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Officer Gordon F. Hufnagle

Lewisburg Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Wednesday, June 21, 1972

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Reflections for Officer Gordon F. Hufnagle

Officer Hufnagle,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lewisburg Borough. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 21, 2022

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

June 21, 2020

You're a true hero! Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Bless your beautiful soul and i pray you are testing peacefully in paradise.

A citizen that backs the blue Rebecca W.

June 21, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Hufnagle.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 26, 2019

I respect & appreciate the police. Thank you all.

Maureen
Citizen

March 3, 2018

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

June 29, 2017

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

June 21, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 40th anniversary year 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.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 28, 2012

Rest well brother, we will carry on with you watching over us. Protect us while we strive to serve with the courage and commitment that you had given to our community. Your ultimate sacrifice will always be remembered and your dedication stands as a pillar that we will always maintain. Your legend will always survive!

All LPD Officers
Brothers

July 31, 2008

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 15, 2008

Your actions easily define the word hero and you will always be remembered as a result.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

June 21, 2007

I pray that you are still resting peacefully and hope that you still watch over us down here.

Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD

June 21, 2006

No officer should be without a reflection. Thank you Officer Hufnagle for the ultimate sacrifice for your fellow man. Your heroic dees has not been forgotten.


Lycoming County 911

January 9, 2005

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