 | Police Officer Aubrey Wright Hawkins Irving Police Department Texas Sunday, December 24, 2000 |
Hey buddy, just thinking of you. Rest easy Aubery! Friend McKinney Police Department 2009-11-02
Officer Hawkins: As I watch the televised documentary of your EOW day I feel the need to thank you for the self-less ultimate sacrifice you made for your community. I pray that your family will one day find peace and continue to watch over them. Thank you once again...To officer Hawkins family: May God Bless you and guide you with continued strength!! Aileen Rios Daughter of Fallen Officer Ray Rios Jr EOW 9-4-05 2009-05-13
To the Son of Officer Hawkins:
Please know how much all of us appreciate the sacrifice made by your father. He had so much courage and gave you so much to be proud of. We all thank him for what he gave up to protect all of us. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you until the day you and your father get to embrace again and continue your eternity as father and son.
Sincerely,
A Citizen Protected by Officer Aubrey Hawkins Anonymous
2009-05-05
You are not forgotten. K. McGee MPD, TX 2009-04-22
When I have seen enough of man's inhumanity towards each other or I see a filthy house with kids and dope and I think I don't want to do this job anymore, I think of Ofc. Hawkins and others like him. I remember the price they paid for the badge they wore and the ideals they believed in. After that my burden does not seem so big anymore. I know you are missed by your family and friends. I want you to know you are missed by many more people than that. Bless you. AZ Narc
2009-04-08
Every so often I read the reflections of those remembering Aubrey. Though your kind thoughts tug at my heart, it reinforces the legacy which is so important to me. Many of you know he left a son behind...my only grandson. He is 17 now and looks and acts just like Aubrey. He is approximately 6'1" with size 14 shoes. I don't know when he will stop growing, but I know he should at least equal Aubrey's 6'3" frame in order to fill in those 14" shoes. Thanks for your reflections. Aubrey's Dad
2009-02-12
Aubrey, I had the honor to meet your fellow officer, Jennifer who was with you that fatefull night, and hear your story. You are an honorable man and officer. RIP knowing you were protecting your community. My condolences to your family and children. I am sure they have loving memories of you. Robina Browne Mother of a fallen son Deputy Daniel Browne-Sanchez 2/10/07, Hawaii 2009-01-06
Just know that you are thought of and missed on this eight anniversary. Rest in peace brother. Gordon Hobbs NC Game Warden 2008-12-25
I just wanted the friends and family of Ofc. Hawkins to know that even here in Louisiana you are not forgoten. God Bless all of you. May you serve us all now as a guardian Angel and protect all who serves. To the family, Thank you for the man that you gave to the world. Sgt. Mike Szempruch Bossier City Police Dept. Bossier City Louisiana 2008-12-24
Aubrey, it has been eight years on Christmas Eve that you taken from your family. I know they are thinking of you tonight. Anonymous
2008-12-24
I think of you and your family most every day but particulary this time of year. You will never be forgotten........... AZ Narc
2008-12-12
Rest in peace. Offc. Michael Walker Tallahassee Police Department 2008-08-20
Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing Officer Hawkins, I have become to know him through friends and family. One word that always seem to be a common value is dedication. I will not forget the service and dedication he gave. I will think of Aubrey,Lori,Andrew and all his family from time to time and will continue praying surviving family and friends find peace within their hearts. Chief Tommy Duncan Seymour Police Department 2008-08-19
Two down and five to go. Your death will be avenged. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Gordon Hobbs NC Game Warden 2008-08-17
I am thinking about you, your family, your fellow officers and friends. WE ARE STILL HERE, WE HAVE YOUR BACK during this difficult time. Officer PJ Carr Grand Prairie 2008-08-15
Justice is starting to be served, more will come. Nick
2008-08-15
Aubrey, as I began my shift at 6pm on 8/14, your family was in my thoughts and prayers. Remembering how you were stolen from them and from us as fellow officers was hard. I can not imagine the hell your family, friends and loved ones have endured the past 7 years and 8 months. I can not imagine that today was any easier or that pain or sorrow is somehow diminished with the sentence that was carried out. I will continue to pray for your family and friends and department as they have another series of days like today. May God grant them His everlasting Peace. Miller CPPD 2008-08-15
Two down..........five to go Brother. AZ Narc
2008-08-14
One of your killers was executed tonight. The others will follow. Rest easy. Cpl. K. McGee Murphy PD, TX 2008-08-14
Aubrey,
I know you are up there still looking over us. I remember the first time I met you. I was on a traffic stop when I worked for Watauga DPS. You stopped on your way home to make sure I was okay. I later came to your house to take a lost/stolen report from you and Lori. I want your family to know, I have not forgotten that day. I was dispatched to your house, to give Lori the bad news. I didnt know what to say to her since I had just met yall. I was relieved I didnt have to give the news to her. You know I spent days with your family. I heard so many good things about you during that time. Your son, is the greatest. I know he was proud of his father.
