Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Harding, it has been 105 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 12, 2023

Patrolman Irving Briggs Harding my Grandfather and his only child Richard Porter Harding
Rest now in Mt Feake Cemetery, Waltham.
Rest in Peace: Richard Porter Harding, Jr.

Richard Porter Harding, Jr

May 17, 2021

Today, October 11, 2020 the Retired Association of Metropolitan Police takes a moment to honor and remember MDC Patrolman Irving B. Harding, on this his 102nd anniversary.
May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory, sacrifice and family have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan (retired)
Massachusetts State Police/Metropolitan Police

October 11, 2020

No passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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

October 11, 2020

Patrolman Harding,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Massachusetts. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P:
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 11, 2018

On the 100th anniversary of your death, we remain grateful for your service. Your family, obviously remembers you with great pride.

Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona

October 11, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are not forgotten.

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

October 11, 2018

Today, October 11, 2018 the Retired Association of Metropolitan Police takes a moment to honor and remember Patrolman Irving B. Harding on this his 100th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Tpr Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police/Metropolitan Police

October 11, 2018

On this 99 th anniversary of your passing I would like to let know know you are not forgotten and thought of often. Thank you for your service. If not for you I would not be here. Rest In Peace.

Your great grandson
Charles foley

Charles foley
Great grandson

October 11, 2017

Your Police Department is in the history books as is your sacrifice. You have not been forgotten and you will live on forever in the history of the Commonwealth, Law Enforcement and our hearts.

So many have gone before and after you. We pray that you forgive us if we don't specifically recall you all the time, but please know that, though your name may not be at the forefront, you are part of the collective group of men and women who are ALWAYS in our hearts and minds and we visit here often to remind us of the individuals we honor.

God Bless you, Patrolman Harding. May your eternal rest be eternally peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

October 11, 2017

Today, your brothers and sisters of the Massachusetts State Police along with the former members of the Metropolitan Police honor your memory today on this his 99th anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that your memory and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

October 11, 2017

R.I.P. brother.

Ptlm. (Ret.) P.K. Harding
Binghamton PD

August 7, 2017

Today, October 11, 2016, the Massachusetts State Police along with the former members of the Metropolitan Police takes a moment to honor and remember MDC Patrolman Irving B. Harding on this his 98th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Mass. State Police

October 11, 2016

Today, your brothers and sisters of the Massachusetts State Police along with the former members of the Metropolitan Police honor your memory today on this your 97th anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that you have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

October 11, 2015

From your Brothers and Sisters of the Massachusetts State Police
and the members of the former Metropolitan Police, we honor your memory today on this your 95th anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that you and your family have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police/Metropolitan Police

October 11, 2013

On this the 93rd anniversary of your passing I thank you for your service protecting the citizens of Massachusetts.

Rest in peace and never forgotten.

Your grateful grandson

Richard P. Harding, Jr.

Richard P. Harding, Jr.
Grandson

October 12, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 92nd 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

October 11, 2010

Patrolman Harding,
On today, the 89th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Massachusetts.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

October 11, 2007

On the upcoming anniversary of your death, we remember you and thak you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 9, 2007

Patrolman Harding, your Department is now part of the history of the Commonwealth. You are an important part of that history and have not been forgotten. On this 88th anniversary of your passing, please allow me to thank you for your service to the people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who for so long enjoyed what the Metropolitan District Commission had to offer in part because of women and men such as yourself.

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

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

October 11, 2006

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

October 11, 2006

Thank You for your service, rest in peace motorman.

Offc. Michael Walker

July 12, 2006

Patrolman Harding,

Many years have gone by, but you will never be forgotten. GOD BLESS YOU and continue to Rest in Peace Brother...

Officer
NC

August 7, 2004