Officer Down Memorial Page

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 44th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 10, 2013

Dudley,
Your father isn't dead, for he still lives in the mind & heart of those of us who knew the Officer, Man, Father and as I did, Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 90. His friend, Birmingham Police Officer Harry M. Yeager was our Scoutmaster and I remember your dad kidded him sometimes as such a by-the-book officer/scoutmaster that he would give one of us kids or his own mother a ticket if he caught us or her jaywalking on his beat. At the end of our scout meeting sometimes, your dad and we kids would giggle when our by-the-book tuff Scoutmaster would melt in his two baby girl’s arms. He too was a great Officer/Scoutmaster. I knew your brothers, Eagle Scout Wayne, and not sure about rank but think Eagle Scout Tim. I wouldn't be surprised to know that you are also an Eagle Scout. Your two older brothers carried themselves well before, during, and after this tragedy. You also carried yourself well for such a young boy which I’m sure is a reflection of Officer Azell Harris. The reason that I’m at this website is while cleaning my drawers on this rainy afternoon I found the Assistant Scoutmaster patch that Mr. C.E.Wilborn (BSA Order of the Silver Beaver Scout Leader) gave to me some 40 years ago. Scoutmaster Yeager gave it to him which I was told is one of the extra, never used patches belonging to your dad. The wax paper envelope is long gone but the patch is in mint condition and belongs to you, your family. This website has my email address.

Tenderfoot Scout
BSA Troop 90
April 28, 2013

Grandaddy, though we never got to meet here on Earth, I am looking forward to meeting you one day in Heaven. Thank you for your service to your community and dedication to your family.

Roy Harris
Grandson
February 21, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
November 29, 2012

40 years after your death you are still remembered.

Alabama and all other United States citicens lost a true hero. A tragic and unnecessary death all because of greed.

Thank you for your service.

Anonymous
March 30, 2010

I never got to meet him, but i was told by many he was the greates guy you will ever meet. I wish i would of got to meet him. All everyone has are pictures to remember him by! We love you Great-Papa.

Lauren Graham
Great Grandfather
July 21, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
May 5, 2008

On the anniversary of his death, we pause to honor and remember Officer Harris and acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice he paid protecting citizens of his city.

May he never be forgotten

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL
May 4, 2007

Rest in Peace, Officer Harris. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
September 25, 2006

To my Father:

I will always remember you by the words that others spoke of you after your death. Unfortunately, I did not have the chance to know you. But from what I can tell, you were some kind of man.

Your son,
Dudley

Dudley M. Harris
November 9, 2005

To a good friend during my years of growing up I will never forget you.

David T SAMS
Mobile Police Dept,AL