Lori, you know I was there for you during a really bad time for you and your family. I hope you know I still think and care about yall. I tell the story of Aubrey to all the rookies I train now. Seeing what you went through has changed me. I will never forget the talks we had, the crying we both did, and even the smiles. I know if something should ever happen to me, you will be there for my family. Miss having our talks. Just so you know its really me, I havent been back to shrevport since we went just before the trial of Rivas. Steven Argyle PD 2008-08-14
Aubrey and family,
So many people are thinking of you right now. One of Aubrey's murderers will be executed within the hour. God bless you and keep you strong tonight. I know Aubrey is watching over you, Lori. I hope you and your son will feel his presence until you meet again in heaven. TK, APD
2008-08-14
Officer Hawkins: One of you killers will be executed Thursday. But that can never bring you back or Trooper Manspeaker. RIP Officer Hawkins. Tim
2008-08-11
God Bless Aubrey Hawkins and his family. You are in my prayers. Sgt. Richard Taylor mendocino county sheriff dept. 2008-08-10
This is copied from an E-Mail sent to TMPA.
"July 9, 2008
Chris,
My name is Lori Hawkins-Acosta. I am the widow of Irving Officer Aubrey Hawkins. He was killed in the line of duty Christmas Eve, 2000. At the time of his death, he was an active member of TMPA.
I'm sure yourself and organization are aware that the remaining so called "Texas 7" were all convicted and sentenced to death. In the recent months, one of the "criminals," Michael Rodriguez, requested an early execution. That request was signed by a district judge in Dallas County and an execution date has been set for next month, August 14, 2008 at 6:00pm in Huntsville.
I would greatly appreciate your help in notifying all TMPA members... Aubrey would want them to be aware. Any and all support during this time of justice would be greatly appreciated. I am asking that any officer available on the above date and time make their presence known in uniform at the Huntsville prison in honor of Aubrey.
In my opinion , and I know it would be Aubrey's as well, this is the first step towards final justice. Feel free to pass this message and my email address on to any officer intrested in the execution.
Sincerely,
Lori Hawkins-Acosta Brothers and Sisters in Blue are always in my thoughts and prayers!"
Three other officers from my department and I will be there to see a cop killer executed. I hope there are more cops than can be counted there. Rest in peace Officer Hawkins.
Detective Robert Powers #6S22 Santa Fe Police Department Santa Fe, TX Detective Robert Powers Santa Fe, TX Police Department 2008-08-02
My own father passed away on October 18, 2007. He grew up in Ft. Smith, AR and his first cousin was this officer's grandfather, Wright Hawkins. When our family heard about this news, we were absolutely heartbroken to learn that this officer was a distant cousin.
Aubrey's grandfather and my father grew up together in an innocent time and in a place where crime was rare. Such a sacrifice this officer made, but he will always be remembered and I believe he is now in Heaven with God. There are no words to describe what this officer gave up to try and make this world a better place. Aubrey was his name and though I never personally knew him, I love him for the sacrifice he made for his country, state and county.
The Hawkins were and are wonderful people and their personal faith and calling to God, country and community will prevail. Cousin 2008-04-24
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