Officer Down Memorial Page

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been many years since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Patrolman Hambrick.

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL
December 17, 2008

RIP and know that you will always be remembered by those who know and love you.

Anonymous
October 5, 2008

Harold really gave his best and gave his all. I was a 17 year old teenager and had coffee with Harold in Clyde Tx many times. My buddies and I tried to give him a hard time (harmless stuff) and he even gave a few tickets to my friends. He cared alot about his job. I didn't realize the great sacrifice at the time but now my own son is in the Fresno Ca police acadamy. I came to pay my respects and say thank you Mr.Hambrick and to those that lost you. I give my salute.....

Jesse Hall
March 27, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
March 3, 2008

Rest in peace always sir and know that your actions will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
July 7, 2007

Rest easy, sir!

dhs

December 14, 2005

Trooper Hambrick nobody knows the grief and anxiety you suffered that fateful day, but rest assured your fellow brothers in law enforcement know and even today we pray for your family and comrades. Thank you for your dedication to service and a heart so big for your partner that in his troubled waters you yourself would fall at his side together forever. Rest in peace Trooper Hambrick the watch is now ours.

Scott Parker Police Officer
Pelican Bay Police Dept. Tarrant County Texas
July 6, 2004

Courtesy,Service,protection...The motto of the Texas Dept of Public Safety.May God bless the family,friends and brother troopers of this great servent to the citizens of Texas.

Anonymous
February 4, 2004