Officer Down Memorial Page

As we start a new year(2013), your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
Rest in Peace my Brother.

To my active duty Brothers and Sisters, PLEASE STAY SAFE!

Master Senior Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01
January 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends. May you Rest In Peace.

Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations - HSI
December 30, 2012

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

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
November 2, 2012

Rest in peace. We'll take the watch from here.

Lieutenant
San Francisco Sheriff's Department
October 20, 2012

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such incidents. May family & friends feel the presence of the "God of All Comfort" as they endure the distressing days ahead. I join them in their agonizing grief & remember them in my prayers.

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
And we recall in comfort
You await us there.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD
July 17, 2012

It was a pleasure to honor you at the James D. Hoff Ceremony in Reno on May 4th, 2012.
Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice.
May your family be comforted in time with their memories of the hero that you are.

L. Bradley
Spouse of Reno PD Officer
May 8, 2012

Thoughts and Prayers to the family and Department of Correctional Officer Tracy Hardin. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten.

Jeffrey Wolf Training Director/Lt.
Western Region Detention Facility- SD
April 20, 2012

R.I.P. Officer Hardin

Officer Josh Wrich
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office
April 12, 2012

IT ALWAYS SADDENS ME TO HEAR OF THE TRAGIC DEATH OF A FELLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
"HEROS IN LIFE NOT IN DEATH"

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
March 21, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to Officer Hardin's family and loved ones. Thank You for your service and sacrifice helping keep our communities safe.

Correction Officer Patrick Reynolds
Tennessee
March 14, 2012

My thoughts go out to your Family, Friends, and your Agency. God Speed Brother

Dennis Holmes, Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons
March 13, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office
March 8, 2012

Officer Hardin,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Nevada. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol
March 4, 2012

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such incidents. May family & friends feel the presence of the "God of all comfort" as they endure the distressing days ahead. I join you in your agonizing grief & remember you in my prayers.

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
And we recall in comfort
You await us there.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD
March 2, 2012

My heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of this brave Officer. May God bring you peace and a speedy closure to this tragic event. Please remember, our brother will ALWAYS be a HERO and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR P.D.
March 1, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Matt Allen
Granville PD Granville, WV
February 19, 2012

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
February 17, 2012

Rest in Peace

Detective David Roberts
Chicago Police Department
February 15, 2012

This shows the reality of the job and the dedication it takes to perform the duties of an correctional officer. My heart goes out to the officers family, friends, and co-workers in this time of heartbreak.

correctional officer
Kentucky Department of Corrections.
February 13, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother

"Correctional Officer's Farewell"

We all know it can happen,
When we put our Colors on.
It only takes an instant,
Then one of us is gone.

Day to day we walk our beat,
In God we put our faith.
'Cause we're the law inside the wall,
We keep the Public safe.

You've done the job that few can do,
Your shift is at an end.
Farewell my *sister*, Rest in peace,
On you we could depend.

Written by: Larry E. Peoples

Correctional Peace Officer
Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security
February 12, 2012

"Never forget what they did here. It is rather for us, the living, to be dedicated here to the great task remaining before us - that, from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here, gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
President Lincoln
Your sacrifice and last full measure of devotion will not be forgotten. RIP Brother

Detective Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Missouri PD
February 9, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Correctional Officer Tracy Hardin and the Nevada Department of Corrections during this time. Thank you, Officer Hardin, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff
February 9, 2012

Officer Tracy Hardin will be missed. Brothers alike and friends in life. RIP

Senior Officer R. Tate
NDOC
February 9, 2012

RIP my brother

Brian Wilde Deputy
Juneau Co. Sheriffs Office WI.
February 7, 2012

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Correctional Officer Tracy Hardin, and the Nevada Department of Corrections. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Hardin, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
February 7, 2012