Officer Down Memorial Page

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

Officer 11169
April 27, 2012

When I reflect on the many happy childhood memories of Gregory, I am soon reminded how much I miss him. It's very comforting to know that others besides me and my family still remember Greg and miss him. God bless you all and keep you safe.

Jennifer B.
family member
July 21, 2011

Thinking of you and your partner on this anniversary date of you both being called away from duty. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
May 13, 2011

I cannot believe it has been 21 years since you and your partner were tragically shot down that fateful night. That incident proves the dangers encountered in police work on the most common of calls. Thank you for your service.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago
May 13, 2011

Greg was one of my best buddies growing up in the Hyde Park neighborhood. We hung around together when times were much less dangerous. Graduated together from Bret Harte Elementary school in 1961 and then lost track of each other. Then one day so many years later I saw the news............it didnt surprise me one bit that Greg had chosen to serve others....he was that kind of guy. Rest in peace my old friend........ill see you again some day and we can catch up.

Warren Barker- civilian
Childhood Friend
May 12, 2011

Thinking of you today and also on the 15th for Police Memorial Day. Thank you for being the hero that you are.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
May 13, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today on the 20th 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. He was shot twice when ambushed on April 23rd when he was on a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, 15 years after you were killed.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for those who miss and love you.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
May 13, 2010

REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

P/O
CPD 022
May 10, 2009

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
May 13, 2008

Thinking of you today. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
May 13, 2008

Knew you Greg. Rest in peace.

Retired P.O.
Former C.P.D.
February 21, 2008

Officer,Hauser, I just watched a story about you and your partner on a training video. Thank you for your dedication to protect others. May your family find some comfort in knowing that you are a true hero. You will always be remembered.

OHIO
summit county

October 19, 2007

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
October 17, 2007

I was working in the 025 district that fateful day and was working the same beat car on the preceding shift. I came in a bit late at the end of the watch and handed Greg and Ray the keys to the car.

I think of them both often. They were great men and great cops.

As an aside, the following day was Mother's Day and as Grag lived in the district they had planned on having dinner at the Hauser residence later that evening.

A tragedy on several fronts, to say the least. God bless them their souls!

GS

Former P.O. Gene Scaramella
Chicago P.D.
May 6, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
January 20, 2007

You were my Friend but more like my Brother. For a short time in 014, I, because of you, became THE POLICE and learned to fear no one. The years have not eased the loss of your wit,your humor or you friendship. Rest in Peace my Brother, till we meet again at the Gate of Heaven.

Officer George Olifer
CPD (ret)
December 15, 2005

RIP IN PEACE MY DEAR BROTHER GREG. YOU WERE A GOOD MAN. YOU ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON YOU. MAY OUR LORD ALWAYS BE AT YOUR SIDE.

DETECTIVE Mike
CHICAGO P.D.
December 14, 2005

Brother Hauser,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables Law Enforcement Motorcycle
December 2, 2005

It's hard to belive that it has been 15yrs. I was a officer in the Gang Crime North Section on that night,I was assigned with my partner P.O. Frank Ortiz to the 25th dist. we did not know you or P.O. Kilroy,we just knew you were in need of help and we went,after several hours of searching yards and houses my partner and I found the offender under a porch several blocks away,I always thought I would have to shoot this ofender if he was found by me,but as I pointed my gun at him and told him to freeze, he gave up as the coward that he is/was. sorry I just wanted the family to know we all did the best that night to bring in this coward.

P.O. Harold Bone
Chicago Police Dept.
June 26, 2005

It was a pleasure serving with you and learning from you. It was a nightmare when I walked into that garage that night on Mother's Day in 1990. To see you and Ray laying on the ground in that garage was so unreal to me. Feeling so helpless as I held onto to you before you left us. I did all I could that night.
I miss talking to you and playing golf with you. Thanks for all you did for me, it has helped me very much in my career. Till we meet up again when my tour is over.

Sgt. Rich Kearney
Chicago Police Department
May 8, 2005

In your honorable memory.

(Former) Deputy Sheriff Johann Bayer
(Former) Kane County Sheriff's Department
January 13, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU.YOU WILL NEVER BE
FORGOTTEN.

P.O.
CPD
May 12, 2004

Rest in peace.

Dep. Eric Thoresen
Marion County Sheriffs Office
December 6, 2003