Officer Down Memorial Page

Georgie -I'll never forget the night you left us. It doesn't seem possible that 29 years have past. Such a loss felt by so many people.
I remember dancin with you at a benefit for Uncle Eddie 2 weeks before. How you towered over me!!!!
I remember all the cookouts-you playin the piano for the Aunts. But most of all, I remember seeing #668 flyin past me on Rt 290, going after all the bad guys. You are forever in our hearts!!!! R.I.P cous!!!!

Teresa Prunier
cousin
February 26, 2012

Dad I love and miss you everyday! But today i miss you the most. I will always remember the great dad you were and i can only hope that i may live to be a great person that you were. Love and miss you...Your daughter Deborah

Trooper Hanna's daughter
February 26, 2012

God bless you Trooper Hanna may you rest in peace

Lt.J.Pease
B.P.D
February 26, 2012

Thanks for your nine years of services, George.

David
February 25, 2012

I was a Dispatcher at the Holden Barracks from March 63 to Jan 99 and worked many shifts when George was on duty and was good friends with him. "668 to Station "C", "I need a 9-10-and a 14 when your ready". I can still hear you George.

Robert Williams
Mass State Police Dispatcher (RET)
November 4, 2011

Remembering trooper Hanna today and often.

Anonymous
January 1, 2011

Dad, I am sorry i didn't leave a note on the 26th but I was in the hospital for a few days! Love and Miss you so much and think of you everyday! I can't believe we lost you now more than 27 years! See you again someday in heaven!

Deborah
Daughter
February 28, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 26, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 26, 2010

I went through a municipal academy in 1990 run by State Troopers. We heard about Trooper Hanna throughout our training. I vividly remember one night, our class was brought out for nighttime training. Many other Troopers were there to help. Trooper Hanna's name was mentioned constantly. It was an honor to see how these men truly respected Trooper Hanna and how heartbroken they were over his (and our) loss. There were 45 members in our class, and it was the most quiet bus ride back to the academy.

PTLM
February 10, 2010

Dad I was just thinking about you with the holidays approaching and Miss and Love you So Much!!!!!

Deborah Hanna-Kearney
Daughter
December 4, 2009

God bless you George, although we never met, I carried the prayer you kept in your cruiser from the time of your death until I retired in 1999. It gave me strength and courage each time I read it. I still carry it with me today.

Joseph H. McDermott, Sergeant (Retired)
New Hampshire State Police
May 6, 2009

When I was only 10 yrs. old I can remember my father who was a police officer at the time leaving the house on a very cold morning dressed in his honor guard uniform. I knew where he was going that morning because we had talked the days before about the selfish murder of Trooper Hanna. he was gone all day for that funeral. Now Im 35 yrs. old and Im a police officer. My father has since retired but up until this day he still says that out of all the funerals he went to for police officers, Trooper Hanna's was one of the toughest he ever had to attend. I will never forget that. I often think of his family & hope they are well. God Speed Trooper Hanna and Thank You.

d.j.v. patrolman
February 28, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
January 28, 2009

Trooper Hanna, You are never forgotten. To me, You never ceased Your patrol and duties. God Bless You.

Timothy A. Topulos
Son of a Former Massachusetts State Trooper
September 19, 2008

Trooper Hanna HoooRaHHHH Carry on Trooper , You will always be remembered.

Timothy A. Topulos
Massachusetts State Police
September 8, 2008

Hi to all, Thank you so much for all the lovely messages. It is nice to know that people still think of my father I can't believe it has been over 25 years now that I lost him. There is not a day that goes bye that I don't think about him in some way. It could be a song on the radio, watching the Red Sox, seeing a Cruiser go by. I would love to thank you personally for writing in especially the people that i grew up with. So I will leave my email address for you to contact me, and thanks again for remembering my Father, stay safe and god bless!

[email protected]

Deborah Hanna-Kearney
Daughter of Trooper George L. Hanna

Deborah J. Hanna-Kearney
He Was My Father
July 14, 2008

Trooper Hanna, today marks the 25th anniversary of your murder. I do not know if those three who were sentence to LIFE, are still in prison, this is after all, Massachusetts. We can only hope that they face true justice if not in this life, then in the next for taking you from your family and friends. I'm sure you never truly left them.

The very fact that an award has since been named in your honor speaks volumes of what was thought of you. Those of us still out doing the job, no matter where we do it, can only hope to live up to the standards you represent.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

February 26, 2008

Trooper Hanna,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your murder, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
February 26, 2008

blessed are we to have you are part of this world. Blessed are we to have heros such as yourselves! Thanks for your service, you are not forgotten. I hope to shake you hand one day in heaven. My heart goes out to your family. May they find peace in god and never give up the faith in the lord. Love him and he will do great things for you! Remember him and he will remember you in heaven!

krissy

kristine wilton
cousin of Christopher Nicholson/Smithsburg MD. EOW-12/19/2007
February 25, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
February 20, 2008

officer hanna i just saw what happened to you on real stories of the highway patrol it saddens me to see how your life came to such an abrupt end please know that it's officers like you that keep our city streets safe well rip we'll take it from here godspeed i'm trying out for the bullhead city police force wish me luck!

1st lt usmc
citizen
January 7, 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
November 8, 2007

MR HANNA WAS NOT ONLY A GREAT TROOPER, HE WAS A LOVING FATHER AND HUSBAND, AND AN EXCELLENT ROLE MODEL FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW. HE ORGANIZED NEIGHBORHOOD BASEBALL GAMES IN THE STREET NEXT TO HIS HOUSE, EVERYBODY LINED UP FOR A CHANCE TO HIT IT TO THE MINI GREEN MONSTER HE BUILT IN HIS YARD(LEFT FIELD). I REMEMBER WHEN HIS SON CALLED TO LET ME KNOW HIS DAD HAD BEEN KILLED, I WAS IN TOTAL DISBELIEF. I AM PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN HIM, AND KNOW THAT HIS CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS WERE INSTILLED TO HIS CHILDREN AND RELFECTS IN THEIR SUPERIOR CHARACTER.

TERRY WOLFE
SON'S FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR
September 23, 2007

When I was growing up, I aspired to become a police officer. I used to listen to the police scanner all the time, and I would always hear Trooper Hanna calling in a plate and license number. "668 to C...". He got more "hits" than anyone else I heard on the scanner. Although I never met him, he was always my hero. I was in the airport when I read the tragic news and tears came to my eyes. I just knew he was a good man.

Civilian - Stephen Georgeson
April 18, 2007