Patrolman Hugh Richard Griffin North Carolina Highway Patrol North Carolina Sunday, September 14, 1975  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

memories of my uncle are terrific....he was not only adedicated SHP but a GREAT husband...father....christain....but also a good uncle to me....so many fond memories that will always be in my heart..God bless him.....

nancy paul korkor
uncle
2009-09-28

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 34th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state and the birthplace of my son. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

2009-09-17

I was a member of the N.C. Highway Patrol stationed in Jacksonville N.C.when he was shot. I was in on the manhunt for these 2 subjects when we found them in the woods off N.C.53. Hugh and I would meet on 53 when I would have to go to E-Town for car repair. Great person .

Cpl Dirk J Bron(retired)
South Carolina Highway Patrol
2009-03-27

"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
2007-12-27

TROOPER GRIFFIN, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
2007-09-14

I was on vacation this week and crossed a bridge dedicated in the memory of Trooper Griffin. I jotted down his name so I could learn his story. It is just a small way I can pay respect to those who have gone on before me.
Trooper Griffin, thank you for your dedication and service. May God bless your family left on this earth.

PO2 R. J. Johnson
Salisbury Police Department
2006-10-15

Hugh-Although we never met you, our heartfelt sympathy goes to your family. May the scumbag that took you feel the pain that he caused for the rest of his days. After all, we all know what happens when his days here will end and where he is going.

God speed sir!

ROSS COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
CHILLICOTHE OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT
2005-07-08

youngest son, I remember dad letting me ride with him in the patrol car so I could get a drink at the fire station, but I had to sit in the floor board so he wouldn't get in trouble for me being in the car. I remember him looking at me and I got a coke for 10 cents. We looked at the bottom of the coke I had Alaska and he had North Carolina, so I won. love him and miss him

E-7/sfc william harris griffin
u.s. ARMY 1/120 INF 30 HSB
2004-11-28

Thank you for your service and dedication. Though your department and community may have forgotten you, your ultimate sacrifice is the final measure to your devotion to duty.......

Officer Terry
Northern Arizona
2004-07-02