Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This great man is my great grandfather. His daughter Martha Paul was my grandmother (big mama) when he was murdered she was 9 years old. Growing up my grandmother and mother (Phyllis Williams) kept his legacy alive. My mother wrote the poem that's on the plaque with his picture at the police station. It's sad that you have to ask to see it because it's locked behind a door. I am the only blood relative left besides my cousin Larry Madden that still resides in Altus, ok. I am proud of my great grandfather and I will never forget the stories my grandmother shared with me. I was graced with my great grandmother Ruby Hill (his wife and my big mama) until I was 22 years old. I thank God for her wisdom and love she shared. My last uncle his baby son past away a few months ago and his grandson Clarence Michael Paul passed away a few weeks ago. I am blessed to be here at 47 and knowing my roots run deep. I am proud to be a descendant of John Henry Hill my "paw paw"!

GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER WHITNEY WILLIAMS
Great grandfather

February 26, 2023

Officer Hill: Thanks for your service to Altus and to the citizens of Oklahoma. Your sacrifice is appreciated. It's unfortunate that these men succeeded in their evil mission, but you honored our profession and we appreciate your service and sacrifice. It's good to see your family still honors you as well.

Jim Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (ret) & NVD
Washoe County Sheriff (Ret) & NVDPS

September 7, 2021

I am the granddaughter of John Henry Hill. My father, Norris Hill was only 5 years old when his father was killed. Rest in peace grandfather. I wish I could have known you. I wish my son could have known you.

Jennifer J. Shackleford
Granddaughter

January 29, 2021

Such incredibly brave and heroic actions against two men whose cowardly actions ultimately took your life. Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 7, 2020

I am the nephew of John Henry hill. My dad his brother willie hill. Uncle john had two brothers willie hill and quince hill. The three brothers were very close, they were together when he got killed thanks Altus law officers for all that you have done in his remberence of him

Nephew

July 24, 2017

Gone but not forgotten. Thank you for your Service.

TFC Leonard Widener
Connecticut State Police

September 7, 2016

I spent many a days with my Great Grandmother Ruby Hill. It would have been really nice to do the same with my Great Grandfather John

CPT Eric Madden
Army (current) / Altus Fire & Rescue (RET)

May 11, 2015

Officer John Henry Hill was the brother to my Father and it never left my Father heart. This murder hurt my Father and his parents to their graves. My Father walked the beat with his brother and held his brother in his arms as he died.

Neice of fallen officer
Neice

November 26, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 79th 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 Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 29, 2013

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

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

October 29, 2012

Many people are not aware, but Officer Hill was killed on the very site where our brand new City of Altus Municipal Complex is located. The Altus Police Department is located within the city complex, and was completed in October of 2010.

I had the pleasure of escorting Officer Hill's family to the memorial wreath in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the Law Enforcement Memorial. I watched as Officer Hill's family placed a single rose onto the wreath in his memory. Officer Hill's family gave me a photograph of Officer Hill at the memorial service, and I in turn, gave the photograph to the Police Department. The photograph is now proudly displayed in the lobby area of our Police Department, and the story of this incident is included.

By the generous outpour of support from our community, we are now making plans for a memorial bench and stone to be placed at the location where Officer Hill was murdered.

The Altus Police Department and the City of Altus honors Officer Hill... We will not forget your sacrafice!

Master Officer Devin Barrington
Altus Police Department

September 12, 2011

76 years and your dedication and service are Honored today and forever.

Thank you for your service...

Anonymous

October 18, 2010

Rest In Peace Officer Hill. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten with our department or myself!

Officer Devin Barrington
Altus Police Department

May 10, 2009

Rest in peace Officer Hill.Your sacrifice will not be forgotten

officer Park
Indpls Metro PD

August 13, 2007

Officer hill, as a brother officer, even though I worked as a unarmed security officer through Burns Security, you will be remembered for the job that you did.

security officer garrett anderson
brother officer

September 13, 2006

Officer Hill, (John), you will always be remembered and honored for your duty and sacrifice for our community. May God Bless You.

Detective Robert McGill
Altus Police Department, Altus, Oklahoma

January 30, 2005

Officer Hill, your brothers and sisters will honor you always. God holds a special place for those who give their lives in the service of others. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

August 28, 2004

Officer Hill, you are a Hero and are remembered as such.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

July 28, 2004