Officer James D. Harris Houston Police Department Texas Tuesday, July 13, 1982  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Officer Harris,
On today, the 26th anniversary of your murder I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. Although the scumbag that murdered you got over in our Legal System-justice caught up to him in another way.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

2008-07-13

Officer Harris, you were taken away from this world on the day that I was born. May you rest in peace sir, I too became a police officer in the Bay Area, California. Watch the streets of heaven for me and I will watch the streets down here for you from here on out.

Police Officer
SPPD, California
2008-06-23

When I was a young girl, your wife Pam and her two daughters were important people in my difficult childhood. They were so pure and sweet, talking so highly of you and your service at every opportunity. Your memory and stories that they told left quite an impact. Through lifes curves, I lost contact, but never forgot the love and pride they felt for you. God Bless You!

Sergeant Rebecca Carlisle
Tomball Police Department
2008-06-03

"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
2008-02-13

Jim,I had met you a couple of times and enjoyed our conversations so much.You being K-9 for H.P.D. and myself just completing my tour in the military as K-9 took us in exciting conversations!. I think of you when i see a K-9 UNIT and wanted you to know how you touched my life.Thank you for the time we spent and god bless Pam and your family.LEE WALKER JR.

LEE WALKER JR.
YOUR WIFE IS MY COUSIN
2008-01-14

It has been over 25 years since your tragic murder. I know the pain in the hearts of your loved ones is still fresh. Thank you for your bravery, dedication and sacrifice. May your family take comfort in the fact that you will FOREVER be a hero and NEVER be forgotten. I guess God needed another LEO in heaven, so until one day we meet, keep walking your beat on the Golden Street looking over the rest of the thin blue line. May God Bless your family, friends and colleagues.

DET SGT, Retired
AR
2007-08-19

Daddy,

I miss you everyday! You will always hold a special place in my heart. I love you with all of me.

Love, Rebecca Brooke

Rebecca Brooke Harris-Rains Marshall
1st Daughter
2007-02-13

I pray that you are still resting peacefully and hope that you are watching over us down here.

Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD
2006-07-13

Officer Harris, thank you for your service. You died a hero.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

2006-05-22

Officer Harris, we will never forget you. Next time I stop by the HPD and the Washington, D.C. Officers' Memorial, I will look you up. Rest in peace!

"Well done, good and faithful servant!... Come and share your master's happiness."

Rosa Waters
Mother of Michael Waters, West Memphis PD
EOW: September 11, 2003

2004-06-30

Your sacrifice has not been forgotten. Thank you sir for your service to make our future a better place.

2003-12-12