Officer Down Memorial Page

Officer Harbin,
On today, the 33rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community but for our Country as well when you served in the USMC. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepesdt sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow former Marine;LEOl

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 18, 2012

This is was my uncle that I never had a chance to meet. He was a real hero to everyone he knew. My uncle was also a U.S. Marine. He sacrificed his life for others. Thank you all for the reflections.

Susan
Niece
March 14, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Harbin, II. Thankyou for service and dedication to the correctional law enforcement community. To the family, never forget the memories he created, but share them with everyone....

Officer C. Moran
Nevada Department of Corrections
December 29, 2011

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 18, 2010

R.I.P. BROTHER C/O

LVMPD CO
LVMPD
December 29, 2009

Rest in Peace Officer Harbin. Your sacrafice is honored everyday in every Metro substation. You were taken away from us much to soon. I know that you are in the arms of the Lord.

P.O.Thomas A. Carpenter
Las Vegas Metro P.D.
October 15, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 30th 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 18, 2009

RIP.You are not forgotten.

Anonymous
November 1, 2008

You will never be forgotten.

a greatful C/O
October 31, 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
December 11, 2007

Officer Harbin - thank you for your service. Continue to watch over your family, and your family in blue.

Michelle - wife of LEO
May 15, 2006

I thank you for your service and salute you for your sacrifice.

A grateful citizen.

September 27, 2004

We are deeply saddened by this senseless murder. Rest in peace brother. Your service to you community is appreciated by all of us. May God bless you and the survivors of your family.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police