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On the 10th anniversary of Trooper Hardy's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Trooper Hardy is not forgotten.

Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department
2009-11-06

Cousin Frederick. As I sit here in my home in Atlanta, GA, my mind takes me back to this day, ten years ago. The night that I received the phone call, that I had lost one of my favorite cousins, who was more like a brother to me. I started wondering, "what am I going to do?" A part of me is gone and I won't be able to see him on this side anymore. Cuz, I am soooo glad that we both found Christ before it was to late, so I know that I will see you again. Continue to watch over me and my family and hey if you don't mind, tell my dad, your Uncle Joe, that I said hello. I know that you all are having a Joyous time there in heaven. May God continue to bless your Soul until we meet again on that grand day. I love you and miss you everyday.

Cousin Felecia

SSG (R) Felecia Hardy-Wright
US Army
2009-11-06

Trooper Hardy served proudly and was deeply loved and respected by those who knew him. It is a tragedy to lose him. We never know when our lives on this earth will end, but we can make a reservation in Heaven now and assure us a place when God calls us to Himself. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) and He PAID the price for our sins on the Cross so we don't have to pay the penalty for our sins. Yipee! If we accept His payment by faith we can have salvation and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. It is not something we must earn, it is a gift. The most precious one we can ever receive. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith_and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God_not by good deeds, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 8,9. For without faith, it is impossible to please God. And our faith must be in God's only Son, Jesus Christ.
You were a credit to the uniform, Trooper Hardy. My heart goes out to your
loved ones left behind and may the Lord comfort them as only He can.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

2008-11-06

"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
2007-11-15

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this 8th anniversary of your being called away. Keep watch over all of your loved ones and those close to you. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2007-11-06

On the eight year anniversary of your passing, you are remembered and a special prayer goes out to your family.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05
2007-11-06

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-11-02

Such a senseless tragedy. My deepest sympathies extended to your family and your brothers. To all who knew Tpr. Hardy - he did not die in vain. God bless the bulls!

Lieutenant
Michigan State Police
2006-02-10

To the family and friends of Trooper Frederick Hardy and his fellow officers, and most especially to Trooper Hardy himself:

On this the sixth anniversary week of your tragic death, please know that you are remembered and honored. Your courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

The reflections left for you show that you were well-loved by many, a man of God, and well-respected by your peers.
Rest in peace, Trooper Hardy.

May your family continue to be supported by their law enforcment family, and other police survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the nine distinquished years of service Trooper Hardy gave to his community and the citizens of Michigan, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 6, 1999.

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

2005-11-08

It is hard to believe sometimes that human beings have dominion over any other of Father's creation...they can be so unbelievably calloused at times...but, thankfully we all reap what we sow.....

A Million Times

A million times we've needed you,
A million times we've cried.
If love alone could've saved you,
You would have never died.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a place,
No one else could ever fill.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
Part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.

2005-03-04

Fred,
I work with one of your partners,Paul. He talks very highly of you.
I went to your line and retrived an etching. You will NEVER be forgotten. You will never be alone.

Thank you for your sacrifices.

Deputy Phil Abdoo
Macomb County Sheriff
2004-05-16

Rest easy Blue Angel

Andy

2003-11-30

Fred is my cousin and lives on in my heart. As a child we were more like brothers and sisters all living in one house on Concord street in Detroit. He used to lick soap when he was angry and we would all run from him as if it gave him super powers. I wish it did. Every year at this time which is also close to his birthday, I think more of the good times we had as children. His life is an example for me as I too joined the Armed Forces and am now working with Military Police. He was a wonderful human being who I owe much too. I miss you Frederick. We were 8 kids in that one house together and one day we will be together again.

Mr. Daniel C. Yelder Jr.
US ARMY USAREUR PROVOST MARSHAL
2003-11-12

Rest in peace troop. While your watch is over, ours continues.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police
2003-11-06

I remember hearing the news flash that a MSP Trooper had been hit and killed by a hit and run driver.

I was saddened that the driver failed to stop or render assistance. Man's inhumanity to man.

I'm proud of the MSP. I've looked up to them since I was a small boy growing up in Detroit. My friends and I would always say the MSP Troopers look so "sharp."

They still do! Rest in Peace, Trooper Hardy.

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI Detroit

Obviously we lost a fine Trooper. Rest in peace.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

I was working the same shift as Fred on the night of his death and when I heard his partner outside on prep calling for priority I knew something bad had happened. That is a day that I will never forget. Fred was more than a co-worker to all of his fellow Troops at the Detroit Post. He was a mentor, friend and guardian. He had a quiet humbleness that is not seen to often in our profession. Fred was a family man who was very devoted to God and his family. I had the pleasure of working with this great man on quite a few occassions and it was such a learning experience every time. He was very fair with everyone he encountered on the job, but he knew when it was time to take care of business. I remember my first week at the Detroit Post, I was trained by Fred. As I sat in that patrol car in the middle of summer and saw Fred dealing with four different accidents at the same time, I thought there is no way Im ever going to be able to work down here. But I learned just like we all do. "Freddy Bear" there is not one day that goes by that I dont think about you and I know I will see you again someday. Until then be my guardian and watch over my family, mainly, and through a little something my way from time to time.
Your friend always, Tpr. William Priest, badge #1405

Trooper William Priest
Michigan State Police

Trooper Hardy,

I wrote a poem for you. It is called Tears for a Lost Trooper. Having friends in the MSP and seeing their pain, made me write it.

Anonymous

I had the honor and pleasure to work with Tpr. Hardy.  He brought to this world a hard working, fun loving attitude that rubbed off on all those around him   Fred was a man who treated everyone he met with respect.  His departure came well before his time should have been up.  I know that Fred is in Heaven looking down on all of us at the Post, smiling and watching over us.  We miss you Fred.

Tpr Dilg
Michigan State Police

I know you are resting in the arms of God Mr Hardy.
May you have eternal rest and peace.
Thank you for the good work you did for us while you were here.

To the family of Trooper Hardy: you have great reason to be proud , God bless you and
yours.

Anonymous

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Trooper Hardy's family and fellow Michigan State Police Troopers. Rest well my brother in blue, God has prepared a special place for you.

Officer
United States Capitol Police

May god bless the family of this trooper and all the other families who have lost a love one. may this family find peace in knowing that their loved one died doing a job he loved and that is appreciated by law abiding citizens across the united states. Rest now my brother in law enforcement and know you are remembered. God Bless!!!!

Deputy
Mecklenburg county sheriff's office

God bless you Trooper.Thank you for all that you gave to our State. We were lucky to have you and will always keep your memory near our hearts.Our deepest regret's to your family, May God give them strength in this sad time.

Anonymous