Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Oh Harold: I was an alter boy at your wedding Greg Gillard was your Best man, and Roger was there as the other alter boy. You were and still are our hero. My whole family was inSt. Brendan’s at your funeral. It’s been 53 years. Many in our family have passed away but you still remain in my heart as the best of us all. With all the respect admiration and love. Dana Gillard

Neighbor Dana B Gillard
Childhood friend

May 10, 2023

I still remember the day Harold was killed. My father was a friend and partner of Harold affectionately referred to as Ham. It still an awful day and the city lost a good son on that day. My father survived his career but los other friends along the was. Rest In Peace “Ham”.

Officer Andy Dachauer
Berkeley Police

May 7, 2023

Today is Father’s Day, another one without you. It’s one of the hardest days of the year for me. As I sit here, celebrating my husband and his wonderful role as a dad, I can’t help but she’d a few tears for you. Love you, dad.

Brenda Hamilton DiGrazia
Daughter

June 19, 2022

Rest in peace Officer Hamilton.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 22, 2022

Never Forgotten...

Sgt. Sherman Lee Retired
SFPD

October 20, 2021

Dad, thinking about you and mom a lot .......Miss you!

Sgt David Hamilton( retired )
son

October 13, 2021

I hope Officer Hamilton's wife and children were able to achieve a good life.

John Mulcahy
Citizen

March 17, 2021

Thank you for your time and service

Adrian

October 20, 2020

Never forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 20, 2020

Officer Hamilton,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of San Francisco. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 19, 2020

Dad,

Fifty long years ago , our lives were changed forever. This year seems different. Mom is not herself, she's not even coming to the River this year. With everything going on the world, I don't think she is very happy. I miss you very much , and will be thinking of you tomorrow more than other days. I miss you.

Sgt. David Hamilton
son ( retired SFPD )

October 18, 2020

When we lived on 22nd Street in the late 40s, I always looked up to Harold and his brother. His parents always had something going on and a very lively house.

Sam Ewing
next door neighbor in the late 40s

January 8, 2020

Dad,

49 years seems to have gone by so quick.

I'm up the River, mom is coming up tomorrow . We have spent the last few years together up here. I think just being with someone comforts us both. I know she wouldn't want to be anywhere else, but, I don't think she is as happy up here as she used to be.

I miss you....and think about you...... all the time. I really wish things had been different.

David
Son ...SFPD retired

October 19, 2019

Another year has gone by without you here. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. Hope I’ve made you proud.

Brenda Hamilton DiGrazia
Daughter

October 19, 2018

Dad,

It's now been 48 years . I've been thinking about you for the last few days. I'm going to the River today to be with mom. I know it will be a hard day for her. I don't know why, but, I have been thinking a lot about how life would have been if you were still here. I was only 6 years old, but I do remember you.

I miss you today , and everyday

David Hamilton
Son ...SFPD retired

October 19, 2018

I am proud you were my family and I have all the respect for SFPD and my family that has servered for SFPD.

Rest In Peace

Robert Grisezs Daughter
Nicoya Grisez

Nicoya Grisez
Family

September 2, 2018

RIP Uncle Harold. 47 years since you have been gone. I never got to meet you but I hear such wonderful things about you from my dad ( your little brother, Sam ) I have the highest respect for anyone who is in this line of work and am so proud of my SFPD and law enforcement Family. May you rest in peace. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. We love you.

Cindy Gillmore

October 20, 2017

Dad,

It has been 47 years. I am retired. The SFPD has retired star # 296.

I have been thinking about you all day.

Sgt. David Hamilton ( retired )
SON

October 19, 2017

Rest In Peace Brother. We remember and honor you on the 47th anniversary of your E.O.W. You are not forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

October 19, 2017

Dad,


Star # 296 is officially End of Watch

Sgt. David Hamilton
S.F.P.D.

April 11, 2017

Dad,

It has now been 46 years since you were killed. I have been thinking about you all day. My career is basically over, I'planning on retiring next spring. I was promised that after I go, YOUR star number will never be issued to anyone,ever again !

I miss you everyday

Sgt. David Hamilton ( Son )
S F P D

October 19, 2016

It's coming up on 46 yrs in a couple of days. Not a day goes by that you're not missed. ❤️ you, dad.

Brenda Hamilton DiGrazia
Daughter

October 17, 2016

I am thinking of you ( again ) today. After 31 years, its my turn to have the honor of wearing star # 296. I miss you dad !

Sgt. David Hamilton
SFPD

October 19, 2015

I'm not sure why, but I have been thinking a lot about Officer Hamilton lately. I was a student at St. Brendan's with his children (though none were in my class) and I still have a vivid memory of them being called out of class by the Principal and hearing the news. The kids lived right up the street from me and we would play together sometimes. I don't remember playing much after the death of their father. And I remember the bomb blast as well. Until recently, when I looked it up again, I thought I had imagined it. Officer Hamilton was a hero, no question. And over time and many years, you still live on in the many people your life touched and the lives your children touch. Rest in Peace, brave Hero and Thank you.

Bill Quinlan
Friend of the family long ago.

April 27, 2015

Made it dad. 31 yrs.

Inspector Mike Hamilton
San Francisco PD

November 10, 2014