Correctional Officer Dan Harrison Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Sunday, July 23, 1978  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

C.O. Harrison, GOD BLESS YOU & Rest In Peace my Brother! Your murder was horrific and those who did it will face their maker someday and pay for their deeds! Our job is dangerous but we still show up, day or night, 365 days a year and keep those who don't want to be part of the human race, secured behind walls and barbed wire. You are a fine example of what an D/D or C/O should be! Your story is an inspiration to those who work hard and are a team player. I would have been honored to know you! Thank You for your service and you are a credit to ALL of us in this career field!!!!!!

Detention Deputy G. Carew
Seminole County Sheriff's Office, FL J.E.P.C.F.
2009-02-06

I saw your picture the first day at the academy. We were told some but soon heard from "old timers" about you. What stuck with me was you were not even supposed to be at work that day, but you were a teamplayer helping your fellow officer by working his shift. You are not forgoten. RIP.

Former C.O.II (GSP)
GDC
2008-09-04

Thank you for your service...you are not forgotten.

Deputy Reserve

2008-03-19

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-12-26

My prayers are with you and your family.

Former N.H. Police Officer
Fauquier County, VA
2007-10-15

God, let there always be more as CO Yeager who refuses to forget the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice !

CO Harrison:

May You Rest-In-Peace

“.....Several inmates rioted at the prison taking hostages and barricading themselves inside of two dormitories. A second officer, Officer Preston Foskey, was severely injured, but survived. After the melee, two inmates along with Officer Harrison were dead. Georgia State Prison houses approximately 1,334 adult male felons. The prison houses the most recalcitrant and aggressive adult male offenders incarcerated in the Georgia prison system.....” (Georgia Department of Corrections Press Release 2003)

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
2007-07-23

I first want to give my condolences for your tragic loss. I was shocked, horrified and appalled by what had happened. Even more so I was ashamed to be a part of an organization that would try to push someones name under the rug and not give him any recognition that he deserves. I am very pleased to see that Officer Dan Harrison is finally posted on the fallen officers site. I never met him but, I was angered by the way his brutal death was treated. So heres to you Officer Dan Harrison, may god have blessed you and may your family have peace in their hearts.

CO II Amy Yeager
Smith State Prison
2003-09-30