Officer Down Memorial Page

Just read bio of Alexannder Henry, former Mayor of Phila. Remembered Robert, my former 5th grade classmate at Alexander Henry elementary school who lived on Hayes St in Frankford. My sorry for his death since hearing of it many years ago.

5th Grade Classmate
December 23, 2011

Merry Christmas Dad...love & miss you. always your daughter Lorraine xoxo

Anonymous
December 24, 2010

Bob, give strength to your nephew. I know you are with him.

East Div. Sgt.
PPD
June 28, 2009

Bob,

Reflecting on the night that changed many lives forever.
May you rest in peace.

Anonymous
June 19, 2009

Thankyou for your service, you and your partner are heros for us all to look up too. You are remembered today and everyday and will never be forgotten. God bless your family

POLICE OFFICER 9TH DISTRICT
PHILA PA
December 4, 2008

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
June 17, 2008

Bob,

Fifteen years have past but the tradgedy still is like yesterday.
Hope you have found rest and peace in heaven.
Till we meet again.

A family that loves and prays for you!!!!!!!

June 17, 2008

Police Officer Hayes,

Thank You Sir for your service and sacrifice.. You are a HERO.. May the Lord be with your family and friends today and always.. Rest in Peace Sir!

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994
April 18, 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
January 24, 2008

Bob,

Wow this horrific past week brought us all back in time. We miss you so much and our hearts break for the pain you must have gone through. We hope you are resting peacefully.
God bless you soul.
We still have plenty of fire in us to keep fighting for justice, my friend.

November 10, 2007

I can't believe how many years have gone by since P/O Hayes was killed. Police Academy Class 267 has over 20 years on and it's difficult to know how so many in our class have been severely injured or killed. It is good to see that he is not forgotten. I remember the days in the Academy, we used to call him "Pop Pop" because he was the oldest in our class. Those days in P.T., driver training, pistol range - Bob was a blast, always had everyone laughing. He is missed and not forgotten. Prayers go out to you and John M. You are both an example of Philly's Finest.
Class #267 Member

Det. AM Cleary
Philadelphia Police
June 20, 2007

Never forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
June 17, 2007

R.I.P. P/O Hayes. You spirit always be live with us.

SGT. Jim Morace #458
PPD
June 17, 2007

Bob,
Fourteen years have past but the pain we have feels like it was yesterday.We hope that you see how justice is moving forth although its a tough processs.But certainly no where near as tough as what you had to endure. REST IN PEACE OUR DEAR FRIEND. OUR HERO.

June 15, 2007

UNCLE BOB, WE ALL MISS YOU! GOD BLESS AND WATCH OVER ME PLEASE

P/O HAYES #9521
PPD NEPHEW
October 23, 2006

Our Dear Bob,

Thirteen years ago today you you passed away.
It is heartbreaking to think of how tradgically your life ended. There is not a day that goes by where a prayer is not said for you.
Justice will be served.
May you rest in peace.
Please Bob, send John strength.

Love, Mindy

June 17, 2006

THINKING OF YOU
AND MISSING YOU.

LOVE ALWAYS
YOUR DAUGHTER,

LORRAINE HAYES

LORRAINE HAYES
DAUGHTER
June 2, 2006

P/O Hayes, you are not forgotten, brother.

P/O #5434
Phila PD
May 28, 2006

Remembering that night and the scene. All of us in hurried haste and not sure where to go. Then we heard, over Police Radio. Injuries, assist officer, Limkilin...which we knew then was the pike. Just seconds late, which will haunt forever those that were there in the Thirty Fifth that nite. Somehow catching the killer was not near enough. Effort's to save Both of you was not nearly enough, even with the help of a medicly trained civilan, that showed no hesitation what so ever to try to save two police officers lives that nite. People she did not know and from a neighborhood you might not extpect. But we were then and always will be grateful. That nite, she became one of us. I cannot nor will not call any name's because of a potential retrial thats beginning here and now. But i can say this. We will never forget you nor let your death be in vain. We will never let his evil triumph over the good in those brave men simply doing their job's that nite. We will be there to ensure that justice is done again and again, No matter how long nor how many times it takes. Rest easy my brother's, our work is not yet done!

May 11, 2006

God Bless you Officer Robert Hayes. You will never be forgotten and you and your family are in my daily prayers. Thank you for all your hard work, your dedication, and the sacrifice you made in protecting the citizens of Philadelphia. May you continue to sleep in God's Love and in His Peace.
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila. PA> wife and mom of LEO

March 8, 2006

DEAR BOB,
HAVE NO FEAR, MARCH 6 WE WILL ALL BE THERE TO HONOR YOU.
THIS BASTARD WILL NOT GET A NEW TRIAL.
YOU AND JOHN DID NOT HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BARGAIN FOR YOUR LIVES,
WHY SHOULD HE??
YOU WILL BE THERE FOR YOU MY FRIEND.

February 25, 2006

BOB,
THIS IS FOR YOU

CLASS 267 WAS THE NUMBER THEY'D BE
THAT MARCH DAY THEY ENETERED THE POLICE ACADEMY
SOON AFTER THAT 2 DREAMS CAME TRUE
AS YOU SAW 2 HANDSOME HEROES IN BLUE
TO SERVE AND PROTECT WAS WHAT BOB AND JOHN WANTED TO DO- AND DID AS YOU SAW
TILL A COWARD CAME ALONG AND DECIDED NOT TO OBEY THE LAW
TODAY WE ARE HERE WHERE THE TWO MEN ONCE LIED
BOTH DYING WAITING FOR HELP TO ARRIVE
THANK YOU TO THE PEOPLE THAT CAME TO THEIR AID
YOU GAVE THEM A CHANCE
NOT ENOUGH THANKS CAN BE SAID
AN EMPTINESS IN OUR HEARTS WILL FOREVER BE
BECAUSE TO JOHN, MYSELF AND JOEY
YOU ARE FAMILY
LET'S ALL SAY A PRAYER FOR BOB HAYES TODAY
AS IN HEAVEN YOU CANNOT PRAY FOR YOURSELF THEY SAY
I HOPE WE ALL GET A MESSAGE TODAY
THANK GOD FOR THE GIFT YOU WERE GIVEN- TODAY- by mm2005

a family that loves and misses you
February 2, 2006

I am a Police Officer that worked the 35th District as did you but I didn't get on the job until 1997. I've heard from other veteran officers about how aggressive you and your partner were and I would like to think that we would have gotten along well together "pinching" badguys. I hope one day that we will meet and we can trade cop "war" stories together...until then...God bless.

P/O FIDLER
PHILA POLICE
December 13, 2005

I have had the honor of meeting your nephew who is attempting to be a fellow police officer in the Act 120 Police Academy. He told me of your story. God Bless you and all that you stood for. I know you will watch over your nephew as he walks the beat. Thank you for your selfless service to humanity. God Bless your family.

Karl L. Harig II, Trooper Retired
PSP
November 17, 2005

A fallen officer should not be without a reflection.
As you walk your beat in heaven remember that you are missed and you will not be forgotten.
Rest easy Hero.

Anonymous
August 17, 2004