Trooper Hung Nguyen Le Louisiana State Police Louisiana Tuesday, June 30, 1998  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

It has been 10 years since you passed away and our family will never be the same without you. My prayers and thoughts will be with you for the rest of my life. I am so proud to be your brother.
Please pray for us that the Lord will send His Guardian Angels to protect all law enforcement officers away from harm and safely return to their love ones at the end of the day.

Love

KHOI LE
BROTHER
2008-07-01

"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
2008-02-02

God bless you and keep you always. You are not forgotten by your entire police family.

DE
St. Louis City Police
2007-11-08

You are a credit to the LSP. I have not known a finer Trooper nor a more dedicated public servant. May God bless and keep you. May He help your family heal.

MT M Verdi
LSP Trooper-friend
2007-04-29

Trooper Le,

I thank you for being a State Trooper. I remember when you first started and you were all over the city. Thank you for backing us up on stops.

fellow officers were speaking highly of you the other morning just before finishing the tour of duty.

rest in peace brother.

Officer First Class Russell Blanchard
Gretna Police Department
2006-11-06

To Trooper Le, his loved ones, and his fellow officers:

On this the eighth anniversary day of your tragic death, please know that you are remembered and honored today.

Reading the reflections left for you lets me know how well-loved and well-respected you are, and how dearly you are missed.

I share the agony of your loved ones as I lost my beloved youngest son when he was murdered during a foot pursuit of two robbers on April 23, 2005. I am awed by your courage and dedication.

Hung, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Trooper Le. Your memory is honored and revered today and everyday.

This respect is sent with the utmpost respect for the service Hung gave to his country and to his community as a police officer, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on June 30, 1998.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

2006-07-01

Rest in Peace Sir.

2006-06-30

On this date, I salute and honor you for your dedication and service to Louisiana. You are never forgotten, but always remembered. Rest In Peace.

2006-06-29

Thank you for your service to the citizens of Louisiana. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. RIP

2006-01-30

I was in the academy with Hung. Hung was a great person and trooper and believed in what he was doing. Hung you are truly missed and I will always remember you in my heart and prayers.

Tfc Brooks David
Louisiana State Police
2005-12-08

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Trooper Hung Nguyen Le and to the entire Louisiana State Police Dept. Thank you for your dedication and service to your community.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department
2005-11-10

It has been several years since we lost Trooper Le, and he is sadly missed by all of us. I will never forget when he pulled my daughter, myself and my unborn child from a burning car in April of 1998. He saved our lives.

My families heartfelt prayers and blessings go out to his family and friends. Just know that it is people like Trooper Le that make this world a better place.

Many Blessings,
Sandra Dardar

Sandra Dardar

2005-03-03

Rest in peace officer.

SC Brad Taylor
Metropolitan Police (London)
2005-01-25

I thank you for your service and salute you for your sacrifice.

A grateful citizen.

2004-09-22

The short time that I knew you I found that you were one of the greatest Trooper that I knew. Rest easy brother.

Officer 2
Crescent City Connection P.D.
2004-07-29

Thank you, and your family, for the sacrifices you have made for us. Truly, you made the ultimate sacrifice, and I am sorry, humbled, and grateful to you. May God bless your family, and family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Carol, Louisiana citizen

2004-03-16

I miss my older brother. I'll always hold you close to my heart. I love you and I hope you're up there watching over the family.

Thu Le

Rest easy friend. God bless.

concerned citizen

Hung:
You will never be forgotten, by your friends are family. An your dedication to your job, the cares for others is why when my web site was dedicated to you. I am glad to call you brother. B51, now rides the streets of heaven. In his short time as a trooper he got the title ACE, for his work with stolen vehicles and recovering them.

Dee Dee Serpas
Retired Deputy