Officer Down Memorial Page

Chief Hamrick, thank you for your service and dedication. You will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal
February 23, 2011

i just wanna open my heart and cry i hurt over this not by looseing a brave heart because he went out the way he would have wanted just like dale earnhardt i cried then also for the same reason god gave us many hero's in many differant ways but then it would seem god calls his angels home before i could say thank you , it burdens me because they didnt even want a thank you only to know when they went home they was loved and everywhere they go they leave us with a smile mr hamrick i will never get to hold your angelic hands look you in the eye and say thank you, but i can return to you and your loved ones that which you gave to us a smile :)

Anonymous
May 20, 2010

FORTY YEARS HAVE COME AND GONE FOR YOU MY BROTHER IN BLUE THE BEAT GOES ON THE CAUSE ENDURES AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOURS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

Anonymous
May 19, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 20, 2010

I am originally from Jefferson, Ohio and remember when I was young hearing about you. You will NEVER be forgotten brother. Rest in Peace.

Trooper Josh Valek
Washington State Patrol
January 19, 2010

R.I.P gramps u will never be for gotten the family miss u

Sra Robert Hamrick
grandson
July 22, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
April 30, 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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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 8, 2008

I watched Unsolved Mysteries today (08-11-06). My heart goes out to Chief Hamrick's family. If anyone has any information about his case, please email me at: [email protected]
Off. Adrian Stroud

Off. Adrian T. Stroud
Middletown Police Department (CT)
August 11, 2006

Rest in peace brohter...your not forgotten!

patrol officer
cleveland police
February 22, 2006

Chief Hamrick,
On today, the 35th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Rock Creek.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

March 20, 2005