Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Friday, May 17, 1929
Reflections for Patrolman Ralph Hinds
Ralph was my great uncle. Although I never knew him, his death changed so many family members lives.
He was a wonderful uncle to my six of my great aunts. He loved them so much.
His sister loss her husband leaving her to raise my aunts. She ended up in a mental institution for the rest of her life.
If Ralph had been alive, he would have been their care taker.
The two oldest nieces were 15 and 14 and went to live on the streets working wherever they could to survive.
Three went to a Catholic orphanage and one of them went with an uncle, not the nicest man, he wouldn't take the rest of them.
My aunts and grandmother were left with no family to take care of them. Uncle Ralph's death changed their lives forever and it was felt and is still felt today.
I didn't know him, but yet I do know him very well.
Nancy Bradford
May 2, 2020
Sorry. I bet you were a great Officer. Thank you for your service. God Bless
Robin
May 18, 2015
Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
May 17, 2015
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd 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 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 18, 2012
A HERO NEVER DIES. YOU MY BROTHER, ARE PROOF OF THAT. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
May 17, 2007
Many years have passed since you gave your life but you are now remembered on this site.May you Rest in Peace.Thank you for your service.
May 17, 2006
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