace, you will be in our thoughts eternally. One more has crossed the thin blue line. "Heaven was needing an angel" and you will be watching over us as we do our jobs here.

Lt Maureen Benson
Davis County Sheriff's Office
September 1, 2010

On behalf of the men and women serving in campus law enforcement, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of a true "American Hero", Deputy Brian Harris. Rest in peace brother, your service and dedication will never be forgotten.

Campus Officer C.DeNoewer
Randolph-Macon College
September 1, 2010

Our 1199 Inc. families would like to express how sorry we are to hear that Deputy Sheriff Brian Harris was gunned down in the line of duty. This is so tragic for his wife and children as well as his brothers and sisters in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. To Deputy Harris you are a true hero and we thank you sir for all that you gave to your country and your community. God Bless you sir!

Sgt. Jeff Caudill
1199 Inc. for fallen officers
September 1, 2010

Rest in peace brother...To Deputy Brian Harris I render a final salute.

PO KJ JONES
North Greenbush, NY PD
August 31, 2010

Deputy Harris thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)
August 31, 2010

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Brain Harris. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York
August 31, 2010